NewStats: 3,263,777 , 8,181,370 topics. Date: Saturday, 07 June 2025 at 09:15 PM 4ayf

Good afternoon please. Please recommend a good car for a first timer between
Hyundai sonata and toyota camry, although I prefer hyundai because of price which is a little cheaper than toyota of same year range. And does hyundai sonata has second hand value ?my budget is 5m

Good afternoon please. Please recommend a good car for a first timer between
Hyundai sonata and toyota camry, although I prefer hyundai because of price which is a little cheaper than toyota of same year range. And does hyundai sonata has second hand value ? My budget is 5m

Smadav0909:
Good afternoon please. Please recommend a good car for a first timer between
Hyundai sonata and toyota camry, although I prefer hyundai because of price which is a little cheaper than toyota of same year range. And does hyundai sonata has second hand value ?5m

Avoid that hyundai sonata. It's engine is utterly terrible.

Hullabaloon:
Good evening great minds.

I'm looking to buy my first car. I practically know nothing about cars. Don't even know how to drive.

I'll be getting a Nigerian used. Budget is 3 to 3.5M

I've been seeing lots of 2008 Camry and Lexus Es 300 (2002 - 2004), and 2010 Honda withing that price range on jiji.

I work from home hence it's a car I'll barely use. Just getting it with the intention of having a ride before marrying a wife.

Should I get any of those two? Is there a better brand out there withing that price range?

What are the things I should look out for when going to get the car?

What kind of mechanic should I go with?

Pardon the plenty questions. I'm a total novice when it comes to cars. Don't even know what mileage means.

All your choices are very okay pick the accord first if you see a good unit, the 4cylinder is more reliable than that of camry and the parts are also available. Also it is solid all round and has that feel.

The ES is good too though a bit outdated it is still of your choice if you don't mind the year gap.

Smadav0909:
Good afternoon please. Please recommend a good car for a first timer between
Hyundai sonata and toyota camry, although I prefer hyundai because of price which is a little cheaper than toyota of same year range. And does hyundai sonata has second hand value ? My budget is 5m

Avoid 2010 to 2014 hyundai sonata and kia Optima those engines have a factory defect. So you a left with the camry

Smadav0909:
Good afternoon please. Please recommend a good car for a first timer between
Hyundai sonata and toyota camry, although I prefer hyundai because of price which is a little cheaper than toyota of same year range. And does hyundai sonata has second hand value ?my budget is 5m

The Camry is the dopest option.

That Sonata will kind of stress you up real bad.

nurey:


All your choices are very okay pick the accord first if you see a good unit, the 4cylinder is more reliable than that of camry and the parts are also available. Also it is solid all round and has that feel.

The ES is good too though a bit outdated it is still of your choice if you don't mind the year gap.

OK. Thank you very much for your input.

shininglite:


HI Nurey
Season greetings

Which of these cars should I go for
Honda civic 2008, Toyota Camry 2005, Honda DC 2007

My major concern is fuel economy because I want to go into e - hailing business. I am a first time owner

Thank you

I own both civic 08 and corolla 05.

Both have good fuel economy and cost of maintenance for both are affordable.

For design and aesthetics,the civic is better. Better handling(arguably). Downside of it is it's durability on the long term and resell value. The Corolla is opposite

nurey:


The RX will handle well I believe it is fitted with electronic power steering. But if you are still adamant
1. Benz ML,GLE
2. ACURA MDX
3. Hyundai palisade
4. Kia Sorento

Oga Nurey, compliment of the season. What do you think about 2017 Ford edge sport. It has lots of power under the hood with 2.7 6 cylinder engine. Achieve 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds. What do you think about the reliability and handling? Would you recommend it over, say 2014 rx? Cc kingreign

Balistic4:


Oga Nurey, compliment of the season. What do you think about 2017 Ford edge sport. It has lots of power under the hood with 2.7 6 cylinder engine. Achieve 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds. What do you think about the reliability and handling? Would you recommend it over, say 2014 rx? Cc kingreign

Never!


Infact, I abhore those fords.

kingreign:


Never!


Infact, I abhore those fords.

Lol
Make I abort mission. Just that those power are eye catching

Hi Nairalanders, please I need a honest advice from a professional on a good car for a starter, total novice (male) with classy design, easy maintenance and most importantly fuel economical. Budget between 2-3k usd (not in a hurry)

Djdamian:


I own both civic 08 and corolla 05.

Both have good fuel economy and cost of maintenance for both are affordable.

For design and aesthetics,the civic is better. Better handling(arguably). Downside of it is it's durability on the long term and resell value. The Corolla is opposite

Thanks a lot sir

Zuby2fyn:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need a honest advice from a professional on a good car for a starter, total novice (male) with classy design, easy maintenance and most importantly fuel economical. Budget between 2-3k usd (not in a hurry)

Start with accord or Corolla 2005-2007(naija used) due to your budget
Or up your budget and go for Camry 2010 or Honda Accord 2011

Dozieson:


Start with accord or Corolla 2005-2007(naija used) due to your budget
Or up your budget and go for Camry 2010 or Honda Accord 2011

Thanks

Djdamian:


I own both civic 08 and corolla 05.

Both have good fuel economy and cost of maintenance for both are affordable.

For design and aesthetics,the civic is better. Better handling(arguably). Downside of it is it's durability on the long term and resell value. The Corolla is opposite

Some of us don't care about resell. Civic cheap to maintain better than Corolla on fuel economy... Safer than the Corolla from thieves

Zuby2fyn:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need a honest advice from a professional on a good car for a starter, total novice (male) with classy design, easy maintenance and most importantly fuel economical. Budget between 2-3k usd (not in a hurry)

Classy design rules out Corolla. Fuel economy rules out Corolla. And don't even entertain the idea of the accord.

Your candid options:
Honda Civic 08-11
C class Mercedes C180.
Any 4 cylinders Benz except the A class.
The Peugeot 307 depending on your location
Ford focus
Kia Rio
All the above mentioned cars compete favourably with CNG powered cars in fuel costing.

searchng4love:


Some of us don't care about resell. Civic cheap to maintain better than Corolla on fuel economy... Safer than the Corolla from thieves

I really tire for resale people,any small thing ,resale value .i have never cared about resale value.like say dem dey expect problems in the future

obekediamondfuto:
thank u so much.

nurey u see yaself?

now we work towards making this a sticky thread.... so anyone can just see it at the top before asking for comparisons

Ahhhh

Good evening all.... Please I have a question for a friend that wants to buy a Nigerian used Mercedes C230.
V6
But the compressor is bad meaning ac not working and according to the guy to fix it will amount to 50k.
The power stirring has issue meaning is very stiff and to fix according to him will cost 35k.
And the cost price is at 1.5m.
Please is it a good buy and to fix all those things will amount to what price. Thanks.

Good evening everyone, I heard that the 2013 Honda Accord is a good car, like how much can I get a Nigerian used one.

mattbass:
Good evening all.... Please I have a question for a friend that wants to buy a Nigerian used Mercedes C230.
V6
But the compressor is bad meaning ac not working and according to the guy to fix it will amount to 50k.
The power stirring has issue meaning is very stiff and to fix according to him will cost 35k.
And the cost price is at 1.5m.
Please is it a good buy and to fix all those things will amount to what price. Thanks.

While we wait for our gurus to come and answer with better technical , I will tell you the car have more problems than the owner is telling you

yak:




While we wait for our gurus to come and answer with better technical , I will tell you the car have more problems than the owner is telling you

Okay sir. I will get a about the car today.

mattbass:
Good evening all.... Please I have a question for a friend that wants to buy a Nigerian used Mercedes C230.
V6
But the compressor is bad meaning ac not working and according to the guy to fix it will amount to 50k.
The power stirring has issue meaning is very stiff and to fix according to him will cost 35k.
And the cost price is at 1.5m.
Please is it a good buy and to fix all those things will amount to what price. Thanks.

My advice has been posted on the Mercedes Benz thread

Balistic4:


Oga Nurey, compliment of the season. What do you think about 2017 Ford edge sport. It has lots of power under the hood with 2.7 6 cylinder engine. Achieve 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds. What do you think about the reliability and handling? Would you recommend it over, say 2014 rx? Cc kingre.ign

https://m.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Edge/2017/

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/edge/2017/reliability/
Read up on the car here in details and tell me your decision

searchng4love:


My advice has been posted on the Mercedes Benz thread

Thanks

searchng4love:

https://m.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Edge/2017/

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/edge/2017/reliability/
Read up on the car here in details and tell me your decision

I have dead the idea
No wonder the car us affordable

searchng4love:

https://m.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Edge/2017/

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/edge/2017/reliability/
Read up on the car here in details and tell me your decision

Such a bloody terrible car.

Found On The Road Dead (FORD).

Modified :

Bosses in the house, what power steering oil can I use for 2003 corolla. I haven't poured any power steering oil on it except the oil that was in the car when it was bought. Is there any process for pouring in the power steering oil


Is the picture attached good for it

Cc:
nurey


Modified:

Picture 2 that is red rubber container came with the car. I don't know what the oil is for?

Please is there any difference between power steering oil and transmission oil?

Wizdom0091:
Bosses in the house, what transmission oil can I use for 2003 corolla. I haven't poured any transmission oil on it except the oil that was in the car when it was bought. Is there any process for pouring in the transmission oil


Is the picture attached good for it

Cc:
nurey


Modified:

Picture 2 that is red rubber container came with the car. I don't know what the oil is for if it is transmission oil but I'm willingly to buy transmission oil incase we not sure if its transmission oil

Gearbox don reach 300k sha

kingreign:



Gearbox don reach 300k sha

Boss which transmission oil you suggest I buy for the 2003 corolla. It is recommendation I'm waiting for that I haven't top up yet

Wizdom0091:



Boss which transmission oil you suggest I buy for the 2003 corolla. It is recommendation I'm waiting for that I haven't top up yet

Genuine Toyota automatic transmission fluid type T-iv only.