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Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by oludolars(m): 8:20pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
What to watchout for when buying Certain Models of Toyota cars.This is the reason why most of these models are resold fast and cheap. 4 Cylinder Camry 2002 - 2006(aka Big Daddy), 4 cylinder Highlander 2002- 2004 and other cars with 2Az Engine. Stripped head bolt is peculiar to these models as from 70,000 miles.Entire coolant suddenly leaks as a results of 3 head bolts pulling out of Engine block. 4 cylinder Camry 2007 - 2010(Aka muscle and Voltron),Corolla 2003 - 2006 and Toyota matrix They burn oil greatly and oil level need to be checked severally and topped if need be 1 Mz V6 Engine Toyota Cars: Highlander , Avalon ,Lexus Rx300,Lexus Es 300 etc are very prone to Engine sludge if non synthetic oils are used.Also their transmition fail easily when the transmision oil and filter is not changed on time. Pls do a proper check when buying Nigerian used of these cars. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by ITbomb(m): 9:18pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
We better not buy any car then Or rather, which one should we buy. 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Nobody: 9:19pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
oludolars: What to watchout for when buying Certain Models of Toyota cars.This is the reason why most of these models are resold fast and cheap. I use a 2AZ-FE highlander 03, its currently above 100k miles and still going strong. OP DON'T always believe everything you read online. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by leuelliot(m): 9:45pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
lomomike: Do not let ignorance cloud your judgment. because your car is "going strong" doesn't make the information false. these engines have defects that's the sad Fact 21 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by dokilolo: 9:51pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
aw many big daddys avbu seen wit d stripped head bolt in Nigeria? even though we buy most of our toks wit mileage ova 100k miles.....aw many times avbu seen muscle users complain on cartalk nairaland about xtreme engine oil consumption? I own a corolla 05 nd I av so many friends wit 02 -06 corolla without d problem u stated above. OP I tnk u ar jst creating unnecessary panick. every car has its own issues agreed, but I wuld nt b worried if 3000 out of d 10million units produced dev a particular fault.so stoo scarring Nigerians. 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by dokilolo: 9:55pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
aw many big daddys avbu seen wit d stripped head bolt in Nigeria? even though we buy most of our toks wit mileage ova 100k miles.....aw many times avbu seen muscle users complain on cartalk nairaland about xtreme engine oil consumption? I own a corolla 05 nd I av so many friends wit 02 -06 corolla without d problem u stated above. OP I tnk u ar jst creating unnecessary panick. every car has its own issues agreed, but I wuld nt b worried if 3000 out of d 10million units produced dev a particular fault.so stoo scarring Nigerians. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by leuelliot(m): 10:11pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
how many of the good folks who use these cars in Nigeria have time to report these problems on cartalk? how many times have you pulled over to find out why a stranded camry wouldn't start? i have seen 2 camrys with sludge build up. He is only creating awareness not panic. Granted not all of these engine would develop sludge, but that doesn't change the fact that it is prone to certain failures 12 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Nobody: 10:53pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
leuelliot:FYI, I've seen a toyota camry with that engine going over 300k miles and they haven't dropped the engine. I still repeat, DON'T trust everything you read online. Chikena! 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by oludolars(m): 11:40pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Go and check the level of sincerity in ur replies.Why would a bigdaddy sell almost the same price with a drop lite?Just 100k difference. Why would would it loose so much value to sell after few months? Why is the 2007-2008 camry most sold even on dis site as nigerian used after registration for just few months despite the design is the predecessor to the latest body design. All nigerians know is to keep replacing engines and gears with tokunbo ones at the Ladipo market. Why do you find most tiny light used for at least a year after purchase as tokunbo before any consideration for sale as Nigerian used? Why does 2az engine cost twice or in some cases thrice the price of 1mz V6 engine made for the same year for the same brand of cars if nt for d demand caused by frequent change of the engine? If you hav cars for sale here with dis engines,you dnt hav to mislead ppl for desperate sales. Thank you 15 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Coldplay007(f): 12:51am On Jul 31, 2014 |
OP is high on cheap ATF... . .Everything you wrote there is pure unadulterated rubbish.. 2 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by drnairalov: 4:36am On Jul 31, 2014 |
please howmuch to acquire change of ownership for a car been sold.thanks |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by shadowwalker101: 4:38am On Jul 31, 2014 |
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Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Nobody: 4:39am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Just tell us not to buy toyota again. Thatsall!! U work with innoson Lol 6 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by chatterly: 4:42am On Jul 31, 2014 |
oludolars: What to watchout for when buying Certain Models of Toyota cars.This is the reason why most of these models are resold fast and cheap. |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Nobody: 5:07am On Jul 31, 2014 |
dokilolo: aw many big daddys avbu seen wit d stripped head bolt in Nigeria? even though we buy most of our toks wit mileage ova 100k miles.....aw many times avbu seen muscle users complain on cartalk nairaland about xtreme engine oil consumption? My 07 camry consumes oil. Maybe not as frequently as the OP put it...but after some weeks I notice the oil level getting lower 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Ndaadama: 5:14am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Pls let me know when you want to sell yours. 1 Like |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by iykbethany(m): 5:15am On Jul 31, 2014 |
oludolars: Go and check the level of sincerity in ur replies.Why would a bigdaddy sell almost the same price with a drop lite?Just 100k difference. What you said about the Toyota spider is very true, that 07 to 08 models are too problematic. I bought mine direct from USA with good mile and everything, yet it goes to mechanic almost every week. The gearbox just knocked few weeks back. It was a V6 Sports edition. I have learn my lessons. Before I bought the car I didn't do any research. Now i know better. Before I buy any car I will take weeks or even months to do my research both online and offline. Just this year I realized many Americans who bought the 07 Camry complained a lot about the transmission etc. Many models of the Toyota Spider was recalled by Toyota, some for brake issues, some of other reasons. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by kingdavid333(m): 5:32am On Jul 31, 2014 |
We re surely gonna make it BIG in life.......nd u knw wat?..Toyota cars aren't even goin 2 b an option becos we hv got better brands!!! 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by slydog(m): 5:34am On Jul 31, 2014 |
I noticed that whenever the manufacturers of these cars abroad recall different models of their cars for repairs and correction, they hardly recall from places like Nigeria, does it mean we don't buy brand new cars? The cosharis, kelawram and other big dealerships in the country need to also call in these cars they sell whenever there is an issue. 6 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by bisi16(m): 6:04am On Jul 31, 2014 |
I'm a German car fan :-) 2 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Funjosh(m): 6:09am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Let me just read this post sha, i will be getting my car soon. |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by gebest: 6:10am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Well i've been using my big daddy 4 synlinder for over 4 years now and am stil enjoyin it. 1 Like |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by mansmith(m): 6:29am On Jul 31, 2014 |
which engine is better |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by femi4: 6:32am On Jul 31, 2014 |
oludolars: What to watchout for when buying Certain Models of Toyota cars.This is the reason why most of these models are resold fast and cheap.Pure rubbish, see generalization. All cars tend to develop problem at one time or the other. Driving culture of the owner is another factor 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Nobody: 6:42am On Jul 31, 2014 |
slydog: I noticed that whenever the manufacturers of these cars abroad recall different models of their cars for repairs and correction, they hardly recall from places like Nigeria, does it mean we don't buy brand new cars? The cosharis, kelawram and other big dealerships in the country need to also call in these cars they sell whenever there is an issue.The ones sold my coscharis, kewlaram e.t.c are not Toyotas...they are Toyutas. 3 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by pximmortal(m): 6:44am On Jul 31, 2014 |
oludolars: What to watchout for when buying Certain Models of Toyota cars.This is the reason why most of these models are resold fast and cheap.pls, is there any problem peculiar to 1999 toyota camry,tiny light? |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Nobody: 6:46am On Jul 31, 2014 |
femi4: Pure rubbish, see generalization.some cars, no matter how much you take care of them are always gonna be problematic due to factory issues or manufacturing defects affecting a whole batch that came off a production plant. Some cars you need to avoid like a plague While some cars are just awesome.... carcomplaints.com 2 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by spyg1(m): 6:51am On Jul 31, 2014 |
kingdavid333: We re surely gonna make it BIG in life.......nd u knw wat?..Toyota cars aren't even goin 2 b an option becos we hv got better brands!!!INNOSON ko? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by spyg1(m): 6:55am On Jul 31, 2014 |
All cars need maintenance, if you don't maintain them, expect such problems. |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by majemite(m): 7:07am On Jul 31, 2014 |
The op is right about the 2007 toyota Camry, it consumes oil like mad after some miles... 2 Likes |
Re: Toyota Cars To Be Careful About Buying by Gaucho(m): 7:11am On Jul 31, 2014 |
I am expecting a Toyota Corolla Sport 2007 from the US,hope it a a very good and durable car? Please advise. |
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