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I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 5:21pm On Jul 06, 2022
Pls I need review on the following cars:

Honda Accord Discussion continues 2007 model
Toyota camry 2008 model (spider)
Peugeot 407
Pls my budget is 3M
I love the Honda accord 2007 model though, my friends owns one and I've driven it, but I don't want to make mistakes and regret later.
So,
In terms of low cost maintenance, low fuel consumption and durability; which of these cars will you recommend for a young guy cool and a first time car owner?

I await good recommendations and reviews.

Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by KristaPretty(f): 5:26pm On Jul 06, 2022
You need to think twice efore buying a Honda, except you don't mind if the left wheels pull of when you are driving. Almost all the road side broken down Honda I see has to do with tyre pulling off

If you don't mind, I recommend a Toyota matrix, tho some claim it's for men but as a user of one, I assure you won't regret as problems are over limited to zero, plus fuel consumption is almost same with keke price grin
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 5:28pm On Jul 06, 2022
KristaPretty:
You need to think twice efore buying a Honda, except you don't mind if the left wheels pull of when you are driving. Almost all the road side broken down Honda I see has to do with tyre pulling off

If you don't mind, I recommend a Toyota matrix, tho some claim it's for men but as a user of one, I assure you won't regret as problems are over limited to zero, plus fuel consumption is almost same with keke price grin
grin I was told that it was only the 2003 to 2005 models that experience such issues though.
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by KristaPretty(f): 5:29pm On Jul 06, 2022
YourFavorite21:
grin I was told that it was only the 2003 to 2005 models that experience such issues though.

Okay, of the 3 colors, I love the white

Red is perfect for ladies, the other one looks dull
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 5:37pm On Jul 06, 2022
KristaPretty:


Okay, of the 3 colors, I love the white

Red is perfect for ladies, the other one looks dull
i love white cars too.
Thank you dear

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by iamwilliamsfx(m): 5:42pm On Jul 06, 2022
Dont planned to save money to buy your first car
Plan to invest

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by KristaPretty(f): 5:54pm On Jul 06, 2022
YourFavorite21:
i love white cars too.
Thank you dear

Best wishes

Abeg we go wash am after you buy o grin grin
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 5:58pm On Jul 06, 2022
KristaPretty:


Best wishes

Abeg we go wash am after you buy o grin grin
thank you cheesy
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by HarunaWest(m): 6:07pm On Jul 06, 2022
iamwilliamsfx:
Dont planned to save money to buy your first car

Plan to invest
So he should be trekking upandan when he can afford a vehicle. Are you Normal??

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by buygala(m): 6:12pm On Jul 06, 2022
YourFavorite21:

Pls I need review on the following cars:

Honda Accord Discussion continues 2007 model
Toyota camry 2008 model (spider)
Peugeot 407
Pls my budget is 3M
I love the Honda accord 2007 model though, my friends owns one and I've driven it, but I don't want to make mistakes and regret later.
So,
In terms of low cost maintenance, low fuel consumption and durability; which of these cars will you recommend for a young guy cool and a first time car owner?

I await good recommendations and reviews.

The 2007 Honda Accord is ok..Though I will advise you just stretch your budget a bit and get a 2010 Honda Accord..I drive the v6 version of that model and it's really cool..

For the Toyota Camry...if you must get it, consider avoiding the 4 cylinder version and go for the V6...THE 4 Cylinder engine of that model is prone to shorting of oil, among other maladies, while its v6 counterpart is quite bulletproof, within reasonable usage of course smiley

As per the Peugeot 407, it's an enjoyable car if you have easy access to very competent Peugeot mechanics and rewires..Among the cars you listed, this one is by far the most likely to cause you sorrow, tears and blood, and possibly envy those trekking..

Whatever car you choose to get, retain the services of a good mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection for you, to avoid buying gbese..

After that, good maintenance, good driving to minimize vehicle scrapes and scratches and security awareness to minimize the chances of the car being stolen is up to you

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by iamwilliamsfx(m): 6:12pm On Jul 06, 2022
HarunaWest:
So he should be trekking upandan when he can afford a vehicle. Are you Normal??



OGA invest first
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by buygala(m): 6:21pm On Jul 06, 2022
iamwilliamsfx:




OGA invest first

Bros it's not by force to invest na grin

Next-of-kin no dey pay pension to dead body...All investments will very likely be wasted by Next-of-kin once pesin die..Chop your money while you can grin

We work so that we and our loved ones can have a comfortable life..No sense in depriving oneself of basic needs just because of investment. ..while one should plan ahead and make moves for career and financial advancement, e no good make pesin no dey enjoy him sweat too..

The most worthy investment anyone can do is the investment one does in one's health and happiness..

And in this present day Nigeria, getting a car is almost as crucial to one's health and happiness as having access to good food, housing, clothing and good sex smiley...the freedom of and safety of movement a car entails is almost priceless

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by iamwilliamsfx(m): 6:25pm On Jul 06, 2022
buygala:


Bros it's not by force to invest na grin

Next-of-kin no dey pay pension to dead body...All investments will very likely be wasted by Next-of-kin once pesin die..Chop your money while you can grin

We work so that we and our loved ones can have a comfortable life..No sense in depriving oneself of basic needs just because of investment. ..while one should plan ahead and make moves for career and financial advancement, e no good make pesin no dey enjoy him sweat too..

The most worthy investment anyone can do is the investment one does in one's health and happiness..





POOR MANS MENTALITY SORRY OH
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by buygala(m): 6:29pm On Jul 06, 2022
iamwilliamsfx:






POOR MANS MENTALITY SORRY OH

Big Man Sir grin

So Op should give you the 3m she wan use buy motor, make you for invest for her ba grin .William the FX Guru grin


For trying to advise someone on how to spend money they made without your help, na small remain I for talk say some nuts don loose for your head smiley..But I won't say so as I totally respect other people's opinion..

But it's quite appalling that you think that someone who made and saved 3m to spend on a car wouldn't have the capacity to make more money and needs your unsolicited advice to make more money smiley

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 6:40pm On Jul 06, 2022
buygala:


The 2007 Honda Accord is ok..Though I will advise you just stretch your budget a bit and get a 2010 Honda Accord..I drive the v6 version of that model and it's really cool..

For the Toyota Camry...if you must get it, consider avoiding the 4 cylinder version and go for the V6...THE 4 Cylinder engine of that model is prone to shorting of oil, among other maladies, while its v6 counterpart is quite bulletproof, within reasonable usage of course smiley

As per the Peugeot 407, it's an enjoyable car if you have easy access to very competent Peugeot mechanics and rewires..Among the cars you listed, this one is by far the most likely to cause you sorrow, tears and blood, and possibly envy those trekking..

Whatever car you choose to get, retain the services of a good mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection for you, to avoid buying gbese..

After that, good maintenance, good driving to minimize vehicle scrapes and scratches and security awareness to minimize the chances of the car being stolen is up to you

E be like say I will go for the Honda, since it may not give me headache like the other cars, I would have also gone for Toyota Corolla 2003, but it's just too many in my city.
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by buygala(m): 6:48pm On Jul 06, 2022
YourFavorite21:
E be like say I will go for the Honda, since it may not give me headache like the other cars, I would have also gone for Toyota Corolla 2003, but it's just too many in my city.

The 2003 Corolla is a thieves magnet..Once you buy that car model, you have automatically put yourself in the gunsights of all car thieves and car vandals nationwide..

If I were you, I would avoid that car like Monkey pox

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by cobby14(m): 12:20am On Jul 07, 2022
If I were to be in your shoes I would choose the 2011 Camry. I currently use a Honda and I would say it’s perfect but I can’t tell with your choice

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 12:30am On Jul 07, 2022
cobby14:
If I were to be in your shoes I would choose the 2011 Camry. I currently use a Honda and I would say it’s perfect but I can’t tell with your choice
the interior of the Honda D.C is more beautiful, than the camry's own.
Which model of honda, do you drive sir?
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by Dozieson(m): 7:19am On Jul 07, 2022
YourFavorite21:
the interior of the Honda D.C is more beautiful, than the camry's own.
Which model of honda, do you drive sir?

Bros your N3m can't get toks camry.
but can buy honda DC 2007. Or add 200-300k to buy a clean 2010 honda accord which i would prefer
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by bonnyhope: 9:03am On Jul 07, 2022
KristaPretty:
You need to think twice efore buying a Honda, except you don't mind if the left wheels pull of when you are driving. Almost all the road side broken down Honda I see has to do with tyre pulling off

If you don't mind, I recommend a Toyota matrix, tho some claim it's for men but as a user of one, I assure you won't regret as problems are over limited to zero, plus fuel consumption is almost same with keke price grin

If you have Matrix, you have peace of mind

2005 - 2007 especially

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by bonnyhope: 9:05am On Jul 07, 2022
HarunaWest:
So he should be trekking upandan when he can afford a vehicle. Are you Normal??

No mind the guy

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 11:52am On Jul 07, 2022
Dozieson:


Bros your N3m can't get toks camry.
but can buy honda DC 2007. Or add 200-300k to buy a clean 2010 honda accord which i would prefer
is it that the the 2007 camry is more expensive than Honda D.C?
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by ehmmy11(m): 12:25pm On Jul 07, 2022
KristaPretty:
You need to think twice efore buying a Honda, except you don't mind if the left wheels pull of when you are driving. Almost all the road side broken down Honda I see has to do with tyre pulling off

If you don't mind, I recommend a Toyota matrix, tho some claim it's for men but as a user of one, I assure you won't regret as problems are over limited to zero, plus fuel consumption is almost same with keke price grin

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by ehmmy11(m): 12:33pm On Jul 07, 2022
YourFavorite21:
grin I was told that it was only the 2003 to 2005 models that experience such issues though.

The Honda is a great choice infact all your picks are very good, however you must understand that all cars have their weaknesses some you can prevent others it's inevitable..

I'll take the
Accord 1st
Camry 2nd
407 3rd

PS: the double wishbone setup was changed in the 2013 upward accord model.
Don't let anyone fool you any car I repeat any car can suffer a tyre pull off if its abused enough..

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by ehmmy11(m): 12:42pm On Jul 07, 2022
iamwilliamsfx:
Dont planned to save money to buy your first car

Plan to invest

Agba scammer grin

Why didn't you invest for your family members to become rich

Werey

Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by KristaPretty(f): 1:57pm On Jul 07, 2022
bonnyhope:


If you have Matrix, you have peace of mind

2005 - 2007 especially

You are right, with it I have peace of mind compared to being in a relationship grin grin grin
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by KristaPretty(f): 1:58pm On Jul 07, 2022
ehmmy11:



This one is still Honda with Camry logo grin
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by Dozieson(m): 3:10pm On Jul 07, 2022
YourFavorite21:
is it that the the 2007 camry is more expensive than Honda D.C?

Camry 2007 is about 4.2m above for a clean one.
You will get a clean DC for 3m.

You don't compare a 2007 DC with Camry 2007. Compare Camry 2007-2011 to Honda Accord 2008-2012. The shape matches each other as in apple for apple

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Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by buygala(m): 3:13pm On Jul 07, 2022
KristaPretty:


You are right, with it I have peace of mind compared to being in a relationship grin grin grin

Relationship don nak dis one head for ground grin


Men are scum, yeah? cool
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by KristaPretty(f): 3:22pm On Jul 07, 2022
buygala:


Relationship don nak dis one head for ground grin


Men are scum, yeah? cool

No dear, I cannot say such as I have a father, brothers and male friends

Saying such would put them In such a category and I am never one to see every gender as one thing

A person might be scvvm, others would not
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by YourFavorite21(m): 3:25pm On Jul 07, 2022
KristaPretty:


You are right, with it I have peace of mind compared to being in a relationship grin grin grin
grin grin Lmao.
Re: I Want To Buy My First Car. by buygala(m): 3:30pm On Jul 07, 2022
KristaPretty:


No dear, I cannot say such as I have a father, brothers and male friends

Saying such would put them In such a category and I am never one to see every gender as one thing

A person might be scvvm, others would not


That's true sha...

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