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What is the current tokunbo cars price in nigeria for highly reliable mid size sedans like the Honda Accord?

I have finally saved up enough money to buy my first foreign used vehicle. I do not want to buy a Nigerian used car because of the hidden mechanical faults. I am very interested in the 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord (popularly called the Evil Spirit or Discussion Continues in Nigeria). I love the sleek design and the spacious interior. What is the current tokunbo cars price in nigeria for this specific Honda generation? I am confused about whether to buy the 4-cylinder engine or the V6 engine. I have heard that Honda V6 transmissions fail very frequently. Is this a myth, or should I strictly hunt for the 4-cylinder version to avoid future transmission nightmares?

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The current tokunbo cars price in nigeria for the highly desirable 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord (Evil Spirit) has seen a massive surge due to customs duties. A clean foreign used 2008-2012 Accord will cost between 5.5 Million and 7.5 Million Naira, depending on the trim (LX, EX, or EX-L with leather). You are extremely smart to ask about the engine choices. The rumors are absolutely true, but they require context. The V6 engine in the Honda Accord is a powerhouse, but the automatic transmission mated to that V6 is famously fragile. It cannot handle the torque output over long periods and frequently burns its internal clutch packs, resulting in a slipping gear. Unless you are ready to replace transmissions, you must strictly hunt for the 4-cylinder (2.4L K24 engine) version.

Beyond the engine choice, the tokunbo cars price in nigeria is heavily influenced by the "Title" of the car in the USA. About 80 percent of tokunbo cars in Nigeria are bought from salvage auctions (Copart or IAAI) because they were involved in accidents, flooded, or recovered from theft. A Honda Accord with a "Clean Title" (never involved in an accident) will command a premium of almost 1.5 Million Naira over a salvaged one. If you are buying an accidented car that was repaired in Nigeria, demand to see the auction pictures. You can use the VIN to search Google Images. If the accident only damaged the doors or the bumper, it is perfectly safe to buy. If the auction pictures show a massive front-end collision that destroyed the radiator and bent the chassis frame, walk away immediately. The car will never drive straight and will eat through tires.

I drive a 2010 Honda Accord 4-cylinder EX-L. The K24 engine is one of the best engines Honda ever built. Just make sure you use the recommended 5W-20 synthetic oil. If you use thick 20W-50 oil, the VTEC solenoid will clog and the engine will rattle.

The suspension on the Honda Accord is heavily sports-tuned. This means it handles corners beautifully, but the ride is much stiffer and bumpier than a Toyota Camry. Be prepared to change the lower ball joints frequently if you drive on bad roads.

Check the steering rack carefully before buying. The power steering pump on this generation of Honda Accord is known to whine loudly and leak fluid onto the alternator. Replacing the steering rack will cost you about 120k.