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What is the current 2014 toyota corolla price in nigeria for a clean foreign used unit?
The 2014 Corolla introduced a completely new aggressive design that I really love. It looks much sportier than the older models. I am planning to buy one for my daily commute to the island. What is the current 2014 toyota corolla price in nigeria for a foreign used tokunbo unit with customs duty fully paid? Are there any notorious issues with the CVT automatic transmission that was introduced in this specific generation?
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3 days agoThe 2014 toyota corolla price in nigeria has surged massively due to the exchange rate making it a premium compact sedan. For a clean foreign used (tokunbo) unit with full customs duty paid you should budget between 8 Million and 10 Million Naira. The LE trim features standard cloth seats and a reverse camera while the higher S (Sport) trim features aggressive front bumpers paddle shifters and leather bolstered seats commanding prices closer to 10.5 Million Naira. The aggressive redesign you mentioned is universally loved making this generation incredibly popular for daily commuting and even high end ride hailing services. It provides exceptional fuel economy and retains the legendary Toyota reliability that mechanics across Nigeria love.
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3 days agoRegarding the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) in the 2014 toyota corolla: This was a major shift for Toyota moving away from traditional geared automatics to improve fuel efficiency. The Toyota CVT is generally very reliable compared to the notorious Nissan CVTs but it requires strict specialized maintenance. You CANNOT use standard red automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in this gearbox. If your Nigerian mechanic pours standard ATF into a CVT it will destroy the metal belt inside the transmission within days costing you over 600,000 Naira for a replacement gear. You must buy and use strictly Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE. The CVT also provides a very smooth seamless acceleration without gear shift jerks but it can sound slightly loud and droning under heavy acceleration.
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3 days agoI upgraded to the 2014 Corolla S trim last year. The LED headlights look amazing at night and the interior space is much bigger than the older Corollas. The AC freezes the car in minutes.
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3 days agoMake sure the customs papers are genuine! Many 2014 Corollas are smuggled across the border because of the high import duties. Pay a customs officer to verify the C-number before you transfer money to the dealer.
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3 days agoThe ground clearance is slightly low especially with the Sport trim front bumper. You will need to install spring buffers (spacers) on the shock absorbers so the front bumper does not scrape on high Lagos speed bumps.