Top 5 Used Cars To Avoid As A Nigerian Tech Bro 

Value is the most important thing to Tech bros buying cars in Nigeria. The price isn’t always their major concern. They want to know that the car they are buying will give them the best value for their money. They don’t want to add the burden of work to worrying about their cars.

If you are one of those Tech bros in Nigeria who’s ready to buy a car, you must avoid certain cars in Nigeria. These cars only bring additional burdens, and you’d rather prefer writing code with that time than spending it at a mechanic’s workshop. These cars include:

1. Toyota Sienna

The Toyota Sienna is one of the best minivans in Nigeria and globally. The Sienna has a comfortable seating arrangement, great interior styling and produces 245 horsepower. Its EPA fuel rating is 35 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.

The Toyota Sienna has connectivity features like the Apple CarPlay, Andriod Auto, and Amazon Alexa, in addition to seven USB outlets. Some of the driver-assist safety features are blind-spot monitoring and the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 bundle of driver-assistance features. 

The Toyota Sienna 2022 earned five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a reliability score of 74 out of 100.

However, the Toyota Sienna is a minivan that is mainly designed to serve as a family car. Why would a young tech bro want an 8-seater Sienna van? It certainly doesn’t match the sleek and stylish aesthetic vibe tech bros go after in cars.

2. Kia Soul

Kia Soul is a subcompact car offered in various trim levels and powertrains. The vehicle is beautiful, yet, it comes with its set of issues: the Kia Soul is prone to frequent oil leakage, and such repairs are expensive.

Another major issue with the Kia Soul is that the vehicle has suspension issues, and the front wheel bearing and suspension spring could easily wear down. The vehicle’s steering pins and tie rod system components might break, resulting in ongoing suspension troubles.

Reports note that the Kia Soul could lose power unexpectedly while driving, which is caused by damaged catalytic converter damage, leading to high exhaust temperature. This power problem in the Kia Soul affects the engine, and in extreme cases, it could lead to fire beneath the hood.

In 2021, Kia recalled 380,000 vehicles due to fire risks. However, Nigerians cannot benefit from car recalls. So, it’s best to avoid buying such cars completely.

3. 2012 Acura TL

One of the best compact sedans still available in the Nigerian market is the Acura, and the 2012 Acura TL is still efficient and driven in Nigeria to date. The vehicle has a V6 engine, excellent handling and braking ability, and a comfortable ride. 

Standard features in the 2012 Acura TL include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power sunroof, automatic climate control, and Bluetooth. The 2012 Acura TL has a good fuel efficiency EPA rating of 20 in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

However, the 2012 Acura TL does not have a good safety rating. The vehicle has an overall safety rating of three out of five safety rating from the NHTSA and a frontal crash test rating of two out of five. For safety reasons, it’s best to avoid purchasing the 2012 Acura TL. It doesn’t have great safety features in case an accident occurs.

4. Tesla 

The Tesla vehicle is one of the vehicles every tech bro dreams about. The Tesla Model S, for instance, has a 396-mile range and produces 1,020 horsepower and an overall top speed of 200 miles per hour. Elon Musk and his team of expert engineers made the Tesla with the best tech features and a beautiful interior.

However, let’s not forget that it’s fully EV. While EVs are gradually becoming popular in Nigeria, charging stations are not yet rampant in the country. Unless you own a home charging station, charging your Tesla could often be problematic in Nigeria. Instead of an electric vehicle, consider a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). 

5. Subaru Outback

Tech bros are fascinated by fast cars, and if that’s your case, then you won’t need to use the Subaru Outback. The vehicle is a great wagon that combines car-like handling and small SUV performance and is equipped with great tech features, comfortable seating arrangement and driver-assistance features. 

However, the top speed of the Subaru Outback is merely 130 mph. This is too slow for a tech bro who’s intrigued by fast cars.

What Do Tech Bros In Nigeria Look For In A Car?

There are many affordable cars for Nigerian tech bros. However, if you’re looking for the best cars, then cost wouldn’t be any of your concerns. When money isn’t a subject, here are the things Tech bros look out for in cars:

• Class

Every tech bro loves to drive stylish cars, which confers them to a certain social class. Tech bros who want to be identified within their preferred class also use their cars as statements. When money isn’t a subject, tech bros target cars that match their social class and earning capacity.

• Sound Navigation System

Everyone loves easy access to sound navigation systems in their cars. But no one could love them more than tech bros. The ease in accessing roads and locations a GPS navigation system provides a tech bro is one of the things they never take for granted when selecting cars.

• Connectivity

Tech bros basically invented connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Andriod Auto, and Amazon Alexa. So, why on earth would a Tech bro not fancy a vehicle with great connectivity? In fact, connectivity is paramount to tech bros when choosing their preferred cars.

• Reliability

Tech bros’ job is exhausting; the cars they drive shouldn’t add to the stress. That’s the mindset of a tech bro when purchasing a car. Tech bros look out for cars with good handling and great performance and don’t lead them to the mechanic’s workshop every two business days.

• Safety 

Safety is paramount while purchasing a car. Driving on the road is risky enough, but having vehicles that help reduce the chances of accidents and injuries is the goal of every tech bro. As a tech bro, go after cars with many essential driver-assistance safety features and those with great safety ratings.

Conclusion

For the tech bro, the utility of cars goes beyond their basic function. Therefore, there are other things they seek out when purchasing a car. If money isn’t a subject, then purchasing cars with high-tech features and great performance is best.