My first car was a G-WAGON AMG 2015. Nilifanya deal pesa ikajaa. Im so glad i started with a European car, now I dont see myself driving anything else or anything less.
Excellent work as usual. I’ve been fortunate to own German vehicles since 2010. My 2 cents: Reliability of German cars is directly proportional to how well the car is maintained; and inversely proportional to how violent/reckless a driver you are. Other factors are fuel quality; knowledge of your mechanic, who should have the correct tools. Another factor (that is disputable) is how many “hands” drive the car - if too many of your buddies borrow the car “kuenda hapa tu” you will frequently run into issues.
The cars that I have exported to kenya from UK have been top notch and getting parts from the UK takes a week. No problems with a Ford Focus, Nissan Primera, VW Passat, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Sonata and Land Rover Discovery
Well delivered! I like the point of overengineering. More complex parts means susceptibility. I've personally not experienced any surprising issues with European cars esp. of that budget. This information is very important man!
The peugot has caught my eye ever since you reviewed it. Seems like one of the best first cars. That said, io review ya 1-2M seems interesting. I would love to hear more.
Erick with a CK😄 Booos, finally umetupeleka Gerumani haha Been asking for this and you delivered. You got a loyal supporter in me mate. Nikifikisha bei nitakuja kukuona io story ya Audi😄 Once again, great great job mate
I think most Kenyans fear European cars because of reliability issues (It could be a myth, but kindly provide detailed insight regarding European cars' reliability). We define reliable cars as those which do not need anything more than normal repairs (oil changes, brake jobs, tires). We define unreliable cars as those which experience a consistent number of unplanned breakdowns even after scheduled maintenance. For instance, you are traveling from Nairobi to Kisumu, then your European car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Probably it's raining at the time and you have a family. You have to look for a flatbed to transport it back to Nairobi. So, you incur unplanned costs and inconveniences. Literally spoils your day.
Car breakdown is a very unpleasant experience, especially on a rainy day when doing a road trip with young kids. Indeed with European cars (unlike many Japanese cars), you may find yourself in a township where the local mechanic has experience fixing old tractors and the local spares shop only stocks what would fit in popular Japanese makes. I assure you the same applies for some of the newer Japanese makes - computer glitch that the local mechanic can’t fix. And I agree with you: there are some very unreliable European cars that despite the best care, still break down and cost an arm and a leg to fix. Top on my list are the Discovery 2 and 3.
@@bandagalu spot on. Most Kenyans' priority is to get from point A to B and back without experiencing car breakdowns. You want to travel to work and back without problems. On weekends, you want to travel to shagz or go on a road trip and back without car problems. In some cases, you'll need to travel at night and on rainy days. As such, you need a vehicle that gives you peace of mind; the confidence that you'll reach your destination. I think that's why most people go for Japanese vehicles, especially Toyota and Honda. Few people with money go for Lexus. These brands inspire confidence and guarantee peace of mind in as much as some of them are inferior to European vehicles in other aspects.
Hi Erick.. really nice insights there, will support your production na kakitu more often and hope others will follow. Siwezi ona haya ku recommend hii channel kwa mtu yoyote. Anyway my Salary is less, so am looking for kadudu kazuri kenye kana nusa mafuta, na ni rahisi ku maintain. ile yenye ntakuwa naenda nayo home na kurudi, and sometimes carry my wife and kid, nothing else. Kuenda home nakurudi job at least once in a month. I don't intend to use it to run errands. I will prefer a 2nd hand one due to tight budget and which is spacious or driver's sit can be adjusted. I know of Nissan March, Toyota Vitz old model Toyota Passo old model, Mazda Demio, Suzuki Alto old model, Toyota Platz, Toyota Will VS, Honda Fit. Etc Was looking for one within those lines , 1300cc and below. But you can recommend any which l've not mentioned, kindly. Thanks for the great work
Simple advise to a first time car owner, just buy a Japanese car and avoid the headaches of European cars.Most European cars use Euro-5 engines that are prone to have problems with the fuel used in Kenya.
Most 1st time car owners are not very good drivers, Most Drivers can attest to having 1st accidents in their 1st cars. The day you crash in a German car is the day you realize the difference. I still have my first, a 1999 new beetle, she has saved my life more than once I’ve had her for almost 9 years now and never had reliability or performance issues buy genuine parts use good mechs this cars will never disappoint. Most of the time people who trash this cars never owned them, and if they did it was 3rd or 4th hand which is a cardinal mistake when it comes to this cars, buy them new or by them from 1st owner who took good care for them, having a Golf preowned by several people is a guaranteed nightmare!
@@Donemuthua the more the reason why you should buy Japanese after all you can still see more Toyota AE91 compared to any VW Beetle or Polo.Even the world Safety rankings of vehicles is dominated by Japanese cars in the top 10.
Hello Carnversators. @ErickWokabi, amazing content, Big up bro. I would really love it if you were to give us your insights on the 1M to 2M Ksh european vehicles as you have mentioned, but maybe just stretch that figure to 2.5M Ksh. Im sure we would have some big names especially from the Germans (a topic which many of us would really love to hear, and would be inspiring to german automotive lovers). Moreover, I would really love if you were to mention reliability as a bonus of that Video, so that we know what we are getting ourselves into. Thanks bro, God bless.
Goodluck bro... You will tell us of your experience with car bro.. you see, many despise nissans, don't know why. But it will be excellent to hear from first hand experience like yours
@@kevinewete3475 I have a Nissan B15 2005, bought it in 2012, haijawahi lala garage. Just routine maintenance and never had it break down on me. I love it. Nimeifikisha mpaka TZ road trip.
Thank you for this Wokabi! My first car was a Polo. Best decision ever made. The styling, safety and performance from German cars is something every driver should experience at least once in life.
Actually polo TSI 2013 comes with a 1.2L engine. The turbo in it makes it better performance in speed compared to any toyota not even a prado TX is a match to that kadudu.
great review......in the list of VWs also add the VW touran on it as it is on the same platform as the VW golf only maybe the looks may be a bit subjective
The one European car I loved was the Peugeot 504. No other even the 505 which was a disaster! I switched to Toyota ever since. I am aiming for a Lexus GX460. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY European it better be new and get rid of it before the warranty runs out
I own a BMW 116i 2014 This car is very reliable. Moreover, it’s security features are on another level. I have never went to a garage for any major repairs, just normal service. Well, parts are expensive but very original. For instance, Original BMW spark plugs go at 2500 each, so 10k for plugs. The brake pads go at 20k The rear discs @19k and front at about 18k Very good music system, heavy on the road Acceleration to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds
i think you need to do more research on diesel cars...they last and last way more that petrol cars, they are more tolerable to bad fuel and can even run on cooking oil if retrofited.. mate them with manual transmitions and your grand child will drive them.
Hello Erick, what will be your preference for someone stuck in deciding between this 2014 cars that is Toyota prius, a hybrid 1500cc honda fit and a mazda demio Secondly I would like you talk about mitsubishi mirage
@@elijahnyamweya4138 thanks bro. I have come to realize that, despite his analysis,the dude never responds to messages, whether On RUclips or Facebook.
Good Content Erick. Keep it up and thanks for the big up man! Looking forward to working on a project with you!
Pale Twitter unatesa bro 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
My first car was a G-WAGON AMG 2015.
Nilifanya deal pesa ikajaa.
Im so glad i started with a European car, now I dont see myself driving anything else or anything less.
Excellent work as usual. I’ve been fortunate to own German vehicles since 2010. My 2 cents: Reliability of German cars is directly proportional to how well the car is maintained; and inversely proportional to how violent/reckless a driver you are. Other factors are fuel quality; knowledge of your mechanic, who should have the correct tools. Another factor (that is disputable) is how many “hands” drive the car - if too many of your buddies borrow the car “kuenda hapa tu” you will frequently run into issues.
lies
Thank you for the big up Erick. Great content as always. We will ignore the trolls and educate our people to make informed decisions.
plz talk about Toyota Camry, Crown athlete, Mark X, Crown royal Saloon. also talk about Mercedes Benz B180 ,C180 and E
Camry compares to allion and premio. Just a little larger.
I second you, we seem to have a similar taste of cars.
I can see your budget iko below 1.5m😂😂😂😂😂
Camry is another level, some of them comes in v6 engines
Hii ndio Ile show, kudos Wokabi
The cars that I have exported to kenya from UK have been top notch and getting parts from the UK takes a week. No problems with a Ford Focus, Nissan Primera, VW Passat, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Sonata and Land Rover Discovery
Well delivered! I like the point of overengineering. More complex parts means susceptibility. I've personally not experienced any surprising issues with European cars esp. of that budget. This information is very important man!
Theres a VW polo that's sold by dt Dobie, at 1.6m, zero milage car.
The peugot has caught my eye ever since you reviewed it. Seems like one of the best first cars. That said, io review ya 1-2M seems interesting. I would love to hear more.
Erick with a CK😄
Booos, finally umetupeleka Gerumani haha
Been asking for this and you delivered.
You got a loyal supporter in me mate.
Nikifikisha bei nitakuja kukuona io story ya Audi😄
Once again, great great job mate
Kumbe unajua adi Ruthless focus 😄 I really like both of you guys.good content always
Nice content Wokabi and the team. The channel is growing by the day.
I'm still rocking my Volkswagen passat and I've never been disappointed
I think most Kenyans fear European cars because of reliability issues (It could be a myth, but kindly provide detailed insight regarding European cars' reliability). We define reliable cars as those which do not need anything more than normal repairs (oil changes, brake jobs, tires). We define unreliable cars as those which experience a consistent number of unplanned breakdowns even after scheduled maintenance. For instance, you are traveling from Nairobi to Kisumu, then your European car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Probably it's raining at the time and you have a family. You have to look for a flatbed to transport it back to Nairobi. So, you incur unplanned costs and inconveniences. Literally spoils your day.
Car breakdown is a very unpleasant experience, especially on a rainy day when doing a road trip with young kids. Indeed with European cars (unlike many Japanese cars), you may find yourself in a township where the local mechanic has experience fixing old tractors and the local spares shop only stocks what would fit in popular Japanese makes. I assure you the same applies for some of the newer Japanese makes - computer glitch that the local mechanic can’t fix. And I agree with you: there are some very unreliable European cars that despite the best care, still break down and cost an arm and a leg to fix. Top on my list are the Discovery 2 and 3.
@@bandagalu spot on. Most Kenyans' priority is to get from point A to B and back without experiencing car breakdowns. You want to travel to work and back without problems. On weekends, you want to travel to shagz or go on a road trip and back without car problems. In some cases, you'll need to travel at night and on rainy days. As such, you need a vehicle that gives you peace of mind; the confidence that you'll reach your destination. I think that's why most people go for Japanese vehicles, especially Toyota and Honda. Few people with money go for Lexus. These brands inspire confidence and guarantee peace of mind in as much as some of them are inferior to European vehicles in other aspects.
Please Do a 30 minute minimum video on car financing,compare all the avenues
Guy your doing a good job, in any industry lazima you get negativity. key is don't listen big up
Hi Erick.. really nice insights there, will support your production na kakitu more often and hope others will follow. Siwezi ona haya ku recommend hii channel kwa mtu yoyote.
Anyway my Salary is less, so am looking for kadudu kazuri kenye kana nusa mafuta, na ni rahisi ku maintain. ile yenye ntakuwa naenda nayo home na kurudi, and sometimes carry my wife and kid, nothing else. Kuenda home nakurudi job at least once in a month. I don't intend to use it to run errands.
I will prefer a 2nd hand one due to tight budget and which is spacious or driver's sit can be adjusted.
I know of Nissan March, Toyota Vitz old model Toyota Passo old model, Mazda Demio, Suzuki Alto old model, Toyota Platz, Toyota Will VS, Honda Fit. Etc
Was looking for one within those lines , 1300cc and below. But you can recommend any which l've not mentioned, kindly.
Thanks for the great work
Nataka kununua tinga ya 75hp. Ninunue Massey Ferguson ama Newholland. Fanya research kwa tinga na malori pia kama inawezekana. 👍🏿👍🏿
Simple advise to a first time car owner, just buy a Japanese car and avoid the headaches of European cars.Most European cars use Euro-5 engines that are prone to have problems with the fuel used in Kenya.
Sound advice
Most 1st time car owners are not very good drivers, Most Drivers can attest to having 1st accidents in their 1st cars. The day you crash in a German car is the day you realize the difference. I still have my first, a 1999 new beetle, she has saved my life more than once I’ve had her for almost 9 years now and never had reliability or performance issues buy genuine parts use good mechs this cars will never disappoint. Most of the time people who trash this cars never owned them, and if they did it was 3rd or 4th hand which is a cardinal mistake when it comes to this cars, buy them new or by them from 1st owner who took good care for them, having a Golf preowned by several people is a guaranteed nightmare!
@@Donemuthua the more the reason why you should buy Japanese after all you can still see more Toyota AE91 compared to any VW Beetle or Polo.Even the world Safety rankings of vehicles is dominated by Japanese cars in the top 10.
Hello Carnversators. @ErickWokabi, amazing content, Big up bro. I would really love it if you were to give us your insights on the 1M to 2M Ksh european vehicles as you have mentioned, but maybe just stretch that figure to 2.5M Ksh. Im sure we would have some big names especially from the Germans (a topic which many of us would really love to hear, and would be inspiring to german automotive lovers). Moreover, I would really love if you were to mention reliability as a bonus of that Video, so that we know what we are getting ourselves into. Thanks bro, God bless.
Hapo kwa big ups imeninice bro. You are not a selfish man. The review was awesome today.
You forgot to mention the older brother to the golf the vw touran pls plan to review it
At least you dived into this sensitive area (European car models). Wacha kwanza nitulie nisikie kwa makini, comments zitakuja baadaye.
No one ever:
Every German car owner: "Reliability is relative"
😅😅😅😅 especially vw owners.
It would be interesting to listen to you do a review on an expensive European car e.g Range Rover
Thanks on your carversations reviews ...finally made up a decision on Nissans and Teana is now in the sea enroute to Mombasa.
Goodluck bro... You will tell us of your experience with car bro.. you see, many despise nissans, don't know why.
But it will be excellent to hear from first hand experience like yours
@@kevinewete3475 I have a Nissan B15 2005, bought it in 2012, haijawahi lala garage. Just routine maintenance and never had it break down on me. I love it. Nimeifikisha mpaka TZ road trip.
@@GloriaNdegwa aah! Really? Glad to hear that... How much did it cost you?
Another informative video. Kudos! German machines for me any day!! Still waiting for that review on Audi A3
Your videos are flickering randomly especially on a big tv check on that but awsome and informative content as always keep up the good work
Thank you for the feedback I will work on it
Subscribed to you and the other reviewers because of the maturity. Supporting you 100%
Waiting for the Mahindra Scorpio review.....it has one of the most reliable engine(M-hawk)2.2lt
Is Mazda Atenza a good car to start with Erick?
Give us a review of Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Honda Vezel hybrid
Please do next video on 14 SEATER MINIBUSES FOR BUSINESS. TOYOTA HIACE, NISSAN CARAVAN, VANETTE, BONGO BUS ETC 🚌
Nice episode and very informative. Kindly comment or review the Peugeot 2008 & 3008.
Coming soon on the channel
Please review Peugeot 3008... Keep it up
German cars are good, until they start getting homesick
#check_engine
🤣🤣 Nice one
😂😂😂💀💀
😂😂
The standard used to be under 1 million, now its under 1.5 million, thanks KRA for the taxes
Very informative man, great work. Still waiting for the Axela
I find it abit odd that no kenyan reviewer has told us about the suzuki escudo/Grand vitara. Do this Bwana Erick
I totally agree waiting for it
Haya basi, tupee hii biznesii legit 📢😂😂😂😂
Bizness ngamwaya tayari 😂😂
Wakenya huongea.. Usijali.. Endelea na good work!
Amazing content Wokabi. Kindly do a review on Peugeot 2008 1.2ltr.
Love your channel Erick. Continue with the good job - happy you include European manufacturers and share facts.
Thank you for this Wokabi! My first car was a Polo. Best decision ever made. The styling, safety and performance from German cars is something every driver should experience at least once in life.
Good to hear that experience bro.. how much does a 2nd hand one cost?
Great content Erick and team. Glad to hear you'll be working on something with Ruthless Focus...2 GIANTS!!
Actually polo TSI 2013 comes with a 1.2L engine. The turbo in it makes it better performance in speed compared to any toyota not even a prado TX is a match to that kadudu.
🃏😂
Where do you speed in Nairobi? Unless at night, so much traffic.
mtu anunue gari inamfurahisha. utaishi kulia spares na maisha ni moja
am learning much, please do something on toyota hiace ,my favorite car
Noma sana bro...This channel is always on fire
Hello....I would like to get your thoughts on owning a BMW X4 30i of the year between 2015 to date. Thank you.
great review......in the list of VWs also add the VW touran on it as it is on the same platform as the VW golf only maybe the looks may be a bit subjective
Eric l go for your last word ,,, counterfeit, spares parts,and reliability last stability
Kindly talk about Subaru cars , I love them and I want to buy one as a 1st car but niko kwa dilemma ya VW
Thank you for your reviews. Please review the affordable midsized SUVs.
great info. Kindly do a review on the 2014 Nissan Fuga 250gt against the toyota crown of similar age and spec
Waoh. thats a good review wokabi big up
Been waiting for this..... Thanks for the awesome content kama kawa
@Erick Wokabi I totally dig your reviews. Very rich localized content. Kindly review a Mercedes C 200 W 205 generation and S 300
Please do a review on Chrysler 300, I already know some truths...from you I'll decide😂😂. Thanks again ...very informative.
Thank you Carnvensations and Mr Wokabi
Mkuu next time mimi Nami ngakuletea Chai, ngamwaya kwa kikombe, ngasip pole pole ngatupea reviews motomoto
Good stuff.... Keep it up Mr. Wokabi...
I have enjoyed the review
On my way to the website
could you review super bikes? 600cc and up locally
The one European car I loved was the Peugeot 504. No other even the 505 which was a disaster! I switched to Toyota ever since. I am aiming for a Lexus GX460. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY European it better be new and get rid of it before the warranty runs out
Why not European Cars between 1.5m to 2.5m. would really look forward into it.
Eric, I really adore ua show.. And am one of uar biggest fans.. Big up bro..
Kindly review a W204, from 2011
So informative.Keep it up
I own a BMW 116i 2014
This car is very reliable. Moreover, it’s security features are on another level. I have never went to a garage for any major repairs, just normal service.
Well, parts are expensive but very original. For instance, Original BMW spark plugs go at 2500 each, so 10k for plugs. The brake pads go at 20k
The rear discs @19k and front at about 18k
Very good music system, heavy on the road
Acceleration to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds
Finding parts for the 1 series can be hectic but again for someone who loves his car, you can get them.
hi bro i am looking for a 116i is it a good car
Hello please talk about the mistubishi RVR, volkswagen passat and jetta,
kindly share the website url that you’ve mentioned, great content though 💪
Would you kindly touch a little bit on salvage cars...
Kindly do a review between Toyota Fortuner and Prado J150
A review of the Audi A1 please😊
YOLO is the message I carried home😊😅
I have Mark x 2014, i wonna bring it to your shaw room for trade in coz i need something raised like CX 5 how can you help me??
i think you need to do more research on diesel cars...they last and last way more that petrol cars, they are more tolerable to bad fuel and can even run on cooking oil if retrofited.. mate them with manual transmitions and your grand child will drive them.
Only the Golf makes the cut.
Hello Erick, what will be your preference for someone stuck in deciding between this 2014 cars that is Toyota prius, a hybrid 1500cc honda fit and a mazda demio
Secondly I would like you talk about mitsubishi mirage
Please do a review of the Toureg
How about an Audi A3 2012-2014? I want to buy that.
CAN YOU DO HONDA CARS REVIEW EG HONDA CIVIC ETC
Bring it on... Been 2aiting for long
A very informative vlog💯
Thank you 🙌
Also talk about muscle cars in Kenya,
I had to watch it again today❤
Good info
I love the intro
In Kenya we just need over engineering ya scratches na matatu na lorry zinaoverlap mbele yako
Hauja sneak in Volvo!🤣🤣
@carnversations - what do you think about the mazda axela 2200cc Diesel? is it a risk?
Ruthless Focus aka Oremo my guy from Mombasa
PLEASE review the volvo v40, thanks
Check the channel. He already reviewed it sometime this year.
Maze I drive skoda ...still a European car u can highlight about skoda vehicles
I have peugeot 208 2014 i don't know if i did a good option
Erick,so tuseme kati ya Honda Stepwagon and Noah niendee TU Honda??
Honda best pick
@@elijahnyamweya4138 thanks bro. I have come to realize that, despite his analysis,the dude never responds to messages, whether On RUclips or Facebook.
@@maishbabadre sometimes anareply....maybe he is busy...
@@elijahnyamweya4138 6 months down the line? No way..
Carvansation with WOKABI late viewer 😎
Good one!
Awesome bro,
Love the A1 !