I own this beauty, a 2005 lexus 330. It's a very old car but still runs decently. I have been using it for about two months now and it has been a mixed experience.
For the positive. Owning a car has improved my life significantly. I can't stress how much easier moving around is for me these days. For instance, going to the market is a lot easier, I don't have to carry heavy bags around. My car also provides me with some level of privacy and comfort which I cannot quantify monetarily.
Also, driving in a place like Ibadan is such a blessing. The roads and drivers are decent. I probably would have hated driving if I was still in Lagos (I still hate Lagos very much, thank you) considering how bad most of the roads are. Don't even get me started on the traffic and the crazy Lagosian motorists.
The Police
Asides from the comfort and privacy, it has been hellish owning a car, to be honest. First I have to deal with the Nigerian police regularly which is a constant source of anxiety for me because I do not feel safe around them.
This is my usual exchange with the police:
"Park your car!"
Okay...
"Who owns the car?"
I do sir
"What do you do for a living?"
I am a content creator (wrong answer)
"Content what?"
Yes, I work for [insert my former employer's company]
"Hmm... Open your boot"
"Where is your driver's license?"
"Where is your tint permit?"
"We are taking you to the station. You don't have a driver as a learner and your medicals for your tint permit is unavailable"
"Okay, Settle us..."
This is what I have to deal with almost everything. Two weeks ago I was pulled over by the police on my way to the hive meetup. It took 
Car Repairs
Recently I have been dealing with repairs. Getting to church on Sunday, I discovered I could not change my gear, something had broken. I had to fix that and other minor issues in the car which led to another problem--mechanics.
Mechanics are the worst. Finding a good mechanic who isn't actively trying to drain your pocket is an almost impossible task. I spent $40 on a $10 job recently. The mechanic inflated the price of the parts I needed to purchase. I was later referred to another more reasonable mechanic.
My car has taken a lot of money from me in the last 2-3month, it's edging close to $5000-$6000 from its purchase, repairs/maintenance, and extortion (by the police). I hope to make some of that back when I start my rideshare business (which is looking dicey at the moment). I just need to perfect my driving for now.
Despite all the hassle, I still love my car. Aside from the convenience of driving your car, people accord you some form of respect (which is odd because I drive an ancient car). A lot of people look at me differently these days--like I have a lot of money, but I can't help but laugh at their assumption.
If I am still in this part of the world by 2023, I would love to upgrade to the car of my dreams (currently)--a lexus es 350 (2009). It's twice the price of my current car, I don't think