Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa

[Zakhil]

Hi, I've left the rat race and 20 year IT career and on my way to Malawi. There I will be farming tobacco and other produce. I don't have the correct vehicle for the rainy season and are desperately looking for a Patrol to take there. Where should I start looking for a proper candidate and what should I be looking for? Taking in consideration that my budget only allow for R150k and a NP200 and motorcycle trade in.

decided on Diesel because of availability in the area and quality in Zambia, Mozambique and Tanzania. By the way, I never expected the responses I received so far. It's amazing to see how many people wish they could do the same.

[Herrie]

Welkom Zak!!

Ek hoop jy gaan gou 'n Patrol kan kry want dit sal dinge vir jou baie gemaklik maak.

[Zakhil]

Dankie Herrie, ek admire al die Patrol van dat ek A Long Way Down gesien het. Uiteindelik het ek nou 'n rede of nut vir die voertuig.

[Peter Connan]

Welcome Zak

Wagon or bakkie?

[Zakhil]

Thanks!

That'll be a wagon.

[Peter Connan]

Will keep my eyes open!

[SJC]

Dirk (offroadbiker) is selling his 4.2sgl....

[Russ Kellermann]

If you farming i strongly suggest a Patrol pickup over the wagon. Handles a load like you cannot even begin to believe. As for motor,... Malawi = 4.2D

If i see one for sale i'll let you know... hope you fond one soon.

[Zakhil]

Thanks Russ! The reason I'm looking for an SUV is that mostly people will be "transported". The loads are too big even for a pick-up. Trailers will be used for that.

[SJC]

A pickup with a few "game viewer" benches will work well..
Suppose it depends on how many people you want to transport...