Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
- Zakhil
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Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
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.
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.
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- Herrie
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
Welkom Zak!!
Ek hoop jy gaan gou 'n Patrol kan kry want dit sal dinge vir jou baie gemaklik maak.
Ek hoop jy gaan gou 'n Patrol kan kry want dit sal dinge vir jou baie gemaklik maak.
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1999 Patrol 4500 GRX
1983 Safari
1999 Patrol 4500 GRX
- Zakhil
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
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
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
Welcome Zak
Wagon or bakkie?
Wagon or bakkie?
Mag ons ons kenniskry met lekkerkry aanhoukry.
- Peter Connan
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
Will keep my eyes open!
Mag ons ons kenniskry met lekkerkry aanhoukry.
- SJC
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
Dirk (offroadbiker) is selling his 4.2sgl....
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- Russ Kellermann
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
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.
If i see one for sale i'll let you know... hope you fond one soon.
'07 Patrol Pickup TD42 N/A,285's KM2,3" Lift,ONCA Bars,Warn High Mount,Alu Canopy, and some other Stuff.
- Zakhil
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
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
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Re: Acquiring a Patrol workhorse for Africa
A pickup with a few "game viewer" benches will work well..
Suppose it depends on how many people you want to transport...
Suppose it depends on how many people you want to transport...
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