My New Bakkie
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- LR 4WD Full Lockers
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My New Bakkie
So after years of driving SFA hiluxes, I did the unthinkable and bought a newer model. I'm still reeling from that decision and time will tell if it was a good one. One of the main factors that did the deal for me was the fuel economy issue, no matter how I tried I could never significantly remedy that problem and secondly maintenance costs. I was spending almost the same on repayments
So here we are.
Out with the old
In with the new
So here we are.
Out with the old
In with the new
With each replacement of parts, a car slowly becomes Chinese.
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Re: My New Bakkie
Netjies!
Baie geluk!
Baie geluk!
'02 KZ 'Lux. Cooled. Chipped. Onca'd. Cherished!
If you are a diesel fan, raise your hand.
If you aren't raising your hand, raise your standards!
A 4x4 is merely a machine that enables you to get stuck further away from civilization.
If you are a diesel fan, raise your hand.
If you aren't raising your hand, raise your standards!
A 4x4 is merely a machine that enables you to get stuck further away from civilization.
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Re: My New Bakkie
Congrats! Looks pretty good Luke.
Somebody has already spent a few bucks on extras with the vehicle .... integrated bumper, winch, sliders, alu-canopy, fender flares, tinted windows and wind deflectors.
Mileage? FSH? Accident free? (the front bumper is not fitting nicely against the fender, but that could just be poor fitment).
Enjoy it!
Somebody has already spent a few bucks on extras with the vehicle .... integrated bumper, winch, sliders, alu-canopy, fender flares, tinted windows and wind deflectors.
Mileage? FSH? Accident free? (the front bumper is not fitting nicely against the fender, but that could just be poor fitment).
Enjoy it!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: My New Bakkie
Congratulations. It is a great looking bakkie and you won't be disappointed. Here's wishing you many happy miles in your new trokkie. It is a huge jump from a SFA to your new one. Your new one is overall a very balanced package. I enjoyed mine immensely and I know you will too.
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Congratulations Luke, I hope it brings you much joy!
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Re: My New Bakkie
Thanks a mill. The vehicle has 176000km on the clock with no accident history and FSH with Toyota. The bumper is an LA Sport bumper and by design it has those gaps, I know you can buy covers for the gaps but I actually kinda like the look. Overall the vehicle is pretty dam sweet. And the best thing is that I am getting a proper 10km/l and sometimes more with those 32 muddies.Mud Dog wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:37 pm Congrats! Looks pretty good Luke.
Somebody has already spent a few bucks on extras with the vehicle .... integrated bumper, winch, sliders, alu-canopy, fender flares, tinted windows and wind deflectors.
Mileage? FSH? Accident free? (the front bumper is not fitting nicely against the fender, but that could just be poor fitment).
Enjoy it!
With each replacement of parts, a car slowly becomes Chinese.
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Re: My New Bakkie
That's awesome and that mileage is not bad either! Nice buy!
I was a bit concerned that the gap was too prominent, but if you say that's normal then it's all good.
I was a bit concerned that the gap was too prominent, but if you say that's normal then it's all good.
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: My New Bakkie
Very nice Luke.
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Congrats, new bakkie looks great
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Re: My New Bakkie
Lekker man.
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Re: My New Bakkie
Hey Luke, I know how it goes and eventually that is also why I also sold my Hilux and bought a Cruiser (Ok not to save fuel though) Your new vehicle looks great.pampoen wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:36 pm So after years of driving SFA hiluxes, I did the unthinkable and bought a newer model. I'm still reeling from that decision and time will tell if it was a good one. One of the main factors that did the deal for me was the fuel economy issue, no matter how I tried I could never significantly remedy that problem and secondly maintenance costs. I was spending almost the same on repayments
So here we are.
Out with the old
In with the new
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.