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Patrol
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:54 pm
by Mal Hannes
As some of you know I had to find some cash to keep the wheels turning and so the beloved Amarok was the sacrifice this time.
I then needed wheels and had quite a wide range of vehicles in mind.
The end result was to get a car that I will enjoy now and one day become my play/bush car that can handle the rough.
The Land cruisers and Patrols were left on the list after quickly removing Touareg and Range Rover. These cars after 10 - 15 years looked worn.
Saw a nice 105 in Bloemfontein, test drove some Patrols in Brits and scoured the interwebs for something comfortable, capable and that made me smile.
To cut a long story short my 4.8 Patrol arrived today and I am smiling.
Re: Patrol
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:01 pm
by KurtG
Lekker Hannes and remember that self locking hubs on the front wheels does not make for a front difflock
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Re: Patrol
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:35 pm
by Mal Hannes
Yes I figured that!
Thank you Kurt!
Re: Patrol
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:41 pm
by Mad Manny
Well done Hannes.
The Patrol 4800 is big, powerful, capable, comfortable & reliable.
The only thing it isn't - is economical...
Re: Patrol
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:47 am
by Mal Hannes
Thank you Manny
I did not buy it for its economy!
I work 3 km from home after that I can use one of the 2l Ford's (spit)
If I have to travel far I can use Mandy's car for a day or so.
I know my km per liter will go down but including depreciation. My rands per month will be better
Re: Patrol
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:08 am
by Ricof4e
Geluk Hannes. Daai patrols is ALTYD 'n goeie koop!
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:26 am
by Mal Hannes
Dankie dankie!
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:59 am
by grips
Hannes enjoy the beast.
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:58 am
by Mad Manny
grips wrote:Hannes enjoy the beast.
He does - they've been happily married for years!
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:48 pm
by Ricof4e
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:58 am
grips wrote:Hannes enjoy the beast.
He does - they've been happily married for years!
Bwahahahaha!
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:45 pm
by Mal Hannes
KurtG wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:01 pm
Lekker Hannes and remember that self locking hubs on the front wheels does not make for a front difflock
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Kurt help me how do I use this.
Other questions must I be in park or neatral to go from 2h to 4h or 4l.
I know I know RTFM but I am now lying in bed wondering about this.
I thought I would get away early today to go for a bit of gravel where I can test this, but got home late and have a packed weekend of other commitments.
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:48 pm
by Mal Hannes
Ricoffy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:08 am
Geluk Hannes. Daai patrols is ALTYD 'n goeie koop!
Dankie
Re: Patrol
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:50 pm
by Mal Hannes
grips wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:59 am
Hannes enjoy the beast.
I will, as Manny means and with the Patrol.
Manny, Mandy would like to have a word with you, Sterkte!