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My New Bakkie

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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 :frustrated:
So here we are.
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Netjies!

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Congrats! Looks pretty good Luke. :thumbup:

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! :winkx:
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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

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Mud Dog wrote: Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:37 pm Congrats! Looks pretty good Luke. :thumbup:

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! :winkx:
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.
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That's awesome and that mileage is not bad either! Nice buy! :thumbup:

I was a bit concerned that the gap was too prominent, but if you say that's normal then it's all good. :winkx:
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Very nice Luke.
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Congrats, new bakkie looks great
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Lekker man.
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:thumbup: Awsome
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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 :frustrated:
So here we are.
Out with the old
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In with the new
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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. :thumbup:
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Congrats! Looks good.

Wish you many safe miles
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