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A very intense drive. Thank you all who could manage to join this drive. My initial idea was to go to Shuwaib and turn back so that we could end the drive at Badayer Shops. But I got so engrossed looping at the dunes before we reached Iftar Bowl that, this plan was not executable anymore. I did however wanted to go all the way and reach Shuwaib, exactly what we did. We started on the dot at 7:00 am which seemed a bit late due to the temperatures and finished exactly at 9:30 as planned. @Emanuel & @Zulfikhar Naiyar you drive very well, kept up with the pace. Behind you were the experienced lot, @Anoop Nair, @Amir Amiri and @Mahmoud Taha - the last two have been on every Badayer drive I have done till now Thank you all for one more exciting drive today. See you soon in the next one.

So i finally found a clean looking well maintained 2012 3.8 Pajero that i bought and these are so things that came out on the PPI 1. Worn engine mounts - already changed by the seller so it passes the rta inspection 2. Brake pads front/rear need changing, polishing of the discs - i can feel some slight vibration when braking at higher speeds so these will be changed soon 3. Rear ”box” mounts - i suppose this is the transfer case mount which i read its adviced to be changed when doing the engine mounts 4. Rear differential bushes - about this issue i read that sometimes garages advice replacement even if it’s just some nuts that need to be properly torqued down? 5. Minor vibration from propeller shaft - this one i can feel for a short range in the rpm above 2000 - under 3000, not sure about the cause, if anyone has any idea? Other than that car runs very nice, it has 225k km but full service history and well cared for, kept in the shade and used for commuting inside the city and abu dhabi/fujeirah commutes Any idea what costs i can expect for the above? Im new in the whole car ownership and service in Dubai and my understanding on the prices is pretty vague and as with everything here prices can swing wildly with no good reason, I did locate some well reviewed garages in the area, will ask for quotes - also is it better to get the parts myself or let the garage buy it for me? Any input on the above is greatly appreciated! Some pics with the beast conquering the wilderness near Mirdif city center :))

Thanks for the fun short drive. Sorry I had to bail early because of the passengers. Have a great week 🙏

Can confirm the process is still the same now in May 24 Although you can also do the plate replacement and pay the fee on the RTA website . Then visit ine of the approved centres to collect. Getting a new plate holder for the missing section of bumper is likely to be more difficult @Benjamin

Amazing drive, thank you!

I shall be there tomorrow !

C'mon @Julien Recan let's go!