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For these specific criteria in your budget, I would highly vote for Xterra as Fredy also pointed the same. Simply because they are a very good offroader in stock shape and much better than Pajero, especially for long hill climbs. You as a beginner might not understand the value of a long hill climb now, but soon after 3-6 months in offroading you will value that quality. Pajero being LWB is heavier than Xterra which is kind of a medium wheel base (Not SWB, Nor LWB). Also, Xterra is slightly more powerful than Pajero, so this makes Xterra's power-to-weight ratio much better than Pajero's. For the price, this might be an inch expensive, but if you are ready to wait for a month or two, you will get good deals during the summer months very easily. Last but not least, whichever 4X4 you buy, make sure it's not previously off-road driven, so you can actually off-road with peace of mind. Many or rather most 4X4 have been extensively abused while off-roading and when they become expensive to maintain for off-roading, owners trash them for dirt cheap pricing. So look for a car that has no big tires or AT tires, offroad lights, roof rack, offroad flag bracket, bash plate etc.

When FJC and Xterra launched in 2008 for the first 3-4 years till 2012 we still use to see old 4x4 in the desert - Wranglers, Cherokee (which used to be super hit in winters), LR discovery, Prado, LC and Patrols. After 2012, FJC and Xterra slowly prove their real worth and become popular. Also, earlier models of FJC has a fender bender reputation, that Toyota tried to ignore but soon they realize it was better to address and fix than play hide and seek. I also rem when Y62 launched and it also took about 3-5 years to fail completely for desert no matter how hard Nissan tried to influence buyers. The bottom line, any new 4x4 platform will need at least 3-5 years to show its true worth (good or bad).

New update: After a long gap of 3 months of not off-roading with Carnity or a change of vehicle, you should join at least one lower-level drive, before resuming at your existing level.

It's a good and safe practice to join a lower-level drive after a big gap and it's even more advisable when you have a change of vehicle too. As you have had 1 FB plus in Sep 2022, that's why Varun took this call, if it was 5-6 FB+ then it would have been passable but with caution.

Single drive restriction stays from Mon 7:00 PM - Wed 11:59 PM. On Thu - 00:00 AM all waitlists will automatically move to RSVP if the drive isn't full yet. So @Marketa Dobesova you will be moved to the RSVP list in the next 5 hours for this Iftar gathering.

Is your Y62 a desert toy or kept for road use + offroad?

Please find the convoy number below and we will use Radio Channel 4 @Ishak @Jenise Felicia @Mohit Gurnani @martin moody @Patrick @Xavi Moyano @FERNANDO SYRIO @Simon D @Marketa Dobesova @Felix Obst @Anirudh Dayma @Rk ram @Joseph Raju @Davie Chase Gaurav Silver Pajero Ishak Black Pajero Jenise Felicia Nissan Patrol Mohit Gurnani FJ Cruiser martin moody White FJ Cruiser Patrick FJ Cruiser - Beige Xavi Moyano Black Jeep Wrangler Simon D Grey Pajero Support FERNANDO SYRIO White Toyota Fortuner Marketa Dobesova Yellow Jeep Wrangler Felix Obst White Jeep Wrangler Rk ram Xterra Joseph Raju White Patrol Davie Chase Red Wrangler Support

Hi @Ishak and @Yerem Davtyan you both moved to the RSVP, please confirm if you still like to join.

Hi, @Jenise Felicia please introduce yourself with your previous experience (if any) and car details.

Welcome to Grand Iftar Drive - It's once in a year opportunity for all off-roaders in UAE to meet and sit in one place to enjoy Grand Iftar together. It's being held in coordination with most off-road clubs and approx. 400-500 off-road cars show up every year. Whether you are fasting or not, it's a must to attend to watch the union of off-roaders and witness the love and respect that everyone shares in this small world of off-roading in UAE. Please feel free to join us with your friends and family with your Iftari & a little extra to share with others. Please do not litter as it kills beautiful wildlife, so please carry enough garbage liners to pack the trash. Drive Details Level: ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME When: 2 April 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 5:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/aMni2oVeVhCydVwt8 (24°47'50.5"N - 55°23'52.6"E) Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Iftar food and drinks for yourself and a little extra to share, camping chairs, mat, etc. Approximate finish time: 8:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. UNLIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

And there is nothing wrong with this choice too, as we all are different and comes from various background, mindset and situations. That's why some prefer to chill out over the drive to relax from week-long work and stress. As much as Team Carnity's path seems exciting and rewarding but it does come with a lot of responsibilities, hard work and commitment. Every team carnity member (currently 35) from a support role to the crew, contributes a lot and spends a great amount of time before and after the drives. So technically anyone wishing to join team carnity should answer these questions by themselves: Are you "genuinely" a team player? If not you will feel disappointed in the short run. Team player has a mountain of tolerance and respect for each other, at all times. Are you having some free time at hand, and are not always busy?

And then ppl say that leaf springs are made to take a lot of load than coil springs.

Hi @AlexM we do not allow sharing of business details in forums to deter spam. You can leave your mobile number here to get personal messages from other Abu Dhabi Jeep/4x4 owners, who wish to help recommend you a good garage. I am tagging a few AD members who might reach you on WA. @Asif Hussain @Zed @Mus_hus78

Last self-check: please mention if this vibration comes on a smooth road or not. If it's not, then it cannot be tire/wheel, as unbalanced tires make intermittent vibration at different speeds, especially from 80 - 120 bracket (exactly as u mentioned).