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Looks nice and very modern, that's what scares me also about these cars when it comes to off-roading. I prefer the older 4x4 with some character rather than a robot like feel.

@Gaurav bhai is definitely leading by example through his fantastic contribution and showing us the way to grow with him within Carnity and beyond. May God Almighty reward him with his hearts desires.

RIP John Haynes. My respect to him, May God Almighty keep his soul blessed.

Looks like Mazda. What interests me is the 2 tears buy back. Why would you cry if the buy back.

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@Barry sounds like we are having similar problems although we are doing different jobs. People send me an email and in 5 minutes I get a call to check if it's done. You are not the only person sending me requests and if you're unable to get it through the systems and tools provided than I will have to source that thing offline. It won't hapoen in 5 minutes. When sourcing it through suppliers outside UAE be mindful about their working hours and weekend. Looking over my shoulder while I work also pisses me off, gives a sense of mistrust. I can go on and on. But most of the points you mentioned applies to my line of work also.

@edino0408 feels like @Barry is the perfect chief of police for you. Point well noted, I feel what your frustration is. Hope for the best, that idiots would take this opportunity to change their drive styles.

Being an early morning person I am hoping there are more like-minded people to join me on this morning drive. I am planning on a relaxing morning drive from Tawi Nizwa shops to Pink Rocks and if time permits to finish it off at the Big Red. Plan to play all along the way, so we can enjoy for a couple of hours before the heat kicks in. This will also be an opportunity for those who have not been in this area to explore a newbie level terrain where you can explore and learn the techniques of off-roading. When: 22 Feb 2019 Meeting time: 07:00 AM, the convoy will move sharply at 07:15 AM Where: Tawi Nizwa shops GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/KKBUhkQ2y382 Level of drive: Newbie but all levels are welcome to join Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance What to bring along: Breakfast snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles and courage. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM RSVP the below calendar:

@Per A congrats on your new ride. If it is a 3.8 litre, it is the full options one, you do not get any more options on a Pajero. BTW nice colour.

Dear @Per A this is a rear skid plate. You cannot buy this off the shelf, there are many fabricators in Sharjah Industrial area who can do this for you in about AED 200/- with fitting. Let me know once you have bought your Pajero so that I can point you out in the right direction.

I agree with @Srikumar and @Gaurav Small saloon under 10K with 2-3K for immediate change of battery, all oils, filters, tires, bushes, hose and whatever required to keep it running smoothly and trouble free for the next couple of years, As the resale market for cars is a bit low, try to wait and drive a bargain home so that it does not hurt you when you try to sell it after a couple of years. Much better than paying 1200 - 1500 every month.

@timmyjt I have heard that the Chinese cars don't produce as much power and are a bit slow on acceleration. Moreover their mileage is also very poor. To make a wise decision as they loose their resale value really quick. I would recommend to go with tried and tested brands. Don't look for cheap, look for value for money. A lot of dealerships are offering a lot of extras with the vehicle which covers some costs. Furthermore when you get a better resale value you will automatically be the winner.

There is a service booklet, just make sure it has all the stamps and kilometers are also mentioned along with work carried out. So check the date and kilometers to make sure it was serviced on time.

We have had our own @sertac. With a disconnected snorkel kit probably from the previous owner who put it there for the looks and @sertac used to drive along with it for the looks only.

You have great attitude to off road driving. Just need some polishing and techniques. Surely you'll be ready in a few months to join intermediate drives also.

Trip report: Wonderful day, great weather and amazing people made this drive the perfect outing. I must start by thanking everybody for being on time. Started from the Adnoc pump on time and reached the deflation point. Everybody was patient during the briefing and had a good ideas and questions to understand the ettiquettes, safety aspect and basics of driving in the sand. My sincere thanks to @Gaurav bhai for making it just before the start of the drive even after facing gear issues. He also took on the sweep duties to keep the convoy moving. I would also like to thank @Emmanuel for being the busiest person on the day with most responsibilities. A very big thank you to @Javier M for being my second lead and keeping the convoy safe at all times. A big thank you to @Jamy B. and her Scottish friend (sorry I forgot her name), hope you got the police report. @Chirag S. hope all clear with the police report, you drove well but still need to understand how your car reacts in the sand. Thanks to @yogic72, @WiLfY, @BilalAhmad, @Brette, @Djamelus, @Sajith Kumar, @SandySandeep, @Julien V and Ben and his family joining us for the trip. As usual we started off on some tracks and eventually build the level to give a feel of the dunes and how best to manage them with small dunes, straight up and down. Some descends were a bit steep but everybody managed well. We made it to the gauge track on time for Ben and his family to depart as they had to catch a flight at 10 pm. @Julien V later checked with the family when they had already boarded their plane, perfect timing. We later headed to the top of Fossil Rock which everybody managed well. By this time the sun was setting and it was getting cold. There was a huge temptation to go down on Fossil Rocks, but with the stars not properly aligned we decided to drive around it to our spot. We sat down and with all in high spirits we laid our goodies down. From karak tea to some salty treats and some sweet ones I enjoyed them all. More amazing than the treats were stories as we all had our chance to give feedback and exchange stories. With everybody having their fill for the weekend it was time to pack up and head out. Thanks to all for using garbage bags and keeping the environment clean. It was a great to see only our tire and foot prints without garbage flying around. As we packed our cars and headed out we found a nice easy track with lead us straight to the closest road. After a quick stop to switch off our off road lights and remove the flags we were off to the Adnoc pump. We inflated here, said our goid byes and continued on our way home. I saw @Jamy B. on the way back and wanted to ask them if the police report was sorted out, but have to appreciate the fact that they are very arlttentive to the road and do not get distracted by anything. Thank you to everyone for their participation, until next time take care. Live you all and hope to see you soon.