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2009 W171 SLK200 - 2012 Xterra S(Peppino)
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As far as i know early models are having the SBC brake system issue. After facelift at 2006 they changed the brake system.
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Thanks for the advice Gaurav. Was your friend having this car recently? How happy he was with it and do you remember what was the milage on it?
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This is my one of the old dream. I always wanted a W211 Mercedes E class. Now having some back pain problem reminded me that my Xterra is far from being comfortable and my SLK200 is horrible on comfort. This flamed up my willingness to buy a Mercedes E class. Why W211 well i can buy something newer but i feel like W211 was the last quality built Mercedes E class. W212 models are having button fading issues etc which doesn't fell like Mercedes quality anymore. Is anyone experienced these cars here in UAE? These are super reliable cars at Turkey or Europe but conditions here are questionable. My W171 2009 SLK200 holding up super well so far. But i got if first owner full Gargash serviced car which will be very hard to find nowadays. If anyone doesnt know W211 is the code of Mercedes E Class between 2002-2009.
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Crew cab Chevy Trail-boss/GMC Sierra AT4 - too long for desert drives?
sertac replied to Simon Hope's topic in Advices
Than if you have space i suggest to separate your daily driver and off roader. If not you can look for Y61 Patrol Super Safari, Wrangler JLU, Toyota Prado 4.0. These are fantastic options to have as daily driver with big space + good weekend toys. -
Crew cab Chevy Trail-boss/GMC Sierra AT4 - too long for desert drives?
sertac replied to Simon Hope's topic in Advices
@Simon Hope i suggest you to join @Gaurav`s and @Frederic`s drives and see how they are managing their small vehicles. They have everything ready in their car they might ever need in the desert. It will be hard to find something better than 3.6 JK for desert usage. -
Crew cab Chevy Trail-boss/GMC Sierra AT4 - too long for desert drives?
sertac replied to Simon Hope's topic in Advices
If you planning to go serious with off roading dont get one. If you are planning to stay in fewbie level than it will be good to have. You can see non of our Experts or Marshal`s drive that kind of vehicle. For dune off roading smaller the wheelbase better the car. -
@Karthikeyan Govindarajan i guess i did a mistake 1 Sertac Expert Xterra Lead 2 Looper Intermediate Wrangler JL 2nd Lead 3 Karthikeyan Govindarajan Fewbie Plus LC200 4 Mmansoor Fewbie Plus Patrol Y62 5 Mehmet Volga Expert Pajero LWB CF 6 James Thorn Fewbie Plus LX570 7 Mohamad Anwer Fewbie Plus LC70 SWB 8 Christian Andras Extreme FJ Cruiser Sweep
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Dear all please see the convoy list below. We will be using Carnity channel 5(44610625). Please make sure you arrange the channel before you arrive. 1 Sertac Expert Xterra Lead 2 Looper Intermediate Wrangler JL 2nd Lead 3 Alphin Aloor Fewbie Plus Xterra 4 Mmansoor Fewbie Plus Patrol Y62 5 Mehmet Volga Expert Pajero LWB CF 6 James Thorn Fewbie Plus LX570 7 Mohamad Anwer Fewbie Plus LC70 SWB 8 Christian Andras Extreme FJ Cruiser Sweep
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I have similar basic Xterra. I did 45.000km in last 17 months. It is nice vehicle to use both daily and off road.
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If i was you i wouldn't go further with a truck which impossible to disable to side airbags. In Fewbie + or Intermediate level sooner or later those airbags will deploy. You can buy a good off roading car with budget of 25-50.000aed and keep this bad boy for daily.
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untilDrive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 9 Jan 2022, Sunday Meeting time: 07:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/7QnX6mGvAD5L2y548 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE.