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15 hours ago, Zed said:

Hi @Fred as your Abu Dhabi Host I'd recommend going North 20km... dear daredevils @Hasan Wahlan @Josh T. @Mus_hus78 this is what awaits us 20km North 👇🏻

@ZedHere is the bowl you are referring to.  I have been there once and its was simply astonishing,    its shame we cant go back again.   

if you want to awe your self a bit look into below drive thread for some awesome videos. 

1 hour ago, GauravSoni said:

@Shaaz Sha please add me to the drive!

Welcome back. 👋

hi @Shaaz Sha Please add me to manage 🙏

congratulations  @Mark D Enjoy your new level. 

congratulations @Davie Chase . Enjoy your new level. 

congratulations @Waqar Sarwar. Enjoy your new level. 

congratulations @Waqar Sarwar. Enjoy your new level. 

congratulations and welcome to Xterra gang,   @ZULFIKHAR NAIYAR.   

very good choice  2014 offroad version means you are unstoppable from now on.. 😁

im afraid we are not allowed to mention specific garages here. as @M.Seidam any popular off road garage would do. 

if you join Xterra mafia UAE facebook or watsapp  group you will get more info. 

It was pleasure to meet you my friend @M.Seidamtoday morning,  looks like you had an exiting drive today morning,  

I think you had a surprise stuck over there with your nose dive.  and you might have even more surprised when you stick your shovel to that hard sand.  i felt like we are shoveling some wet concrete today morning, 🤪

its great to meet bunch of new faces with smile and enthusiasm on sunday morning, Also i had pleasure to meet @Frederic new desert companion.  it was real unicorn, 👍

everybody managed very well today. unsurprisingly the sand was much forgiving due to the dampness. hope to see you all regularly on coming weekends. 

Have a nice week ahead, 👍

congratulations @Charbel.. enjoy your new level.

Congratulations @Marwan Haddad 👍

3 hours ago, ZULFIKHAR NAIYAR said:

Thank you for the quick feedback.. just curious if the diff lock can be installed  at a later stage? If its a possibility! 

as fred said aftermarket lockers can be added, or you can swap to offroad version rear diff, but offroad and non offroad differential ratios are different so you need to change off road front diff also along with it. 

so overall its no brainer to convert non offroad to offroad, its more costly than buying offroad version. 

the fog light is an easy addon. most never model extras will have the wiring done inside fog light space you just need to install the light and switch. 

2 hours ago, ZULFIKHAR NAIYAR said:

Hi,

I'm new to the club and currently on the lookout for a good off-road vehicle. I'd shortlisted on the Patrol Y62, but I've come across a decent Xterra which I've my mind set on.

Needed some expert advise on what to look out for and the expected price.

I've test driven and it was very smooth, well maintained with all service records intact and great condition.. Its 2015 basic model, around 77k driven.. 2nd owner purchased from Alfuttaim used cars in 2018..

However, its a standard 4x4 variant..

Is 45k a good price for this vehicle?

 

@Mukundan Naircan you plz share your feedback as well.. we'd met in one of AN drives a while ago  

 

this is the vehicle I'm talking about - 

 

 

Thanks in advance  

@ZULFIKHAR NAIYAR

looks really nice, if its driven only 70k shud be in very good condition.  but still get it checked from a trusted mechanic for a piece of mind.  even i fee like 45k is very steep for basic version.  compared to full option offroad version not having rear diff lock is not a deal breaker but it make self recovery like walk in the park.  also basic option might not have cruise control which is another convenient i would not want to miss out.  rest is pretty much same in all the variants. 

i have 2012 offroad version and i enjoy it everyday. 

Good luck with your purchase . 

sad to hear your departure as well @Jeepie 

always amazed about your calmness, willingness to help other and going to miss your drive photos which you post in tons and i always love them.  

Wish you all the best and hope to see you soon in passenger seat of mighty black pajero. 

Sad to hear @Lorenzo Candelpergher. 

Your drives always epic from posting till drive report. we will miss you badly, 

wish you all the best and hope to see you somewhere around UAE dunes, 

SEHA screwed me. Still no report. 

Enjoy safely guys. See you next time

2 hours ago, Srikumar said:

Just got mine. So will see you guys in the morning. As we are a small group convoy numbering will be decided on the spot

Is it from SEHA?  how long does it took to get report? 

Im still waiting ☹️

did my PCR 24 hrs before but still did not receive the result, Hope its comes before i go to bed. 😬 

or ill be awake all night.. 😵

 @varunmehndiratta There are 3 routes showing for me approx similar drive time. i would personally take E11 and then E22, can drive max at 160km/h.  SO it will not take more than 2hrs to reach meeting point + 15min for fuelling. 

So its totally doable without camping, factoring you had good rest night before.  

8 hours ago, varunmehndiratta said:

a. Any idea on time it takes for this new type of test AD has initiated since 19th Dec? Just to formulate the drive plan from Dubai to location..

I drove to Al Ain last weekend it took literally half a minute. lower windows, a guys scan face through mobile phone, and yallah... 

of course if you detect positive you might have to spend another 30 min to do PCR test

congratulations..👏 @Bruno Finel . Enjoy your new level. 

Congrats @Mohamad Anwer.. Enjoy ur new level. 👍

congratulations..👏  @Chris Wing  . Enjoy your new level. 

congratulations... @Harshad Ashraf Enjoy your new level.