dune jockey

Nicely done @Emmanuel well supported by @Ale Vallecchi and @Wrangeld. Thanks for the tug when I crested . All in all a fun drive which was truncated due to the restrictions. May be we can start by 3 pm next time around to have some more fun ?. @Jun Zamora I hope you jeep is sorted soon . I wonder if you need to add a extra fan or something to prevent the transmission overheating. Thanks to everyone

Hi @Emmanuel. I will be driving patrol y62 as the xterra is being serviced. Informing you if you want to readjust the convoy . Thanks

If you like the pajero, may be you can look at the older SWB options which you will get for a good price. Maintenance should not be very steep and since you already drive a Pajero , you would feel more at home.

Well I decided to go for it after constant bashing at home after dune"bashing"... more so because I want to keep the 2nd car for desert and play around without worrying much ( while in the desert and when I return home). Budget is always an issue , but try to get the best for the cheapest. Shortlist few and get them thoroughly checked - especially as Sri mentioned - engine,transmission,gears and chassis... keep few AED (in Ks) aside for the compulsory servicing etc that needs to be done before you bring it to the desert.

Hi @Frederic. Single drive per person rule is still on? I wasn't aware of this as I checked in the description where it wasn't mentioned one drive per person per day . In that case I will join for the afternoon fewbie drive only. Thanks

AOR suction mount (~ 250AED)is pretty sturdy provided the seal is on clean surface/glass. Best is to use few drops of water for a tight seal which will not fall off while driving. AOR flag ( ~ 200AED)is heavy but of the best quality . If you can get some custom made flag mount brackets (see picture attached , it is for a roof rack)probably will work out cheaper and sturdy. But you will have to check if it suits your vehicle

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi. Well deserved

Congratulations @Xaf. Well deserved

Well done all of you. Missed it for reasons beyond my control!

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Hearty congratulations

Congratulations Jolly

I envy you 😉

I have to pull out of today's drive as something urgent has come up and unfortunately I will be unable to attend. Hope to see you all next week. Thanks

Please note guys if anyone is going to see this car exercise extreme careful precautions as Musaffa in Abu Dhabi is a covid dense area... best to ask the seller to come to another location.

There are more even cheaper and stock , in good conditions. But the problem is they are not coming down on price. I would say a stock TJ in good condition should cost you a max 20k. Nothing more.

We have heard of unfortunate accidents while someone is left inside an idling car. Leave alone the harmful gases accumulating and the whole area becoming a incubator. Probably not a great idea - except in winters.

@Salarios May be you can try this for the rear, it worked for me .No scraping at all , but I haven't pushed it really hard. I did once and the rear bumper came off,( not broken can be refixed) which I will never do. But again at own risk as the shape is a bit of take it or leave it!

What I have realised within spending a tad less than 2000, you will have to put in more money and then the patrol y62 will be off road ready or rather desert ready..patrols used in Australia which really look rugged are mostly driven offroad in mud or mountains. All those mods need atleast 15k + or more, this after I checked with an advisor from on track 4×4 based out of Australia. He was ready to ship all at a cost which was very dear. Weather all these will make it desert - not sure. Exclusive desert drives need a lighter and a peppier car. ( in terms of weight and power). We all at our family absolutely love the comfort of patrol. But the same did not hold true on sand unfortunately, especially after doing a few "fewbie" drives. May be if still pushed it will pull through, but at a very high probability of risking so many things which will be very expensive to repair. Even with modified bumpers I dont feel I will scrape it, but I am pushing probably a 150k+ worth car to its limit effectively reducing longevity and resale value. That's when I decided (after long chats with experienced seniors here - thanks for their advise ) i will spend less and keep a desert drive car for less than 15 k. You will have to really keep a watch , move around maintaining the covid precautions and check each cheap 4×4 meticulously. Hopefully sooner or later you will find one which will suit all needs including the budget. You have to keep in mind the insurance, registration, service charges to get it off road ready( about 2 to 3 k atleast). I have my original bumpers which I will put back on my y62 (top spec) and use it as a family car . While I will just play safely with the desert car without worries and hopefully get better at it. All opinions are with inputs from experienced people here , internet and other off road drivers . I hope to find a good one soon .

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This car (pathfinder)doesn't have a number plate and hence is not being used. Get a full thorough check up . Most of these without number plates are repainted/scrap/auctioned cars after an accident... To find a well maintained old car is like getting a good wife !( Just joke, nothing else please)

Thanks @Frederic. I will definitely check out this "another" blue

As always very detailed response from a well experienced "superman". Thank you !