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25k I would accpet and proceed with details checks, and probably you can find something that be used for final negotiation. factory offroad suspension as I remember they are all yellow color (perhaps bilstein?). if he changed the radiator make sure its original, because GCC car's radiator is thicker, (contains more volume of coolant), and he might changed with a duplicate radiator that is the regular sized, whose cooling isnt as effective as the original sized radiator. and yes, the thermostat wouldnt cost you alot for a repalcement. tires not sure, I am still a fresh newbie with HT tires for the registeration, you will have to do the ownership transfer in SHJ, and request for an export plate(it comes as stickers), and you can just drive the car with stickers to Dubai and register. you can handover the cash as soon as you have the possession certificate with your name in SHJ. as I remember even for export plate, the car has to pass the test in SHJ too. the wear and tear on top of the steering\shift knob\driver seat's entry side support can tell the truth of the car's usage. with 130k of usage, you shoulnt see surface of these are tore open, and i know dealers like to change the mileage to around 100k from 200k or even 300k, so watch out on this. my best advice is to hire a used car advisor even if he charges 500 AED for the visit, if you dont have anyone really know about used cars. the actual saving will be beyond this 500 AED.

Thanks a lot @Foxtrot Oscarfor the lead, the guidance and the recovery. The some dunes were challenging but I enjoyed every single piece of them!

Thank you all for the drive today, it was more challenging than the abt newbie drive but much more fun. See you around in the sands~

with 20k AED budget you can afford a xterra 2010- 2012, 2008 with 190k km should be around 15k AED or less, and you should expect any 2008 vehicle to have more than 200k km on the dash. 2 years ago I got an 2013 basic option xterra with 130k km for 28k AED, a slight offroaded vehicle but overall good condition. offroad version 2010 I have seen some ridiculous 30k, with less than 100k km (not sure if the final selling price can land somewhere near 30k) if you are rooting for long term offroad, offroad version xterra is a good one, it has skid plates, suspension with lift, rear diff lock, you need no further mods on it. Overall all xterra is great for offroad, good angles and clearance, with unpainted bumpers that you dont need to worry if they gets cracked. Lastly starter can be a common issue for xterra/pathfinder r51 as they share most of the parts I own 2 pathfinder r51, and 1 xterra. The pathfiners sometimes takes 2-3 tries to ignite the car and xterra I had to replace the starter, Xterra is clearly the better out of the 3, 1. Pre 2010 prado's output only 230+ hp, Pathfinder & Xterra share the same engine with 260+ hp. 2. Pathfinder is heavier and has less angles and clearance.

Hi, Nice to e-meeting you all My name is Zixuan and you are also welcomed to call me Charlie :D. This is my first time with Carnity, but I have previous desert driving experience (with friends) and I desire to learn more from the professionals and make friends with same interest. To answer the questions: 1. Nissan Pathfinder 2010 R51. 2. Previous experience yes, Have been to fossil rock and several deserts near by Hatta Oman road. 3. Yes, equipped with both front and rear tow points, and I do have towing rope with shackles with me Yes, I have watched the newbie video. Can't wait for Friday!. Zixuan