Over the past few years motorists who drive a 4X4 seem to have been getting a bit of stick for driving so-called ‘gas guzzlers’, some have even been vilified. It seems as though many parts of the public see the ‘Chelsea Tractor; brigade as causing unnecessary damage to the environment.
Due to the bad publicity there seems to have been a stigma associated with driving a large car and therefore the demand for these vehicles slowly declined along with the prices. In a bid to get people back on board the 4X4 boat manufacturers and car dealers lowered the vehicle prices. Continue reading ‘Have People Been Put Off Buying a 4X4?’ »
Posted by Alex Bhaswara on July 13, 2011 at 1:25 am under Automotive.
Tags: 4x4, Cars, Motoring, SUV
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Used Jeeps too expensive? Overpriced? Out of Range? Out of sight?
The answers are…yes..yes..yes..and yes!
With the Wrangler leading the pack on ridiculous pricing in the new and used markets it’s no wonder that there is so much “Buyer’s Shock”.
So what’s so special about Jeeps and the Jeep Wrangler especially? Wranglers are relatively uncomfortable, rough riding, cramped for space and bad on gas mileage. With those credentials who would want to waste their time and a boat load of money on these things? Continue reading ‘Used Jeep Buyers Shock!’ »
Posted by Alex Bhaswara on February 17, 2010 at 12:05 am under SUV.
Tags: 4x4, American Icon.suv, Cj, jeep, Offroad, Truck, Used Jeep, Used Jeeps, Wrangler
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Quality products for off road enthusiasts
Nothing is more frustrating than investing in 4×4 accessories and off road equipment that is sold as “top quality” only to discover that it is in fact inferior quality, breaking or not functioning when tested to the severe conditions that South Africa has to offer the enthusiast. I have recently been on the look out for 4×4 accessories and roof racks for my off road vehicle and have been disappointed at the quality of off road equipment and accessories on offer. Some times cheaper is simply CHEAP.
The specialised products include side awnings, storage systems, gutterless and guttered roof racks, rack accessories, water tanks and auxiliary fuel tanks.
Somethings that all trekkers should need to complete their experience with all the correct tools. Continue reading ‘Are you looking for quality 4×4 accessories, off road equipment and roof racks?’ »
Posted by Alex Bhaswara on February 5, 2010 at 6:03 am under SUV.
Tags: 4x4, Accessories, Adventure, Africa, Bush, Drive, Enthusiasts, Family, Game, Holiday, Off Road, Safari, South, Vacation, Veld
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