New Member - Markham

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Ninjaguy
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Posts: 2
Joined: 21 Apr 2016 18:10
Full Name: Markham Parenzee
Nickname: Ninjaguy
Home Town: Johannesburg
Current 4x4: None
Home Language: English

New Member - Markham

Post by Ninjaguy »

Hello all, below is the intro template suggested for new members and should tell you a bit about me.

We have not had a 4x4 for a couple of years now and have been thinking about getting back into it for a while. My weapon of choice is a Patrol for all of the reasons which are frequently discussed here - in a nutshell bulletproof drive trains and engines and of course SFA.

I have been considering whether to buy new or 2nd hand and am still undecided. Debating mainly 6 year warranty and service plan versus used market prices versus actual depreciation of vehicle and extras. Decision time though, happy to hear members thoughts if you are willing to share them.

Planning to take look at the ones for sale on autrotrader and the for sale section on the weekend if the sellers are around.


1. Name: Full Name (Nickname/Registered Name) - Markham / Ninjaguy

2. Birthday and Age: April 66 / 49

3. Town and Country of residence: Johannesburg

4. Home Language: English

5. Occupation/Business: IT

6. Family status: Married

7. Membership - Other 4X4 Clubs and Forums: Wilddogs

8. Current 4x4: None (wife has Jeep though)

9. Current Mods: None

10. Mods on wish list: everything useful :lol:

11. Vehicle on wish list: Patrol 4.8

12. Previous 4x4's: Series III LWB, Defender 90, Defender 110, Landcruiser 105GX

13. Last 3 offroad or overland destinations: Moegatle, Hennops, Sodwana to Kosi Bay

14. Your favourite destination: West Coast

15. Other hobbies: Motorcycling

16. GPSr and Map Data used: Trusty old Garmin 60 CS

17. Rate your 4X4 and overlanding experience: intermediate

18. Online Photo Site:

19. Photos of you and your Vehicle:
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Stefan
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Full Name: Stefan de Villiers
Nickname: Stefan
Home Town: Bothasig, Cape Town
Current 4x4: 2002 3.0 GL Patrol
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Cape Town
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Stefan »

Welcome Markham.

Tough choice you're faced with! :lol:
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Tinus lotz
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Joined: 29 Aug 2010 13:07
Full Name: Tinus lotz
Nickname: Tinus lotz
Home Town: Centurion
Current 4x4: Nissan patrol 4.8 GRX 2005

Toyota 2.7 legend 35 LWB 4X4
Home Language: Afrikaans
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Tinus lotz »

Well lets help you find one welcome what is your poison petrol or diesel?
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Alex Roux
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Posts: 2627
Joined: 11 Jul 2011 10:54
Full Name: Alexander Roux
Nickname: Calculator
Home Town: Johannesburg
Current 4x4: 2004 GU 3TDi (Lexus) - aka "Witblits" (sold)
2005: GU TD42 - aka "Masewa"
1996: GQ TB48 conversion - aka "Skilpad"
1993: GQ SWB TB42 - aka "Shortie"
1985: MQ Patrol (Safari) SD33 - aka "Toro"
Home Language: Afrikaans
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Alex Roux »

Hi Markham

Welcome

This is a good buy.
http://www.4x4community.co.za/classifie ... -grx/cat/4

These cars drop in value quickly, but you get lots of bang for your buck. And the 4.8 does not break easily.
Skilpad, Shortie, Toro & Masewa
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Michael
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Joined: 05 Mar 2014 14:39
Full Name: Michael
Nickname: Steyn
Home Town: Centurion
Current 4x4: Patrol GU 4.2 Turbo Diesel
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Centurion, PTA
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Michael »

Welcome Markham

Happy hinting for your Patrol. There are very good second hand Patrols on the market for very good prices, so you will save quite a bit if you buy a second hand one
"The Just shall live by Faith" Rom1:17

Check out my build here My Patrol
And my engine rebuild here mostly engine related stuff
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Peter Connan
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Posts: 6011
Joined: 10 Sep 2010 07:21
Full Name: Peter Connan
Nickname: Piet
Home Town: Kempton Park
Current 4x4: 1996 Patrol 4.5SGL
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Kempton Park
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Peter Connan »

Welcome Markham.

I have always believed that you lose more than you gain when buying new, as they will almost always weasel out of their warranty obligations.

:mytwocents:
Mag ons ons kenniskry met lekkerkry aanhoukry.
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offroadbiker
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Posts: 2841
Joined: 25 Jul 2012 08:36
Full Name: Dirk de Clerk
Nickname: ORB
Home Town: Krugersdorp
Current 4x4: Patrol GQ 4.2 ST
Home Language: Afrikaans/English
Location: Krugersdorp
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by offroadbiker »

Welcome :thumbup:

That one on Community seems to be a very good buy. low mileage, and what can you buy for under 300K, as opposed to new leave's you with another 300k for upgrades :oldtimer:
Dirk
1996 Nissan Patrol 4.2 ST
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ricster
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Joined: 13 Jan 2010 11:16
Full Name: Cedric Warner
Nickname: Cedric
Home Town: Alberton Gauteng
Current 4x4: '99 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Turbo Diesel
Home Language: English
Location: LA..... No not Los Angles ..... Lower Alberton, Gauteng
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by ricster »

Welcome to the Patrol family bud !!
Regards
Cedric
Nissan Patrol GL 4.2 Diesel Turbo (Iron Maiden)
Nissan SANI 3.0 V6 4x4 (SOLD)
Isuzu KB 280 DT 2x4 ('ol Smokey) - SOLD
Suzuki TL 1000R "V twin" (Growler) - SOLD
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Herrie
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Posts: 2999
Joined: 08 Apr 2009 07:17
Full Name: Kobus Pienaar
Nickname: Herrie
Home Town: Kempton Park
Current 4x4: 1999 Patrol 4500e GRX
1983 Datsun Safari
Home Language: Afrikaans
Location: Kempton Park
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Herrie »

Baie welkom Markham!! :salute: :salute:
Herrie op Safari/Patrollie
1983 Safari
1999 Patrol 4500 GRX
Rob Marussi
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Full Name: Rob Marussi
Nickname: Rob
Home Town: JHB
Current 4x4: Nissan Patrol Y62
2009 4.8 Patrol
Nissan Navara V9X
1960 Willis Jeep
3.5 Pajero
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Re: New Member - Markham

Post by Rob Marussi »

Welcome Makham / Ninjaguy , let us know what you got and show us some pics. You can't go wrong with these beasts promis :mytwocents:
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