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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    You have no idea... when cars are on the road it's easy to follow the leader... BUT every morning I leave at 5:30 am with no cars on the road... suddenly I realize when on coming lights are in my lane.. I crap myself every 5 mins in the AM drive to work..
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    I have spent a week with the vehicle - maybe 500-600 KMs. The first 2 weeks I was in a new Ford Ranger double cab, 4wd, diff lock, off road package etc etc - really great pickup but my back was hurting after a 2 hour drive. The advice on AHC was spot on - it is very compliant for these roads...
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    I will should have boots on the Ground in Zamba - first week Jan. Will post some internals. I need to buy a big fat IH8MUD sticker... scare off all the hooligans...
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    Well she is on the way...
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    What an absolute treasure this forum is - unbelievable... Great feedback buddy - okay clear. We will be moving to Lusaka In Mid January - I will be bouncing all over country for first 3 months - but by June would be a pleasure to meet up! PS any direction on where to get my wife a car? a 2...
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    Strangest thing - they are telling me there is no tan interior available, is that true? I asked for White or gray with tan interior - I have my Porsche in agate gray - I am a bit queer like that - I like when the car colors match... don't judge please. However, I am sure when my wife arrives...
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    They are expensive here... lots of Tax as well...
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    Thanks buddy done- that quote just cost me 40k USD :) I will order it soon
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    I know my 80s wel what’s up with the 1VD? Can’t buy stateside partner have to buy locally - which are brought in from South Africa. I’ll be frequently doing 4-6 hour drives does that suspension make a large difference?
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    American in Africa - Need some guidance! VX, VX -Premium, VX-R Premium

    Hello Gents, I am an ex 80 owner - which I sold on this lovely forum and am currently on the east coast of Africa. I have 3 options in front of me - not sure which one to go for - is the extra money worth the additional features - I actually dislike the TVs in the VX-R premium but the active...
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    For Sale 1995 FJ80 Land Cruiser - 6k miles on rebuild

    Good luck Bump Bump up!
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    SOLD 96 LX450, 157XXX, Northern VA, Factory Locked 3x, Slee 6inch, 8500 USD

    Hey Matthew! Fantastic - great all went smoothly. Thanks for making this a simple process - be safe and if you’re ever coming to the Indian Ocean stop by! -Jimmy
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    SOLD 96 LX450, 157XXX, Northern VA, Factory Locked 3x, Slee 6inch, 8500 USD

    Gentlemen thank you for positive feedback and comments: Seems the truck its off the market - order for procurement 1. Mdkaboom - first option to buy 2. AbodeontheRoad - second option to buy
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    SOLD 96 LX450, 157XXX, Northern VA, Factory Locked 3x, Slee 6inch, 8500 USD

    Great news - found out the problem with the front differential - quick fix! some rather poor mannered squirrel must have chewed the cable..
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