190KW Amarok

[Oppies3800]

No, you refinance the 500K you owe because you can't get that ...

Then you can't refinance it as it isn't worth R500k

[jaconell]

and I made a mistake here: not R1.2m gross, R1.2m nett AFTER taxes and deductions.........

That must be very close to R1.8m gross income? R150k+ per month? WTF?

Not wanting to go OT or ignite a debate, but who earns that much? More people than you can imagine. Many guys in senior management positions in corporates. Owners of small/meduim businesses. The list is long. Commission earners in certain sectors easily take home 250 - 500k a month. I can quote some numbers that will make you think I am off my rocker, so I will just leave it there. (the affordability of the V6 Amarok is not even an issue, look at the number of BMW X5' s, VX Cruiser's, Rangie's, Porsche's etc on the road. But I agree - the mind boggles sometimes).

With that said, the 190 kw Amarok should be a stonking good drive.

[Greenhorn]

908K and no navigation.
Where is this going to end?

https://www.wheels24.co.za/offroad_a....1599658455684

Never mind navigation, you pay extra for rubber mats

[Dez]

Never mind navigation, you pay extra for rubber mats

Rubber mats a no cost option. Far better than carpets - well worthwhile

[Makaira]

Rubber mats a no cost option. Far better than carpets - well worthwhile

Its rubber flooring and its crap. I have it in mine. Picks up every scratch and already looks tatty. Wouldn't recommend it. You can put rubber mats on top of the carpet floor.

[Beurvoort]

Its rubber flooring and its crap. I have it in mine. Picks up every scratch and already looks tatty. Wouldn't recommend it. You can put rubber mats on top of the carpet floor.

Don`t agree. Have had them in both my Amarok`s. Far better than carpeting I had in my previous Dtec Isuzu, even with rubber mats covering the carpets. When they got wet and dirty, it was a real schlep to get it clean. With my second Rok now at 263k, the few scratches on the rubber carpet is not an issue. (At least not for me)

Groetnis

Koos

[Toytjie]

It cannot be too difficult to make the 165kw do 190kw if you really feel that the 165kw version is underpowered? Seems like a large premium for a relatively small increment in performance - to me anyways

[Makaira]

Don`t agree. Have had them in both my Amarok`s. Far better than carpeting I had in my previous Dtec Isuzu, even with rubber mats covering the carpets. When they got wet and dirty, it was a real schlep to get it clean. With my second Rok now at 263k, the few scratches on the rubber carpet is not an issue. (At least not for me)

Groetnis

Koos

Only makes sense if you are beach launching a boat, otherwise why would the carpets get wet and dirty?
But you are entitled to your opinion of course.

[Caracal]

You can't get one in Namibia. Waiting list is 6 months!! Deposits already paid. You won't think we are in a economic crisis!!!

Gert I think the question we need to ask is how many will be allocated to Namibia monthly? I dont think they even sell 10-15 variants of the Amarok a month under normal conditions in Namibia. So would expect an allocation of 5-7 units for the whole country per month. No wonder there is a 6 month waiting list.

Once the hype is gone you will get one at a 10% discount because they will stand on the floor for months on end.

Great bakkies, just way out of my price range.

[Beurvoort]

Only makes sense if you are beach launching a boat, otherwise why would the carpets get wet and dirty?
But you are entitled to your opinion of course.

Partly correct yes. It is amazing how fast the inside of any vehicle gets dirty during excursions in wet weather

Groetnis

Koos

[clubbie]

So should I "upgrade" my 165KW Highline+ (full house with navigation), done 33000km?

No, keep your current V6.

I will be buying my dad's 2018 V6 next year August, when my current lease is up. That is already remapped and has 76mm exhaust as well. Make just over 230kw.

I guess I will pay around R500k to R550k for it by then, which should be half price of what a 190KW V6 will be. Even though I can afford the 190kw V6, my inner accountant says no.

[Dez]

Agreed. I am on my seond Amarok with the rubber flooring. Wont buy with carpets if I have a choice.

Don`t agree. Have had them in both my Amarok`s. Far better than carpeting I had in my previous Dtec Isuzu, even with rubber mats covering the carpets. When they got wet and dirty, it was a real schlep to get it clean. With my second Rok now at 263k, the few scratches on the rubber carpet is not an issue. (At least not for me)

Groetnis

Koos

[clubbie]

Don`t agree. Have had them in both my Amarok`s. Far better than carpeting I had in my previous Dtec Isuzu, even with rubber mats covering the carpets. When they got wet and dirty, it was a real schlep to get it clean. With my second Rok now at 263k, the few scratches on the rubber carpet is not an issue. (At least not for me)

Groetnis

Koos

Same here. Liked the rubber mats so much, that I bought two sets for my wife's and my current car(BMW).

Would pick that option every time.

[clubbie]

It cannot be too difficult to make the 165kw do 190kw if you really feel that the 165kw version is underpowered? Seems like a large premium for a relatively small increment in performance - to me anyways

This is where OEMs make the big money.

You have to ask yourself, how much more does it cost to make a 2.0 4cyl engine to produce 180kw instead of 135kw. That is the difference between a 520i and 530i BMW. BMW charged almost R100k more.....

[Nys]

Gert I think the question we need to ask is how many will be allocated to Namibia monthly? I dont think they even sell 10-15 variants of the Amarok a month under normal conditions in Namibia. So would expect an allocation of 5-7 units for the whole country per month. No wonder there is a 6 month waiting list.

Once the hype is gone you will get one at a 10% discount because they will stand on the floor for months on end.

Great bakkies, just way out of my price range.

Zimmermann alone sells about 6 V6's a month, last time I checked.
My guess is around 20 a month will be allocated to Nam. For the initial rush anyway

[Boslover]

Baie nice bakkie maar die prys nee wat ek sal hom nie kan koop nie dis vir my n ding wat nie sin maak nie maar vir die volgende ou waak dit wel sin ek weet hy gaan baie verkoop

[hein100]

[QUOTE=Caracal;4472036]Gert I think the question we need to ask is how many will be allocated to Namibia monthly? I dont think they even sell 10-15 variants of the Amarok a month under normal conditions in Namibia. So would expect an allocation of 5-7 units for the whole country per month. No wonder there is a 6 month waiting list.

Once the hype is gone you will get one at a 10% discount because they will stand on the floor for months on end.

Great bakkies, just way out of my price range.[/QUO

jy sal verbaas wees, hier is eintlik nogal baie amaroks op die pad.

[JanB]

...
I will be buying my dad's 2018 V6 next year August, when my current lease is up. That is already remapped and has 76mm exhaust as well. Make just over 230kw....

Wait, you are 52, so your dad should be closer to 80 than 70 and he drives a 230 kW bakkie? Gooi mielies, Oom!

[Makaira]

Wait, you are 52, so your dad should be closer to 80 than 70 and he drives a 230 kW bakkie? Gooi mielies, Oom!

Sommige Oomies word nooit groot nie.

[clubbie]

Wait, you are 52, so your dad should be closer to 80 than 70 and he drives a 230 kW bakkie? Gooi mielies, Oom!

77 to be exact. His other car is a X5 M50i,making a very healthy 390kw. Let's just say my mother gets a bit anxious at times