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mikehzz Member Since: 04 Sep 2009 Location: Springwood Posts: 749 |
The Fortuner is a wagon version of a Hilux, a bit bigger than an FL2. The Surf used to be based on a Hilux too but is closer to an FJ Cruiser/Prado now. |
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12th Sep 2018 2:26 pm |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4340 |
Toyota Fortuner looks like quite a vehicle not as refined as FL2 but has hi/low range and feels pretty solid. It’s about the size of a disco and like a small land cruiser so a bit bigger than FL2. Heading out of Nairobi today and diesel is about 80p litre.
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25th Sep 2018 6:34 am |
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Worms Member Since: 31 Oct 2017 Location: Highlands Posts: 635 |
Dorset, say “jambo!” to Nanyuki for me as you pass!
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25th Sep 2018 8:03 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4340 |
My son lives in Timau just outside Nanyuki so I will look out for them. This car came from an outfit In Nairobi recommended by family. I tried booking through rental car sites but not only was it about 50% dearer but they won’t let you rent if you are over 65 😳
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25th Sep 2018 8:12 am |
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Worms Member Since: 31 Oct 2017 Location: Highlands Posts: 635 |
Dorset, Chequered Flag are in Westlands, Nairobi and in my day was run by Robin Boyd-Moss, it may be the place that yours is hired from as he is well known and respected in the mzungu community.
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25th Sep 2018 9:11 am |
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RedMike Member Since: 15 Dec 2015 Location: Hereford Posts: 92 |
Done a few Safari's ( Tsavo & Masai Mara) & never seen a LR yet. Toyota seems to be the most popular choice. LR Freelander 2 2014 metropolis SD4 auto in Loire Blue. LR Freelander 2 2011 facelift HSE SD4 auto in Firenze Red + Premium pack & cold weather pack (affectionately known as Eve) Sadly written off in an RTA Insurance write off December 2022😢. Vauxhall Astra 67 plate Subaru Impreza 2008 (Sold 2016) Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Glam 2015 (sold 2017) (affectionately known as Adam) |
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1st Oct 2018 12:27 pm |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4340 |
Just got back from Kenya, (delayed flight due to Melania Trump visiting Nairobi and closing the airport !). I did over 1200 km in the Toyota Fortuner hire car around Mount Kenya and the Northern Rift Valley. It's based on the Hilux pickup and not bad to drive but feels a bit rough and unrefined compared with the FL2 and a bit of turbo lag but tough as old boots and although the FL2 would have covered the ground OK I am not sure that it would have stood it for long. At one point we were out with my Agronomist son looking at some farms and he said "follow me we will take a short cut". This turned out to be about 30 miles across country requiring lo-range at times due to the steepness of the tracks and the high altitude (nearly 9000 ft in places) making the engine a bit breathless. It makes the LandRover Experience a bit of a joke really.
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7th Oct 2018 11:22 am |
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