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Jun 26, 2012 9:11:29 GMT 2
Post by snowbeast on Jun 26, 2012 9:11:29 GMT 2
Morning,
I Simply googled Lada Niva Forums and found you guys.
I'm originally from Winterton KZN but moved to Pietermaritzburg for work.
I've grown up with a 4x4 in the family, my father has always had a Landy and we've traveled all over South Africa, Botswana, the Kaprivi, Bits of Zambia, Zim and parts of Namibia.
I'm now out the house and although I cant afford a 4x4 just yet my Dads always said get a Lada, you won't regret it and after seeing a couple at cars in the park i'm set on getting one. I'm now trying to save for one and have joined the forum in hope of learning more about these rugged little vehicles.
Cheers
Bruce
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Jun 26, 2012 10:07:44 GMT 2
Post by Charles on Jun 26, 2012 10:07:44 GMT 2
Welcome Bruce.
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butasteve
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Jun 26, 2012 11:00:27 GMT 2
Post by butasteve on Jun 26, 2012 11:00:27 GMT 2
Hi Bruce Welcome to Locsa. Wow - Many Lada's in KZN.
Regards Steve
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Jun 26, 2012 11:07:19 GMT 2
Post by sneaky on Jun 26, 2012 11:07:19 GMT 2
Hey Bruce
Welcome to the forum. Hope you get your Lada soon.
Brandon
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Jun 26, 2012 13:56:34 GMT 2
Post by spikes on Jun 26, 2012 13:56:34 GMT 2
Welcome Bruce!
Quite a number of NIVA s on sale now
Hope you find one that suits you soon
Spikes
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Jun 26, 2012 13:59:20 GMT 2
Post by Ihar on Jun 26, 2012 13:59:20 GMT 2
Welcome Bruce, I am sure you will find the Niva of your dreams
Cheers
Steve
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Jun 26, 2012 14:11:55 GMT 2
Post by ronnie on Jun 26, 2012 14:11:55 GMT 2
Hi Bruce
Welcome to the forum.
Ronnie
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Jun 26, 2012 16:15:05 GMT 2
Post by marius on Jun 26, 2012 16:15:05 GMT 2
Warm welcome Bruce - I do like your funky Avatar - very cool! Marius
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Jun 26, 2012 16:56:28 GMT 2
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2012 16:56:28 GMT 2
Welcome!
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Jun 27, 2012 16:12:40 GMT 2
Post by snowbeast on Jun 27, 2012 16:12:40 GMT 2
Thanks for all the welcomes Gents.
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Jun 28, 2012 13:48:05 GMT 2
Post by waynef on Jun 28, 2012 13:48:05 GMT 2
Hi Snowbeast
Gumtree seems to have quite a few options, pity that they are all in the Western Cape.
Wayne
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Jun 28, 2012 14:04:28 GMT 2
Post by spikes on Jun 28, 2012 14:04:28 GMT 2
Try Brick7 as well.
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Jun 28, 2012 14:08:35 GMT 2
Post by spikes on Jun 28, 2012 14:08:35 GMT 2
Hi Bruce Just had a peep at Gumtree KZN, there are 2 different NIVA up for sale Steve, one is 1.7i And a loose steering box Eish
Spikes
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Jun 28, 2012 17:35:17 GMT 2
Post by Ihar on Jun 28, 2012 17:35:17 GMT 2
Hi
I just had a chat to Lawrence, the owner of the 1.7TBI in the Richards Bay area, it is for sale at R36000.
He is emigrating to the UK on July 16 and thus needs to sell it urgently. He will entertain serious offers and is willing to negotiate, there are rust issues which eh says are fixable. He bought the Niva 9 months ago and she has been to Ventz about 3 times for work to be done. I am awaiting pics of the rust which I will advise the group about once I have seen them.
He says there is a minor GB leak which he has not addressed as it very "minor"
Overall, if you willing to put some work into the rust it sounds like a very good buy.
Regards
Steve
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Jun 29, 2012 7:33:23 GMT 2
Post by snowbeast on Jun 29, 2012 7:33:23 GMT 2
I look at Gumtree at least once a week and have seen the lada in Richards Bay, I just dont have the cash right now to buy one. I have heard of Ventz's name and how good his work is before joining here and it's nice to know he's in the area. I'm definately going to keep my eye on Gumtree until I can afford one
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Jun 29, 2012 8:28:00 GMT 2
Post by ronnie on Jun 29, 2012 8:28:00 GMT 2
Hi Bruce (snowbeast)
Welcome to the Forum. You will just need to save hard to realize your dream. I have seen some of Ventz`s rebuilds and they are very nice.
Ronnie
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