</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by LTC Don:
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Having never been to S.A., I wouldn't know, but it's my understanding the road systems in S.A. are not the best in the world by far, so a capable 4x4 is almost a necessity?

</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">I agree, Have you guys ever seen pictures of these third world Nations transportation habits? They cram as many bodies in and on the cars trucks motorcycles as they can get and go for it, hell bent for leather.

I have a feeling that for $20K your gonna get a very stout truck. The short term Warrenty may be a reflection to the other 80% of the worlds driving habits. Besides, a new auto maker has a lot at stake here. If they get the Yugo reputation then they aren't going to be here long.
CJ