New Guy - No 4x4 (gasp!)

BlurpleXJ · Post by **BlurpleXJ** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:35 pm

Hello everyone! Wasn't sure where to put this but I'm a new member and very interested in going out on some sand-driving trips, but.....my XJ is back in the US. I drive a company Yaris over here. I know, I know, it's horrible haha. I'm getting 4x4 withdrawal and hoping I can tag along as a passenger sometimes, maybe even learn something in the process. Is that something yall ever do? Or would I have to rent a jeep to come play? I've got a fair amount of experience back in the US but nothing like the dunes over here.

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:38 pm

BlurpleXJ. Sign up for one of the newbie trips as passenger. I'm sure one of the supporting marshals will be happy to take you along if space is available. There are options to rent as well, but best to discuss that on the first trip.

Xof · Post by **Xof** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:02 pm

well, if you expect to stay more than 6 months, don't waste time, and buy an old toy...

Code Red · Post by **Code Red** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:22 pm

Hi Blurple,

Anybody that uses "y'all" in their first post is welcome to ride along with me. My Jeep took the boat ride from the US in August. Are you in Dubai or AD?

Scorpionita · Post by **Scorpionita** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:22 pm

Hello BlurpleXJ and welcome to your second family

Thanks Code Red for the offer and hope he will enjoy the ride

Dune Rider · Post by **Dune Rider** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:59 pm

welcome and all of us ready

heinz · Post by **heinz** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:07 pm

Ship it over! We need more XJ's in the club!!

Or pick up a nice XJ on http://www.dubizzle.com

:ad4x4:

BlurpleXJ · Post by **BlurpleXJ** » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:16 am

Hahaha I can already tell I'm going to like you guys.

XoF and heinz - actually I was drooling over some Dubizzle jeeps recently, but right now doesn't make financial sense

Code Red - much appreciate the generous offer, I hope to take you up on it. Fixed my location, I'm in AD.
Scorpionita, Dune Rider, Thom - thanks for the welcome! I look forward to getting to know you folks

tillybean · Post by **tillybean** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:27 am

AM not out much at the moment (doctors orders) but could be tempted to head out if I had a willing passenger to do all the running around!

Seriously, if you see me sign up for a trip, then for sure my passenger seat is available, so just ping me. Or send me a nudge for any newbie trips.....am currently out of the country but back soon.

Sam

scotchyl · Post by **scotchyl** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:55 am

We have a newbie trip this friday in the afternoon and there will be a few of us (organised by our dear marshal Tweety). you could join us then to see what we do. sure there will be a passenger seat for you. My co-pilots seat will be free.

best regards.

Code Red · Post by **Code Red** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:59 am

Blurple,

I am on a ride outside of Dubai on Friday afternoon. The meeting point is the same as the one for Shadi's ride posted in the Newbie Forum. If you can get up here, you're more than welcome to ride along with me.

BlurpleXJ · Post by **BlurpleXJ** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:04 am

Thanks everyone! I am overwhelmed by the welcome.

tillybean - sure man, will do.
scotchyl and Code Red - awesome, would love to tag along with one of yall. I should be able to get up there, as long as I don't have to work this weekend. We are still figuring out that schedule right now... will get back to you before business closes tomorrow.

Idaho · Post by **Idaho** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:34 pm

Code Red wrote:Hi Blurple,

Anybody that uses "y'all" in their first post is welcome to ride along with me. My Jeep took the boat ride from the US in August. Are you in Dubai or AD?

Ha ha, I second that. We don't have enough y'all's around.

You can join with me anytime. I'll start going out every weekend when my family leaves in 2 weeks.

Brian.

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scotchyl · Post by **scotchyl** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:57 pm

I am driving in Abu Dhabi Friday afternoon and welcome to join us and we will stop after the trip to chat and enjoy cool weather.

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Ray1 · Post by **Ray1** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:17 am

You could buy this off me to get started

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/m/motors/used ... JfdHlwZT0=

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