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Rankaz13 wrote:timuka wrote:Wazua, I want to try the 33- seater bus town services preferably metrotrans kikuyu route or 105 kikuyu route, anyone with experience? in terms of the cost of entry,requirements, daily net collections and ROI  Following closely for my neighbor.... Lugha ni ile ile ya my friend...
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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Prime wrote:jerry wrote:washiku wrote:Prime wrote:washiku wrote:@Prime did you finally succeed? Almost there. I managed to get the windows today. Will be through with the paintwork leo. Im out of cash so I will only change 2 tyres for now. We are yet to be given TLBs. Been told to wait. And pray. They say the cabinet secretary for transport must approve the issuance... So Im just waiting Sawa. I wish you all the best. Tuombe kabisa. That's good progress @Prime. Yottu'll help me get the windows when mine arrives end of this month. Sawa Jerry. You may be lucky to get yours registered. Hebu liaise with your sacco guys. The guy who got me the windows is called jomo on 0725271529. Call him before the car arrives. tell him to reserve for you. Mwambie ni yule kijana wa imani shuttle. Someone had promised me that they would get last week at a much cheaper price. I will enquire for you and revert hapa in the course of the week. I believe the windows arrived. I've not "bothered" to call Kamau or Jomo since my "matatu" is arriving on 31/01/2013. If it's not registrable as a matatu I may not need the windows and I will go for plan B! The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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jerry wrote:Prime wrote:jerry wrote:washiku wrote:Prime wrote:washiku wrote:@Prime did you finally succeed? Almost there. I managed to get the windows today. Will be through with the paintwork leo. Im out of cash so I will only change 2 tyres for now. We are yet to be given TLBs. Been told to wait. And pray. They say the cabinet secretary for transport must approve the issuance... So Im just waiting Sawa. I wish you all the best. Tuombe kabisa. That's good progress @Prime. Yottu'll help me get the windows when mine arrives end of this month. Sawa Jerry. You may be lucky to get yours registered. Hebu liaise with your sacco guys. The guy who got me the windows is called jomo on 0725271529. Call him before the car arrives. tell him to reserve for you. Mwambie ni yule kijana wa imani shuttle. Someone had promised me that they would get last week at a much cheaper price. I will enquire for you and revert hapa in the course of the week. I believe the windows arrived. I've not "bothered" to call Kamau or Jomo since my "matatu" is arriving on 31/01/2013. If it's not registrable as a matatu I may not need the windows and I will go for plan B! I'm curious... Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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@Rankaz13, I don't mean taking a "short-cut". I'll sell it or do a different job with it. The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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jerry wrote:@Rankaz13, I don't mean taking a "short-cut". I'll sell it or do a different job with it. That, sir, was my curiosity, hiyo ingine washana naye. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/27/2011 Posts: 518
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Rankaz13 wrote:jerry wrote:@Rankaz13, I don't mean taking a "short-cut". I'll sell it or do a different job with it. That, sir, was my curiosity, hiyo ingine washana naye. Hata Mimi Im very curious. My reasoning was based on the fact that one day you may need to sell it. a majority of the customers for these vans are matatu guys. if it is not registered by TLB guys, you will not stand a very good chance of selling at a premium price. Furthermore the prices are bound to fall. The moment you stay with it for 6 months you will not get a good price. However, if it will be a mat, Chances are high that even after 2 years you may sell at the price you bought it at, as long as bado imesimama. The same thing that happened with 5L. The moment that 7L came in with a much higher duty, the 5Ls shot up in price. The moment 3000 cc 7Ls come in (1KD?) then the 2500 cc 7Ls will have their prices shooting upwards (2KD). Guys will obviously prefer 2500 ccs to 3000 ccs and the latter's duty will be much higher. Jaribu kwanza ku-i register
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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Prime wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:jerry wrote:@Rankaz13, I don't mean taking a "short-cut". I'll sell it or do a different job with it. That, sir, was my curiosity, hiyo ingine washana naye. Hata Mimi Im very curious. My reasoning was based on the fact that one day you may need to sell it. a majority of the customers for these vans are matatu guys. if it is not registered by TLB guys, you will not stand a very good chance of selling at a premium price. Furthermore the prices are bound to fall. The moment you stay with it for 6 months you will not get a good price. However, if it will be a mat, Chances are high that even after 2 years you may sell at the price you bought it at, as long as bado imesimama. The same thing that happened with 5L. The moment that 7L came in with a much higher duty, the 5Ls shot up in price. The moment 3000 cc 7Ls come in (1KD?) then the 2500 cc 7Ls will have their prices shooting upwards (2KD). Guys will obviously prefer 2500 ccs to 3000 ccs and the latter's duty will be much higher. Jaribu kwanza ku-i register Good advice. I will keep you updated as always. The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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Kindly advise on IDF procedures. At what stage do I acquire one and from where? The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Member Joined: 12/5/2013 Posts: 224
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jerry wrote:Kindly advise on IDF procedures. At what stage do I acquire one and from where? Your unit should have landed today... Usually its advisable to engage your clearing agent as soon as you get your documents since IDF can be done before the vehicle lands. I suggest you get in touch with your agent ASAP.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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matatuman wrote:jerry wrote:Kindly advise on IDF procedures. At what stage do I acquire one and from where? Your unit should have landed today... Usually its advisable to engage your clearing agent as soon as you get your documents since IDF can be done before the vehicle lands. I suggest you get in touch with your agent ASAP. Thanks @matatuman, I was "young and stupid" as @Vj would put it but I'm almost "old and wise". Problem now is whether I will avoid the port "demurrage charges". There is also the risk of tampering of car due to prolonged stay at "port". The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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