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Modoh
#661 Posted : Friday, October 30, 2015 4:48:01 PM
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@swaleh01....on your post about Vanette as a mathree, here are my two cents.

I bought one in Feb 2015.2009 model auto diesel for 800K(good deal-normal ranges were 950), single rear.
Take note of the following:
- seats ni 26,500
- sacco fees(pesa ya shimo) were 70k, iko based in upcounty
- comprehensive 145K
- windows 7k
- 2wd
- wages za dere na kange 500+400
- maintance 4500k on average,kuna siku inaitisha break pads,mguu n stuff
- the route is well tarmacked

Returns on average 40k@month
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tmakto
#662 Posted : Saturday, October 31, 2015 4:05:36 PM
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Modoh wrote:
@swaleh01....on your post about Vanette as a mathree, here are my two cents.

I bought one in Feb 2015.2009 model auto diesel for 800K(good deal-normal ranges were 950), single rear.
Take note of the following:
- seats ni 26,500
- sacco fees(pesa ya shimo) were 70k, iko based in upcounty
- comprehensive 145K
- windows 7k
- 2wd
- wages za dere na kange 500+400
- maintance 4500k on average,kuna siku inaitisha break pads,mguu n stuff
- the route is well tarmacked

Returns on average 40k@month


Thanks for sharing. Eye opening.

I'll add from personal experience its not a hands-free business (not like there is any really). So be ready to be monitor what's going on.
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kyt
#663 Posted : Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:35:09 PM
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What is range of prices for 15 inch 195 tyres for a matatu 14 seater?
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subaru
#664 Posted : Wednesday, November 11, 2015 8:41:31 PM
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kyt wrote:
What is range of prices for 15 inch 195 tyres for a matatu 14 seater?


Nunua kwa waria best prices
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junior121121
#665 Posted : Sunday, November 29, 2015 12:56:31 PM
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also buying from dubai and bringing in
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Rankaz13
#666 Posted : Monday, November 30, 2015 7:53:00 PM
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kyt wrote:
What is range of prices for 15 inch 195 tyres for a matatu 14 seater?


Around 7,800/= for 195R15C Maxxis.
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jerry
#667 Posted : Monday, November 30, 2015 9:31:22 PM
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Rankaz13 wrote:
kyt wrote:
What is range of prices for 15 inch 195 tyres for a matatu 14 seater?


Around 7,800/= for 195R15C Maxxis.

Where do you buy at such a reasonable price?
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Rankaz13
#668 Posted : Wednesday, December 02, 2015 11:45:36 AM
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jerry wrote:
Rankaz13 wrote:
kyt wrote:
What is range of prices for 15 inch 195 tyres for a matatu 14 seater?


Around 7,800/= for 195R15C Maxxis.

Where do you buy at such a reasonable price?


Was offered that price by a fellow in my town early last month. He also had Dunlop going at slightly lower price than this, same size. Previously, I've bought from any of those shops around Cross Road/Kumasi road.
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Jon Jones
#669 Posted : Sunday, January 03, 2016 1:22:06 PM
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I have been doing a study regarding matatu business. I have observed that one can get a new petrol "box" HiAce in a few locations in Kenya as per olx etc. I would like some advice from the veterans matatuman et al, about how much I could save if I decided to import the vehicle instead of buying locally at 1.8 million. How much do I expect to save if I decide to import instead of buying from local suppliers? Can I get a total cost of 1.4 or 1.5 if I import?
http://www.olx.co.ke/ad/...ol-long-dx-ID15GuLW.html
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matatuman
#670 Posted : Sunday, January 03, 2016 2:00:42 PM
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Jon Jones wrote:
I have been doing a study regarding matatu business. I have observed that one can get a new petrol "box" HiAce in a few locations in Kenya as per olx etc. I would like some advice from the veterans matatuman et al, about how much I could save if I decided to import the vehicle instead of buying locally at 1.8 million. How much do I expect to save if I decide to import instead of buying from local suppliers? Can I get a total cost of 1.4 or 1.5 if I import?
http://www.olx.co.ke/ad/...l-long-dx-ID15GuLW.html


1.4.... That was two years ago. Realistic budget is 1.6 to 1.7. Doesn't mean you cant get it for less than 1.6 though. It depends on your patience, bargaining skills and of course condition of the vehicle.

If i were you, i would not buy a petrol at that price, difference in prices is no longer significant. Ongeza kidogo and get a diesel.
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