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Mkondoa Macho
#791 Posted : Monday, February 22, 2016 2:54:03 AM
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jerry wrote:
Mkondoa Macho wrote:
Asking for a friend...anyone here with a diesel HiAce and a petrol HiAce...is there a difference in the amount your drivers deliver in a normal working day? The price differences are huge...what is the catch?

You mean you've already acquired 2 "BOXes", one diesel and the R other petrol?

No Jerry. I have no Box. I am just asking for a friend who wishes to buy one. Now, kindly answer the question.
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Ali Baba
#792 Posted : Monday, February 22, 2016 1:14:13 PM
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Mkondoa Macho wrote:
jerry wrote:
Mkondoa Macho wrote:
Asking for a friend...anyone here with a diesel HiAce and a petrol HiAce...is there a difference in the amount your drivers deliver in a normal working day? The price differences are huge...what is the catch?

You mean you've already acquired 2 "BOXes", one diesel and the R other petrol?

No Jerry. I have no Box. I am just asking for a friend who wishes to buy one. Now, kindly answer the question.
I used to own a Hiace Box,diesel.The difference is in fuel consumption.Diesel box is more fuel efficient and diesel is also cheaper.The diesel ones are turbo charged unlike the petrol ones.The disel box helps a long way in lowering your fuel costs.However,what matters most is what type of crew you have.Lots of touts/drivers and traffic policemen will drive you to the cleaners;like they did to me{lol}.
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kanyimwa
#793 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2016 8:12:53 AM
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subaru wrote:
junior121121 wrote:
tnai9 wrote:
junior121121 wrote:

@nia9 – thanks. Be encouraged. It’s a business that can make you money. I was lucky to get some guidance. To answer your questions
1)New complete mat is either 4.3/4.7 which is for NPR/NQR. You can get slightly cheaper if you buy chasis and give to bodybuilder (I prefer CFG as opposed to the others as they have a sturdy body). KCI is the best though but a lot more expensive. With regards to mannyanga – can go up to 6m (Really depends on what you wanna do – I have seen one that even has business class seats in Rongai )
* My advise – KISS. Keep it simple stupid. Go overboard on your third or fourth mat. For your first one just get some airbrushing and music – budget about 200k
2) Supped up one makes more as mentioned earlier. They don’t line up so can do more “squads”
3) You can finance with the banks (NIC best) or other bank. Two others are looking to join and make it happen so look into it.
4)There is no such thing as “stress free management” – even Buffet/Gates don’t have this. You need to find a good manager. The SACCOS will not do this for you. They will assist with TLB’s/ cops to an extent/ insurance claims etc but not day to day management of your vehicles. Get involved in your first year. I have a full time job and manage but you need to be able to tell the “stories” from the truth. Whats more you get to know the other owners on your route – we really tend to help each other out.


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This is so so encouraging and invaluable. I got a partner already, a friend we have been discussing this biz and procrastinating but we have to do it now- met yesterday. He is kinda versed as he has two shuttles already + your invaluable info here really encouraged me to go it. Thinking diversification and already have a sketch of what we will do. We wont manage raising all the 5M so will do part financing.
Do you know anything about Choda fabricators?



Good stuff. Go for it. I don't know about Choda. I have some from Dodi and rest from CFG - CFG a lot better.

i have seen many people either with kci or cfg is cfg cheaper tham kci ?


Who has experience with LSHS or Masters in regard to quality building of basic 33 seater buses under the GM plans. How long (actual) does it take? I intend to plunge myself into this sector very soon, to learn as I make money
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kanyimwa
#794 Posted : Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:43:44 PM
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Also about KVM in Thika
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jerry
#795 Posted : Friday, March 18, 2016 3:04:04 PM
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This is interesting. TH503579
http://www.beforward.jp/...0318_ThailandStock_Kenya
The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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junior121121
#796 Posted : Friday, April 01, 2016 7:57:14 PM
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kanyimwa wrote:
subaru wrote:
junior121121 wrote:
tnai9 wrote:
junior121121 wrote:

@nia9 – thanks. Be encouraged. It’s a business that can make you money. I was lucky to get some guidance. To answer your questions
1)New complete mat is either 4.3/4.7 which is for NPR/NQR. You can get slightly cheaper if you buy chasis and give to bodybuilder (I prefer CFG as opposed to the others as they have a sturdy body). KCI is the best though but a lot more expensive. With regards to mannyanga – can go up to 6m (Really depends on what you wanna do – I have seen one that even has business class seats in Rongai )
* My advise – KISS. Keep it simple stupid. Go overboard on your third or fourth mat. For your first one just get some airbrushing and music – budget about 200k
2) Supped up one makes more as mentioned earlier. They don’t line up so can do more “squads”
3) You can finance with the banks (NIC best) or other bank. Two others are looking to join and make it happen so look into it.
4)There is no such thing as “stress free management” – even Buffet/Gates don’t have this. You need to find a good manager. The SACCOS will not do this for you. They will assist with TLB’s/ cops to an extent/ insurance claims etc but not day to day management of your vehicles. Get involved in your first year. I have a full time job and manage but you need to be able to tell the “stories” from the truth. Whats more you get to know the other owners on your route – we really tend to help each other out.


Applause Applause Applause
This is so so encouraging and invaluable. I got a partner already, a friend we have been discussing this biz and procrastinating but we have to do it now- met yesterday. He is kinda versed as he has two shuttles already + your invaluable info here really encouraged me to go it. Thinking diversification and already have a sketch of what we will do. We wont manage raising all the 5M so will do part financing.
Do you know anything about Choda fabricators?



Good stuff. Go for it. I don't know about Choda. I have some from Dodi and rest from CFG - CFG a lot better.

i have seen many people either with kci or cfg is cfg cheaper tham kci ?


Who has experience with LSHS or Masters in regard to quality building of basic 33 seater buses under the GM plans. How long (actual) does it take? I intend to plunge myself into this sector very soon, to learn as I make money


I am - their body work takes longer than KCI and CFG and the body is slightly heavier. I believe schools and institutions like them due to the availability of financing(looks interesting). Cant complain as much as it is better than Dodi and not that far off from CFG (Although i find CFG and KCI looking better) Good luck on your journey
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Winwin
#797 Posted : Thursday, April 28, 2016 11:26:46 AM
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Hello all,
Been in the biz for four months now. Except for the kidogo cop hustles, nothing much to complain, though the av. on our route is not as good as elsewhere.
Now, if I were to get another unit, would I save a bit if I go to CFG as opposed to KCI who made my first one? And by how much for those who have experience?
Another question, some crew from my route say that the smaller Nissans are doing well, at half the income of the bus but at a third of the cost. Older operating Nissans appear costly, yet newer ones especially petrol engines can be found at 1.2 m.
Wazuans in the hustle, would I be in order to consider the petrol engine (2000) and what are the draw backs?
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Jon Jones
#798 Posted : Sunday, May 01, 2016 2:32:24 PM
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A friend told me that I could import a "box" for 1.6 million (petrol) and for 2.1 million for a diesel. My question to the veterans is whether the 500k price difference is warranted. Is it worth paying over 500k more for a diesel vehicle? Are the daily returns for a diesel vehicle 30% higher than those of a petrol vehicle, because evidently, the price is more than 30% higher.
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Roque
#799 Posted : Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:15:33 PM
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Location: Nairobi
Hi good people..i recently revamped my dads stalled matatu reg KAK...bt realised it is not as powerful as it should, it struggles alot even on the smallest uphill climbs..what could be the problem? i have changed plugs, clutch and had the engine checked..
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jerry
#800 Posted : Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:27:26 PM
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Joined: 9/29/2006
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Winwin wrote:
Hello all,
Been in the biz for four months now. Except for the kidogo cop hustles, nothing much to complain, though the av. on our route is not as good as elsewhere.
Now, if I were to get another unit, would I save a bit if I go to CFG as opposed to KCI who made my first one? And by how much for those who have experience?
Another question, some crew from my route say that the smaller Nissans are doing well, at half the income of the bus but at a third of the cost. Older operating Nissans appear costly, yet newer ones especially petrol engines can be found at 1.2 m.
Wazuans in the hustle, would I be in order to consider the petrol engine (2000) and what are the draw backs?

Waiting for the answer to the last questio i.e. suitability of 2000cc "BOX" as a matatu. There is a Star Times KCB going for 1.3M.
The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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