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matatuman
#801 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:13:18 AM
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jerry wrote:
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.


Thought he asked about 2000cc Nissan not "box". Ama any van is a Nissan? :)
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tnai9
#802 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:41:42 AM
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We are finalizing the registration of the matatu(KCI) and underestimated some charges, hustling to raise 300K to get started. On the bit of insurance, the financier wants us to do comprehensive. The total premium is about 450K. Another broker advised me we can do asset insurance for the mat + third party separately and this will save us up to 100K instead of just doing comprehensive in itself. Wazuans with matatus, how have you handled this?
"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence." ― Charles Bukowski
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kimiri
#803 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 12:38:23 PM
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tnai9 wrote:
We are finalizing the registration of the matatu(KCI) and underestimated some charges, hustling to raise 300K to get started. On the bit of insurance, the financier wants us to do comprehensive. The total premium is about 450K. Another broker advised me we can do asset insurance for the mat + third party separately and this will save us up to 100K instead of just doing comprehensive in itself. Wazuans with matatus, how have you handled this?


Hey tnai9. Congrats. For a vehicle I recently bought (financed by Equity) I went for the 2nd option and the bank had no problem with this.
Are you paying cash for the insurance? This is because you can have the bank that is financing you also finance the payment for the insurance.
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Jon Jones
#804 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 2:25:20 PM
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Why wont anyone give rough figures of daily returns of a petrol "box" and a diesel "box" on the same route? I need to know whether the over half a million price difference is worth it and make a good decision.
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subaru
#805 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 3:11:16 PM
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tnai9 wrote:
We are finalizing the registration of the matatu(KCI) and underestimated some charges, hustling to raise 300K to get started. On the bit of insurance, the financier wants us to do comprehensive. The total premium is about 450K. Another broker advised me we can do asset insurance for the mat + third party separately and this will save us up to 100K instead of just doing comprehensive in itself. Wazuans with matatus, how have you handled this?


How long has it taken for building the body
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Impunity
#806 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 3:25:18 PM
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Jon Jones wrote:
Why wont anyone give rough figures of daily returns of a petrol "box" and a diesel "box" on the same route? I need to know whether the over half a million price difference is worth it and make a good decision.


Petrol box will definitley give a better returns on long distance journies...Nairobi-Kakamega etc...for town service, ndisel will be advisable.

Although there are reported risk of attendnat jazaing diesel fuel in the petrol tanks of those petrol boxes...ruining the journey plus the engine...

Please lock the cap with a tiny padlock and always have the driver get out and mention 3 times to the attendant that ngata ni PETROL...there is a default assumption from attendnat that all mat3 nissans are diesels!

Well on a good day, the Naicity box should be able to give you Kes.3,000 net.(Police harrasment can wipe this the following morning)

A full round trip from Nai to KK will give you Kes. 5,000...on a abd day expect 3,000.




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tnai9
#807 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2016 4:02:41 PM
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subaru wrote:
How long has it taken for building the body

6 weeks to complete everything. But the time we were placing the order there weren't many mats. But we were trying to get a nganya and the total cost has shot up seriously..Total cost(including bank charges etc) hitting 5.6m. Had targeted 5.3. A few closure costs will chew another like 120k. I see it hitting 5.75
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Jon Jones
#808 Posted : Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:44:08 AM
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Impunity wrote:
Jon Jones wrote:
Why wont anyone give rough figures of daily returns of a petrol "box" and a diesel "box" on the same route? I need to know whether the over half a million price difference is worth it and make a good decision.


Petrol box will definitley give a better returns on long distance journies...Nairobi-Kakamega etc...for town service, ndisel will be advisable.

Although there are reported risk of attendnat jazaing diesel fuel in the petrol tanks of those petrol boxes...ruining the journey plus the engine...

Please lock the cap with a tiny padlock and always have the driver get out and mention 3 times to the attendant that ngata ni PETROL...there is a default assumption from attendnat that all mat3 nissans are diesels!

Well on a good day, the Naicity box should be able to give you Kes.3,000 net.(Police harrasment can wipe this the following morning)

A full round trip from Nai to KK will give you Kes. 5,000...on a abd day expect 3,000.





Assuming one has a brand new vehicle, HiAce Box PETROL automatic...can I be assured of 80k per month profit net of everything (26 days work)? This is the most important question.
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subaru
#809 Posted : Wednesday, May 04, 2016 10:04:38 AM
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Jon Jones wrote:
Impunity wrote:
Jon Jones wrote:
Why wont anyone give rough figures of daily returns of a petrol "box" and a diesel "box" on the same route? I need to know whether the over half a million price difference is worth it and make a good decision.


Petrol box will definitley give a better returns on long distance journies...Nairobi-Kakamega etc...for town service, ndisel will be advisable.

Although there are reported risk of attendnat jazaing diesel fuel in the petrol tanks of those petrol boxes...ruining the journey plus the engine...

Please lock the cap with a tiny padlock and always have the driver get out and mention 3 times to the attendant that ngata ni PETROL...there is a default assumption from attendnat that all mat3 nissans are diesels!

Well on a good day, the Naicity box should be able to give you Kes.3,000 net.(Police harrasment can wipe this the following morning)

A full round trip from Nai to KK will give you Kes. 5,000...on a abd day expect 3,000.





Assuming one has a brand new vehicle, HiAce Box PETROL automatic...can I be assured of 80k per month profit net of everything (26 days work)? This is the most important question.

just go diesel some times job huwa ngumu and inabidi mlengo petrol utaumia diesel will leave you with something
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matatuman
#810 Posted : Wednesday, May 04, 2016 10:27:21 AM
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subaru wrote:
Jon Jones wrote:
Impunity wrote:
Jon Jones wrote:
Why wont anyone give rough figures of daily returns of a petrol "box" and a diesel "box" on the same route? I need to know whether the over half a million price difference is worth it and make a good decision.


Petrol box will definitley give a better returns on long distance journies...Nairobi-Kakamega etc...for town service, ndisel will be advisable.

Although there are reported risk of attendnat jazaing diesel fuel in the petrol tanks of those petrol boxes...ruining the journey plus the engine...

Please lock the cap with a tiny padlock and always have the driver get out and mention 3 times to the attendant that ngata ni PETROL...there is a default assumption from attendnat that all mat3 nissans are diesels!

Well on a good day, the Naicity box should be able to give you Kes.3,000 net.(Police harrasment can wipe this the following morning)

A full round trip from Nai to KK will give you Kes. 5,000...on a abd day expect 3,000.





Assuming one has a brand new vehicle, HiAce Box PETROL automatic...can I be assured of 80k per month profit net of everything (26 days work)? This is the most important question.

just go diesel some times job huwa ngumu and inabidi mlengo petrol utaumia diesel will leave you with something


@ Jon Jones: It is irritating when someone asks a question that has previously been tackled on this thread. That probably explains why you do not seem to be getting answers. Is it so hard to just read?

I have a question for you. I intend to start a cafeteria in Isiolo. Can I be assured of 50k net profit per month?
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