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I weren't aware of these things until I seen advertised by the Harley shop in Billings, apparently the Jeep people ain't happy. A diesel-powered Wyllis knock-off, not street-legal but maybe like places in rural Montana where I seen ATV's on the streets.... https://www.motortrend.com/news/jeep-tries-keep-mahindra-roxor-u-s/A pity they ain't street-legal, these things could pick up where the Suzuki Samurai left off.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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Dealer here got many in stock.
Checked them out...
They weigh too much to be useful as a UTV to me. Neat, in a rich, big ranch sort of way.
I asked about the street legality of them. Salesman said all they needed was a turn signal and brake light kit.
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston
Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Reminds me of my old 1942 Ford GPW. Except new.
Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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I can buy a good 4x4 truck or a real jeep for 15k.
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"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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Cheaper than a new Jeep, sure. But you can buy one heck of a nice used Jeep for $15K.
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I can buy a good 4x4 truck or a real jeep for 15k. Yep. With a/c, heater, and a radio. 🤠
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston
Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
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They have governors that limit them to 45 mph. But it doesn't seem to be much trouble to bypass it. There's also a couple of places that will do what's necessary to make them street legal.
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They have governors that limit them to 45 mph. But it doesn't seem to be much trouble to bypass it. There's also a couple of places that will do what's necessary to make them street legal. Salesman told me they will run 75+ mph... Easy fix.
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So far Fiat-Chrysler has filed a complaint......... Which will soon become a law suit and then we'll have to wait and see what happens with the law suit. As soon as I saw that photo of it, all I could think of is "Lawsuit"...... Even if it IS just a side by side.
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I weren't aware of these things until I seen advertised by the Harley shop in Billings, apparently the Jeep people ain't happy. A diesel-powered Wyllis knock-off, not street-legal but maybe like places in rural Montana where I seen ATV's on the streets.... https://www.motortrend.com/news/jeep-tries-keep-mahindra-roxor-u-s/A pity they ain't street-legal, these things could pick up where the Suzuki Samurai left off. They are street legal in MT..you can plate anything here including fourwheelers, side by sides and motocross bikes.
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An obvious analogy are Royal Enfield Motorcycles, built on the original British tooling in India and sold here for some decades now. https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI35aHpLnY4wIVE77ACh1TmACwEAAYASAAEgKgK_D_BwEProven to be pretty neat toys but not up to the reliability/durability standards of the major Japanese or US brands. I dunno where the Roxor falls in this respect, tho their tractors seem OK.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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Just got my second Mahindra. Traded in the first one that was 7 years old. Never had it in the shop for repairs in that 7 years. Me likkee this new one. It's a beast!  ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/KuK5IPw.jpg)
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Mahindra sure seems like a good name anymore. And no extra premium for the green or blue paint color.
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I'll take the old green paint any day of the week!
That and a Honda Pioneer or Polaris Ranger for off road travel.
The Pioneers are TOUGHER than hell.
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Hunted out of a Mahindra in Namibia several weeks. Nothing fancy but very reliable according to the owners. ![[Linked Image]](https://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/JGrimes_2007/Mahindra_zpsptv6hysx.jpg)
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Ever wondered why there was no CJ-4? There was but only 1 was ever built. It's hood and front fenders were sort of both CJ3 and CJ5. Jeep developed it but sold the rights to Mahindra so they could go ahead with the CJ-5. Mahindra changed the name to Mahindra Jeep and sold hundreds of thousands all over the world, except in the US. Jeep put Mahindra in the 4x4 business. It looks like it's coming back to bite them. this is the only one ever built: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.4-the-love-of-jeeps.com/images/1950CJ4onlyone.jpg)
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
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A side by side, with a Jeep look.
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I beat the hell out of a couple CJ5's.
Dunno if my spine could tolerate it.
With the garage finally cleaned out.......have room to store a beater.
Thinking spray bomb and run 33's, no top. Just add new seats.
Like to find a 6cl 4 speed.
So far only ragged out 3 speeds.
Off to craigslist to check.
Had one not bad, motor gone, for 1500.
Surprisingly good tub.
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