Baraza JM And it came to pass that some souls were mildly disappointed. It just so happened — as must have been suspected by a great many of the people involved in that weekend’s proceedings — that there wasn’t any McLaren P1 driving to or from Eldoret on the weekend of May 30; and with good reason. … Read more
Baraza, let me begin by appreciating what you do. I have a 1996 KIA Sportage that has done more than 260,000 kilometres but still runs like a good clock. The engine is perfect and, other than minor electricals like window winders sometimes acting up, I am a satisfied owner. However, now that the car has … Read more
ALL-NEW TOYOTA HILUX Anyone remember Arnold Schwarzenegger snarling “I’ll pee pack!” in the early Terminator movies? No? Oh, well… anyway, the Toyota Hilux might as well be the T-800 CSM Model 101, because it is back for the eighth generation; meaner, slicker and even more Invincible (pun intended) than before. The world’s favourite commercial vehicle … Read more
And it came to pass that an insurance company best referred to as AIG issued a decree, and the decree was stipulated thus: We shall not, may not, will not, might not and are not going to insure any Subaru or BMW vehicles with a net value of Sh1.5 million or less…. or something to … Read more
We left things off last week not looking too well for the driving dynamics of the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, selecting S mode in the transmission and engaging the Sand programme in the Terrain Response System changed all that. Before we continue, there are a few things that need to be said first. … Read more
I ate a palm tree. Not the fruit from the tree, not even the leaves; but the tree ITSELF, the stem, the trunk.
The person behind this occurrence is the Number two chef in Mauritius, a good hostess who takes real pride in her work; and she must, seeing how she convinced a large group of straight-thinking adults that they can actually eat a tree trunk without having to gnaw on it like a termite.
Everybody by now must have heard about the new Land Rover Discovery Sport.
If you haven’t, you need to leave your cave immediately and step into the sunlight just a little bit. It is the latest release from the makers of the best four by fours by far.
The local launch was done last Thursday by the local franchise; at least I think it was — I saw an ad in the paper and everything, you know.
I dislike motor vehicle launch parties. They are mostly attended by people who have more money than you, dress better than you and are more likely to buy the vehicle being launched.
Baraza, Thank you for your expert advice. I have identified a 2002 lady-owned and driven local, manual, Nissan Primera P11-144 1600cc with mileage of slightly more than 70,000 kilometres and very clean (exterior, interior and engine) that looks too good to be true. Kindly tell me about the pros and any major/unusual cons of this … Read more
Dear Baraza, I am in the automotive trade and thus follow your column quite religiously. However, I beg to differ with your opinion on the Subaru Legacy Vs Subaru Forester discussion. Having driven quite a number cars — starting from a Ford Escort at the age of seven — I settled on the Subaru Legacy … Read more
Hi Baraza, I’m an avid reader of your column. While going through a stock list from SBT Japan. I stumbled upon a gem; the Alfa Romeo 147 Twin Spark Selespeed, 2-litre, 2008 version. I fell in love. Now, here is the catch: C&F plus duty comes to around Sh750,000. Please dissuade me from going to … Read more