5 reasons why you as a woman should drive a bakkie
Bakkies have traditionally been the preserve of the male of the species; rugged, manly chariots that can conquer mountains or transport slaughtered beasts to feed the family.
Yet as women have gained a greater foothold in the working world, so more gals are breaking the stereotype by “picking up” a pick-up. And the advantages are numerous!
Be a bakkie-driving hero in the city
Whenever you have to move something big and bulky, you phone up your friend who has the right vehicle for the job – a trusty bakkie. You drive behind them in your own little car, knowing that you would never have managed to transport the new couch or the beat-up old stove by yourself.
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be the hero who owns the bakkie? Have you ever glanced longingly at the ease with which your double-cab driving friend packs on the load without a worry in the world?
You might think your city dwelling lifestyle doesn’t validate owning such a helpful set of wheels, but have you considered the wonderful things a bakkie can do for you despite your urban habitat?
Bakkies bring good Karma
Your friend just unloaded your new couch, and you might be marvelling at their generosity of spirit. Consider the unwritten law requiring every friendly transport errand to be rewarded by a case of beer or a nice fat steak on the coals at your new house.
Bakkie owners know their efforts are handsomely rewarded, and they welcome the reciprocated gifts. Why do you think they smile so broadly as they drive off with your load? They know good deeds always bring positive returns.
You get to save the day
Besides being the heroes of transport, bakkie owners are the ones who pull stuck cars out of the mud or cross the river for supplies after a flood. As other motorists look on in admiration, the bakkie drivers of this world save the day time and again, and they go down in history as the ones you can depend on. Now doesn’t that sound like the kind of person you aspire to be?
You can make money on the side
If a bottle of wine doesn’t float you boat, forget the reciprocated favour arrangement and demand hard cash. Owning a bakkie means you’ll never be short of opportunities to earn extra income. Advertise your transportation services and negotiate a few good deals for each month. Your bakkie could be financing its own petrol use.
Offering your heroic services can even become a small business.
If you are the entrepreneurial type you’ll have to invest in a bakkie that can manage any job worth tackling. The Nissan Hardbody is a longstanding favourite in bakkie-loving circles as it has enough power for any challenge and still looks sexy enough to drive around town. Adding a Hardbody canopy to the equation means you can let your new business thrive come rain or shine.
The new Nissan Navara is also proving a hit with new car buyers as more people experience its market-leading driveability and twin-turbo power. It landed in SA earlier this year and is currently available exclusively with a 4×4 drive train, an SE or LE specification level and the choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox. All models are powered by Nissan’s new twin-turbo 2.3 turbo diesel engine with 140 kW and 450 Nm.
Camp like a champ
Every city dweller needs to get out in the open at least once a year. Camping trips or music festivals are great weekend getaways, but they require a fair amount of gear. Bakkie owners don’t even flinch as they load coolers, chairs and an oversupply of braai wood.
Taking a bakkie on a camping trip means you can leave your flappy old tent at home. This is where you really capitalise from your canopy. Just throw a mattress in the back and slumber safely as you dream of the great adventures you and your bakkie are yet to have.
Source: www.andycab.co.za