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Hi guys,
I am a new joiner and I have enough for taxi driver falling a sleep on SZR, bit scary :\ from the back seat !
So, I am looking to get a car quicky with the EK loan (70000AED), either a ford explorer or a toyota fortuner, I want to get one from a dealer, to avoid problems...
Where can I find the best place to buy it, with a good discount!
Thanks
Dropp the Pilot
21st Nov 2011, 10:37
Al Futtaim automall and nowhere else. Honest service history, warranty and you can return the car within two months for a reasonable credit against a different vehicle if you don't like the one you've chosen.
Aero-fleamarket
21st Nov 2011, 10:47
Hello,
I am selling my car if you interested, it's a Nissan pathfinder 2007 V6 4l
115000 km, price to be discussed.
send me a message if interested.
Update... modified date and kms, sorryfor the mistake!
Hello,
I am selling my car if you interested, it's a Nissan pathfinder 2009 V6 4l
107000 km, price to be discussed.
send me a message if interested.
But he is looking for a Ford Explorer or a Toyota Fortuner :hmm:
4HolerPoler
21st Nov 2011, 15:38
Give the guy a break - his name is Aero-fleamarket
junglie-driver
21st Nov 2011, 16:20
At all cost avoid Philippean Motors in the Automart! Please. They claim to be friends of Emirates but will quite happily sell you a bag of spanners, with 'full service history, one lady driver, never driven in the desert' honest! Then keep your deposit when AAA garage identify it's faults. (AAA garage are awesome by the way)
Stick to main dealers or Dubizzle with a full vehicle check by someone like AAA garage (around 300 AED)
Good luck. If it's too good to be true.......
If you're really brave try Golden Bell auctions,
Gold Bell Auction (http://www.goldenbellauctions.com/findcar.asp?search=yes)
Aero-fleamarket
23rd Nov 2011, 03:07
Give the guy a break - his name is Aero-fleamarket
Google it!!!
ryan_sharara
23rd Nov 2011, 03:57
Mate go for the toyota, they are the best. I have a Toyota prado 2003, 200k on the clock. clean as a whistle! but a new fortuner for 70,000... thats hard :S, let me know if you need any help.
TC, Ryan :eek:
Gulfstreamaviator
23rd Nov 2011, 12:09
Did I read in previous posts that the EK loan was just another set of handcuffs.
Also is 70k enough for a NEW 4x4 in UAE.
glf
The Mitshibishi Pajero seems to be popular as well, can pick up a brand new one from 110.000 to 130.000 depending on engine etc
scandistralian
27th Nov 2011, 16:40
Definitely agree with what Junglie-driver said, re: AAA, google AAA Dubai. I took 2 used cars there, all "lady driven, perfect condition etc. etc." and they turned out to be almost as bad as the rusty 737-400s I used to fly! The 3rd car got a clean report, I bought it and it runs like a dream. I used Dubizzle to find my car, also when you find a car you like on Dubizzle do another search with the owners contact phone number, sometimes you find some multiple/dodgy listings!
Farrell
27th Nov 2011, 16:44
A Ford Explorer?? Jesus wept! :ugh:
Get yourself a Toyota Prado - it is everything you want for the region.
Farrell
kotakota
27th Nov 2011, 17:16
Mr Farrell , I hate what I am about to say , but , but , but , you are right !
And , by the way . how are the hell are you ?
Farrell
27th Nov 2011, 18:02
Ops normal in MCT sir.
You are missed!
ruserious
28th Nov 2011, 03:55
The problem with Prado's is you need to save up 70dhs every 3 years to change the wiper blades :\
Seriously you won't go wrong, just make sure you get it away from main agent servicing as soon as the warranty runs out, ohterwise yu become a target of easy opportunity. Change the fluids on these cars even remotely regularly and they will run forever.
ryan_sharara
28th Nov 2011, 04:03
Mate i have a prado 2003, and i never changed the wiper blades since 2006 hhaha, it barely rains !! :P
Snookie
28th Nov 2011, 13:55
I am a new joiner as well and i have had a few bad experiences with ads that state "lady driver, parked under the shade, and never off-roaded."
Be very careful!
Save yourself the headache and just buy from a dealer.
junglie-driver
28th Nov 2011, 15:46
If anyone comes across a good quality Landrover Defender, can you point me in their direction. Spent many hours on Dubizzle, but no luck to date. Cheers JD
Rule3
28th Nov 2011, 22:10
Never buy a car from a guy called Al.;)
ryan_sharara
29th Nov 2011, 03:47
junglie driver, Model Year: ?
Budget: ?
Colour: ?
Epiphone
29th Nov 2011, 05:24
Hello,
I am moving to Dubai soon and was also looking at which car to buy.
I was looking for a good size car to fit the family that is not necessarily a four wheel drive.
My questions are...
Is driving a four wheel drive on sand dunes so much fun that everyone needs to own one?, or do you really need one just for just getting around?
I admit when I was there for interview I did not see a great deal of Dubai, but why does everyone seem to need a 4WD?
Thanks for the replies
E.
kotakota
29th Nov 2011, 05:43
4WD = Safety and Protection from the maniacs . Desert not required !
kennedy
29th Nov 2011, 05:46
Epiphone,
I was asked why I bought a 4wd when I joined, my honest answer was that " it was that I couldn't buy a tank for self protection!":eek::E
Admittedly the roads have calmed down a bit since I joined, but the saying that the bigger the better still applies to motors in Dubai!
skytrax
29th Nov 2011, 14:01
pm me if you want a 2011 Nissan Murano, only 10.000km. warranty, leather...etc etc
PS: avoid american cars. they dont get along very well with the heat. japanese brands very popular here 'cos they are very reliable.
junglie-driver
29th Nov 2011, 14:29
Evening ryan, reference the Defender. Would love a 110, but would be happy with a 90. Not bothered about the colour. Anything between 1999-2006 would be great. Looking for a wagon we can keep and tinker with for the foreseeable future.
Have spoken with AAA garage and Al Tayer, but no luck. Local forums have also produced nothing. The hunt continues.
junglie-driver
29th Nov 2011, 14:33
I saw a couple of Armoured Personnel Carriers on European Ebay the other day, only 4000 EUR. Suggested it to the wife (which actually got her support!!) Would love to cruise around blocking Landcruisers.
ryan_sharara
30th Nov 2011, 03:56
Well this is a 110 2001 Dubizzle.com | Defender: LANDROVER DEFENDER (http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/land-rover/defender/2011/10/18/landrover-defender-2/?back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9hdXRvczR4NHMvbGFuZC1yb3Zlci9kZWZlbmRlci 8=&ps=2&is_search=1&price__gte=&year__gte=1997&year__lte=2009&keywords=&is_basic_search_widget=1&price__lte=)
The thing is that over here its the best to get Japanese cars as mentioned above. What is the range of cars (companies) you are thinking of ? and whats ur budget? i am not a dealer or anything but iam interested in cars lol