Buying a new car in Dubai
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Buying a new car in Dubai
Wondering if anyone would have information about EPC discounts for automobile purchases. Looking at buying an SUV (Ford-Expedition type).
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The Touraeg's A/C is not good, and parts are $$$ when out of warranty. The new Explorer is a good vehicle, great A/C like most yank tanks. Much cheaper too with our discount!!
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Thanks for the information. Somehow, I don't quite like the new body style of the Explorer (2011-2012). I prefer the older body style (2010) or else the Expedition which does not seem to have changed. Not sure if the dealer would still have any 2010 Explorers in stock though. Al Tayer is advertising the base model Expedition at around 105K on their website. I am guessing the loaded version will be around 120-130K without any discount. I had heard that many European models had A/C problems in the UAE.
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The Explorer is well known in Dubai as the most depreciating car on the road. 5 minutes after you buy it the value drops by 30%. Be warned resale will cost you your shirt.
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Anecdotal re Explorer
Quite like the look of the new one so test drove it. Machine rides and handles well with ample power. However, after about 15 minutes both the wifey and I remarked that it did not seem to be cooling down in the cabin in the slightest despite "max" aircon being selected. The saleslady in the back seat did her best to act like she had never heard such a thing before but suggested we take the vehicle back and try a different Explorer. It was the same.
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Bought another US institution, the dreaded Durango, very simple, very robust, and VERY thirsty. That said the A/C is positively artic and cools the thing down in about 60-90 seconds in the middle of summer.
I don't have a high opinion of the good old ford exploder as friends ones needed lots of servicing.
I don't have a high opinion of the good old ford exploder as friends ones needed lots of servicing.
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A brand new 2012 Expedition is around 135K with the leather package and the EPC discount from Al Thayer. A used one starts around 80K on dubizzle depending on the year. I like the Cayenne and the Range Rover HSE but the prices are a bit steep.
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Get a proper Landcruiser if you can afford it. Failing that, the Pajero is a very good car for the money. Personally I don't rate the Prado, expensive compared to the Pajero.
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If you are not planning on much desert time, look at the Honda Pilot, great size, great a/c and not overpriced. No problems and servicing pretty good. Very good safety features.....necessary in DXB