Bluelionesse

I would go japanese - the parts are cheaper and readily available, repairs can generally be done overnight.

We have an FJ - which my husband drives, he is at Expert level in UAEoffroaders, and I have a SWB nissan patrol 4.5l (1999) and I am a marshal in the same club.

For a 7 seater I would go for the Pathfinder (loads of ooomph) or the Fortuner 4l. I would give the pajero a miss if you want to offroad - you have to drive SO carefully to retain your bumpers!

mummy2dolly

Thank you again for all the replies, I am taking note, honest!! Dh got his work visa today and has his medical tomorrow so hopefully we'll be able to shop soon. I can't wait to have a 'real' car. Honestly the Yaris is a fab little car, but with all the emphasis on 'little' !!!!!

CeeBee

I remember when I had one of those deathtraps for a week. I had to close my eyes going round the Al Khail Road roundabouts and just hope for the best. Its much easier to bully your way through in a big 4x4.

MikeInOman

Personally i want to find a good quality second hand Land Rover Discovery.

Can anyone advise me as to where look in Dubai for such a car? I work in Oman but my business is based in Dubai Knowledge village and Residency is therefore in Dubai.

Thanks

Mike

Bluelionesse

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Try dubizzle or go to the big second hand car place at ras al khor.

MikeInOman

Thanks i will try the drizzle thing you mentioned, i guess i can find it through google?

When i am next in Dubai i will get a taxi to the ras al khor place

Appreciate you taking the time to reply

Mike

mummy2dolly

www.dubizzle.com

MikeInOman

Thanks mummy2dolly

much appreciated

Mike

Millhouse

also don't forget

www.gnads4u.com

partly because it reminds me of 'gonads for you' but also because it has dealers on rather than private sellers.

irich

The Nissan X Terra is a stonker off road.

Still has a ladder frame chassis, solid axle, 4 liter V6. The manual burns out clutches so the auto is best.

Not too pricy, and undercuts any comparable Toyota by about 20K SAR.


The FJ Cruisers were buckling front chassis rails up to the 2009 models. Great off road.

The Fortuners are built in Thailand down to a budget. The 2.7 is woefully underpowered for the weight.

The Patrol is a beaut, but juicy. Burns gas like water in the sand, heavy and a pig on the road. Kicking myself for turning down an ex embassy Safari model last year.

The 4L V6 Prados are OK but built on a platform chassis.

I've had a Pathfinder, Landrover and Pajero. The new Pajeros are junk. The old Landrovers are for hobbyist home mechanics :lol

Blue Cat

course they are, have you got one? I have had mine less than two months and have had two people ask to buy it of me, sold my previous one in less than an hour, a friend did the same with hers. They are such junk ....

flares

I used to occasionally play golf in the GONADs (golfers of night abu dhabi) Tuesday evenings at the Equestrian Club.

My motor - Jeep Commander 4.7l is a good option for 7-seater. I'm loving it more as it gets older. I've been off road a few times and had no issues. Not exactly dune bashing like the Emiratis but hacking around the desert and camping it is neat. A/C is not great mind - fan has conked out twice already. Servicing and repairs relatively painless.

I do like the X-terra and will probably get one of those next.

BurpusMe

Thinking of selling my LR3.
I have been enjoying my walk to work for months and don't see any need for it at this point. PM to discuss.

BurpusMe

Apologies if the above has crossed a forum rule... will delete if this isn't appropriate.

MikeInOman

For my part i didn't think that was inappropriate, just helpful thanks,

Mike