busybee2

they are advertising a passat for just under 86k

The_Citizen

I did think about that, had a hire car for long enough so wouldn't be to bad I suppose.

flares

get a golf instead

jam25mack

The new ones (2012) with the new Penstar engines are more than fine for longer journeys. Prob similar in comfort to your Exploder.

scrubbedexpat141

I'll take your word for it. Never got why my mate had a manual one out here.

I was taught how to drive in an N-reg one in Greece. Anything is easy to drive now. In fact, part two, once I'd gained my license was to reverse it with a trailer, pick up a 34ft boat, drive back up the ramp and reverse it alongside. As a 17yr old it was terrifying but I'd back myself to do it again.

Top quality motor that, still running and had a new battery and a new set of tyres, it's lived in the UK, Spain and Crete. I kind of hope it's left to me in the will (no time soon though please )

The_Citizen

Can't seem to find many that are newer than 2009 when I have been looking in RAK. I am trying to use a dealer where possible as it just seems a much easier process.

Seems that I can get a 2009 Jeep for 60k pretty easy but they have all done between 80k and 110k on the clock.

Millhouse

big difference between a pre-2012 jeep and a post 2012 model.

One is shite, the other is good.

The_Citizen

pretty much!

Might have to do it through a private seller I think.

The_Citizen

well after a bit of searching over the past few weeks it looks like I am getting a 2014 Jeep from the dealership.

flares

nice

I'm selling my Dec 2006 Commander 4.7, 98k on the clock. A/C needs fixing. One owner...me

Abu Dhabi

ex-pat leaving

much cheapness

25k

csdf

A friend of mine is in the market for something like this. PM me if you want me to pass on your details to him.

RKI_83

Guys, searching for a car on dubizzle - i needed some clarifications

Some cars state - "Japan import","American Spec".

How do these differ from GCC spec cars? Why do they tend to retail % lower than GCC?

flood2

Word of warning, a guy working for me in doha bought a US spec car from a local. Turns out it was a car from a big flood in new york and was written off in the US. Car was a wreck and he had no comeback.

busybee2

there is a lot of "grey" imports and gcc specs usually means better ac to cope amongst other things i suspect etc

norsk

American Spec means US import which usually means accident cars bought cheap from a scrapyard and fixed cheaper in Sharjah. Sometimes this is not an issue as the accident is minor, ie panel damage but other times the car could have serious chassis issues which means it was written off as scrap in the US. If you buy from a dealer in Al Aweer he should provide you with the documentation proving type and extent of damage (if he cannot then walk away) and you can buy a report based on the VIN from Carfax.com. If it was written off in US it will say in the report.

Japanese import is very common as well. I believe you cannot insure cars older than 10 years in Japan and therefore people get rid. Also because a lot of people barely use their cars they are generally pretty low mileage. Same as for US cars you should get proof that the car is not a write-off and the mileage from the dealer. All reputable dealers have this as the auction houses they buy from provide it with the cars. If they don't have it walk then away.

Re GCC spec people always seem to focus on the power of the A/C. As far as I am aware this can be the case (especially if you compare with northern european spec), but in general it is more down to the options on the car. Sometimes they will have different seals in the engine (to keep the sand out) but not sure how widespread this actually is..

We have some car dealer types on the forum so perhaps they will pop along and give you their 5p as well shortly.