pinebluffvariant

I can say for fairly certain that it was owned by a Sheikh. Before buying the car I was adament on seeing some service history so we took the car to the main dealer from where it was bought, flashed the chasis number, and the dealer (Al Tayer) printed out a very comprehensive service report which showed it had been consistently serviced and repaired (and it was there a lot!) by the dealer until 70k kms. The guy who printed out the details was taken aback when he saw who owned the car previously (the sheikh) and even showed us the original owners name on the system, and even the seller didn't know this and was surprised, and was half joking about asking for more money.

I think the condition for the age and mileage is indication enough that it has been well looked after and no expense spared. There is absolutely zlich wrong with the car, every little light and switch is working which is fairly amazing for a notoriously unreliable car brand at that age and mileage.

The seller also showed me all the paperwork for the work he has done. He has had it oil changed every 5kms for the last 20k miles, and always had all the work done by the 4x4 garage which I am told is a well respected (and expensive) garage.

That said I am not deluding myself. I have read enough horror stories about the Rovers to know something is going to break soon - just have to hope it is nothing major. You guys know any good breakdown companies in Dubai? (serious question )

pinebluffvariant

And put up with the horrible tacky interiors? I would rather be broken down.

pinebluffvariant

Maybe but I would have thought a Sheikh from the Al Maktoums would be a bit more exclusive...

username 34

nah

even though the old RR's are a nightmare on reliability I love them - great fun to drive about it, specially when you're little like me!

I need something reliable and tough here so its a Toyota Land Cruiser, may not be plush inside but its virtually indestructable - which is what I need it for.

Eeyore

Possibly because they're company cars and hence someone else is paying for all the repair bills?

username 34

what RR's satisfy is the ego .... driving them really does give you the ultimate ego boost, thats why the drivers are essentially happy with them, even when they keep going wrong, when you get out on that road you know you're driving something nicer than virtually anyone else - a big status symbol.

I love them

Eeyore

Yep, that's a Range Rover... in the repair shop on a regular basis

A brand-new luxury 4x4 was constantly in and out of the repair centre in its first 43,000 miles?

That would tell me everything I needed to know. But as has been said, it's your money, so enjoy it before the first big bill comes in

pinebluffvariant

Hopefully the worst of the problems are now fixed.

Are there any good breakdown companies in Dubai?

arbroath_abroad

the inside of a 2008 Prado is Tacky??

I beg to differ..

My friend had a 2001 RR, at least i think he had one, about 80% of the time he was scooting around in a Yaris that the garage gave him whilst fixing the RR...Especially when his suspension failed coming back from a golf outing in RAK..

Ill give you his number mate, let him give you an animated opinion of 2001 RR's..

You asked for advice, you ignored the advice, which begs the question why did you ask for advice, unless you were trying to show off cause you have bought a RR (kidding)

Good luck and god speed to you


Ill stick to my Japanese reliability thanks....

Madam Medusa

nice to see you're confident about your new purchase, lol...

MM,

Inselaffen

I wouldnt call the interior of a Prado stylish. Well made yes but completely devoid of style.

you can't always go by reputations of cars. I expected to have a few problems with my Yank Capri Ghia but so far have had a year without problems.

MataHari

who cares what it looks like on the inside anyway....

Inselaffen

looking at your recent purchase obviously not you

ScotsExpat

Noone except the person who owns it................lol

ScotsExpat

Slightly off-topic, but can anyone give me their experience of dealing with 4x4 Motors? Am considering buying used as opposed to new, more car for less money, but am a bit concerned about after care from used dealers here....