First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Jun 26th 2018, 9:12 pm
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First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Hi All,
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
Jun 27th 2018, 2:52 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Hi All,
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
Jun 27th 2018, 4:19 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
What not to do - go to a second-hand car saleseman and say "I have 100,000. What have you got ?"
Seriously I would buy new. Maybe not a Jag at that price
Seriously I would buy new. Maybe not a Jag at that price
Jun 27th 2018, 4:33 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Hi All,
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
Jun 27th 2018, 7:07 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
I’m selling my beloved Jaguar XKR convertible if you’re interested.
Jun 27th 2018, 7:31 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Get her a bright red Nissan 370Z. You'll get one around 18mths old from Nissan Approved for about 100k.
Jun 27th 2018, 8:36 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Suggestion though I don't know the cost, how about a reasonably souped up Mini?
Jun 27th 2018, 8:53 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Jun 27th 2018, 9:27 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
You want to get some new car smell, the Jag isn't going to deliver that but it will provide some maintenance issues.
Jun 27th 2018, 9:41 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
I've been looking at second hand Mustangs just so I can tick the V8 off.
Jun 27th 2018, 9:47 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
The Mustang was a lot of fun - sadly died at the hands of a jet wash. I'd get another though, but you have to be prepared for quality issues - like the roof lining falling down if you leave it in the sun for an afternoon.
Jun 27th 2018, 10:09 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
I'm talking about a 20-25,000 run into the ground by revving the engine all the time on the way to golf sort of purchase.
Jun 27th 2018, 12:26 pm
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Hi All,
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
It's my wife's (very significant number) birthday soon and I want to buy her a fancy car. I know almost nothing about cars and care even less. I think I want to pay in or around 100,000 AED and get a Jaguar of some sort (2nd hand is fine), a 4 door would probably be better.
I much prefer to buy from a dealer with some kind of warranty to avoid the hassle of dealing with random dubizzlers.
That said, good people of British Expats, can you recommend where I should go in Dubai? Bear in mind that I loathe shopping of any kind so I prefer to go somewhere that can sort the transaction out quickly and efficiently, not rip me off too badly and service the jalopy properly if everything goes horribly wrong later. I definitely have no interest in spending days out in Ras al Khor market to save 100 dirhams.
M.
A ex salesman of mine is in Dubai at a used car dealer. I would trust him with cars - he worked with me for 5 years in Doha. Drop me a PM and I'm happy to give you his details
Jun 28th 2018, 3:08 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
Jaguar have addressed their quality issues very well in my view.
Jun 28th 2018, 5:09 am
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Re: First World Problem - Need to buy a car as a gift in Dubai.
its actually 10 years old (bought by me from new) and has honestly never been in the garage except for service, tires and brakes! I think I had one issue with the bonnet release when it was about a year old and that’s it.
Jaguar have addressed their quality issues very well in my view.
