SUV's
May 13th 2008, 8:13 pm
#31
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Re: SUV's
Monaro / Lumina SS. Great choice. One went past me the other day - you should have heard the exhaust on that mother!! I nearly wet my pants it was so good! not sure if it was a standard system though......
There's a new Lumina SS out now too. A 4 door version though. Not as good looking as the SS Coupe.
May 13th 2008, 8:15 pm
#32
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Re: SUV's
All new to me Benzonar these 'foreign' cars, gonna enjoy taking some out for test drive though !!!!!
Tenner for a tank of petrol,music to my ears, you couldn't fill your lawnmower over here for less than £15.00 !
Tenner for a tank of petrol,music to my ears, you couldn't fill your lawnmower over here for less than £15.00 !
May 14th 2008, 4:17 am
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Re: SUV's
what is the number of your family members ?
are you gona have another car beside it or is it gona be the only one
what is the distance from your home to your work ?? (very very important)
but generally speaking
if money is not an issue with you and you are that rich !!!
i advice you to buy X5 or Porches Cayenne
if you want something that is less expensive never think of anything else but Toyota or Lexus ..
it is unlikely to break down or have mechanical or electrical problems
their cars are the best cars in the world when it comes to problems
and in this part of the world resell value is very excellent
...
don't go for Prado . because it is designed to be an off road car
not even fortuner
but go for Lexus
and if you can wait until the new Venza from Toyota is released it will be better..
find the pictures in the following link
http://alsaha.fares.net/[email protected]@.3baac09b
other wise .. just go for Lexus RX350 or Murano from Nissan
are you gona have another car beside it or is it gona be the only one
what is the distance from your home to your work ?? (very very important)
but generally speaking
if money is not an issue with you and you are that rich !!!
i advice you to buy X5 or Porches Cayenne
if you want something that is less expensive never think of anything else but Toyota or Lexus ..
it is unlikely to break down or have mechanical or electrical problems
their cars are the best cars in the world when it comes to problems
and in this part of the world resell value is very excellent
...
don't go for Prado . because it is designed to be an off road car
not even fortuner
but go for Lexus
and if you can wait until the new Venza from Toyota is released it will be better..
find the pictures in the following link
http://alsaha.fares.net/[email protected]@.3baac09b
other wise .. just go for Lexus RX350 or Murano from Nissan
May 14th 2008, 4:54 am
#34
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Re: SUV's
Although it can go off-road, the Toyota Prado is essentially a family oriented SUV with an excellent reliability record and resell value, or so I have been told...also much less expensive than its over-priced German and American competitors.
May 14th 2008, 5:02 am
#35
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Re: SUV's
Land cruiser is an off-road and on-road car at the same time.
Prado is an Off road car..
it is still good in the city but i thought he is not into off-road SUVs that's all
May 14th 2008, 5:46 am
#36
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Re: SUV's
Hi
Thanx - the car is for one person i.e. myself. I have an X5 in the UK and dont want to spend that much money at the moment in buying one in Dubai.
It will be my only car - live in Burj dubai work in Bur Dubai. You are right about Toyota I have analysed Toyota Motor Corporation to death at business school. They are the number 1 motor manufacturer in the world.
Thanx - the car is for one person i.e. myself. I have an X5 in the UK and dont want to spend that much money at the moment in buying one in Dubai.
It will be my only car - live in Burj dubai work in Bur Dubai. You are right about Toyota I have analysed Toyota Motor Corporation to death at business school. They are the number 1 motor manufacturer in the world.
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May 14th 2008, 7:10 am
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Re: SUV's
Wrong again! The Prado is merely a slightly lightweight version of the Landcruiser. Indeed, the Toyota Prado is marketed in Europe under the Landcruiser name only. Yes, its an excellent off-road vehicle but, as far as I can remember, most people in Europe still drive on the roads.
May 14th 2008, 9:55 am
#38
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Re: SUV's
yes BR is right, I love my Pajero but I am fancying change, did want a BMW X5 but have changed my mind. Going to go and look at the new GMC thing, don't know it's name though!! saw one the other day and liked it. I love the Lexus! 
May 14th 2008, 10:36 am
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Re: SUV's
Wrong again! The Prado is merely a slightly lightweight version of the Landcruiser. Indeed, the Toyota Prado is marketed in Europe under the Landcruiser name only. Yes, its an excellent off-road vehicle but, as far as I can remember, most people in Europe still drive on the roads.
agree totally, we have a prado and never ever take it off road. We love it, and at 140,000AED for the top of the range model, a bargain to boot...
May 14th 2008, 10:40 am
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Re: SUV's
Wrong again! The Prado is merely a slightly lightweight version of the Landcruiser. Indeed, the Toyota Prado is marketed in Europe under the Landcruiser name only. Yes, its an excellent off-road vehicle but, as far as I can remember, most people in Europe still drive on the roads.
it is designed to preform better off road !!! duhhhhhhh
May 14th 2008, 6:12 pm
#43
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Re: SUV's
what is the number of your family members ?
are you gona have another car beside it or is it gona be the only one
what is the distance from your home to your work ?? (very very important)
but generally speaking
if money is not an issue with you and you are that rich !!!
i advice you to buy X5 or Porches Cayenne
if you want something that is less expensive never think of anything else but Toyota or Lexus ..
it is unlikely to break down or have mechanical or electrical problems
their cars are the best cars in the world when it comes to problems
and in this part of the world resell value is very excellent
...
don't go for Prado . because it is designed to be an off road car
not even fortuner
but go for Lexus
and if you can wait until the new Venza from Toyota is released it will be better..
find the pictures in the following link
http://alsaha.fares.net/[email protected]@.3baac09b
other wise .. just go for Lexus RX350 or Murano from Nissan
are you gona have another car beside it or is it gona be the only one
what is the distance from your home to your work ?? (very very important)
but generally speaking
if money is not an issue with you and you are that rich !!!
i advice you to buy X5 or Porches Cayenne
if you want something that is less expensive never think of anything else but Toyota or Lexus ..
it is unlikely to break down or have mechanical or electrical problems
their cars are the best cars in the world when it comes to problems
and in this part of the world resell value is very excellent
...
don't go for Prado . because it is designed to be an off road car
not even fortuner
but go for Lexus
and if you can wait until the new Venza from Toyota is released it will be better..
find the pictures in the following link
http://alsaha.fares.net/[email protected]@.3baac09b
other wise .. just go for Lexus RX350 or Murano from Nissan
May 15th 2008, 2:19 pm
#45
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Re: SUV's
they are expensive as if you are driving a BMW ... but to be honest .. their cars are big and comfortable
but .. if you want a car that is unlikely to have problems and has a resale value .. never think of GMC