!Xobile
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Alright bitches. My bonus is coming in at the end of the month and it's time to buy a car. I've not owned anything in close to 3 years since I travel too much, but now I am literally sick and tired of taking the metro/taxis. Sure it's cheaper, but got a big zero flexibility. For those who have visited Dubai, you'll know, flexibility and mobility is kind of important. My wife has a car and a new bike so I have her car every once in a while, but that's not enough anymore.
Looking at new cars, I am tempted by the VW Scirocco R or the Golf R. They both have been a bit de-tuned for the high heat we get here, but they still somewhat have good performance. Main difference between the two are the Golf is AWD while the Rocco is FWD. I think the Rocco looks better than Golf, but still.
Most reviews say the R's are not worth it compared to the GTI, but the R's are rarer and look so much better than the GTI's...
I've also looked at the Toyota 86, but honestly, the more I look at it, the more I don't like its look. The wheels, tail lights and front bumper are atrocious and the thing needs a spoiler to look good. The interior is nice and yes it's a fun car to drive, but I want a bit more luxury. I don't want to buy a car that I have to spend another few $$ to start making it look good. Even though people say it's awesome to drive, I need a bit more kick in the pants when I floor the accelerator.
EVO and STI, great engine/performace, Ok looks, shitty interior, boyish nature... no thanks
If I look at used cars, I am tempted by a lot of things, BMW 335, M3, 993 or 997 911 (the 996 looks like poo), C63 AMG, A5, S5, etc. I realize this is not the same category as the ones mentioned above, but the used price is not that far off in some cases. Problem with those is they are either rare as fuck or have ridiculous mileage. If used, I want max 40,000 km.
I am even considering some old school muscle cars since I would barely do any mileage, but they are also very rare. There is a nice 67 Shebly GT500 Eleanor for sale in there, but the price is way beyond my budget...
My budget is max 200,000 AED (you convert, I'm too lazy).
If you wanna browse, you can check www.dubizzle.com or www.autotraderuae.com
Let me know your thoughts or somebody will get hurt real bad... somebody.
FYI, NO MODIFIED cars, the law is too strict for that. Learned that the hard way with my 96 TT Supra...
Your help would be appreciated as I need a new set of eyes on this... been shopping for too long and have no idea what to get anymore.
Cheers !
Looking at new cars, I am tempted by the VW Scirocco R or the Golf R. They both have been a bit de-tuned for the high heat we get here, but they still somewhat have good performance. Main difference between the two are the Golf is AWD while the Rocco is FWD. I think the Rocco looks better than Golf, but still.
Most reviews say the R's are not worth it compared to the GTI, but the R's are rarer and look so much better than the GTI's...
I've also looked at the Toyota 86, but honestly, the more I look at it, the more I don't like its look. The wheels, tail lights and front bumper are atrocious and the thing needs a spoiler to look good. The interior is nice and yes it's a fun car to drive, but I want a bit more luxury. I don't want to buy a car that I have to spend another few $$ to start making it look good. Even though people say it's awesome to drive, I need a bit more kick in the pants when I floor the accelerator.
EVO and STI, great engine/performace, Ok looks, shitty interior, boyish nature... no thanks
If I look at used cars, I am tempted by a lot of things, BMW 335, M3, 993 or 997 911 (the 996 looks like poo), C63 AMG, A5, S5, etc. I realize this is not the same category as the ones mentioned above, but the used price is not that far off in some cases. Problem with those is they are either rare as fuck or have ridiculous mileage. If used, I want max 40,000 km.
I am even considering some old school muscle cars since I would barely do any mileage, but they are also very rare. There is a nice 67 Shebly GT500 Eleanor for sale in there, but the price is way beyond my budget...
My budget is max 200,000 AED (you convert, I'm too lazy).
If you wanna browse, you can check www.dubizzle.com or www.autotraderuae.com
Let me know your thoughts or somebody will get hurt real bad... somebody.
FYI, NO MODIFIED cars, the law is too strict for that. Learned that the hard way with my 96 TT Supra...
Your help would be appreciated as I need a new set of eyes on this... been shopping for too long and have no idea what to get anymore.
Cheers !
