Leasing/buying car.

bubbles · #1 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008, 10:17 AM

We've been phoning around to all the rental agencies. But can't find what we need.

Were not sure if well be staying longer than a year, so dont want to commit to buying a car. Don't want to sit with the problem of paying off a car when/if we leave.

We are planning on going to toyota on Saturday, and asking them about leasing. Is this a good way to go about it?

Is there something like a buy back over here? YOu buy the car, and granted you keep it within a certain mileage, the company takes back the car after the period is finished.

What are my options? We can't take a taxi everywhere.

Thank you

Rob

Mac · #2 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008, 11:46 AM

Are you able to get a hire car if you've held your driving licence less than 12 months? I know it's a bit sad that I've just passed my test, but I've just never needed a car here. Trains & taxi's have always been the thing.

When I got my licence I went to hire a car here in the UK & found I had to hold my licence for over 12months for insurance purposes! I've got a horrible feeling it's be the same in dubai if not longer. Knowing how big Dubai is now, I fear taxi's all araound the place will be quite expensive.

Also was looking forward to having a car there so I could just pack it up with diving/fishing gear & just disapear for a weekend!

Ooh, one question.... I'm packing my stuff now & was gona pack my diving knife & spear gun..... Is this gona be more bother than it's worth?

bubbles · #3 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008, 01:57 PM

Can anyone perhaps point me to a UAE motoring forum?

Lenochka · #4 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008, 03:13 PM

Hi,
not quite sure what you're looking for....but this one might help

Drive Arabia - For The Middle East Car Enthusiast - UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain and GCC

Cheers
Lenochka

Suid-Afrikaner · #5 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008, 07:15 AM

Hi Bubbles,

I started renting a month ago and cheapest place I could find was Discount Rent A Car and they have a good variety of cars as well. Not sure what you need though but you can pay cash and don't need a credit card at all (in case you don't have one)! No is 042328139 or google them. They're on Sheikh Zayed Road next to VW showroom. And you can just renew you're rental each month and don't have to pay anything in advance (except a security deposit but it's not much)

bubbles · #6 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008, 07:50 AM

Thank you Suid-Afrikaner. Gave them a call. Awaiting their email with prices.

It would really be a lot cheaper to buy. But I am not sure what the resale is like on a yaris after a year. will have to drop by the showroom, and find out some things.

bubbles · #7 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenochka

Hi,
not quite sure what you're looking for....but this one might help

Drive Arabia - For The Middle East Car Enthusiast - UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain and GCC

Cheers
Lenochka

Thank you Lenochka. Iam looking for a forum like this one, but the topic is about cars. There must be something but my google searches don't bare any fruit.