Cars and Driving Questions

[Narender]

Thanks, can you recommend some local companies? Also the ones to stay away from?

[Concepi]

We used 'autorent' for the first few weeks until we were able to buy. It was ca aed 1,700 p.m. for a relatively new nissan sunny. They extended it on a prorated mnthly rate and all worked out to be fine.

[Roadworrier]

Originally Posted by Descenter

One answer from my personal experience: Forget about Fast rent a car.
This company makes its profits from dealing with other companies by leasing fleet of cars, they do not target/care about individual customers. they are H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E when it comes to individuals and their conditions are just to rip you off.
Big companies care about their reputation so they care about you regardless you are an individual or a company.

I have had my share of renting cars in UAE since i was in Collage! I've seen them all: from the cheapest-down-the-dark-ally-rent-a-car, to the bling bling fancy sports car rentals, simply put, go for either AVIS or EUROPCAR. I haven't tried HERTZ yet but i would assume they are good too.

Hertz is good just from comparing the condition of their cars (and their lower mileage) with Budget and National, and they do monthly leases. Diamondlease is a specialty lease firm which mainly rents Mitsubishis (since it's owned by the Dubai Mitsubishi franchisee). So you can get a Pajero if you want a rugged 4 x 4, or assorted Lancers of various engine sizes for compact cars.

[vantage]

car nerds...

2/3 year old 7 seater 4x4

PAJERO or PRADO?

[Gavtek]

Flip a coin.

[Peterf]

Originally Posted by vantage

car nerds...

2/3 year old 7 seater 4x4

PAJERO or PRADO?

If it was my money, its simple - Prado. When it's 3-4 years old the Pajero is going to cost you in ongoing maintenance - a lot more than the Prado.

Option: Ford Expedition?? 8 seats, 4x4, well optioned.

Cheers

[tersen]

Hi,

I hv been living in Dubai for 5 months and will probably live about 1,5 years more. I 'd like to buy a car, pre-owned or new. I am not so much experienced in driving. I may consider to take the car to my homecountry. Is there anyone who knows what is needed for that? I think buying a new one is more logical if i can take it to Turkey. awaiting your suggestions esp about pre-owned or new.

Thanks in advance

[Laowei]

Originally Posted by vantage

car nerds...

2/3 year old 7 seater 4x4

PAJERO or PRADO?

Break away from the crowd and go for a Honda Pilot, full 8 seats has a bit of a kick when you need it and very reliable. Downside not great in deep sand if you take off road.

[vantage]

Originally Posted by Laowei

Break away from the crowd and go for a Honda Pilot, full 8 seats has a bit of a kick when you need it and very reliable. Downside not great in deep sand if you take off road.

i'll take a look.
I don't intend to take it into the deepest of sand, but i do intend to get out and about camping up the wadis etc - as far as having a 3 year old in tow will allow, anyway! Is it vaguely capable?
I got lucky on Dubizzle - was looking for a cooker, and ended up with full camping kit for a family of four for 200 dirhams, so keen to put it all to use!

[Garth Vader]

Originally Posted by vantage

car nerds...

2/3 year old 7 seater 4x4

PAJERO or PRADO?

Prado.


Mrs has one, and it's not too bad at all. Pricier but worth it in my book.