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Buying a new Toyota RAV4 from Al-Futtaim – AED 105,900 car becomes AED 134,864. Which add-ons are actually worth it?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently buying a new Toyota RAV4 from Al-Futtaim Toyota UAE and I’m reviewing the final quotation before I proceed.

The actual vehicle price is AED 105,900, but with insurance, service contract and all the additional products, the quotation comes to AED 134,864.

Here is the full breakdown:

  1. Net Selling Price of Vehicle AED 105,900
  2. Comprehensive Motor Insurance AED 4,458
  3. Service & Maintenance Contract – 4 years / 80,000 km AED 8,699
  4. ILOE – 3 years AED 1,111
  5. Graphene Paint Protection – 7 years AED 3,999
  6. SMART Care Plan Bronze – 6 vouchers AED 2,399
  7. GAP / Vehicle Replacement Protection – 3 years AED 2,849
  8. Window Tinting AED 1,399
  9. Rust Proofing AED 1,050
  10. Shipping & Handling AED 3,000
    TOTAL AED 134,864

The last three items (tint, rust proofing and shipping/handling) are combined as AED 5,449 on the actual quotation, but Al-Futtaim confirmed to me that the breakdown is AED 1,399 + AED 1,050 + AED 3,000.

The two items I’m particularly unsure about are:

1. Service & Maintenance Contract – AED 8,699
This covers 4 years / 80,000 km. I’m trying to understand how much I would actually spend if I just paid Al-Futtaim individually for every scheduled service up to 80,000 km instead.

2. Shipping & Handling – AED 3,000
Al-Futtaim told me the AED 3,000 is “included as part of the car price”, but the quotation shows AED 105,900 as the Net Selling Price of Vehicle and then the AED 3,000 appears within the additional AED 5,449 line.

For those who have recently bought a Toyota/RAV4 from Al-Futtaim: Which of these would you keep and which would you remove?

I’m financing the car, so I’m trying to avoid adding unnecessary products to the financed amount and paying interest on them as well.

I’m planning to buy this car for a long term use, minimum 5 years. I’m generally a law-abiding citizen when it comes to traffic rules and never had an accident before. This car will be my daily car. I don’t drive a lot in general. Back then, I only drive generally 10,000km-15,000km per year. I still want to have this car so please don’t suggest me with another car model.

Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has recently purchased or services a Toyota through Al-Futtaim. Thanks!

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u/Mediocre-Pen4625 — 9 days ago

Help me to find other rare Amouage bottles

I’m looking to add the following to my collection:

  1. Bracken Man
  2. Sunshine Man
  3. Figment Man
  4. Beloved Man
  5. Ciel Man

I know these aren’t easy to find, and I also know most listings are priced well above retail. That said, my budget tops out around the original retail price. I completely understand if collectors value them higher, but I can’t really justify paying a significant premium. If anyone knows of a trusted seller or has one they’re willing to part with at a reasonable price, I’d really appreciate it. I’m based in Abu Dhabi but don’t mind international shipping if the seller is reputable.
P/S: Portrayal, Timber, Memoir, King Blue all purchased. They are just not with me yet. Myths = I’ll just wait for it next year.

u/Mediocre-Pen4625 — 2 months ago

WTB Amouage

I’m interested at Amouage line-up 😊 Currently based in Abu Dhabi.

Seeking for : Oud Zuhal, Woods Symphony, Decision, King Blue, Search, Bracken, Sindbad & Sunshine.

Full bottle / tester / partial all okay. Thank you!

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u/Mediocre-Pen4625 — 3 months ago