r/WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

Hi Folks! Just got my license last week. Was so happy then but now that the car hunting has hit me like a ton of bricks, my joy has diminished a little. I am a woman living alone, who only knows how to drive. Other things related to a car inspection - I am ashamed to admit I have no clue. I am inclined to buy a second hand car as I dont know how long Dubai is for me, also I want to buy a Mazda CX5 or equivalent which honestly I cant afford a new one. I have only explored options like Cars24 at the moment as I feel they are a bit more trustworthy than a complete stranger at dubizzle. But Please I need guidance on this as its going to be my first ever car in Dubai and I am a little anxious about it.

Hello guys,

I’m a girl and looking to buy my first car. I’m looking for the following:
- Reliable
- Great fuel economy - if it’s a hybrid, it’s a plus
- Very safe
- Great design
- Very comfortable seats
- Has a sunroof

Thanks!

Suggest me a suv, which is not Chinese
Currently thinking about jeep grand cherokee

Hi all, I short listed thess two cars for new buy from dealer. Good offers on both. CRV with 155000 with insurance and 5 years waranty , CX60 at 165000 with insurance, 4 years warranty and 0% finannce for 3 years.. i am confused between ​ two. Only positive in CRV is 2nd row leg ​space and 3rd row which may used very rarely in my case. ​Mazda CX60 engine, built and drice quality ​is good. So pls look forward to more insights from you experts.

Hello, new on here

I’m starting my first job soon and I will be moving to Abu dhabi for it, unfortunately i wont be able to take the car im currently driving as it is my Dad’s and He will lend it to my younger brother, anyway My salary will be around 10k a month, im not sure how much of my expenses will take from my salary, but im planning to buy a car, currently i have no savings so i will be either gathering cash for sometime before buying one or financing one, i would appreciate any recommendations for a used car that can do distances like traveling from AD to Sharjah every 3 weeks or so and inner city commute in AD, I’m not an expert in cars and i have zero knowledge…

I appreciate everyone’s help

guys help me choose car, this will be my first car

nissan kicks 2017, 148k km, full option – 22k aed

or corolla 2015, 178k km, base – 19k aed

I’m planning to buy my first premium car in the UAE and I’m torn between a Mini Cooper S Hatch and a Mini Cooper S Convertible (Cabrio).

The convertible has always been my dream, but I’m wondering if it’s actually practical in the UAE.

I’d love to hear from people who own either one:

- Is the convertible worth it, or do you rarely use the roof because of the weather?
- Has the soft top been reliable? Any leaks, wind noise, or maintenance issues?
- Are servicing and repairs significantly more expensive than the hardtop?
- Any common MINI issues I should be aware of?
- How has your ownership experience been in terms of reliability and maintenance costs?
- If you were buying again in the UAE, would you choose the Cooper S Hatch or the Convertible, and why?

Looking for honest experiences - both good and bad. Thanks!

Hi everyone I’m looking to buy my first car!

Since I’m splurging for an unused car made after 2020 I want it to be reliable, safe, and last me 5 years at least preferably 10 though. Incase anything happens I’d like to easily maintain the car/gets parts replaced without it costing too much. I’ll be using it for daily commute to uni and such, probably not gonna be driving super long distances at a time as I only recently got my license.

I’d like a car that looks good and has nice features like a strong ac, nice screen, cooling ventilators on comfortable seats, wireless charging for my phone, etc. I’ve seen many chinese cars with this such as Geely preface and engrand or dongfeng nissan, but when it comes to reliability I have no way of knowing how long they last since chinese cars have only become popularized here like 3-4 years ago max. Also I’ve heard it can take months to get a part shipped here if it needs to get replaced and I haven’t seen any like safety rankings so I’m also concerned about that.

I’d like a petrol or hybrid with automatic transmission.

If it’s a 5 seater I prefer a smaller 4 door car like a saloon or sedan not a crossover or suv, But if it’s a 7+ seater then I’m fine with bigger cars.

Honestly I don’t know much about horsepower and stuff but I just want a car that drives smoothly and safely, like good light steering and pedals, I don’t think i’ll ever drive at like above 200km/h.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Need to buy a new car, 5 seater, please recommend. No used car please.

Hi,

Currently driving a 2022 Range Rover Sport that’s about to run out of warranty. I barely drive (have 52,000 kms since I bought this new). Looking to get something certified pre-owned or low mileage foreign/fancy car. What suggestions do you guys have? Before this I’ve had BMW X5 which was pretty good too but not a fan of the redesign.

Needs to be 4 door

I’ve been thinking of ordering a 911 and I’m confused which one to go for. I’m thinking between the Carrera and Carrera S and the price difference is around 75-80k AED. I’m completely aware the S is quicker but my question is the extra 80 horsepower worth the 80k difference or the Carrera is more than enough for uae roads, daily drives and fun

Your advice is highly appreciated!

Hi everyone, what are your best tips for buying a second hand car in the UAE? How do you recommend having the car inspected for any faults and what are the most trustworthy companies to buy from?