Were you the kid with the coolest cars hung up all over your room growing up? The one that watched nightrider / 007, anxiously waiting for the car scenes?!? Do have all 24 seasons of Top Gear in your DVD shelf?!? Well, from the beastly Mercedes-Benz G63 to the oh-so luxurious Rolls-Royce Ghost, the dream cars that always seemed out of reach might not be that far out. The experts at CarSwitch.com took a closer look and shared their top 5 favorite dream cars and why living in the UAE is a great opportunity to pick one up!
- They’re “cheaper”! Picking up a used car in Dubai comes at a great discount, and that’s because the average life of cars in the UAE is low (3-4 yrs versus 6-8 in other markets) which means they lose value quite quickly (>50% within 3 years). You can get a Porsche 911 in Dubai for AED 200,000 as compared to a 50% higher price of AED 300,000 in London.
- Few additional costs. There are no emission taxes, wildly special registration fees for luxury cars, up to 80% savings on fuel and insurance costs. Insuring a 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is >AED 10000 in London versus AED 2200 in Dubai!
- It’s safe. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are amongst the safest places in the world, in 2016 less than 133 cars were stolen in Dubai (majority abandoned by owners).
- You can take advantage! With larger, smoother, well maintained roads, there’s no place quite like the UAE to enjoy a luxury car particularly those with beasty engines. (Just watch the speed limits, and the recent change on Mohammed Bin Zayed Road!)
The one watch out is condition! Repair and maintenance on these cars can be heavy on your pocket, so be sure to get the cars fully inspected prior to purchase. If that’s too much of a hassle, check the official agencies for their used car options or look through CarSwitch.com for pre-inspected and warrantied used cars straight from direct owners.
Without further adieu, the CarSwitch.com top 5 dream picks for Dubai
1. Rolls-Royce Ghost – 2011 to 2014 from AED 360k-600k
2. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R – 2011-2014 (SLS AMG) from AED 440k-800k
3. Mercedes-Benz S-Class – 2011-2014 ranges from AED 90k-230k
4. Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG – 2011 to 2014 ranges from AED 150k-350k
5. Porsche 911 – 2011 to 2014 ranges from AED 140k-230k
You can find these and more brands for sale on CarSwitch, the UAE’s premium marketplace for inspected, warrantied and certified used cars for sale. Check it out today, who knows you might discover your dream car there. Happy ‘switchin!
