My cars in Dubai
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Well it has been a whirlwind of a 5 weeks or so now (packing our lives into cases and heading to the Middle East.
As I posted in my other car threads, I had just got my brand new engine fitted in my RS and sold it, due to relocating to Dubai.
Well we are 5 weeks in now and absolutely loving it.
I have bought 2 vehicles so far. My wifes was pre planned but mine was not.
For the wife!
Jettour T2
2ltr turbo 4WD - Very high spec which is nice - Air con seats, pan roof etc
It has the green interior and orange belts etc and is a GCC spec so comes with the 10 year warranty.
I have had it in the desert and performs flawlessly, I haven't been brave enough for dune bashing and with it's Chinese heritage I will just leave it for the wife to daily drive.
Full matt black PPF
Defender style roof flights
All plastics gloss black
Gloss black wheels
I have ordered the wee ladders for the side and the tool box for chucking the kids beach stuff in, but other than that it's a cool machine.
So I wanted a C63, went to view 3 of them and 1 was ex flooding going by the smell and 2 were accident repaired from America, which was not an issue but the paint was shocking.
I opted for this.
Japenese Import Mercedes C43, 67km on it and all the toys in it, absolutely immaculate, all original paint with all of the import documents.
Silver - Not a colour I would usually buy but this just stood out and with it being so clean.
Red interior which is lovely.
It has bilstein suspension on it and a stage one map.
I have upgraded the screen inside for a larger touchscreen and wireless carplay which I did last night, pics to follow.
Car drives fantastic, I am over the moon with it, a perfect daily for going to the office and visiting clients when needed.
This is only a stop gap as I wanted something alot newer but this just stood out for being so clean and low KMs.
It's all original glass, Japenese toll reader, Mercedes incense in the glove box which I was told is quite rare, carbon spoiler.
I have ordered a new rear diffuser for it in carbon which should lads in the next couple of days and then I will just enjoy it.
And I have had it out at half desert road and done the obligatory high speed runs, I will post the videos up.
What is next?
I am planning a G wagon, G63 in a few months, probably a 2019 or there abouts, I was thinking R8 V10 or something like that but the kids love to come with me so needs to be 4 doors and fun.
Anyway I will update as I go.
As I posted in my other car threads, I had just got my brand new engine fitted in my RS and sold it, due to relocating to Dubai.
Well we are 5 weeks in now and absolutely loving it.
I have bought 2 vehicles so far. My wifes was pre planned but mine was not.
For the wife!
Jettour T2
2ltr turbo 4WD - Very high spec which is nice - Air con seats, pan roof etc
It has the green interior and orange belts etc and is a GCC spec so comes with the 10 year warranty.
I have had it in the desert and performs flawlessly, I haven't been brave enough for dune bashing and with it's Chinese heritage I will just leave it for the wife to daily drive.
Full matt black PPF
Defender style roof flights
All plastics gloss black
Gloss black wheels
I have ordered the wee ladders for the side and the tool box for chucking the kids beach stuff in, but other than that it's a cool machine.
So I wanted a C63, went to view 3 of them and 1 was ex flooding going by the smell and 2 were accident repaired from America, which was not an issue but the paint was shocking.
I opted for this.
Japenese Import Mercedes C43, 67km on it and all the toys in it, absolutely immaculate, all original paint with all of the import documents.
Silver - Not a colour I would usually buy but this just stood out and with it being so clean.
Red interior which is lovely.
It has bilstein suspension on it and a stage one map.
I have upgraded the screen inside for a larger touchscreen and wireless carplay which I did last night, pics to follow.
Car drives fantastic, I am over the moon with it, a perfect daily for going to the office and visiting clients when needed.
This is only a stop gap as I wanted something alot newer but this just stood out for being so clean and low KMs.
It's all original glass, Japenese toll reader, Mercedes incense in the glove box which I was told is quite rare, carbon spoiler.
I have ordered a new rear diffuser for it in carbon which should lads in the next couple of days and then I will just enjoy it.
And I have had it out at half desert road and done the obligatory high speed runs, I will post the videos up.
What is next?
I am planning a G wagon, G63 in a few months, probably a 2019 or there abouts, I was thinking R8 V10 or something like that but the kids love to come with me so needs to be 4 doors and fun.
Anyway I will update as I go.
Edited by TheHighlander on Tuesday 23 June 04:47
e21jason said:
C63 looks decent a lot of the jap imports have haircuts on the way to Dubai but that looks a good one
You need to get it out on the next Dubai drives event
Thankfully no trimming on this one, I was given and checked all the auction paperwork etc, the chap has a great rep in importing high spec BMW/Mercedes AMG and Lexus. You need to get it out on the next Dubai drives event
100% would love to go on that event.
macron said:
How does the 2.0T hold up in the Jettour? Seems to win awards, so naturally not something we get here, lol!
I have no complaints, we sold our RR Sport in the UK, I hired one of these in February, had a G wagon then needed a vehicle for a few more days and all they had was this one, and we were blown away in terms of build quality and comfort. Drives with no issues and was 22k british with the warranty I have no complaints.
Downside - You cannot put it into drive without a seatbelt, so if you want to quickly move it at the house on the driveway you need to clip in.
If you leave it running and take the keys out, it honks at you loud and for long haha.
Honestly I really can't knock it, the wife has done 3500km in 4 weeks with us moving house etc and she loves it.
TheHighlander said:
Well it has been a whirlwind of a 5 weeks or so now (packing our lives into cases and heading to the Middle East.
As I posted in my other car threads, I had just got my brand new engine fitted in my RS and sold it, due to relocating to Dubai.
Well we are 5 weeks in now and absolutely loving it.
So I wanted a C63, went to view 3 of them and 1 was ex flooding going by the smell and 2 were accident repaired from America, which was not an issue but the paint was shocking.
I opted for this.
Japenese Import Mercedes C43, 67km on it and all the toys in it, absolutely immaculate, all original paint with all of the import documents.
Silver - Not a colour I would usually buy but this just stood out and with it being so clean.
Red interior which is lovely.
It has bilstein suspension on it and a stage one map.
I have upgraded the screen inside for a larger touchscreen and wireless carplay which I did last night, pics to follow.
Car drives fantastic, I am over the moon with it, a perfect daily for going to the office and visiting clients when needed.
This is only a stop gap as I wanted something alot newer but this just stood out for being so clean and low KMs.
It's all original glass, Japenese toll reader, Mercedes incense in the glove box which I was told is quite rare, carbon spoiler.
I have ordered a new rear diffuser for it in carbon which should lads in the next couple of days.
Is the new diffuser for the incense? As I posted in my other car threads, I had just got my brand new engine fitted in my RS and sold it, due to relocating to Dubai.
Well we are 5 weeks in now and absolutely loving it.
So I wanted a C63, went to view 3 of them and 1 was ex flooding going by the smell and 2 were accident repaired from America, which was not an issue but the paint was shocking.
I opted for this.
Japenese Import Mercedes C43, 67km on it and all the toys in it, absolutely immaculate, all original paint with all of the import documents.
Silver - Not a colour I would usually buy but this just stood out and with it being so clean.
Red interior which is lovely.
It has bilstein suspension on it and a stage one map.
I have upgraded the screen inside for a larger touchscreen and wireless carplay which I did last night, pics to follow.
Car drives fantastic, I am over the moon with it, a perfect daily for going to the office and visiting clients when needed.
This is only a stop gap as I wanted something alot newer but this just stood out for being so clean and low KMs.
It's all original glass, Japenese toll reader, Mercedes incense in the glove box which I was told is quite rare, carbon spoiler.
I have ordered a new rear diffuser for it in carbon which should lads in the next couple of days.
Edited by TheHighlander on Tuesday 23 June 04:47
Nice cars, I've just got rid of my dashing, heading the other way back to the UK, have to agree Jetour drivers are general morons. I liked my dashing but they should have fitted the 2.0T.
Just make sure you stick to their service schedule, Al Futtaim tried to get out of a 15k repair on my old car, I know a guy who's gearbox went on another chinese brand and got told no!
Just make sure you stick to their service schedule, Al Futtaim tried to get out of a 15k repair on my old car, I know a guy who's gearbox went on another chinese brand and got told no!
I know a few lads over 130km with no issues.
It came from Elite so sticking with them. They have a great rep and have been helpful in ordering extras etc
Merc was serviced for me buying it by the previous owner with genuine Merc parts - tbh couldn’t care what filter is in it just as long as the oil is right.
Changed the coolant and added in wetter water and it’s dropped the engine temps a good bit to a more normal range for when stuck in traffic.
It came from Elite so sticking with them. They have a great rep and have been helpful in ordering extras etc
Merc was serviced for me buying it by the previous owner with genuine Merc parts - tbh couldn’t care what filter is in it just as long as the oil is right.
Changed the coolant and added in wetter water and it’s dropped the engine temps a good bit to a more normal range for when stuck in traffic.
Paracetamol said:
Problem with the Jetour is not the car but the absolute cOk$ who drive them. Unfortunately they think they just spent 220k (as opposed to 22k) and now own the roads..
Your wife sounds far more sensible!
I’ve found it quite the opposite, nobody seems to care about their cars.Your wife sounds far more sensible!
My neighbour has a 488 and I’ve never seen a Ferrari with more dents and marks on it. He drives the absolute hell out of it. And runs is daily for his commute of 80km total.
His other car is a Nissan Sunny believe it or not 😂
Sunstrip is now removed from the Merc, it was just way to big, when driving in the city I had to duck down to see anything, and to be honest I won't be replacing it.
I have been considering PPF for the car, the chap has said he could do the whole car in matt black like the wifes T2 which I am considering....
It is such a hoot to drive as well, good fun out here.
I have been considering PPF for the car, the chap has said he could do the whole car in matt black like the wifes T2 which I am considering....
It is such a hoot to drive as well, good fun out here.
IanUAE said:
Looked at the T2 Jetour in March but ended up buying a Exeed TXL (equivalent of GBP 20K inc. 7 year / 140k km servicing, 1 year insurance, 10 year warranty).
2L Turbo motor, full napa leather, cooled / heated seat, remote start etc.
More than happy with the purchase.
The value for money on vehicles out here is incredible. 2L Turbo motor, full napa leather, cooled / heated seat, remote start etc.
More than happy with the purchase.
Decent 2 car garage!
My wife's been wanting a T2 for a little while to replace her Edge ST. Tempting to chop it in but I want the G700!
The C43 looks great too. There's a C450 Jap import estate on Dubizzle that I've been watching for a while!
Oh, did you see my message on the Dubai thread? RMA Motors have a Focus RS in stock atm...
My wife's been wanting a T2 for a little while to replace her Edge ST. Tempting to chop it in but I want the G700!
The C43 looks great too. There's a C450 Jap import estate on Dubizzle that I've been watching for a while!
Oh, did you see my message on the Dubai thread? RMA Motors have a Focus RS in stock atm...
Edited by Marshall878 on Monday 29th June 12:15
Edited by Marshall878 on Monday 29th June 12:17
I was driving and started getting a vibration and slight knock.
Stopped to have a look, didn’t see anything.
Proceeded at high speed to alleviate the issue, it got worse.
Popped over to Autopro at 8pm, they took the car in with no issue.
Good news, it’s immaculate underneath
Bad news - Pregnant
Stopped to have a look, didn’t see anything.
Proceeded at high speed to alleviate the issue, it got worse.
Popped over to Autopro at 8pm, they took the car in with no issue.
Good news, it’s immaculate underneath
Bad news - Pregnant
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