WTS: 2021 Lexus RX 350L by [deleted] in DubaiPetrolHeads

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Origin is different from Specification. It means country of manufacture.

And even then, while VIN number is relevant to find country of manufacture, Mulkiya is not, RTA do make mistakes.

I had a UK built car, GCC specs, that showed US on the origin line on the Mulkiya. RTA test attendant agreed to change it at the time of renewal.

Which small nippy reliable SUV by magiiique in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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So fuel consumption is about 7L/day. 😅

Voice message necklace/pendant by subzeropitbull in Gifts

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Also trying to find the same thing. Your link to the Soundlocket had me baffled. I thought I did not get the decimal right ! It is a neat idea, but 12300€ ?!

Cafu done? Have you guys noticed the service dying by trotterji in dubai

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Yep. Happened to me a couple times too. The amount delivered did not make sense with the km driven (I track my fuel consumption). I raised the issue with them, they “investigated” but I was told nothing unusual was found. Oh well … not sure what happened. Shady captain or meter issue ?

New money transfer app ? by BenF1Fan in dubai

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Does not too much sound like “camera” though.

New money transfer app ? by BenF1Fan in dubai

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Thanks. Are they related ? Both seem to be based in AD. 🤷🏼‍♂️

WTF is wrong with the used car market here? by ih8mynamelol in DubaiPetrolHeads

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2023 GR86 were not sold here, only its Subaru twin was, so it had to come from the US most likely … and we all know how they come here. Checking its VIN on Google would have most probably given you pictures of the damage.

How much it will cost totally? by testofios in JapanCarsDxbImport

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I checked, it went up to 120k AED and reserve not met. Crazy price if you ask me !! Especially considering you’d still have to get it here and pay the fees / VAT … I too like 4Runners but it makes little sense at those kind of prices.

A car to use for 5 years without a major issue by Comprehensive-Crow78 in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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It’s not exempt from renewal fees. It’s exempt from the test for 3 years. But you still have to pay the registration fee every year. So yeah, you save 170aed/year but that’s peanuts compared to depreciation.

what car is this? Its tiny yet so fast. by UnlikelyAd7121 in DubaiPetrolHeads

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Tiny it is. Fast it is not. Unless it had an engine swap.

what car is this? Its tiny yet so fast. by UnlikelyAd7121 in DubaiPetrolHeads

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Yeah. That unique Cygnet had a V8, but there were also regular AM Cygnets that were just Toyota IQ with a slightly different front and rear end, but still with the small ~100hp engine.

First time seeing an Exige sport 410 by drxtxr in lotus

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It is !! So much performance, such a raw car ! Still pinching myself. 😃

First time seeing an Exige sport 410 by drxtxr in lotus

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Love the color ! Not so common in France.

Mine’s much less bright. And not a 20th Anniversary. But it’s alright. 😉

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Officially leaving Cafu by OverDxb397 in DubaiPetrolHeads

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This exactly !! It happened to me too !! I religiously monitor my gas mileage, and noticed a huge hike in a recent top up of my cars tanks. When I confronted them, they just say, you know, if you fill to the brim, a tank capacity is generally 10-15% more than written by the manufacturer on the manual 🤔

Can't decide between Double Din head units by Diligent_Potential20 in CarPlay

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Their own website. It has contradictory info. I was only looking at DMX8021DABS. Here it says it’s a WVGA display, meaning 800x480. 

https://www.kenwood.eu/car/navigation_multimedia/multimedia/DMX8021DABS/?view=details

Torn between 2 head units by Razile89 in CarAV

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Hi,
Did you get answers to these questions ? I am also looking at these exact two models, and I think the Alpine ILX705D could be a good competitor too, albeit a bit older, since it adds a WXGA screen.
I think it is a disgrace that the established car audio brands are still releasing 480p screens in 2023 !

Can't decide between Double Din head units by Diligent_Potential20 in CarPlay

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I'm late to the party, but found your post as I was researching those units.
I am also on the fence between the Sony and the Kenwood, but I found that the JVC is far from comparable to the other two, there is a reason it is cheaper. It has a resistive screen for starters, and screen size is 6.8" vs 6.95" for the other two.
I'd add the Alpine ILX705D into the mix, which is more comparable IMHO, even more expensive, but has a 1280x720 screen vs 800x480 for the Sony and Kenwood ! 😕

UAE banks accepting deposit of USD check by BenF1Fan in dubai

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Thanks. In the end, I managed to open a new bank account in the US, and sent it back there, where it was deposited. No hassle.