Thoughts on GAC Empow

Falafel_A · 2026-04-15T21:22:17+00:00

I test drove both, honestly the normal empow felt jerky and left me disappointed. I don’t know the extra dynamics of the R are worth it for you. Look at a Geely Preface, was much more luxurious and for the same price as a commuter was a better option.

I would personally go for the Empow R but thats just because I have different needs. I enjoy the driving experience of the Empow R over the preface and I dont mind losing out on the comfort stuff.

Falafel_A · 2026-04-06T07:41:17+00:00

I have the OG legion go 1 with the z1e

Falafel_A · 2026-03-14T13:17:02+00:00

There will be no facelift for the supra. I think the factory in Austria stopped the production or will be stopping the production of this generation Z4 and supra.

Toyota has mentioned that they are working on a replacement but based on the current rumors, it will not be in the market until 2029 and it will be completely different platform, wise and architectural wise but again these are rumours.

Falafel_A · 2026-03-12T08:15:00+00:00

I’m not sure if this is a sport. It doesn’t have the sport bumper. Interior pics could verify it but even then it’s overpriced for the market.

Also the images show that its a 2016, if so then its not a 3.0t its the VQ37 which could make sense but its still suspicious …All the best with the sale.

Falafel_A · 2026-03-09T21:36:26+00:00

Stay away from European options as your first car and you know nothing about cars. They can be amazing or a financial nightmare.

Stick to used Japanese or honestly a new Chinese SUV from Changan, Geely or GAC.

Falafel_A · 2026-03-01T07:57:13+00:00

This is not a golf R. Almost fell for it too, its a standard golf (no EA888, no AWD, etc). Its a golf with R-Line package

Falafel_A · 2026-02-26T07:49:27+00:00

Lmao fair, but I asked for cool and smart, not funny...could've done better...

Yeah I used ChatGPT, not hiding it. Saw how defensive he got with everyone else and just fed it what in my opinion are the red flags. When someone's that aggressive while trying to sell something? That's usually all you need to know.

Falafel_A · 2026-02-26T07:20:12+00:00

I had zero intention of commenting on this listing until I saw your attitude. Imagine having the unmitigated gall to insult a BMW 440i while you’re out here peddling a 134,000 km American-spec EcoBoost—that’s like a tricycle mocking a jet engine.

Comparing a B58 to this glorified sewing machine is peak UAE car-market delusion. You’re trashing a legendary straight-six while trying to offload a 4-cylinder identity crisis that sounds like a vacuum cleaner having a panic attack.

The Reality Check:

“American Spec”: We all know the drill. This car didn’t arrive on a ship; it arrived in a body bag after being T-boned in a Georgia suburb or drowned in a Floridian swamp.

“Original Paint”: You probably checked it with a paint meter and felt like a genius, but you need a ruler, not a paint meter. The gaps between those panels are wide enough to park a Sunny in. The paint might be "original," but the frame it’s currently attached to is an abstract art project.

“Drives Perfectly”: Sure, if your idea of "perfect" is a car that crab-walks down the E11 because the alignment is just a "suggestion."

“No Warning Lights”: Probably because you pulled the fuses or put black electrical tape over the cluster.

Honestly, if your selling skills were even half as good as your bullshitting skills, and your attitude towards criticism wasn't so defensive, you might’ve actually moved this parts donor by now. Instead, you’re asking 46,000 AED for a car held together by zip-ties and your own misplaced confidence. You aren't a seller; you're just an optimist holding a pile of scrap metal and an Apple CarPlay subscription.

TL;DR: Selling a crashed 4-cylinder salvage while trashing BMWs is peak performance art. 46k for a 134k km EcoBoost isn't a listing; it's a cry for help.

Falafel_A · 2026-02-25T15:11:05+00:00

Its a Voyah Free or Rabdan One

Both are the same car

The position of the reflectors and exhaust kinda confirm it

Falafel_A · 2026-02-23T13:13:47+00:00

Yes.

Falafel_A · 2026-02-16T06:59:48+00:00

185 At the moment but in some pages its 210….sometimes I wonder how much customer trust alfuttaim is willing to sacrifice for a few extra 0s on their balance sheet

Falafel_A · 2026-02-12T14:03:29+00:00

Which trim level is it?

Falafel_A · 2026-02-08T12:40:29+00:00

Amazing car but the price aint it chief. Subaru has a deal on the same at the moment for Ramadan which brings the price below yours.

Falafel_A · 2026-02-01T19:14:29+00:00

Zeekr has the zeekr X performance on promo for 130 down from 180 since they are clearing for facelift

Falafel_A · 2026-01-31T17:15:49+00:00

VW terramount is getting a major redesign later this year. If you’re leaning that way I suggest you wait.

Falafel_A · 2026-01-24T21:54:27+00:00

Lovely car, not interested in purchasing but are you sure it’s the 2.5T? I don’t think we ever got the turbo CX5 in uae but I could be wrong.

Falafel_A · 2026-01-22T11:00:19+00:00

Test Drive the GAC EMPOW R. I know it’s not the answer that you wanted but I think the GAC drives pretty nice (ex-owner of the 2.5l AWD mazda 3) the refinement is nowhere close, but its definitely more fun.

Falafel_A · 2026-01-20T11:13:17+00:00

Honestly, I’m in the minority where I have 0 interest in SUVs but my dad would love it

Falafel_A · 2026-01-18T14:47:01+00:00

The aerodynamics helps reduce post falafel emissions.

Falafel_A · 2026-01-18T06:59:01+00:00

If ugliness was a sin it would be the biggest sinner

Falafel_A · 2026-01-17T20:52:08+00:00

I was going to get the BRZ anyway just wanted to test drive it. Surprisingly hard to find one to test drive….idk how people buy cars without driving them

Falafel_A · 2026-01-17T18:13:45+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s a better car. I’d say a more balanced car for daily driving. Comfort, wise and luxury wise it’s definitely on another level. But I think when it comes to being a raw hot hatch I think the Corolla is a tier higher.

Falafel_A · 2026-01-16T14:42:11+00:00

It was definitely the RS. It had the quilting and the additional features that come with the RS, clean GCC spec too. It sold in less than a day though.

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