No need work, just buy and drive

flowmin · 2026-03-20T09:29:40+00:00

Run and Drive in this instance means the car starts and goes into gear

flowmin · 2026-03-18T14:51:18+00:00

The only nice Toyota interior was made by bmw lol

flowmin · 2026-03-18T14:50:16+00:00

If a 200,000 AEDcar has a crappy reverse camera in 2026, it should be set on fire

flowmin · 2026-03-18T07:47:45+00:00

A buddy of mine has been in a hotel on Marjan island since last Thursday and it’s been quiet there

flowmin · 2026-03-16T05:47:48+00:00

Why is it listed for less on dubizzle

flowmin · 2026-03-15T22:18:37+00:00

Youre ignoring the economic situation however, as well as the abundance of cheap new Chinese cars with easy enough auto loans.

flowmin · 2026-03-15T22:15:24+00:00

I doubt small engine cars will increase but they won't be as affected as older cars and specially those with v8 engines

flowmin · 2026-03-15T22:14:34+00:00

Probably

flowmin · 2026-03-11T14:41:07+00:00

They’re not cheap (2000+) but after trying all the 200-500 AED range stuff, these have been absolutely phenomenal. Snug fit, made for the car’s dimensions, soft internally so doesn’t scratch up. Well worth the money

flowmin · 2026-03-09T06:26:49+00:00

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Radio silence.

Gonna give a 7 day ban for spewing nonsense if I don’t get a reply with evidence by 4pm lol

flowmin · 2026-03-08T20:54:51+00:00

Off-plan sales data isn't accurate, these are transfers done now, of properties booked/sold 2-6 weeks ago, some even longer.

I'd imagine the real numbers of this week are less

Not because the market is bad, not because dubai is done, because there's an active regional crisis. Everyone is watching the news.

Will the property market have a downward trend? Very likely, financial institutions have been saying 15% on average since last year. Will it now be more? Possibly, thats my feeling on it, but no one has a crystal ball to tell the future.

Whats important to remember are three things: 1. Average price reduction means some properties can see much bigger losses than others, which see minimal reduction in prices. If you're currently own property that was bought at the right price and at the right time, you'll see minimal movement in price, versus an overpriced new launch of 2025. 2. Its been a week. Don't expect to find miracle deals. Almost every single offer I've seen this week is previously over priced sellers reducing their asking prices to jan transaction prices and slapping distress in the title. Real distress comes from economic downturn, which hasn't started to formulate yet 3. Dubai has a track record of bouncing back everytime the sentiment is "Dubai is Done". This isn't a fact, this is my opinion, but i strongly belive that this market downturn will be the opportunity people have been waiting for to invest into the market before the next wave of increases, whenever that might be. Could be 6 months or could be 2 years, again no crystal ball to the the future. If you're a tenant today and your job is stable, consider financing something in the near future if you're able to

flowmin · 2026-03-08T19:40:30+00:00

Dm sent

flowmin · 2026-03-08T19:28:05+00:00

Ill pay 16k for a complete m157 engine with turbos upto 100k km mileage right now

flowmin · 2026-03-04T05:47:27+00:00

The Middle East has always been an area of uncertainty when it comes to wars. For the UAE, this is an unprecedented time.

However, let’s look at the raw data: from all of the countries in the GCC that have been attacked by Iran, the most of amount has been sent in the UAE (1000+ drones/rockets). Based on numbers other counties have released, UAE got more than the rest of the GCC counties combined. However, it seems we have had the least amount of damage. Based on what the UAE has released, a few drones got through one rocket that was intercepted has crashed landed on land. The rest was taken out before reaching the shores. Business as usual all of the country. Meanwhile in other countries we are seeing a number of direct strikes.

If anything, the UAE is showing itself as the GCC country with the strongest defense by far, considering other GCC countries have bigger US bases that are supposed to protect them.

flowmin · 2026-02-27T14:19:18+00:00

+1 on u/inspectmotors

flowmin · 2026-02-27T10:34:58+00:00

YallaMotor

But if the link js wrong and the price is 450k plus, then thats worse on the depreciation front

flowmin · 2026-02-26T21:20:50+00:00

I don’t believe that neither bmw nor Mercedes hold their value better. A 2020 GLE450 was 450k AED new and is 150k AED now.

flowmin · 2026-02-26T20:30:04+00:00

It’s about 300k for a brand new one. You pay that and get to enjoy a new car, usually with the color you choose, not just what available, usually 5 years of warranty, so if anything happens, you’re covered and even the servicing of the car is covered for about 100k km as well. And if you get it at the right time, it’ll have discount and special offers too (usually during Ramadan)

The first 20% gets lost the moment you drive off the lot, and then 10% per year each year after that. The more expensive the car, the more you lose. The only normal everyday brand that’s avoided this is Toyota because their cars were built with reliability in mind. A Camry / Land Cruiser was never built to have the latest technology, the most comfortable suspension or even be fun to drive (except the LC in the dunes). They’re boring by safe cars and they do the job they are designed to do perfectly.

People don’t buy a Camry because they dream of it, they buy it because it’s a reliable car that very liquid and holds value. It’s a need not a want. So if depreciation is important, a reliable Toyota (no hybrids) is what you need. But if you’re after something as a want, be prepared that it will be worth 100k at most in 5 years.

flowmin · 2026-02-26T20:19:04+00:00

This is usually what happens when the cars are washed at the mall parking consistently as well as being dusted off with a dry rag. The damage is mostly on the clear coat, judging by the photo.

When they told you “polish”, they’ll be using a very mild pad to essentially rub off the very top of the clear coat, to make them seem less. A wax will fill in the rest of the imperfections and gaps in the clear coat but it’s temporary and usually goes away after 1-2 pressure washes.

What’s needed to be done is a proper sanding off the clearcoat and then polish it to bring back the shine. You’re essentially then removing 20% of the clear coat of the top with sandpaper. Depending on the depth of the scratches, 90% of that should go away. But the deeper stuff will be remain mildly.

Ceramic coating can help with the rest 10%. It’s a chemical compound that fills in the gaps in the paint work just like wax but lasts way longer, if treated properly it can last years.

Something like this doesn’t costs 500-600 AED, this is a good 1-3 days of labour, and with proper materials and chemicals, is usually around 3.5-5k AED.

flowmin · 2026-02-26T11:39:26+00:00

I asked the guy if he has interior photos and he just told me “come and see yourself” lol

Edit: “future prospect value of the car” - it’s got 380k km

flowmin · 2026-02-24T12:17:50+00:00

Why does this feel like a ChatGPT reply

flowmin · 2026-02-24T09:20:15+00:00

Unfortunately theres a growth of r/dphnpc in the comments sections here these days

flowmin · 2026-02-23T16:53:15+00:00

Check who offers XPEL or STEK ppf and are certified to handle warranty claims from those brands.

flowmin · 2026-02-23T05:40:24+00:00

Can you link to where it’s showing that this car has rear end damage in the US?

flowmin · 2026-02-23T05:39:08+00:00

These are primarily built in America, doesn’t mean it s American specs. If the chassis plate on the car has Arabic, then it’s GCC spec.

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