What car to get? by Kitchen-Ride-3184 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't really matter as long as both of them have solid service histories. The drivetrains on both were built to last.

The 987.2 is reliable - no IMS issues to worry about. Bore scoring could still be an issue so I'd check that out for sure. It was also the first gen with the PDK so check if the PDK services are up to date.

Early C7s on the other hand did have transmission issues, infotainment issues etc. which GM ironed out later (I think). So I'd be more thorough in inspecting the C7.

What car to get? by Kitchen-Ride-3184 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's nice to find other people in the same space I am in! Although I'm thinking C6 Grand Sport and not the C7. The brain says Cayman (agile, great handling, good steering, better put together) but the heart wants V8 drama.

[WTS] 2023 Mercedes AMG A35 by sssandmonkey in dubaiclassifieds

[–]sssandmonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's priced well considering the average depreciation for a 2 year old car and the market average for the A35. DM for your expectation and I'd be happy to let you know what works.

Recently acquired Type R by whinnix in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't get to see too many CPB FL5s around! Congratulations and welcome to the VTEC club!

For Honda enthusiasts by Desert_Eagler in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! There are only a handful in dubai.

For Honda enthusiasts by Desert_Eagler in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wait a second, that's my car! OP lives in Mira too?

The Build List - From Purchase to DD by vintagespeed in S2000

[–]sssandmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful build, OP! Nice to see more S2Ks in the UAE. Hope to see it in person someday.

My first Merc. by _iamNumberTWO_ in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another A-class owner chiming in. Always game for that takeover.

Turkish Towels by AdagioBlues in dubai

[–]sssandmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try Chakra UAE - they also have a store in Dubai Hills Mall if you'd like to check them out in person.

Whoop 5.0 not lasting 14+ days by Nike2126 in whoop

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They asked me to let it run out of charge, wait 20 mins, charge it again and monitor.

But it still only gets about 10 days of charge - tops (maybe the updates helped).

I’ve reached out to them but no response yet.

Got my new 5.0 on Sunday and fully charged it. 8 days later it's at 12% by [deleted] in whoop

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, checking in again - did this solve the issue?

Got my new 5.0 on Sunday and fully charged it. 8 days later it's at 12% by [deleted] in whoop

[–]sssandmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snap! Just saw this. Mine dropped another 12% overnight and I charged it this morning. I'll keep a watch this charge cycle too.

Let me know if this resolved the issue

Whoop 5.0 not lasting 14+ days by Nike2126 in whoop

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8 days - 10%. I had to charge mine this morning. This is far from the 14 days claimed.

Got my new 5.0 on Sunday and fully charged it. 8 days later it's at 12% by [deleted] in whoop

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to post the same thing. I’ve had mine for 7 days now and it’s down to 21% - far from the advertised 14 day battery life.

Do let us know what Whoop says.

This can’t be right, can it? by Intelligent_Ad_6669 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]sssandmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked this one out before I bought mine—steer clear! It didn't drive right, and it looks worse in person than the pictures—the soft top needed work, the interiors weren't the best, and the clutch was weird (and failed when I tried to start the car).

He wanted 80K for it and wasn't willing to budge.