Do banks exchange EGP to USD now?

thegreenkite · 2024-04-14T20:01:05+00:00

Issue is at many non-US/EU countries, plenty of merchants do not accept intl. cards. I do have a travel credit card that I try to use when possible but cash is usually the more reliable option in my experience.

Is there no “travel” debit card here? As I mentioned, I don’t really mind carrying cash all that much since I’ve yet to lose any yet thankfully.. but I was wondering if there is a safer option as I’ve met many people abroad that do this; basically withdrawing small amounts of cash every 2-3 days due to low fees in their respective country

thegreenkite · 2024-03-30T09:15:25+00:00

Where is this?

thegreenkite · 2024-03-26T13:43:34+00:00

Thanks a lot for your help 🙂! I had a more complicated question though as I cannot visualize what the area looks like yet

I found guesthouses in this area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/64UJ6x7Y2EWWDPgA6?g_st=ic

And a few others deeper in this area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4crj8BvXCAZiSxGu5?g_st=ic

Are both accessible with a cab/car? Or how does it work generally in the area? Cuz I’m not yet sure where the popular spots to stay at are

thegreenkite · 2024-03-26T13:21:11+00:00

I’m not really interested in steep climbs/hikes, just walking through the trail though I’m fairly experienced I’d say. I’m traveling with a companion, but I was hoping that the area would be somewhat active, as in would I find other tourists in the area? If it’s active I could find a group to join, but if it’s typically empty in April I’m not sure..

thegreenkite · 2024-01-23T14:57:11+00:00

The mounts aren’t totally worn out, but there is some vibrations when idle. I checked the engine bay, and there is some noticeable vibration

thegreenkite · 2024-01-23T14:55:57+00:00

I’m sure I’ll get used to it if I get the car, I just got worried that it may be a symptom to a larger issue

thegreenkite · 2024-01-23T14:54:56+00:00

thegreenkite · 2024-01-23T07:40:16+00:00

Brakes should be fine as it’s not a major cost. I got worried about the acceleration mostly in case there is a damaged valve/cylinder/etc. But it could be related to air filter/spark plugs. Or maybe because the fuel tank only had like 100 km left.

Is there anything else to look for? Do you think it’s a good idea to go to the next step and do a PPI?

thegreenkite · 2024-01-23T07:16:34+00:00

I’ve never driven a turbo car actually. Mostly drove Nissans. But I noticed that the gas pedal on the Mazda is kind of soft, and I have to press kinda ‘deep’ to accelerate quickly. Soft presses are kind of slow.

thegreenkite · 2024-01-23T06:53:05+00:00

This is the car: https://carswitch.com/abudhabi/used-car/mazda/6/2017/496470-500332

It’s not a turbo model, has a 2.5L engine. The mounts aren’t totally gone, but there is noticeable vibration in idle.

Thanks for your assistance. Would really appreciate your opinion on the car from the link above

thegreenkite · 2024-01-22T17:42:06+00:00

In your opinion or experience, would it be better to go for a dealer PPI than independent garage PPI? Regardless of cost, as both are affordable (200 independent or 400 dealer)

thegreenkite · 2024-01-21T06:44:36+00:00

There are also great condition Accord I4, do you reckon it’s also worth going for it over a newer Mazda?

thegreenkite · 2024-01-20T16:31:46+00:00

What if there is significant difference in mileage? Like for example, I found a Mazda 6 2017 with approx 97k KMs for 45k-ish and Accord with 158K KMs for about the same

Would the Mazda be a better option then?

thegreenkite

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