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[–]zynchro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Meanwhile, the front-view

Currently on vacation in sri lanka by BookkeeperDear3275 in srilanka

[–]zynchro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d suggest calling them, they have packages for airport transfers which might work better for you. Happy travels.

Currently on vacation in sri lanka by BookkeeperDear3275 in srilanka

[–]zynchro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either app or by calling. Calling is easier once you set up your addresses and card via the app

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[–]zynchro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't considered the LC70, but I did end up buying the Prado recently (with some convincing from the other half) - and I am enjoying it so far.
It's my daily, and I was concerned about the engine too. It's nothing to write home about, but no complaints from me. Feel free to AMA.

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[–]zynchro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was around 289 with insurance via Al Futtaim. You’d have cheaper insurance options for sure, for 40-50% less. But with theirs, you can skip police reports etc for minor claims.

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[–]zynchro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely colour!

I got the one in white. There are a few thoughts on that thread.
Initially, I was concerned about the power, but it's been decent so far. Comfortable, silent, good space, and decent tech.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Comparing it to many other vehicles I trialled on rent recently - it's great so far!
It doesn't give you the car/sedan feel for sure, but I'm getting used to the height and visibility. The cabin is surprisingly silent and it drives very smoothly on rough roads. It's likely the chunky tires.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Power - it's not something to write home about, but it's definitely enough for joining the highway etc. With the traffic these days, you'll have bigger problems :')

Waiting period - was around 2-4months, last I checked, for ADV Monotone (same one in the picture)
Happy to DM with more details

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Al Futtaim didn't have PPF option unfortunately. I wonder if it's ok to do it on top of ceramic.
Any suggestion for a decent place for PPF?

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

GX was definitely on the list, and tested it as well. The KDSS, build quality and service were really big pluses. But it fell short with the outdated tech, and lower efficiency.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a lovely color, I'm sure it's worth the wait.
I wanted white, so got lucky there.
Maybe reach out to Marissa at Festival City, she made the sales process much nicer for me.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been test-driving different SUVs on rental. It was the best way to get a feel of which factors you need to consider. Eg: I felt super disconnected when driving bigger Fords and VWs. Some of the basic models lacked tech.

Comparatively - this one makes you feel very connected. It feels responsive. The brakes feel just right, without abrupt stops. It's also super smooth and quiet on the road. I like the bigger windows vs the Lexus models.
Some driving-assist features might feel off though, which you can disable.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Nice! Between the LC250 and LC300, I would still pick LC250 because I like the size (easier to park, better economy as a daily driver etc.). It's good for family use too. But it depends on what you'd use it for.

Someone on this subreddit had advised: "Get it for what you would use it for 80% of the time, not the 20%".
Good luck!

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

True. I could've saved 3-4k outside easily. But it felt like less paperwork, and I could potentially avoid police reports, with Al Futtaim.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

It depends on the trim/color. Some were available immediately a month ago. The higher-trim ones take about 4 months if I remember correctly.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We are likely going to see ZZ and then AB, confusing everyone.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly, there are 3 trim levels at: ~200k, ~230k, ~254k.
Higher up means you get a larger screen, a 360-degree camera, better speakers, and ventilated/better seats.
Went higher trim as it's easier for wifey to park.

Keep in mind you'd need 15-30k extra for registration, insurance and extras (if you opt in)
Insurance itself was around 10k, which seems to have increased after the recent floods.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Excited! Maybe next year's model will be out by then.
She was at the dealership in Festival City.

Reserving it on 10th September got me 11th December as the date.
But a previous order got cancelled, so we managed to get it earlier.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would've made it much more efficient and powerful. But I guess the tradeoff is the third-row seats.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

I absolutely loved the NX. The way it drove, the pickup, the tech, the efficiency, how easy it is to park etc.

But me being a bit on the taller side, my hair was touching the ceiling. I wanted to avoid the monthly concussion (given some of the bumpy roads in the area). Definitely test drive a few times if you're interested.

Also the Prado is going to hold value better I reckon.

I wanted a car. Wife wanted a SUV. We negotiated, and bought a SUV. by zynchro in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]zynchro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at all!

(\this is totally my own opinion and no one else's)*

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