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Hi - I am also in Abu Dhabi, and have just joined the forum.
I am finding that there are not many XKRs here, at least on the second hand market. I am on the lookout for an XKR, 2010 model.
Any advice on where to buy? I have checked some websites, e.g. Dubizzle (virtually no XKRs in Abu Dhabi) and been down to Premier Motors (they had one 2011 XKR in stock, but it was about 30% more expensive than the private market). Also Motor World, but they had no XKRs.
Is it worth buying one in Dubai and transferring the registration to Abu Dhabi?
Or perhaps I should widen the search to a pre-2010 model?
I am finding that there are not many XKRs here, at least on the second hand market. I am on the lookout for an XKR, 2010 model.
Any advice on where to buy? I have checked some websites, e.g. Dubizzle (virtually no XKRs in Abu Dhabi) and been down to Premier Motors (they had one 2011 XKR in stock, but it was about 30% more expensive than the private market). Also Motor World, but they had no XKRs.
Is it worth buying one in Dubai and transferring the registration to Abu Dhabi?
Or perhaps I should widen the search to a pre-2010 model?
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10-18-2014, 10:38 AM
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The market in AD can be a little slower, there is certainly more choice in Dubai that Abu Dhabi.....transferring is pretty straight forward, just need to de-register (export in Dubai, transport car to AD and then test and register...., just a little painfully travelling to Dubai to view cars as descriptions of vehicles can be over exaggerated here.
Good luck on the hunt....
Good luck on the hunt....
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10-20-2014, 05:21 AM
Hi Cornishe.....
Not too many XKs around in Abu Dhabi .....
But good luck with the hunt.....
But good luck with the hunt.....
Hi - I am also in Abu Dhabi, and have just joined the forum.
I am finding that there are not many XKRs here, at least on the second hand market. I am on the lookout for an XKR, 2010 model.
Any advice on where to buy? I have checked some websites, e.g. Dubizzle (virtually no XKRs in Abu Dhabi) and been down to Premier Motors (they had one 2011 XKR in stock, but it was about 30% more expensive than the private market). Also Motor World, but they had no XKRs.
Is it worth buying one in Dubai and transferring the registration to Abu Dhabi?
Or perhaps I should widen the search to a pre-2010 model?
I am finding that there are not many XKRs here, at least on the second hand market. I am on the lookout for an XKR, 2010 model.
Any advice on where to buy? I have checked some websites, e.g. Dubizzle (virtually no XKRs in Abu Dhabi) and been down to Premier Motors (they had one 2011 XKR in stock, but it was about 30% more expensive than the private market). Also Motor World, but they had no XKRs.
Is it worth buying one in Dubai and transferring the registration to Abu Dhabi?
Or perhaps I should widen the search to a pre-2010 model?
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10-21-2014, 12:51 AM
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10-21-2014, 05:44 AM
not an XKR.. but worth the money.. and very good drive..
will post as soon as I have confirmation
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Guys, I'm still having no luck finding a decent XKR. I think my options are to go for a different car in the meantime e.g. M3 or a Porsche, or to import an XKR, e.g. from the US. Has anyone got advice on importing?
ps. Happy New Year to all!
ps. Happy New Year to all!
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01-05-2015, 04:56 AM
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01-07-2015, 02:48 AM
not sure what you are looking for.. but ehm..
Dubizzle UAE | Jaguar XKR Cars for Sale in UAE
if you buy at a dealer.. they can arrange the shipment to AD easily.. and registration is also very quick..
if you buy private.. swap the plates for export plates.. which allows you to drive for max 2 weeks.. then drive to AD and register the car in AD.. its very easy..
Dubizzle has multple XKR's available almost every month.. if you dare to downsize to XK.. there is even an 2012 model available for very low price (not mine)..
you can indeed import the car, but i think european models are easier to import.. but i'm fairly sure its not worth the money.. as cars >5years drop in price quite a lot.. this as the insurance does not even want to give you full coverage anymore.. with my XK.. My own bank did not want to provide a loan on a >2year old car.. and the insurance went off the full coverage after the car was >5. So take a minute, a month or a few.. and check dubizzle often..
if you were to switch.. may I suggest an Aston Martin... M3,M5's and Porsches are tooooo common in Dubai and AD
Dubizzle UAE | Jaguar XKR Cars for Sale in UAE
if you buy at a dealer.. they can arrange the shipment to AD easily.. and registration is also very quick..
if you buy private.. swap the plates for export plates.. which allows you to drive for max 2 weeks.. then drive to AD and register the car in AD.. its very easy..
Dubizzle has multple XKR's available almost every month.. if you dare to downsize to XK.. there is even an 2012 model available for very low price (not mine)..
you can indeed import the car, but i think european models are easier to import.. but i'm fairly sure its not worth the money.. as cars >5years drop in price quite a lot.. this as the insurance does not even want to give you full coverage anymore.. with my XK.. My own bank did not want to provide a loan on a >2year old car.. and the insurance went off the full coverage after the car was >5. So take a minute, a month or a few.. and check dubizzle often..
if you were to switch.. may I suggest an Aston Martin... M3,M5's and Porsches are tooooo common in Dubai and AD
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01-17-2015, 03:38 AM
Hello i am John based in Ajman UAE - I have an XK8 Convertible BUT its radio is set to USA and won't work here - Dose anyone know of a place to change i am told it can be done by replacing the Modulator Chip
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01-17-2015, 06:45 AM
I've posted an answer to this question in your Intro thread.
Graham