Right, Hello all,
I am currently on the look out for a car.
I was thinking about a 350Z but at the moment I may be heading up to RAK a few times a week from Dub so I think the miles would just kill it money wise so I have been thinking about a modded car OR a car to be modded as I know many modded cars are a bit dodgy due to sh*t quality work.
Seeing as I am not gonna get a 350Z I am going to get a motorbike - 749 maybe, R1, 600RR, who knows so that leaves my budget around 60K. Could go higher but where do you stop?
Always liked Supras, Pug GTIs (had one since I was 18 in the UK), Corrado's, Skylines.
Something a bit fruity. I would also go for something a good bit cheaper if there was something 'right' to have some fun in for a year or so as I will probably load the miles on anyway.
Any ideas?
Looking for a sweet ride!
Hey!
Corrado eh? - i remeber the first time i rode in one.... 190hp - VR6 was smooth.....
I think there is one for sale (see link below) - but they are all imports and parts will be difficult.
http://www.souq.com/item.php?id=2245372 ... ge=1&type=
his number is 050-6541906
Otherwise - since ur already a fan of Pugs - get a Pug RC ! - u could probably pick up a low mileage 2005-06 for under 50K. 2.0L 180hp is decent! - Or if u want to up ur budget to around 70K - you could buy it new.
Heres another example:
http://www.souq.com/item.php?id=2241953 ... ge=1&type=
...or u could just get a Civic and put stickers all over it with a big spoiler and pretend u have a fast car
Corrado eh? - i remeber the first time i rode in one.... 190hp - VR6 was smooth.....
I think there is one for sale (see link below) - but they are all imports and parts will be difficult.
http://www.souq.com/item.php?id=2245372 ... ge=1&type=
his number is 050-6541906
Otherwise - since ur already a fan of Pugs - get a Pug RC ! - u could probably pick up a low mileage 2005-06 for under 50K. 2.0L 180hp is decent! - Or if u want to up ur budget to around 70K - you could buy it new.
Heres another example:
http://www.souq.com/item.php?id=2241953 ... ge=1&type=
...or u could just get a Civic and put stickers all over it with a big spoiler and pretend u have a fast car
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We've had discussions about that many timesAccord98 wrote:cause u can basically forget about a Skyline or Supra if u are....
a [url=search.php]Search[/quote] with the right keywords would bring them out Yet, a clean Supra, original LHD or an already Dubai-regd Supra = no problem registering in any emirate at all.-
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Cheers for the replys boys.
Always fancied a Corrado so may have a looksee at that one and for that money if it does me for a year then all good.
Pug RC is also another good call. Bargain for that kind of money.
Not sure what the chat is regarding registering a car (I know fu*k all). Basiclly my residency and licence are Shrjah issued. Does this make a difference?
Civic and stickers...... maybe not, although I did hear that if you put the stickers in the right place it gave you an extra 5 BHP.
Also what is the chat with Evo's and Scoobys over here? Could maybe stretch for the right one. How much do they go for generally? I have heard of this place - 100 Dunes Cars or something but only briefly saw the sticker and cannot find them on google.
Cheers boys
Always fancied a Corrado so may have a looksee at that one and for that money if it does me for a year then all good.
Pug RC is also another good call. Bargain for that kind of money.
Not sure what the chat is regarding registering a car (I know fu*k all). Basiclly my residency and licence are Shrjah issued. Does this make a difference?
Civic and stickers...... maybe not, although I did hear that if you put the stickers in the right place it gave you an extra 5 BHP.
Also what is the chat with Evo's and Scoobys over here? Could maybe stretch for the right one. How much do they go for generally? I have heard of this place - 100 Dunes Cars or something but only briefly saw the sticker and cannot find them on google.
Cheers boys
Hey!
Scoobies are hard to come by - i hear you can find some in Al-Awir (the used car market!)... Unfortuneately the dealer here doesnt bring any WRX's or STi's down, soo unlikely u will find one....
EVO's u can come by easily - But a word of caution, people dont buy Evos to dilly dally at 60km/hr all day... if u get what i mean... just make sure the car isnt raped.... Mitsubishi does sell these cars, but without warranty..
The garage you saw was not 100 dunes but 1000 Dunes - they specialise in Evo's.
The problem is that in ur price range, the Evo is still hard to get. an Evo 7 /8 ~ 2001-03 can cost you up to 85K if its in a good condition....
Do u really want to daily drive an Evo though????
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Scoobies are hard to come by - i hear you can find some in Al-Awir (the used car market!)... Unfortuneately the dealer here doesnt bring any WRX's or STi's down, soo unlikely u will find one....
EVO's u can come by easily - But a word of caution, people dont buy Evos to dilly dally at 60km/hr all day... if u get what i mean... just make sure the car isnt raped.... Mitsubishi does sell these cars, but without warranty..
The garage you saw was not 100 dunes but 1000 Dunes
- they specialise in Evo's.The problem is that in ur price range, the Evo is still hard to get. an Evo 7 /8 ~ 2001-03 can cost you up to 85K if its in a good condition....
Do u really want to daily drive an Evo though????
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One Thousand Dunes GarageJAM PUG GTI wrote:I have heard of this place - 100 Dunes Cars or something but only briefly saw the sticker and cannot find them on google.
Al Qouz Industrial Area, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 3472997
If you are looking at buying an RC - our project car is now up for sale!
PUG 206 RC 2004. 55Kms
mods
PA Tuning Widebodykit
KEI Racing wheels
KSport coilovers
Carbon Concepts strut brace
EBC rotors and pads
Custom exhaust (twin outlets with Tanabe mufflers)
BMC CDA cold air intake
Carbon Concepts CF hood.
All stock parts also will sell with the car (body panels, hood, wheels, original suspension, discs etc)
More details here :
http://www.evolve.ae/forum/garage.php?m ... icle&CID=1
I can send you latest pics if you want by email.
PUG 206 RC 2004. 55Kms
mods
PA Tuning Widebodykit
KEI Racing wheels
KSport coilovers
Carbon Concepts strut brace
EBC rotors and pads
Custom exhaust (twin outlets with Tanabe mufflers)
BMC CDA cold air intake
Carbon Concepts CF hood.
All stock parts also will sell with the car (body panels, hood, wheels, original suspension, discs etc)
More details here :
http://www.evolve.ae/forum/garage.php?m ... icle&CID=1
I can send you latest pics if you want by email.
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Cheers for the info.Sam wrote:One Thousand Dunes GarageJAM PUG GTI wrote:I have heard of this place - 100 Dunes Cars or something but only briefly saw the sticker and cannot find them on google.
Al Qouz Industrial Area, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 3472997
Just shook hands on that Corrado. Figured that it was only 10% of my rather not set in stone budget so I might as well get it while I am deciding and then get a nice bike as well.
Test drove it a few times and all the toys work and it certainly likes to go!
So now I may have to 'tweak' it a bit! Anyone know where I can get some aftermarket bits? Nothing too serious just some styling and a few things to make it breath a little easier - filter, cat replacement pipe etc etc.
Also does anyone know if TT or A4 wheels fit (and if they do anywhere who does 2nd hand alloys) as I HATE the BBS style lattice alloys. Shame as they have gread Goodyears on em!
Hey !
Congrats on the new car!
- im sure you will suprise more than a couple porsches on the road. !
For an exhaust - if u trully want the best - get it shipped in.
There are a couple of places that would be able to do it for you locally - custom stuff.
One is Fox Exhausts and the other is .... cant remember - but i can et it to u by today evening - they have Tanabe Tips and mufflers and do custom pipiing.
Problem is - BOTH of these will cost you - probably 1/3 the price of ur car...
- easily 2500 - 4000AED - add more to that if u want to add a high flow cat or test pipe.
For alloys - if u know ur stuff and have the time, you can hunt around the hundreds of stores in Sharjah - otherwise Performance Garage can get you Rotas or any others.... (but it can be costly for others)
I suggest having a look at Evolve Garage - they got some good ones (Kei i think - good prices). Evolve could also get you a BMC filter that i hear is not bad on VW's
Or try Motor Sport Wheels (MSW) that can get u BBS, RS, etc....
Try and ask on the VW - audi forum - i am sure they could help you out!
Congrats on the new car!
- im sure you will suprise more than a couple porsches on the road. !For an exhaust - if u trully want the best - get it shipped in.
There are a couple of places that would be able to do it for you locally - custom stuff.
One is Fox Exhausts and the other is .... cant remember - but i can et it to u by today evening - they have Tanabe Tips and mufflers and do custom pipiing.
Problem is - BOTH of these will cost you - probably 1/3 the price of ur car...
- easily 2500 - 4000AED - add more to that if u want to add a high flow cat or test pipe. For alloys - if u know ur stuff and have the time, you can hunt around the hundreds of stores in Sharjah - otherwise Performance Garage can get you Rotas or any others.... (but it can be costly for others)
I suggest having a look at Evolve Garage - they got some good ones (Kei i think - good prices). Evolve could also get you a BMC filter that i hear is not bad on VW's
Or try Motor Sport Wheels (MSW) that can get u BBS, RS, etc....
Try and ask on the VW - audi forum - i am sure they could help you out!
Heres a List of Garages that i am sure can get you stuff:
Power Curve Performance Shop
Power Curve offers a good range of performance products for all car makes and models. Shop located in Al Mamzar Area, Dubai.
Tel: 04-2628282, Web: http://www.Power-Curve.com
Voom Trading
Borla Exhausts, Magnaflow Exhausts, AEM CAI/SRI, WeaponR CAI/SRI, Weapon R Secret Weapon Dual Piping Intake. Can provide fr a variety of tuner cars such as Tiburon, Civic SiR, 350Z, etc.
Payment Terms: 50% Down Payment, 50% On Delivery, Prices Include Installation.
Delivery Timeframe: 2 - 4 Weeks
Tel: 04-3411640, Mob: 050-8775432
P.O. Box: 66169, Sh. Zayed Road,
Dubai-UAE
Evolution Auto Couture -
they do:
- Bodykits
- Carbon Fibre Styling
- HID Lighting Conversions
- ECU Chip Tuning
- Suspension and Springs
- Car Decals
- Wheels and Tyres
- Performance Exhausts
- Interior Accessories
To name a few - obviosuly more pricey than Sharjah places, but quality stuff
Tel : 04-3408869
http://www.evolve.ae
Fox Exhausts
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- Custom exhausts and headers.
04 338 9775
Power Curve Performance Shop
Power Curve offers a good range of performance products for all car makes and models. Shop located in Al Mamzar Area, Dubai.
Tel: 04-2628282, Web: http://www.Power-Curve.com
Voom Trading
Borla Exhausts, Magnaflow Exhausts, AEM CAI/SRI, WeaponR CAI/SRI, Weapon R Secret Weapon Dual Piping Intake. Can provide fr a variety of tuner cars such as Tiburon, Civic SiR, 350Z, etc.
Payment Terms: 50% Down Payment, 50% On Delivery, Prices Include Installation.
Delivery Timeframe: 2 - 4 Weeks
Tel: 04-3411640, Mob: 050-8775432
P.O. Box: 66169, Sh. Zayed Road,
Dubai-UAE
Evolution Auto Couture -
they do:
- Bodykits
- Carbon Fibre Styling
- HID Lighting Conversions
- ECU Chip Tuning
- Suspension and Springs
- Car Decals
- Wheels and Tyres
- Performance Exhausts
- Interior Accessories
To name a few - obviosuly more pricey than Sharjah places, but quality stuff
Tel : 04-3408869
http://www.evolve.ae
Fox Exhausts
/b]- Custom exhausts and headers.
04 338 9775
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Hey,
Unfortunatly my deal on the last Corrado fell thru. Kinda pissed off, however, I did then find a sweeeeeeet 94 Corrado in great condition with low miles etc but it won't change into 3rd.
Does anyone know any decent gearbox places I can talk to?
Unfortunatly my deal on the last Corrado fell thru. Kinda pissed off, however, I did then find a sweeeeeeet 94 Corrado in great condition with low miles etc but it won't change into 3rd.
Does anyone know any decent gearbox places I can talk to?
vw gearboxs are a b**ch to fix especially if it is a legacy box. You could try Octane ME to see if they can sort you out.