Buying a car outside of Qatar

Is it possible to buy a car in Dubai if you have a Qatar resident permit / visa?

LOL, totally see where you are coming from. BUT, the clincher for me is this...........

Auto's are crap at Losail :)

True regarding the number of expiates vs locals, however most expiates (the majority being Indian and Philipons) are now shifting towards autos, try asking a few around your office. When i 1st got here in 2001 i was under the opinion that manual are for men who want to be in command of their vehicle, auto’s are for de ladies (ops sry ladies) and the handy capped.

However as the number of cars on the road and driving patterns changed over the years (esp after Asian Games), autos are now more preferred as they give the driver a more relaxed drive and better chance to concentrate on other cars driving around.

Cy, fair point, well made :) But I still want a manual. More expats than locals in this country, so I don't think it will be a massive problem come sale time.

Ok got one last one in me, been here for 9 years now and have owned 4 cars here just bought my 5th - GMC Denali its an triptronic LOADS OF FUN TO DRIVE AROUND.

As you all have mentioned the reaction that you get when u ask the sales guy for a manual, it is that much more difficult to sell a secound hand manual.

Its much much easier (and gets you a better resale price)to sell an automatic if when you deside to sell for what ever reason.

Maybe you could get the personal loan get the car and then switch to a car loan (for the lower rate?) worth asking about - worst they can do is say no and you're just back to where you are now

Xena, I picked that name because I used to wear glasses that reminded my work colleagues of him :)

I think asking for a manual here is as shocking as asking for a bacon sandwich.

its was rather weird when I saw your exact name on one of my twitter followings.... apparently you are Katy Perry's favourite comedian;-P

I have to agree with you on manuals... yes, I am a chick, but I do know a bit (very small amount) about cars... I also drive a manual and when I went to buy it and insisted on it, the salesman was surprised that I would ask for manual over auto...

Besides what you have said regarding manuals... they are also easier to push start should the need arise;-P

Mandilulur, ignore the profile, its nonsense. I refuse to post anything remotely truthful about myself on a public forum. My name isn't Alan either, but it'll do for this forum :)

B2D, driving is always fun, I love cars, always have. Plus its an adventure, never done it before :)

Cy, I know about the rates, but the actual monthly payment costs aren't too different, yes I pay more overall, but I can accept that for the convenience it gives me in choosing the car I want. I'm a Brit, I grew up driving manuals and its a more compelling experience than having an automatic decide when to change gear. I bought the car, I'll decide when to change. Personal opinion on Triptronics is they are there for show, and they still aren't as good as a manual box. The wannabe Schumacher's of this world can have them, I'll stick with a standard 6 speed box thanks. Easier to hang the arse out of a RWD V8 when you can control the gearbox, not a sodding computer. :)

Hi Alan, you might wanna re look at the difference in intrest rates between a car loan approx 3.4% as compared to approx 9% for a personal loan.

If you check with manager (not sales guy) of GMC they can get the car down from DXB for you.

I hear the drive down is no fun either and not too safe too.

Just curious why would you like to drive a manual car when you can go in for a triptronic instead. With the increase in traffic an auto is de way to go (just my oponion)

The drive down is NOT fun :o(

Ouch, I don't know what you're idea of fun is (well, yes I do since I peeked at your profile :) but getting the necessary permits and going through two international borders is not MY idea of a fun weekend!

Mandi

Rye

To be honest, I would do something similar, but my parents live in Dubai, so I'll just book it in for a service over there and go visit for the weekend. Drive down will be fun too.

Xena, thanks for the info, all good to know.

at one stage I wanted to by a second hand car and the bank suggested that due to the interest rate being so high for second hand, about 12%, why not take a personal loan at 8/9% and pay for the car that way:-)

So yes, it can be done.

lol i love the way you described how they looked at you when you asked for the car!

It got to a point that when i take my BMW for any type of repair or service, I take them a clear set of instructions to follow.. I am serious lol

Xena, now that's what I wanted clarification on. I know I can't take a car loan as it would be secured against the car, which is difficult when I have to go out of country for it.

Sooooooo, it is possible to take a personal loan and get the car. Might have to investigate this a bit further :)

Saeedkan, you'll have to show me this trick of eating the wrong way. I thought there was only one way :)

take a personal loan for the amount needed for the car...

You can then have the money paid to your account and you can do with it what you like:-)