Buying a car

Bluebell
By Bluebell

Hi,
I have read quite a few posts but still a little confused.

My wife and I will be moving to Qatar in August. We have read that it's often a good idea to buy a brand new car, rather than second hand. However, what options are available in terms of leasing, financing or HP? How long would you need to be in the country before you could buy a car? I imagine we will be renting a car for a few weeks at first but don't want this to be a long term plan.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

By anonymous• 1 Jun 2008 17:22
anonymous

no, no..its very quick once the process gets going!

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By Bluebell• 1 Jun 2008 17:20
Bluebell

Oh ok - for some reason I thought it would take at least 3 months to sort the RP out. Supernurse, thanks for the advice.

By anonymous• 1 Jun 2008 17:18
anonymous

Mine took about 2 weeks, RP that is,....we've got a car loan with the bank, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that is the only option to buy a car here....

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By djkiller• 1 Jun 2008 17:18
Rating: 2/5
djkiller

depends on your company where you gona work..it will not take more than 2 weeks as Supernurse mantioned..

Time Changes Everything

By Bluebell• 1 Jun 2008 17:15
Bluebell

Thank you for that advice - how long does it take on average for the RP to come through?

Did either of you buy your cars on finance/leasing? I'm quite curious as to how that works there.

Thanks

By anonymous• 1 Jun 2008 17:14
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

I'm the proud owner of a new car, think you need a RP first and a bank account then the bank sorts it out....there is a document you need from your company aswell....we got our new car within 2 weeks!Good luck..

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By djkiller• 1 Jun 2008 17:13
Rating: 5/5
djkiller

as long as you get the your resident permit.you can buy car under your name

Time Changes Everything

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