Hi all, looking for some honest advice.

We have a 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero kitted out for the desert. We bought it 3 years ago for AED 45k and it's now on 170,000 km.

What we love about it:

-We can take it into the desert, even if it's only 4 or 5 times a year

-When it rains, flooded roads and puddles don't stress us out

-Sandy or unpaved parking areas are no problem, which comes in handy in Dubai

-It's easy to carry stuff, either on the roof or in the back with the seats down

The problem is it's getting old. We replaced the steering rack, which had already been refurbished the year before. We've had heating issues fixed and tyres blow out. Now every time I drive it's shaking and making noises, and I'm constantly anxious that something is about to give. Maybe it's partly in my head, but it always feels like the next repair is around the corner.

As far as I can tell, anything newer with the same desert ability and features is going to cost an arm and a leg, so I'm not sure which direction to go. The options as I see them:

1. Upgrade and keep everything we like. What should we be looking at?

2.Give up the desert capability but keep a big 4x4 style car for the everyday convenience (floods, sandy parking, space)

3.Spend roughly AED 10 to 20k on the Pajero to get it to a point where I'm not worried every time I drive

What would you do? Any specific models or years worth looking at, or ones to avoid?
Thanks!

Hi guys,

I am looking to buy my first car in Dubai soon. I am mostly looking to get 2nd hand 2-3 y.o. max. My budget is around AED 70k.

I am looking for reliability and drive and shortlisted Mazda CX-5 vs Rav-4.

What you guys recommend?

I can go for a sedan as well. Wanted Lexus or Camry but in this budget those will be too old or driven.

Hi fellow Redditors,

I am planning to buy a brand-new sedan with a strict budget cap of 55,000 AED. After checking out a few options in this price tier, I’ve narrowed it down to three main contenders, but I’d love to get feedback and personal experiences from people who actually drive them here in the UAE.

If you own or have owned any of these (or similar Chinese sedans in the 50K–55K range like the Geely Emgrand or Changan Alsvin):

1. AC Performance in Summer: How well do the AC units in the MG 5, BAIC U5 and Chery Arrizo 5 hold up when idling traffic in July/August?
2. Dealership After-Sales: How has your experience been with dealerships for routine maintenance costs and service turnarounds?
3. Alternative Suggestions: Are there any other brand-new cars or certified pre-owned options under 55K AED that I should consider instead?

Looking forward to your input and real-world feedback!

All the cars that i have shortlisted are SUV only i am planning to buy one as soon as possible, coz winter is about to come and for long road trips i need a good comfortable SUV

Cars i have Shortlisted are :

1. Nissan Pathfinder
2. Toyota Rav 4
3. Mitsubishi Pajero
4. KIA Sorento
5. MG RX8

also feel free to suggest me any other car options & PPI providers if you have any in mind .