Jeh

Did it look something like this??

 

22 minutes ago, skumar83 said:

All Cherokee drivers don't use flags

Yes they just love to hug each other and kiss cheek to cheek as we all can see. :p 

26 minutes ago, Ren13 said:

Cars are cheaper and lots of choice in uae as compared to Oman, if you are lucky you can sell your car too for a good price in Oman.

This is true.

Omanis prefer buying used cars from UAE rather than Oman. As the locals know how the locals drive in Oman  

1 hour ago, Barry said:

And people will still complain that they fail it. This one bugs me. I’ve seen people fail the driving test 6-7 times and blame everything and everyone but none of them ever admit that maybe they’re just a bad driver. 

 

True that. 

This usually happens cos everyone thinks since they were killing the accelerator back in their own country for 5 to 10 years they have the divine birthright to get the license here in the first attempt. However, they miss out the most important point here. In this region, you dont pass a driving test cos of the basic fact that you know driving and can shift gears whilst sipping your coffee and texting your mate at the same time. 

Passing a driving test here means learning and understanding whats driving discipline. Anybody can drive but realizing the fact that your stupidity can cause someone's brain go fly out of their windshield is what is important and a must to pass any driving test. 

I think some people just fail cos they don't wanna accept the fact that there are other ppl on road. 

The biggest difference between social networks and online communities is that communities form out of groups of people from all different backgrounds and experiences. 

Thank you Carnity for providing a platform & bringing together all the car enthusiasts in UAE. 

The compelling reason for the 16000 odd members to stick around and stay this long has been the urge to contribute to this community and to build long-lasting relationships with people who have been sharing the zest for the same adventure. 

Over the past 8 years, Carnity has accumulated a plethora of solutions and shared a vast automobile knowledge base for all the car enthusiasts and explorers equally in this region. In a city where everything has a price tag its good to know that at least invaluable and money saving information such as this is at least available at no extra cost. 

Hope this community grows and reaches out to more people, to educate them and inform them about making the right choices before buying, selling or trying out anything new when it comes to cars, offroading, road safety etc. And ofcors to know the right way to bash the Dunes. 

Cheers Carnity!

May the force always be with you!. 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, EmVarlet said:

Yes Rahimdad, you’re right : it’s not the most confortable car on road, but not so bad too.

Regarding the gas, my average consumption on road is about 15L/100 km, but I must say that my driving style is little bit agressive.

Thanks for the info  @EmVarlet. So what do you think might be an average consumption for not so aggressive and traffic less driving? 

Btw what is the full tank capacity for your vehicle? 

 

2 hours ago, Rahimdad said:

Very good question @Jeh. Exterra is a very goid choice when it comes to off-road and on road drive combined, I feel maybe just a little uncomfortable for on road use only. It comes with only the 4.0 litre V6 option, with the petrol prices rising and for on road only I would prefer something like a Toyota Prado 2.7 litre 4 cylinder engine. More comfort and a bit of an advantage with fuel saving.

If buying a second hand Exterra I would go for a 2010 model or newer with less than 150k on the clock preferable off road version if I want to take it off road. Simple car with not many problems and tons of fun to be had.

First thing I would do on purchase is do a major service changing all fluids, oils, filters, plugs, belts, etc. Better safe than sorry.

Just my 2 cents.

Thanks @Rahimdad Bhai, consumption is not a major issue as its paid by the company . My major worry is the maintenance and cost/availability of spare parts. That's the reason trying to find out about known issue model wise and how expensive/cheap is the solution to that problem. 

Which is the preferred year for buying a used Xterra. 

Mileage? Pros/Cons? 

Please share any useful info. 

What’s the first thing you want to do once you buy an used Xterra?

Cheers! 

Which is the most preferred Taxi service/Ride-hailing app here on Carnity? 

Personally, I find Careem has very good business partners to redeem points such as Emirates Skywards and Etisalat. 

Whats your preference when you have to send your wife/gf to somewhere where you dont wanna drive yourself. 😎

I dont understand why cant they use one mode of payment such as NOL card across all Emirates? They have different type of smart cards in all Emirates. When something is already successful and widely accepted they should implement it everywhere, which is more convenient and cost effective as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

Great topic and a very much needed service by RTA. 

They have even installed kiosks in several locations where one can print and renew their Mulkiya, once the vehicle is passed. 

 

 

 

 thenational.ae /lifestyle/motoring/watch-the-uae-s-unwritten-driving-rules-1.764359

 

You might not know it - but you might've picked up a whole new language while living in the UAE. It's not overly difficult to learn - in fact, you might have picked it up in a matter of weeks. It relies mostly on visual cues and actually doesn't involve a single word. And you'll only learn it if you drive a car.

Yes, we're talking about that unspoken language of driving on the UAE's highways - and every gesture, action and unnecessary light flash that goes with it.

While you'll pick up fairly quickly on why that person behind you is high beaming you so furiously when you're going 80kph in the fast lane, there's a host of other light flashing, indicator flicking and tailgating that makes up this unspoken vernacular.

We spoke to motorists about what each of these gestures mean, and brought in the Dubai Police to find out whether they might actually get you in a lot of trouble.

1. Flashing your headlights to force a vehicle to give way?

What motorists say: This is used, primarily when travelling in the fast lane, to tell a driver in front to pull over as they are driving too slowly. The number of and time between flashes depends on the driver behind's urgency - read: aggression.

What Dubai Police say: It is legal if it is meant as an alert to overtake another vehicle while maintaining a safe distance between the two vehicles, and overtake carefully.

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Read more: Complete list of UAE traffic offences and penalties

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2. Leaving the right indicator on while driving in the fast lane

What motorists say: Sometimes this is used to indicate to a driver behind that you that you are intending to move out of the way. For instance, if someone has flashed their high beams at you to move, and you cannot, you can indicate right so they know you will move when it is safe to.

What Dubai Police say: There is no reason for leaving the right indicator on, and whoever does so will be fined for not giving way to other vehicles.

3. Leaving the left indicator on while driving in the fast lane

What motorists say: Some say this means that you have no intention of pulling over; others say it indicates an intent to move but it is unsafe to do so at that moment.

What Dubai Police say: It has no meaning in legal traffic procedures.

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Read more: Abu Dhabi Police issue safety warning after horror crash

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4. Indicating left or right once, then indicating left or right again

What motorists say: This might be a controversial one, as we've only really heard it from one person - but it is supposedly a retort to being flashed from behind in the fast lane and means, in it's politest iteration: 'no, go away, I am not moving'.

What Dubai Police say: It has no meaning in legal traffic procedures.

5. Applying the brakes when a car is following close behind

What motorists say: This is one reserved for only the most dangerous of motorists - swinging in front of another person, and pumping the brakes so you're very much aware they're angry you didn't move out of the way fast enough. While this is incredibly menacing anywhere in the world, it's even more perilous in the UAE where speed limits are often higher and the vast majority of motorists are used to roads in different countries. No matter how angry you are at the car travelling 20kph slower than the speed limit in front - this should never be practiced.

What Dubai Police say: If the practice is made intentionally, a fine will be issued, stating 'driving dangerously in a manner that endangers others’ lives'.

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Read more: Dh1,000 fine for rubbernecking introduced in UAE

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6. Using your windscreen's water jets when someone is tailgating you.

What motorists say: While not as dangerous as pumping the brakes in front of someone, this is also used to inform someone travelling behind you that you're unhappy with their driving. The idea is that by hitting the water jets while travelling at high speed, the water will fly over your car and hit the windscreen of the one behind, causing them to slow down as they use their windscreen wipers to clear their windscreen. Again, this is risky behaviour - because if a driver has to slam on their brakes with little notice to clear their windscreen, and another car is travelling close behind them, this could cause an accident.

What Dubai Police say: It is an individual behaviour and has no meaning in the traffic law

7. Driving very close to the car in the front, instead of using high beam.

What motorists say: This is another way drivers try to intimidate people to move out of the way - coming up from behind and tailgating the car in front until they relent and move.

What Dubai Police say: It is illegal, and a fine will be issued, stating 'not leaving enough distance behind vehicles'.

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“A steed for every need.” That’s how Ford described the 11 drivetrain combinations available by the Mustang’s fifth birthday in 1969.

By then, more than two million examples of the pioneering pony car had been sold – a landmark it took Land Rover 57 years to reach with the Series Land Rover and Defender. Today, as the right-hand-drive, officially imported sixth-generation model arrives, sales are nearing the 10 million mark.

Yet the galloping ’Stang has barely created a tremor in the UK. There have been official imports before – even right-hookers, as we’ll see – but most of us fill the space between the legendary first-gen car and the outgoing model with little more than a fog of vague recollection.

Today, we’re joining the dots all the way from 1964 to 2014. We have each of the five generations of Ford Mustang on hand – all privately owned, and all V8s, naturally. Now, there are online tracts dedicated to the minutiae of model years and variants should you wish to explore them. Instead, we’re going to sketch the outline of each car before shading in with first-hand driving impressions. So let the 40-pot cubefest begin…

Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-ford-mustang-five-generations-americas-pony-car-tested

Some inspirational Images. 

 

Some random video I found online... Face seems familiar though. 

 

Lol .. that escalated way to fast... ! 

Very Creative. 

 

11 minutes ago, Barry said:

I’ll offer another view. The Rolex sub is probably the most timeless watch design ever and worth it.

But, the value is gone when you can buy a high quality replica in karama for 300 dhs. It’s almost impossible to tell the difference unless you’re a watch connoisseur. 

I love watches. I can’t afford a Rolex but it’s easy to spot a fake if you know what you’re looking for. Anyone can make a nice watch case. The original Rolex movement has the second hand moving 8 times per second. It looks seamless as though the second hand doesn’t stop. The fakes move 4 times per second. 

Its subtle but look and you will see. 

That reminds me of Sylar from Heroes - TV Series.

 

Yes, some watches are expensive cos they take a year to complete and are completely handmade.

Watches are a work of art and the difference is equivalent to one buying a Fortuner or a Range Rover. Essentially both are 4WD and spacious from a layman's point of view.  But only people who appreciate art know the difference.

Any other comparisons? With watches and cars having almost the same price tag? 

 

 

Car insurance in UAE have fallen by 8 percent? Has anyone realised or experineced this? 

According to this article below it states that gross premiums for Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota declined in the first half of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017.

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/retail/400909-uae-car-insurance-premiums-said-to-drop-8-over-past-year

Great article! @Barry

This was a typical David Vs. Goliath case. And must be a PR nightmare for Ford lol. 

Looking forward to read such interesting articles @Barry