New year, new job, new country...new car??
29 January 2007, 02:24 PM
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New year, new job, new country...new car??
I have been offered a teaching job in Dubai which starts in June this year. 
The position is for 3 years with a one year probationary period and all accommodation expenses are included in the package. I really can't wait and am looking forward to working in such a beautiful place.
The only problem is keeping my pride and joy. As i will be out of the uk for several years its just not viable to keep the Scooby, as much as I hate to admit it, it looks as though my pride and joy will have to go. I have researched shipping costs to Dubai and it's not that expensive however I have decided that a lhd motor would be a better option and as fuel costs won’t be an issue when in the middle east I plan on the next car having a BIG engine (v8/v12)
I'm ecstatic but so terribly sad at the same time
I have this great opportunity to work in such a beautiful country but will have to sell a car that i wanted for ages and love so much. The fact that the car has just had a major 30k service, 6months tax and brand new Excedy organic sports clutch fitted doesn't help matters
The position is for 3 years with a one year probationary period and all accommodation expenses are included in the package. I really can't wait and am looking forward to working in such a beautiful place.
The only problem is keeping my pride and joy. As i will be out of the uk for several years its just not viable to keep the Scooby, as much as I hate to admit it, it looks as though my pride and joy will have to go. I have researched shipping costs to Dubai and it's not that expensive however I have decided that a lhd motor would be a better option and as fuel costs won’t be an issue when in the middle east I plan on the next car having a BIG engine (v8/v12)
I'm ecstatic but so terribly sad at the same time
I have this great opportunity to work in such a beautiful country but will have to sell a car that i wanted for ages and love so much. The fact that the car has just had a major 30k service, 6months tax and brand new Excedy organic sports clutch fitted doesn't help matters
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I have been offered a teaching job in Dubai which starts in June this year.
The position is for 3 years with a one year probationary period and all accommodation expenses are included in the package. I really can't wait and am looking forward to working in such a beautiful place.
The only problem is keeping my pride and joy. As i will be out of the uk for several years its just not viable to keep the Scooby, as much as I hate to admit it, it looks as though my pride and joy will have to go. I have researched shipping costs to Dubai and it's not that expensive however I have decided that a lhd motor would be a better option and as fuel costs won’t be an issue when in the middle east I plan on the next car having a BIG engine (v8/v12)
I'm ecstatic but so terribly sad at the same time
I have this great opportunity to work in such a beautiful country but will have to sell a car that i wanted for ages and love so much. The fact that the car has just had a major 30k service, 6months tax and brand new Excedy organic sports clutch fitted doesn't help matters
The position is for 3 years with a one year probationary period and all accommodation expenses are included in the package. I really can't wait and am looking forward to working in such a beautiful place.
The only problem is keeping my pride and joy. As i will be out of the uk for several years its just not viable to keep the Scooby, as much as I hate to admit it, it looks as though my pride and joy will have to go. I have researched shipping costs to Dubai and it's not that expensive however I have decided that a lhd motor would be a better option and as fuel costs won’t be an issue when in the middle east I plan on the next car having a BIG engine (v8/v12)
I'm ecstatic but so terribly sad at the same time
I have this great opportunity to work in such a beautiful country but will have to sell a car that i wanted for ages and love so much. The fact that the car has just had a major 30k service, 6months tax and brand new Excedy organic sports clutch fitted doesn't help matters
29 January 2007, 09:50 PM
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Your making the right choice, my folks have lived in Dubai for the last 20 years and I visit regularly. Sports City is excellent, make sure to visit the indoor ski slope, Wild Wadi water park, jet skiing on the creek and go out past Mirdif on the outskirts of Dubai on a Friday afternoon and go quad biking in the desert, absolutely brilliant.
For some reason, Impreza's are frowned upon in Dubai and a lot of the fast ones can be real buggers to get through local approval. I've only ever seen two, and they were both owned by the Royal Family.
If you want a V8, I'd recommend either the Chevrolet Monaro (same as here), the four door Lumina SS (same engine, body of an Omega) or a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All are cheap as chips out there to buy, insure and run.
Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
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For some reason, Impreza's are frowned upon in Dubai and a lot of the fast ones can be real buggers to get through local approval. I've only ever seen two, and they were both owned by the Royal Family.
If you want a V8, I'd recommend either the Chevrolet Monaro (same as here), the four door Lumina SS (same engine, body of an Omega) or a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All are cheap as chips out there to buy, insure and run.
Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
Matt
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Your making the right choice, my folks have lived in Dubai for the last 20 years and I visit regularly. Sports City is excellent, make sure to visit the indoor ski slope, Wild Wadi water park, jet skiing on the creek and go out past Mirdif on the outskirts of Dubai on a Friday afternoon and go quad biking in the desert, absolutely brilliant.
For some reason, Impreza's are frowned upon in Dubai and a lot of the fast ones can be real buggers to get through local approval. I've only ever seen two, and they were both owned by the Royal Family.
If you want a V8, I'd recommend either the Chevrolet Monaro (same as here), the four door Lumina SS (same engine, body of an Omega) or a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All are cheap as chips out there to buy, insure and run.
Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
Matt
For some reason, Impreza's are frowned upon in Dubai and a lot of the fast ones can be real buggers to get through local approval. I've only ever seen two, and they were both owned by the Royal Family.
If you want a V8, I'd recommend either the Chevrolet Monaro (same as here), the four door Lumina SS (same engine, body of an Omega) or a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All are cheap as chips out there to buy, insure and run.
Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
Matt
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A friend moved out to Dubai for 6 months. That was nearly 2 years ago. Loves it! Also gets to go snowboarding in their snowdome.
STi's will still be here when you get back
STi's will still be here when you get back
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