Getting a used car checked over...and issues with US Imports
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Hi all - I am soon to have ALL the topics on the first page!! 
I'm just about to purchase a 2006 GT Premium...and it's a US import rather than a bona fide GCC one.
It's got most of the spec (all things I want anyway) BUT no history other than the import documentation. It's done 24,000 miles and it feels honest. The interior is really untouched as you would expect at that mileage and the engine sounds sweet. The wheels are original and un-kurbed. No dents in the flanks that I could see. Going to drive it tomorrow and discuss money with the dealer.
However, because it's got no history and I would be the first registered owner over here, I would like some advice from someone that knows.
Anyone know a mechanic etc who does this kind of thing in Abu Dhabi??
Cheers again,
J.
I'm just about to purchase a 2006 GT Premium...and it's a US import rather than a bona fide GCC one.
It's got most of the spec (all things I want anyway) BUT no history other than the import documentation. It's done 24,000 miles and it feels honest. The interior is really untouched as you would expect at that mileage and the engine sounds sweet. The wheels are original and un-kurbed. No dents in the flanks that I could see. Going to drive it tomorrow and discuss money with the dealer.
However, because it's got no history and I would be the first registered owner over here, I would like some advice from someone that knows.
Anyone know a mechanic etc who does this kind of thing in Abu Dhabi??
Cheers again,
J.
Edited by jezzaaa on Wednesday 6th May 18:55
Check with the Mustang club UAE.
But I'm sure they will tell you to leave well alone......
I have seen some horrific wrecks coming into Jebel Ali port to be fixed and sold on as US spec cars with no history......
Plus Us spec cars don't usually have the upgraded A/C or engine cooling required for life in the desert.
When you get bored of it, it will be hard to shift without dropping the price massively, what you are saving now you will lose later on.
But I'm sure they will tell you to leave well alone......
I have seen some horrific wrecks coming into Jebel Ali port to be fixed and sold on as US spec cars with no history......
Plus Us spec cars don't usually have the upgraded A/C or engine cooling required for life in the desert.
When you get bored of it, it will be hard to shift without dropping the price massively, what you are saving now you will lose later on.
be warned....
they come over here for a reason, I recall seeing hundreds of them in Al Aweer car complex and also heard similar stories from Sharjah - they were all the (then) recent flood write-off vehicles which has been polished up and put back up for sale!
maybe worth checking autocheck if you're sure its from the USA
http://www.is-it-a-lemon.com/free.html
deep
they come over here for a reason, I recall seeing hundreds of them in Al Aweer car complex and also heard similar stories from Sharjah - they were all the (then) recent flood write-off vehicles which has been polished up and put back up for sale!
maybe worth checking autocheck if you're sure its from the USA
http://www.is-it-a-lemon.com/free.html
deep
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