Porsche or Maserati for Dubai

[Toobin]

One month into my new life in Dubai and at least 3 weeks over due for getting some wheels. I am looking at a 911 Turbo Cabrio (2008) or a Maserati GranCabrio (2014) as my main ride to work. Has anyone git any experiences to share on the cost of ownership in the UAE for either of these vehicles, or is anyone selling?

[XB70]

I know someone selling their Maserati Ghibli if that is of interest.

One owner, 40 something thousand kilometres and still under warranty.

cheers

[Onetrackmind]

There are quite a few garages in dubai that will will work on 911s. Can’t advise on a Maserati, other than I know ARM will work on them but won’t be cheap!

[shirt]

I’d wait a while longer. One big indie retailer just gone under, expected fallout from a major vehicle fraud last yr may well take others. General expectation of a buyers market as summer rolls on.

[Toobin]

Thanks everyone, I’m actually away for two weeks now and sounds like it’ll be more favourable when I’m back.

Ideally I’d like a GrandCabrio or 911 Turbo Cabrio.

I had put in an offer on a GrandCabrio but withdrew it when I saw the service book was missing stamps from 2015 which massively put me off despite a recent service (22k KM gap) and a good inspection report from an indie.

Anyone had experience with the Car Vault?

[Paracetamol]

UAE is always a buyers market

I would definitely steer toward a Porsche..but never a turbo cab (what is the point!- if you want performance buy a turbo coupe and if you want to cruise then buy a regularly aspirated 911!)

There are far more specialists for Porsche and the cars seem to last a bit better than Italian cars (just like any other market)

[dxbtiger]

shirt said:

I’d wait a while longer. One big indie retailer just gone under, expected fallout from a major vehicle fraud last yr may well take others. General expectation of a buyers market as summer rolls on.

Intriguing.... what is this about?

[CitySlicker]

I heard that he defaulted on a long term loan which doesn’t quite add up given market performance over the last several years. They’ve also arrrsted all stock which was on SOR which was the majority of cars in the showroom

[Paracetamol]

What is the scoop??. would you believe my 458 was there and I sent it for a service 2 days before the closure happened.

[dxbtiger]

Which dealer is this...

Give me a clue if you don't want to name

[shirt]

the one by oasis centre which was suddenly empty and remains so

heard lots of stories tbh, none of which will be repeated here. the case i referred to above is here:

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/crime/54-arreste...
https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/court-hears-dh16b-c...

at the time a few people i know in that field were very tight lipped yet expecting waves. not saying the two events are linked btw.

[curirio]

Porsche any day than Maserati for better build quality, reliability and resale value in Dubai.