Selling a car in Dubai can be a tricky business, especially when it comes to 4×4’s. Here’s our guide to the best off road cars to buy in Dubai.
Modern trucks and SUVs are more powerful than ever before. Through numerous technological and engineering advancements, these rough-and-tough vehicles have gained considerable off-road capacity, making it easier and safer for drivers to push their rides to the limit. If you’re selling a car in Dubai to buy a vehicle that performs as well on the road as it does on the sand dunes, you may have a difficult time. With so many options available, you may not be sure which is the best for you. To shed some light on this matter, we’ve put together a list of the best vehicles for drivers interested in heading off of the beaten path and into the unpaved playgrounds of Dubai.
Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler family has been around since World War II and it isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Featuring solid front axles, standard four-wheel drive, and excellent ground clearance, it’s clear that every one of Jeep’s models is made for off-roading. Easy to manoeuvre and fun to drive, every single day will be an adventure behind the wheel of a Wrangler.
Nissan Xterra
Low-key meets high power with the Nissan Xterra. Both generations of the Xterra’s production run have been impressive, with the first offering a smaller and more basic experience and the second being a bit larger and more plush. While Nissan offered the Xterra as a 2-wheel drive model, though, only the 4×4 is appropriate for off-roading.
Hummer
Die-hard Hummer fans will frequently argue about which is truly the best for an off-road experience, but the truth is, the H1, H2, and H3 all have their own merits. These vehicles may be large in size, but actually handle with more precision than most smaller trucks, making them ideal for use on rugged terrain. Hummers are known for their ability to drive through virtually any terrain without a problem. With a low centre of gravity, an excellent turning radius, and wider tires, it’s possible to go just about anywhere without feeling like safety has been compromised whatsoever.
Land Rover
The Land Rover may not have the typical look of an extreme off-road vehicle, but it can definitely hold its own. The LR3 is a great pick, featuring two frames for added strength and durability. Terrain Response, which is a traction control system specifically designed for the vehicle, makes off-roading much easier while an onboard computer uses pre-settings to control wheel slippage. As a result, the LR3 can compete with the Hummer in its ability to stand up to just about any obstacle or type of terrain. If you are selling a car in Dubai to buy a Land Rover, make sure you get the best price possible as these can get quite expensive.
Ford F 150
Ford F 150s are known for their powerful nature, but the Raptor takes things to another level. This purpose-built desert racer offers a 4WD standard drivetrain, a locking rear differential, 411 horsepower, and can produce as much as 434-lb-ft of torque.
Mercedes Benz G-Class
Although one of the most expensive on the list, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (namely, the G63 AMG SUV) is the only one that was originally based on a military transporter. Drivers enjoy this particular ride as it features three locking differentials, a full-time four-wheel drive system, and incredible departure and approach angles – all while offering a luxurious interior.
Dodge Ram
Serious off-roading calls for a Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon. This three-quarter ton full-size pickup is able to handle just about any environment you throw it into, thanks to an aggressive rear axle ratio, locking differentials, skid plates, off-road tires, and four-wheel drive. Off-roaders will feel the power of 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the 2500 Power Wagon, the entire Dodge Ram family is more than capable of handling off-road conditions offering a safe and adventurous ride for drivers and passengers alike.
Selling a car in Dubai to buy your dream off-roader can be a tough decision, but if you opt for any of the above models, you’re sure to be happy with your decision. Rough terrain will never slow down these superior trucks and SUVs, so expect each of these powerful vehicles to remain extremely popular with off-roading enthusiasts.
If you’d like to know more about selling your car in Dubai, contact us today and we will be delighted to help!
The Psychology Of Driving And Making It Second Nature.
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comDriving may be seen as a right of passage, but it requires years before it’s mastered.
Learning to drive is an activity that, like any other, requires practice to master. Although many drivers began learning during their teenage years, many more years of repetitive driving often pass before the skills become committed to your procedural memory, the portion of long-term memory (LTM) dedicated to storing information. Procedural Memory helps in using your mind and body to successfully carry out the “procedures” required to complete a task, such as driving a vehicle.
Developing Your Procedural Memory To Drive is a Three Stage Process
When a person begins the learning process to become a safe driver, a three-step process occurs before the skills become semi-automatic. These stages are:
The cognitive phase
Where the skills required are learned one by one. With driving, this includes tasks such as learning the meaning of signs and the rules of the road, as well as developing muscle memory. Muscle memory allows your body to quickly react to situations as needed to effectively operate a vehicle.
The associative phase
Where beginning skills are repeated until they become automated. This is also the phase where ineffectual patterns and/or skills are eliminated as your LTM writes a procedural program that has been shown (through practice) to be effective.
The autonomous phase
Where the acquired skill patterns are perfected over time. If you are middle aged, for example, you are likely to be a safer driver than you were as a teenager, even though you apply less conscious thought to the process.
Sleeping Soon After Practicing Shortens the Learning Process
Studies clearly show that when a person experiences REM sleep soon after practicing a complex new skill, the skill will be remembered more rapidly than if the same person completes a lesson without allowing the brain sufficient sleep time to integrate the skills into the long term procedural memory bank.
Adults helping youngsters learn to drive can reduce the number of driving lessons needed by encouraging their students to sleep soon afterwards, allowing new skills to “stick” to memory more easily.
Factors that Affect Procedural Memory and Driving Abilities
While we are all aware that drinking and driving is a dangerous combination, understanding how external factors (including alcohol and drug use) affect your procedural memory can help explain why driving abilities change in response to different situations.
Since dopamine is a significant neuromodulator involved with procedural memory, any drug and/or disease, which affects dopamine levels will alter your ability to drive a vehicle. In the case of alcohol and the majority of recreational drug use, your ability to drive will be seriously compromised no matter how long you have been practicing your skills.
A number of mental and physical illnesses have also been shown to alter the ability to access procedural memories. Alzheimer patients and those suffering from untreated schizophrenia may reach a point where they are no longer able to drive at all, while other individuals, such as those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), actually experience an improvement in their procedural memory.
Pay Attention to the Road to Keep Everyone Safer
Unfortunately, some drivers become so habitualised to the task at hand that little conscious thought is applied when driving. To stay safe in your vehicle, as well as to protect others on the road, a certain degree of conscious attention is required regardless of how long you have been driving. Being able to trust that your procedural memory will kick in and help you hit the brakes when you need to is great, but is not a license to treat the task of driving as anything less than the serious endeavour that it is.
How to Spot a Dodgy Car Dealer And Their Dirty Tricks.
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comSpotting a dodgy car dealer in Dubai can be a tricky business.
In the past, when someone decided to purchase a vehicle, their only solution was to visit the dreaded car dealership. Today, consumers have more options when it comes to purchasing a vehicle through the Internet. As a result, you no longer have to fall for the gimmicks and tricks commonly practiced by car dealers at dealerships around the world. In the event you do choose to purchase from the dealership, beware of the following gimmicks and tricks.
Wasting Your Time
Dealerships operate on one premise: the longer you stay, the more likely you will be to make a purchase. Even more so, the longer you stay, the higher the dealership’s profit will be. As a result, car dealers literally are trained to wear you down. It all starts before you go on the mandatory test drive with sales professional spending arduous amounts of time explaining features of the vehicle that has no benefit to you. After the test drive, the real circus truly begins. While your intentions may be to purchase a vehicle and leave, their intentions are to keep you there as long as possible.
Devalue Your Trade
Undoubtedly, dealerships are there to make money because of the sales salaries and drastic overhead it costs to run a dealership. As a result, dealerships use several tactics to increase their profit margin in addition to making a profit on the sale of a vehicle. One of those tactics is to purchase your trade-in for as cheap as possible, regardless of your financial well being. To achieve this, they will commonly devalue your trade. As the sales professional looks at your trade in vehicle, they will point out as many problems as possible with your trade-in vehicle to lower your expectations. They may even remind you of the repairs they will have to make to get the vehicle “showroom ready.” By the end of the negotiations, they will justifiably discount the price of what they will “give” you for your vehicle by a fourth of its value.
The Mandatory Fee for the Fee
While the dealership obviously has to keep the lights on, you shouldn’t have to foot the bill alone. Another way the dealership makes extra money is through arduous titling fees, delivery charges, and random closing costs. While these extra charges are legal, they are not necessary. These charges represent the dealership’s way of covering their arduous overhead costs. However, these fees can and will have a significant impact on the overall price of the vehicle. You should be very cautious about the many dealership fees.
Bait and Switch Technique
If you are like the majority of consumers, you start the car-buying process through search engines. You see an advertisement for the vehicle you have been considering at an amazing price, and you decide to make the purchase. However, when you get to the dealership showroom, the salesperson tells you that the vehicle is no longer available. Instead, they will show you a stripped-down version of the vehicle you want, but it has none of the features you envisioned. The sales professional is sympathetic and promises to give you a great deal on a similar vehicle you saw in the ad, which seems like the perfect solution. In the end, you go for the better-equipped vehicle and pay significantly more than you imagined. The overall goal from the start was to get you into the dealership and sell you a much more expensive vehicle than you originally wanted.
To see how you can get the best deal on selling your car, get in touch with us today!
Selling a Car to Buy a 4WD? Here’s Our List of the Best 4WD for Off Roading
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comSelling a car in Dubai can be a tricky business, especially when it comes to 4×4’s. Here’s our guide to the best off road cars to buy in Dubai.
Modern trucks and SUVs are more powerful than ever before. Through numerous technological and engineering advancements, these rough-and-tough vehicles have gained considerable off-road capacity, making it easier and safer for drivers to push their rides to the limit. If you’re selling a car in Dubai to buy a vehicle that performs as well on the road as it does on the sand dunes, you may have a difficult time. With so many options available, you may not be sure which is the best for you. To shed some light on this matter, we’ve put together a list of the best vehicles for drivers interested in heading off of the beaten path and into the unpaved playgrounds of Dubai.
Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler family has been around since World War II and it isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Featuring solid front axles, standard four-wheel drive, and excellent ground clearance, it’s clear that every one of Jeep’s models is made for off-roading. Easy to manoeuvre and fun to drive, every single day will be an adventure behind the wheel of a Wrangler.
Nissan Xterra
Low-key meets high power with the Nissan Xterra. Both generations of the Xterra’s production run have been impressive, with the first offering a smaller and more basic experience and the second being a bit larger and more plush. While Nissan offered the Xterra as a 2-wheel drive model, though, only the 4×4 is appropriate for off-roading.
Hummer
Die-hard Hummer fans will frequently argue about which is truly the best for an off-road experience, but the truth is, the H1, H2, and H3 all have their own merits. These vehicles may be large in size, but actually handle with more precision than most smaller trucks, making them ideal for use on rugged terrain. Hummers are known for their ability to drive through virtually any terrain without a problem. With a low centre of gravity, an excellent turning radius, and wider tires, it’s possible to go just about anywhere without feeling like safety has been compromised whatsoever.
Land Rover
The Land Rover may not have the typical look of an extreme off-road vehicle, but it can definitely hold its own. The LR3 is a great pick, featuring two frames for added strength and durability. Terrain Response, which is a traction control system specifically designed for the vehicle, makes off-roading much easier while an onboard computer uses pre-settings to control wheel slippage. As a result, the LR3 can compete with the Hummer in its ability to stand up to just about any obstacle or type of terrain. If you are selling a car in Dubai to buy a Land Rover, make sure you get the best price possible as these can get quite expensive.
Ford F 150
Ford F 150s are known for their powerful nature, but the Raptor takes things to another level. This purpose-built desert racer offers a 4WD standard drivetrain, a locking rear differential, 411 horsepower, and can produce as much as 434-lb-ft of torque.
Mercedes Benz G-Class
Although one of the most expensive on the list, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (namely, the G63 AMG SUV) is the only one that was originally based on a military transporter. Drivers enjoy this particular ride as it features three locking differentials, a full-time four-wheel drive system, and incredible departure and approach angles – all while offering a luxurious interior.
Dodge Ram
Serious off-roading calls for a Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon. This three-quarter ton full-size pickup is able to handle just about any environment you throw it into, thanks to an aggressive rear axle ratio, locking differentials, skid plates, off-road tires, and four-wheel drive. Off-roaders will feel the power of 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the 2500 Power Wagon, the entire Dodge Ram family is more than capable of handling off-road conditions offering a safe and adventurous ride for drivers and passengers alike.
Selling a car in Dubai to buy your dream off-roader can be a tough decision, but if you opt for any of the above models, you’re sure to be happy with your decision. Rough terrain will never slow down these superior trucks and SUVs, so expect each of these powerful vehicles to remain extremely popular with off-roading enthusiasts.
If you’d like to know more about selling your car in Dubai, contact us today and we will be delighted to help!