How many G55's are enough?
04-09-2006, 02:32 AM
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How many G55's are enough?
There is a complex of air-conditioned warehouses in Dubai which are commonly referred to as the "Royal Workshop". Basically, they contain storage and repair facilities for the Dubai royal family's vehicles. These include many utility vehicles (trucks, pickups, horse transporters, etc.), but there is one building which houses their personal vehicles.
The Ruler of Dubai has owned G-wagen's since the early 80's, and he is often seen driving himself around Dubai in his white G63 AMG. What people don't realize is that he doesn't have just one G-wagen...
The Ruler of Dubai has owned G-wagen's since the early 80's, and he is often seen driving himself around Dubai in his white G63 AMG. What people don't realize is that he doesn't have just one G-wagen...
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04-10-2006, 04:35 AM
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I was wondering if it was still a good time to invest in Dubai. Looking at some properties by the Nakheel developers as well as some hotel/resort condominiums. Any suggestions?
04-10-2006, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by patrick_y
I was wondering if it was still a good time to invest in Dubai. Looking at some properties by the Nakheel developers as well as some hotel/resort condominiums. Any suggestions?
Before you buy come and see what you are buying for yourself. Websites and brochures are just full of stock photography...nothing beats being there in person to make an informed decision. Besides, it's pretty convenient to get to Dubai these days from the US, especially now that you have the option of Emirates, BA, and Virgin Atlantic (who just started flying to Dubai).
04-10-2006, 06:20 AM
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I think investing in detached or semi-detached homes (commonly referred to as villas) will be a good investment as there is limited land available for development of such projects and values will continue to rise. Apartments are a little more risky as the amount of apartments being built or announced is huge and at some point supply will exceed demand. If you buy an apartment the real return on investment comes if you can find someone to rent it from you.
Before you buy come and see what you are buying for yourself. Websites and brochures are just full of stock photography...nothing beats being there in person to make an informed decision. Besides, it's pretty convenient to get to Dubai these days from the US, especially now that you have the option of Emirates, BA, and Virgin Atlantic (who just started flying to Dubai).
Before you buy come and see what you are buying for yourself. Websites and brochures are just full of stock photography...nothing beats being there in person to make an informed decision. Besides, it's pretty convenient to get to Dubai these days from the US, especially now that you have the option of Emirates, BA, and Virgin Atlantic (who just started flying to Dubai).
04-10-2006, 08:55 AM
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Have you invested in Dubai?
04-10-2006, 01:39 PM
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Thank you Jimmyg for your honest assessment. I will hopefully get a chance to see Dubai in person later this year. I am skeptical if prices can rise any further, it's been doubling every two years since four years ago. However, if they still are on the rise, I see no reason not to invest in Dubai.
Since I don't have any friends or relatives in Dubai, I may call upon you to show me around.
Since I don't have any friends or relatives in Dubai, I may call upon you to show me around.
04-11-2006, 12:47 PM
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I I had that much money, I would have 10+ g Wagens too.
10+ Lm002 e.t.c.
Years ago I read that Dubai guys usually have 3-4 cars that are exactly the same as parts donors. I guess that made sense when Dubai was only developing....;-)
10+ Lm002 e.t.c.
Years ago I read that Dubai guys usually have 3-4 cars that are exactly the same as parts donors. I guess that made sense when Dubai was only developing....;-)
Nice! And nice colors too!
04-15-2006, 02:44 PM
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that sickens me. Such a waste of money. Id love for once to see the 'royal families' or 'leaders' put their money along with thier time into their country. C'mon you rule the ****in place, so why not invest your own money into it as well. Cool and all, more props to him, but Id love to smack him with the reality of what its like to have to pay $3/gallon for my car.
04-16-2006, 12:55 AM
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they DO invest their own money, when i was in dubai every taxi was a mercedes, and i was told they were all bought by the head of the royal family. they invest a lot of money into the country, which is why dubai has taken off. it's becoming a financial powerhouse in an attempt to diversify from oil.
our gas is $3 a gallon for a lor more reasons than them. ask yourself why exxon/mobil made record profits last year. prices went up because the cost of oil went up? maybe. but if price we paid went up the same percentage as the cost of the oil, they would have made the same profits as before. instead they gouged us and took advantage of the situation.
our gas is $3 a gallon for a lor more reasons than them. ask yourself why exxon/mobil made record profits last year. prices went up because the cost of oil went up? maybe. but if price we paid went up the same percentage as the cost of the oil, they would have made the same profits as before. instead they gouged us and took advantage of the situation.
04-18-2006, 01:46 AM
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Judging from that photo, the Dubai royal family also seems to have a fleet of white S600s (at least that's what it looks like in my opinion).
The Bugatti Veyron is definitely the car to own. Although I'm an avid Ferrari fan myself, I hate to say it, that car is much better than the Ferrari Enzo. And although it is worth less than a McLaren on the open market price, it is in my opinion that it is much better than an McLaren.
An amazing fact. You can have the two cars starting from point A, let the McLaren get all the way to 100km/h before the Bugatti starts leaving from point A, and ironically, the Bugatti will beat the McLaren noticeably before the 250km/h point in both speed and distance covered. That's amazing!
As far as SUVs go, there are only two SUVs I'd ever consider buying in my life. Toyota Landcruiser (or subsequently the Lexus LX 470) and the Mercedes G Wagon.
The Bugatti Veyron is definitely the car to own. Although I'm an avid Ferrari fan myself, I hate to say it, that car is much better than the Ferrari Enzo. And although it is worth less than a McLaren on the open market price, it is in my opinion that it is much better than an McLaren.
An amazing fact. You can have the two cars starting from point A, let the McLaren get all the way to 100km/h before the Bugatti starts leaving from point A, and ironically, the Bugatti will beat the McLaren noticeably before the 250km/h point in both speed and distance covered. That's amazing!
As far as SUVs go, there are only two SUVs I'd ever consider buying in my life. Toyota Landcruiser (or subsequently the Lexus LX 470) and the Mercedes G Wagon.
05-19-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmyg
A recent addition to the garage...G-wagens still visible in the back...
Same for yo if you come to Paris you'll feel home as I'll drive you in my Dad's G55 witch is the exact same as yours...
05-19-2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by patrick_y
The Bugatti Veyron is definitely the car to own. Although I'm an avid Ferrari fan myself, I hate to say it, that car is much better than the Ferrari Enzo. And although it is worth less than a McLaren on the open market price, it is in my opinion that it is much better than an McLaren.
