First time car buyer in UAE, just got my license

[Jonh Newman]

Hey! First time car buyer in UAE, just got my license. Everyone keeps telling me different things — some say buy new with finance, others say get a used Japanese car. Budget is tight, around 25-30k AED max. What would you recommend for a reliable daily driver?

[hydrogenn]

Hey, congrats on the license! For a first car with 25-30k AED budget, I'd strongly recommend going used Japanese — specifically Toyota or Nissan. Here's why: reliability (these cars run forever with basic maintenance), cheap parts and service, excellent resale value when you upgrade later, and low insurance costs. New cars with finance sound attractive but you end up paying much more over time with interest, plus new cars depreciate fastest in the first 2-3 years. With your budget, you could get: Toyota Corolla (2016-2018) — bulletproof reliability, great AC, economical. Nissan Altima (2015-2017) — more space, comfortable for highway. Toyota Camry (2014-2016) — bigger sedan, very comfortable. Honda Accord (2015-2017) — sporty feel, reliable. Avoid: anything with very high mileage (over 200k km), salvage history, or too-good-to-be-true prices. Browse listings on AUTO.AE https://auto.ae/sale/car/all/ — filter by your budget and Japanese brands. You'll see hundreds of options. Look for GCC-spec, single owner, service history with agency. When you find something interesting, always get a pre-purchase inspection done by any service center — they check engine, transmission, AC, suspension, everything. Costs 300-500 AED but saves you from expensive surprises. Japanese cars in this price range are the safest bet for a first-time buyer.

[Lucillobinson]

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