Greetings Khobarians. Happy 2011.
So I've given the taxi route a valiant effort, but after many evenings and quite a few weekends left to languish in my apartment at the sometimes daunting task of exploring in a taxi, I've decided that I need a car. It'll be best for my sanity.
The classified section of this site is pretty much barren, and I'm clueless as to where to start. Ideally, I'd like to buy a cheap, yet reliable, used car and then resale it when I leave in 1.5-3.5 years. However, I'd be open to a lease deal too, especially if it's cheap.
If I'm buying the car, I'd feel better buying from another expat - camaraderie or something...plus, I've seen how Saudis drive. Where's the best place to look?
Tips and leads would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Car Shopping
Hi,
not much ads in the classifieds, but I think it's still a good start as we send the latest classifieds in our newsletters 
expatriates.com, dubizzle.com and e-haraj.com are just a few.....
all three are good for the classifieds!
Moving to Khobar mid-Feb 2011.
Coming with a Canadian Driving License - do I need to take a new test - what are the formalities - just an exchange of license with an eye test etc??
Besides dubizzle.com, expatriats.com, topsaudicars.com sites, any other places to find a good car (not dealers!!)
Thanks for your thoughts!
Hi tareqt,
I suggest you to start a new topic about the formalities for driving license on the Khobar forum.
Thank you.
quite a good site I found that's not been mentioned is;
sauditopcars.com
Happy car hunting!
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