Jahra - Kuwait - Jahra
Few days ago I was thinking how it would be nice to finish the books I started reading recently and how it would be nice to have my own driver that can take me around while I get busy with other stuff during the long ride from jahra.
so I guess my dreams came partially true when my shitty car got funked again yesterday. There was smoke coming out of the engine and I couldn’t Identify what was wrong but I just got sick of this car and I think it’s time for a new one but till I find a new car I think I will go back to using buses. so there you have it, reading books in a public bus. The dream comes true, never mind the smell.
I’ve always wanted a nice practical car, with a lot of space. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee looks ugly but not that bad. My brother is raving about how economic is the new car from nissan, Tiida. I’m open for suggestions too. Just keep in mind my budget is something between 3-7 thousands, so be realistic, mmkay?
Note: I wrote this post a few days ago but because of fastelco’s internet issues I couldn’t post it. The car is fixed now, guess I’m stuck with it for now.
February 1st, 2006 13:16
i still think it was the hindi guy in the gas station! he was envious of your gawjuss afro
so yay your car works… no more getting late for work (i know how lazy you are getting outta bed!)
save up money from now, so you can get a car. You seriously need it to be my tour guide…. i dont want your car blowing up with me inside it…. i dont wanna dieeeeeeeeeeeeee *cries*
btw you really should be doing work… why are you blogging?! naughty tata! and please please pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee stop screaming in my ear! i can still hear the screams of your singing!
I suggest a funky small car…. a mini in black and white with you infamous tata afro logo on it with a mega loud speakers and you dancing inside to franz ferdinand.
I can picture it now!
February 1st, 2006 13:17
better to find a place in the city, close to work, more economic than keeping your car now in this state …..!!!
you know sooner or later your gonna change it and annouce her death….!!!
February 1st, 2006 13:18
Cheverolet Trail Blazer 2006 costs 6,500KD and it’s cool really or so I heard.
Most of the new cars however, the ones we thought were economic and low end have jacked up their prices. Sad really!
February 1st, 2006 15:41
I can’t drive… yet :p
February 1st, 2006 16:38
I think you should consider Jackie’s recommendations, since an SUV will be easier to drive if you want to go to the desert, chalet or anywhere with no asphalt.
Catch22,
will you? :p
February 1st, 2006 18:33
You can go for the Ford Explorer, I think a new one costs around 6499 from the dealership. It’s pretty nice, spacious and its a V6 , so you won’t have to worry about gas.
February 1st, 2006 18:51
well i don’t know if u want to go for a 4X4 or a small car
if you are going for a small car i would highly recomend honda accord , we have one in the house and its nice , the agent is good also
if you are going for a 4X4 trailblazer is the cheapest of it size ( yes unbliveable i know but i checked toyota and nissan )
February 1st, 2006 19:02
lol … 3 to 4k, huh? well i guess that excludes the porsche ;p
but define “space”. wut is it exactly that u need? space 4 passengers or ur stuff? n about th budget, have u tried ni’6am “ta2jeer o tamallok”? my folks did, it’s good. i’m gona follow their steps kuz my budget is less than 300 KD a month which excludes th lamborghini 4 me ;p
February 2nd, 2006 09:11
Good to know your car is fixed, fella. But in case you’re still thinking about getting a new car, I would say go for the Ford Escape. It’s small enough to move like a regular car but it has 4X4 capabilities. I’ve had it for four years now and love it
February 2nd, 2006 10:39
I too have been looking for a car recently..
try the ones mentioned about, but if you want smaller, the new Suzuki Grand Vitara looks pretty funky. Has stronger lines on it and more character.
Theres the Toyota Fortuner too…
Hmmm the Nissan Altima starts pretty low. Its a great car too. Nissan have really turned around in recent years. Whatever you do dont get a Maxima, the new one is out really soon and the wakala are trying to sell off their old inventory…
Servicing a Nissan will be cheap too…
The Trailblazer and Envoy both guzzle gas… 4 litre V6s…
the best thing is :
1) Set your MAX budget BEFORE you go to the showroom
2) Go to the showrooms, will take two evenings and ONLY look at stuff within your budget… otherwise you will get frustrated, happenned to me and you start pushing that limit higher and higher
3) decide! crunch time
Best of luck
February 2nd, 2006 10:42
dude i change the post time… and safat didnt refresh it… :S im getting annoyed myself having my post up there at the top.
February 2nd, 2006 14:58
3ala yedek :p
February 2nd, 2006 18:20
I suggest you forget about the car for now & switch to qualitynet
Grand Cherokee’s aight, new one does look kind of retarded (but maybe that’s just an inevitable bias) & Trailblazer seems like a cool option; if you still want a big, practical car & not too obsessed about the “image” it exudes, consider a Crown Victoria or Camry (but this is more from word of mouth rather than personal experience :P), they’re both mega spacey though 
September 15th, 2006 18:43
Honda Accord … I have one from 2004 (bought it as new) … it never had ANY KIND of problems and I’m driving it like at least 50 km daily …
(of couse i did the services on time always)
EXTREAMLY RELIABLE … NOT EXPENSIVE TO SERVICE … DOESN’T NEED LOTS OF GAS … YOU’LL NOT LOOSE TOO MUCH MONEY IF YOU WANNA SELL IT (the same accord that i bought in 2004 with 5000KD is now IN 2006 around 4500)
SO GO FOR A HONDA ACCORD MAN.
btw … the new CIVIC looks COOL as well
November 4th, 2006 08:24
Interested to know why one chooses to live in Jahra and commute to the City. What are the benefits? How long does it take every day? Do you do much shopping in the City?
Would you ride a fast train to the City if there was one? How about a fast boat from Jahra to Sharq or Salmiya?