When we were living in the security compound, we managed with one car. If anyone from the family wished to go anywhere while I was at work, there was a limousine service available from the compound itself. One phone call to the reception office - khalash, everything arranged!
Now, not only we need a private driver, we also need a second car.
We are lucky! My ex driver, a Yemeni, from the time I was working for Unilever recommended his nephew. We employed him immediately. We wanted an Arabic speaking driver and a Muslim. He has been driving Luqman to school now for a week, using his own car. The car has no AC, and in the present summer heat, understandably the discomfort has been a cause concern for Luqman although he has been calm and patient about the temporary ordeal.
Today, I did what I needed to do! I purchased a second car. A brand new Hyundai Sonata 2012 model!
The price here is much lower than one needs to pay for the same in Malaysia, SAR71675.00! Or equivalent to RM57,000. And guess what, there is also NO roadtax!
And...if anyone is interested to know HOW TO buy a car here in Jeddah, I will be happy to share my experience. I can tell you off hand, that beside money, you also need to have lots of patience~!
And...if anyone is interested to know HOW TO buy a car here in Jeddah, I will be happy to share my experience. I can tell you off hand, that beside money, you also need to have lots of patience~!
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ReplyDeleteNice car! If it is right hand drive it would be nice to buy one over there and rent it out for 5 years and bring it back to Malaysia. Hopefully by the end of the 5 yrs the car is still in the shape of a car knowing the way they drive in Saudi, a new car can only maintain it's original look for only a month.
Pak Zawi :-)
ReplyDeleteyes nice car...tapi seperti pakzawi cakap lah...steering kereta di sini tersalah tempat~! hehehe.
ooooh ... nice car. sya suka tgk kereta ni but taknak beli. takde fulus hehehe
ReplyDeleteSya :-) nanti dah di terima kereta ni hari rabu nanti, i will pose di sebelah dan letak gambar d FB hehehe.
ReplyDeleteYa Allah nice car, bla la nk dpt tumpang skaki...
ReplyDeleteM Khir :-) inshaallah tuan juga akan dapat memilikinya satu hari nanti...mungkin juga yang lebih baik dari itu.
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