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Hello from Dubai



  Albi Blue 200
Hi there RS Fans!

A few months ago I decided to treat myself with a fun weekend car. I went through all the usual suspects that most of you probably considered at one point (MX-5, S2000, ancient Elises, etc.). Then I can't remember what led me to research the new Type R which in turn led to a comparo with the 197 (and coincidentally around the same time I saw an ad for RS track day tickets at the local circuit here in neighboring Abu Dhabi).

Long story short, I was bit by the RS bug and starting seriously looking. Looked at everything but mostly 182s but couldn't find anything but lemons and just as I was about to buy an excellent phase one 172, I came across this 2012 beauty at the dealership's pre-owned showroom and had to have it.

Obviously, this will be my daily driver now and looking to offload the Subaru - can't service two loans even in Dubai :D

Feels great to join the wider RS family...

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  Albi Blue 200
Appreciate the warm welcome, fellas!

Hi Banther - renting exotics is a total rip-off over here (USD +400 per day) - for regular cars, would strongly recommend using the internationals (Avis, Hertz, Dollar, etc.) because the budget options = absolute monkeys!
 
  Albi Blue 200
Isn't that going to look a bit small next to all the Cayennes and Camaros?

Yup! Ands that's part of its charm, not being another zombie on E11 :D

But I have to say that more and more locals and expats are bucking that trend now; a lot of GTIs and STs on the road.
 

Hixle

Hi Kiss Luke E****
ClioSport Club Member
  E90 M3
Welcome mate! When I was last out there in April I saw a few 200's surprisingly.
 


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