Lincoln Navigator for Export from Dubai

Lincoln Navigator for export from Dubai: a full-size SUV in four generations, and a long-wheelbase twin

The Lincoln Navigator is the largest vehicle Lincoln makes, and for an export buyer the decision that comes first is which of four generations is on offer. The nameplate began in the late 1990s as a luxury version of the Ford Expedition and has been rebuilt several times since. A car from the 2000s and a car from the last few years share a badge and a general shape, and almost nothing else that matters when you price, ship or insure them.

Searches for a Lincoln Navigator for export from Dubai usually come from buyers who want a very large, plush SUV with seating for a big group. The used Lincoln Navigator page for Dubai lists cars sold for local use in the UAE, and the cars described below are for shipping out.

Four generations, and the one most buyers want

The first Navigator arrived for the 1998 model year and ran into 2002. The second generation covered 2003 to 2006, and the third ran from 2007 to 2017 with a mid-cycle change along the way. These early cars used V8 engines, and they are old enough that age limits in many countries rule them out.

The fourth generation went on sale for the 2018 model year, and this is the car most buyers want. It has an aluminium body, a twin-turbocharged V6 in place of the old V8, and a modern interior with large screens. Lincoln has updated the fourth generation since launch, and later cars differ from early ones in front styling and in the screen and software. Check the model year on the registration card and compare the front end with Lincoln's pictures for that year.

Ask the seller which generation the car belongs to in plain words, then check the VIN. The two ends of the Navigator's history are so different that a mix-up costs real money.

Engines, the L model and trim names

The fourth-generation Navigator uses a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 with a ten-speed automatic gearbox. It produces power that earlier V8 cars did not match, and it is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The older generations used V8 engines of various sizes.

Lincoln also sells a long-wheelbase version known as the Navigator L. It is longer in the body behind the rear axle, and it has more cargo space behind the last row. The listing name may not say which one the car is, so look at the length in the photographs and check the VIN.

Trim names run from the base level through Premiere, Select and Reserve to Black Label, the top level with special interior themes. For export, the trim matters because the leather, the seats and the audio system are what a buyer sees. Ask the seller to run the massage seats, the roof, the power-folding rows and the running boards, if fitted, since each one is costly to repair.

Seating for seven or eight, and the size problem

The Navigator is a body-on-frame SUV with three rows, seating seven with a pair of captain's chairs in the middle or eight with a bench. The third row is roomy by SUV standards, and an adult can sit there without complaint. The L version adds even more room behind it.

It is a vehicle for large families and groups, and it has the towing ability that goes with a truck-based frame. It is also very large. Narrow streets, low car parks and tight garages become real problems, so measure the places where the car will live. The wide body is a challenge to park.

For shipping, the Navigator is among the largest cars in any export yard. Freight is higher than for a mid-size SUV, and the length of the L model adds to it. Roll-on roll-off space is priced by volume, so your forwarder's quote may differ a great deal between the standard and long versions.

Towing deserves a question if you plan to use the car that way. The frame and engine are built for heavy trailers, but a car that has pulled loads for years will show it in the gearbox and the rear suspension. Ask whether a tow bar is fitted, and look for signs of hard use around the rear bumper and the hitch mount.

Check the air suspension at rest and on the move. The car should sit level, rise and lower when asked, and not sag overnight. A failed air spring or compressor is a common and expensive fault on large SUVs of this kind.

What sets the price of a Lincoln Navigator sold for export

Generation is the first factor, because a fourth-generation car is worth much more than an older one. Within the generation, model year and trim follow, and the Black Label sits above the others. The L version carries a premium over the standard one.

Engine and drive layout matter less than on a sports car, but all-wheel drive is worth more in markets with snow or poor roads. Mileage and service history are next. A large, heavy vehicle that has been serviced at a Lincoln or Ford workshop is far easier to sell than a car with gaps in its record.

Condition of the cabin and the moving parts is the last factor: the power running boards, the folding seats, the roof, the screens, and the air suspension, which is fitted to many cars and costly to replace. Add freight, and ask the forwarder for the delivered cost so that you can compare cars on the same basis.

Fuel use is the running cost buyers forget. A heavy SUV with a turbocharged engine drinks more than most family cars, and the gap widens with towing and city traffic. Work out what fuel costs where the car will live before deciding that the purchase price is a bargain.

Gulf-delivered Navigators and imports

Lincoln sold the Navigator in the Gulf through its regional distributor, and the car has long been popular here. A regional car has a specification set for the climate, a local service history, and speedometers that suit the region. Many cars in the UAE, however, were imported from North America.

A North American Navigator follows its home specification. Its dials may read in miles, its lights follow another rule, and some of its online services work only there. Mechanically the car is the same, but it must be described correctly on the export papers and may need a different approach at a destination with its own rules.

Find out where the car was first sold and verify that against the VIN. If it was a regional delivery, ask for the date of first registration and dealer invoices. An imported car should come with the import papers. A clean history helps at the destination and at resale.

Tyres and wheels finish the inspection. The Navigator runs very large alloys, and replacement tyres are priced accordingly. Check the date codes, the tread depth and any kerb damage, and ask for photographs of all four wheels.

How to buy a Lincoln Navigator in Dubai for export, step by step

Start with the rules at the other end. Ask your customs or vehicle authority about the age limit, the emissions standard, the steering side and the papers needed at the port. Large V6 and V8 SUVs sometimes face extra duties, so ask about those.

Then browse the cars listed here. Sellers here are checked in the UAE, and the buyer works out terms with them one to one. OneClickDrive is a marketplace with no commission, and it does not inspect, ship or paper the car.

Request the registration card, the VIN, the service book and photographs of the engine bay, underbody, air suspension and third row. Ask who will cancel the UAE registration and issue the export papers, and keep the answer in writing.

Choose a forwarder who regularly ships large SUVs. They will say how the car must be loaded, what the bill of lading must state and what the port charges. Pay a deposit only against an agreement that names the car and its VIN, and keep back the balance until you hold the documents.

Age, duties and the last checks on a Navigator

The fourth generation is young enough for most age rules, but the earlier generations are not. Find out whether the destination counts from the build date, the first registration date or the model year, and what proof it wants.

Emissions rules and duties matter for a large engine. Some countries tax by engine size, and a big SUV can attract a heavy charge. Others require a particular emissions standard that an older V8 cannot meet. Ask the authority in writing, and do not rely on the seller.

Cars sold in the Emirates all have the wheel on the left. A country that registers only right-hand-drive vehicles will not accept the Navigator.

Ahead of payment, raise these points with the seller. Are there loans or fines still attached to the car? Do card and car show the same VIN? Were any panels replaced after an impact? Which generation is it, and is it the standard or the L model? Was it delivered new here, or imported afterwards? Does the seller have the papers that your forwarder asked for?

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