Albeniz Turbocharged March 27, 2008 Share March 27, 2008 (edited) Generally, due to the restricted use of an OPC car, the mileage of a 3-year old OPC car is typically lower than a normal-plate vehicle (assuming the ex-owner did not drive to Malaysia too frequently). During the day, I observe that most OPC cars are parked in sheltered car park. Hence, OPC cars are usually better in terms of physical condition. If one is thinking of buying a 3-year old car, is it worthwhile (financially-speaking) to buy a second hand OPC car and then convert it to normal usage? Maybe we can take a year 2005 Altis as a platform for discussion. Comments anyone? Edited March 27, 2008 by Albeniz ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 Any advice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 most pple would not consider converting to normal plate because they need to fork out cash. u can always ask the used car dealer to convert and sell to u as normal car. I thk this will be a better way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinshino Neutral Newbie March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 I have the same idea. Read up on the sgcarmart articles for converting from OPC to Normal. If you dun mind the hassle, you should get a car with comparatively low mileage at the same price, IMHO. Since the engine for OPC may not be started every couple of days. Probably the car battery is the first to up lorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 most pple would not consider converting to normal plate because they need to fork out cash.u can always ask the used car dealer to convert and sell to u as normal car. I thk this will be a better way Assuming I have the money and there is no need to take loan, is my OPC conversion method a wise choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 Changing the battery is a small matter, what's more important is the engine had only clocked low mileage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 I think the process of converting an OPC to a normal plate car may not be so tedious. Should only take 1 day to get the job done, and must have the required cash. True? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolicense Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 mileage may be low.. but if the driving habit is bad or the car is used for frequent short trips that does not allow the engine to warm up.. there might be lots of engine wear.. how to check if it is good? check for sludging in the engine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 Any advice from Guvyer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 Generally, due to the restricted use of an OPC car, the mileage of a 3-year old OPC car is typically lower than a normal-plate vehicle (assuming the ex-owner did not drive to Malaysia too frequently). During the day, I observe that most OPC cars are parked in sheltered car park. Hence, OPC cars are usually better in terms of physical condition. If one is thinking of buying a 3-year old car, is it worthwhile (financially-speaking) to buy a second hand OPC car and then convert it to normal usage? Maybe we can take a year 2005 Altis as a platform for discussion. Comments anyone? Hi, As long as you find that the depreciation is ok ..... then it's ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 You buying full cash is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 Generally speaking, do we end up paying almost the same with that of a normal plate car (after the conversion), but the only advantage is that an ex-OPC is likely to have a lower mileage? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 most pple would not consider converting to normal plate because they need to fork out cash. u can always ask the used car dealer to convert and sell to u as normal car. I thk this will be a better way Assuming I have the money and there is no need to take loan, is my OPC conversion method a wise choice? if u have the cash then its easier. most OPC owners trade in their cars for a normal plate car cos they can't fork out the conversion cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 (edited) You buying full cash is it? This is planning for the future after my current car expires. If I should do so, it would be in full cash. Edited March 28, 2008 by Albeniz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 not a bad idea...but if buy fr dealer then usu aft conversion, the depn wil b almost same as norm car...of cos the adv is the supposed lower mileage.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingbowler Neutral Newbie March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 if u hav cash, my advise is to get new car..... 2nd car if got prob, the list might b very long, OPC doesnt mean car is in better condition, it depend on how the previous owner take care of it..... if i were u, i wil not look for 2nd hand car..... u oso miss out on those tat park in open carpark, my hse carpark here hav quite a no of OPC, some don drive for 3-4 days and park under trees, why i knw 3-4 days bcoz its cover by birdsh!t.... OPC doesnt mean well maintain.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged March 28, 2008 Author Share March 28, 2008 If I were to buy an OPC car, I will take a walk in my neighborhood multi-storey car park, observe for well looked-after cars and then approach the owner directly. That would be safer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear March 28, 2008 Share March 28, 2008 very hard to find OPC altis. most OPC i seen are korean makes and mostly compact cars ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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