Guide on buying from PI

[Picanto]

I recently bought a PI mercedes SLK200K from a PI with all the options ( high option ) offered at $163K with COE. I went to C&C and enquired the price of a similar car with all the options offered and was offered it at $230K++ and after some discounts at @$220+K. Almost $60K difference. The choice was obvious. The entire transaction with the company ( Lay Auto ) was smooth and I even had the car showed to me before signing and paying the deposit. I delayed the delivery to get a bidded number and they helped looking for the best insurance rate and loan options ( @2.5%) They gave me a choice which I thought was good and did not push a particular bank or insurance company. Delivery was timely and the service was professional and quite transparent in the sense that they kept me informed of each administrative procedure so I new what was going on. About under 2 weeks between paying deposit and taking delivery )

 

It comes with a 2 year MB international warranty for all parts. They offered a 3 year free service ( pay only for consumables ) and the first service at MBM Wheelpower in Sin Min was seamless and took about 2 hours ( 5 pm to 7 pm ) booked one day in advance. I waited in a lounge next to the service bay where you could see your car being sorted out. It cost me about $100+ for consumables. C & C does not offer any free service for the SLK when you buy it at their special rate of $159K basic ( the mirrors don't even fold in when locked! ) and estimated their first service to be about $200 to $300. Moreover you need to take their loan of @3.5%.

 

There are some PI's with bad service record and reputations but there are others who have been decent and offer a reasonable and more realistic pricing. I asked how they were able to sell their cars more cheaply - the GM suggested I look at their infrastructure and marketing and staffing. When you buy a C& C car you are also paying for their beautiful building, the huge staff, their polished floors and the great atmosphere. Gives you confidence but at a price!

you are also paying for the investment by CNC in their workshop. Can a PI workshop handle a merc as good as a CNC workshop? i doubt so.

 

[Danielbeckham22]

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Edited October 23, 2009 by Danielbeckham22

[Edmundchaikk]

Hi, jus wan to find out how to differential yr 2005 E200ML whether is PI or from agent C&C? B'cos i found one with OMV different of almost $9k.

 

Regards,

Ed

[Tigerwoods]

I recently bought a PI mercedes SLK200K from a PI with all the options ( high option ) offered at $163K with COE. I went to C&C and enquired the price of a similar car with all the options offered and was offered it at $230K++ and after some discounts at @$220+K. Almost $60K difference. The choice was obvious. The entire transaction with the company ( Lay Auto ) was smooth and I even had the car showed to me before signing and paying the deposit. I delayed the delivery to get a bidded number and they helped looking for the best insurance rate and loan options ( @2.5%) They gave me a choice which I thought was good and did not push a particular bank or insurance company. Delivery was timely and the service was professional and quite transparent in the sense that they kept me informed of each administrative procedure so I new what was going on. About under 2 weeks between paying deposit and taking delivery )

 

It comes with a 2 year MB international warranty for all parts. They offered a 3 year free service ( pay only for consumables ) and the first service at MBM Wheelpower in Sin Min was seamless and took about 2 hours ( 5 pm to 7 pm ) booked one day in advance. I waited in a lounge next to the service bay where you could see your car being sorted out. It cost me about $100+ for consumables. C & C does not offer any free service for the SLK when you buy it at their special rate of $159K basic ( the mirrors don't even fold in when locked! ) and estimated their first service to be about $200 to $300. Moreover you need to take their loan of @3.5%.

 

There are some PI's with bad service record and reputations but there are others who have been decent and offer a reasonable and more realistic pricing. I asked how they were able to sell their cars more cheaply - the GM suggested I look at their infrastructure and marketing and staffing. When you buy a C& C car you are also paying for their beautiful building, the huge staff, their polished floors and the great atmosphere. Gives you confidence but at a price!

 

Premium car must get premium service and attention.

We the people with cheap cars have to toe the line for good service....

[Caramelaffair]

I bought my car a month ago.

The expected delivery date was last week.

 

The salesman never called me once at all.

 

I have to call to keep myself updated.

 

He lied about the car being in Singapore.

His boss says it is not delivered yet. They need another month.

 

Very bad experience. I dont know if I can get my car.

 

Going to CASE doesnt seem to help cos the contract I sign protected them.

How?

[Iisterry]

Which car did u buy and at what price?

[Samnet]

sounds bad....call them!!!

[Sadan]

Hiaz...

 

PIs... PIs... due to the fact that some models only carry by PIs.. we have to deal woth them. I agreed that low price does not mean the best service.. but... payin more oso don't mean no prob...

 

 

Haiz..

[Habil]

hah....very good thread....interesting indeed.....

[Chiangauto]

Thanks.sticky up up!!!!

[Ken1105]

nice guide...

too bad i din read dis b4 buying my car...bought frm karkunsl n this company, instead of giving mi pioneer dvd player n 3m car mat dat they promised, they gif me normal car mat n 2-din player...boss say he did not sign e accessories sheet

[Ken1105]

nice guide...

too bad i din read dis b4 buying my car...bought frm karkunsl n this company, instead of giving mi pioneer dvd player n 3m car mat dat they promised, they gif me normal car mat n 2-din player...boss say he did not sign e accessories sheet

[Kenta28]

good thread

[Nelsonctc]

Yes, dun have any deals with this PI Pin..... Mo..... I think the SE only think of making for the company and themselves. Do not book from them....

 

Did not have good experience wit PI so far... just my luck

[John1123]

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[Chiangauto]

such a good thread,should sticky always.

[Srs]

Hi Guys Im new here.

 

Is a second hand car with 9 years to go but only 1k COE pathetic to buy? Please advice.

[Samnet]

Hi Guys Im new here.

 

Is a second hand car with 9 years to go but only 1k COE pathetic to buy? Please advice.

 

if you are talking about a 1yr old car (not those renewed coe cars), why not?

COE is not the only factor that decides the price of the car if u are to sell it after a few yrs...

 

if 2 cars of same age, same condition, same price but COE is difference of few K,

of cos go for the one with higher COE......

safer buy...