2nd hand Conti Cars....

[Babsongerm]

Lucky you... SLK!

 

Is the mileage of the 2 yr old much higher? If not, get the 2 yr old car. Conti cars are designed to deliver long distance driving, so unless the mileage is exceptionally high, you're not likely to face problems just because it was driven for 30k km more. Age however, is a determinant of the price you can fetch later on, so I'd personally go for the younger car. Mileage aside, look at the condition of the car first. And oh... ignore the condition of the paint work - most cars look very well groomed at the dealers. Look for accident welding marks, smoking exhausts, warning lights etc which are expensive to repair, esp for a SLK. Goodness... that's one sexy car![/reply]

 

Good advice. To be honest, I actually really like the new look SL, but it's out of my budget for now. I AM however swayed by an ad in the papers this weekend about a pre-owned 2008 M roadster... decisions, decisions...

[Arowana1]

Let's ask ourselves. For so many of you who had been holding the perception Citroen is rather unrealible, how many of you actually had experience it firsthand yourself? How many of you are actually past or existing Citroen owners who had experienced problems on and off abt their rides and not through hearsay??

 

cant agree with u on this. imagine when u see a red flag flying on the beach on a stormy day. lifeguard tells u got strong under current that can pull a person under.

 

so u go tell others who are stripping to swim the same thing or u go swim and get drowned first, then tell others of ur experience?

[Lmeng69]

Maybe u wanna try asking here?

 

www.fordclubsg.com

[King_of_abalone]

you a babson college alumni?

[Furrynadz]

there are ppl always willing to take a risk

 

give u another example

 

smoking kills, why ppl smoke

 

sex with hookers gives u aids, why so many cxxk itchy ppl still out there

 

if everyone smoked a single stick, or get their cxxk sucked a single time and would drop dead, then it will be a very sad world

 

 

the difference b/w these 2 examples are that your example is an extreme case where its black and white, either u die or u dont

 

buying a car does not make u die, neither does smoking a single stick

[Tohto]

How about this...

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2EQrLZCm-1000.html

[Luckycar88]

Any feedback on 2005 WW Passat ?

[Jailbird005]

Maybe can consider this.....

 

1year o onli

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2IMiOoaF-1213.html

[Woofie]

i would like to highjack as well, when is a good time to sell a conti? b4 the 3rd yr or b4 the 5th yr? will the price depreciate even further after the 3rd yr? is it true that after the 3rd yr dealer wont wanna take in as there isnt any value for local market.. which eventually they have to export it?...

[Casiraghi]

Hi I'm in the market for a hatchback and was considering the new Honda Jazz but looking at the prices - I can consider a second hand conti hatchback too. Problem is I don't really know the market for conti cars very much though. Can I get any MCFers opinion on this Peugeot 207?

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2EEnFMqS-1063.html

 

The list price is a bit too high in my opinion. Any comments will be most useful for me!

[Yaloryalor]

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2EEnFMqS-1063.html

 

Hyperlink for you!

 

By looking, driving this 207 is certainly more cool than Jazz (too common).

[Tayspiderx]

ecotec is an ancient tech...

[Furrynadz]

believe prev owner upgraded for the 207

[Asd78]

So is v-tec...but ancient doesn't mean no good. At the very least, all teething probs are sorted out.

[Casiraghi]

Wait... isn't this a 207 already? Er what's Ecotec and all that... anyone has any comments on the 207, whether the list price is really too high or it's a bargain

[Sturtles]

Where do you guys go to fix your Fords, other than Regent Motors? I need someone with good electrical/mechanical knowledge of the MKII.

 

Well, from what I know, because of the low market share of european build fords, many workshops do not equip themselves with tools that are required beyond changing of oil.

 

Ford laser of course, has no problems, as its basically a rebadged mazda 323.

[Chickenbackside]

Good advice. To be honest, I actually really like the new look SL, but it's out of my budget for now. I AM however swayed by an ad in the papers this weekend about a pre-owned 2008 M roadster... decisions, decisions...

If you can afford an M car, go for it! It'll be blast to drive.

 

Unless of course, driving pleasure is not your number one priority.

[Karpi]

your friend also same as you, all the while jap?

 

Me too, and I suppose as what Damienc shared on the perception. when thinking

of purchasing a car, conti never cross my mind. deep in thoughts, can't explain.

Somehow rather 潜意识 tells me is ex, maybe.

 

Find chance must go try out the conti, infamous stable and comfort ride as quoted

by most. Likewise, I suggest your friend go test-drive the contis that's available

to have a feel for himself and ask himself honestly which he feel favour most.

B'cos it's another liability which he has to decide. but of course, getting additional

info here, is for reference ONLY.

 

Good luck to your friend.