Every 3 years

[Good-Carbuyer]

This notion that cars will run into big maintenance problems or breaking down after 3-4 years is just a myth. It just itchy backside owners' excuse to change cars. To replace the wear and tear of your existing car in today's context is cheaper than getting a new ride.

I believe so if the AD already closed down, or the manufacturer as well.

[Deckbuild]

I've heard many will sell their rides every 3 years, because they can siam the high maintenance after the 3rd year.

How much will you actually lose if you change car every 3 years?

 

I believe last time PARF Rebate value high thats why they can afford to change every 3 years, like my car bought in the 2003, still able to able to get back almost 9k on 10th year. Nowadays low OMV, low rebate %, high COE, only those with spare cash to throw will change every 3 yrs.

 

Come to think of it, it depend on what car you drive and where you service your car, and most importantly, how you drive your car.

[13177]

For some, not much money left every mth after paying instalment, petrol, parking, etc. Hence only way to avoid paying more to maintenance will be to sell car away esp it still has value and swop for new & cycles begins..

 

HAve a few frens who r like that...avoid the major svc of their rides then sell them away bcos they got no more $ left for repairs.

I wonder if no money then how to change car? Though you need money to top up to "dispose" your old car, and also money for downpayment?! Even the cycles keep repeating, but doesnt mean you will gain profits by selling off your old car for a new one.

[MX5NC2]

Most cars who past 3 years or more, surely got wear & tear problem. But major problem then must depends on your luck lo.

 

Can't say I agree to that. Cars are generally more reliable these days. From personal experience at least. Luck can play a part though. And the climate as well.

 

Normal wear and tear should be considered part of overall car maintenance.

 

Still think a Toyota is a safest option, though.

[Chrispie]

dont agree about the maintenance part...my car's make is famous for being unreliable and expensive to maintain.

 

yet, after 3rd year, until 5th year.. only major thing that was changed was the clutch. which is about 1.5k

 

Other than that.. brake pads, tyres etc.. are relatively cheap.

 

New COE alone is already 80+k. How much can i save? possibly digging a deeper hole.

[Nzy]

Don't agree with this also. Definitely cheaper to keep your car as long as possible. My previous car kept till 10 years and the most expensive parts I changed were the belts and exhaust. Current car also nothing much except normal servicing.

[Emile12345]

To some wealthy folks, car $$$ is small change, so changing every 3 years to get the latest model is no big deal. Maintenance is just a convenient excuse.

 

Unlike the West (e.g Europe and US where normal servicing can run into hundreds and into thousands for major repairs and new cars are cheap), servicing in Singapore is cheap while new cars are expensive. Definitely makes financial sense to keep the car until 10 years old, unless it spends a lot of time at the workshop, and the hassle is too much to handle.

 

 

[Lucaswh]

I don't see how buying a new car is a 'wiser' decision in this case. I took over my current car when it was 4 to 5 years old. Replacing necessary parts + repair till now (mileage almost 90k) probably only engine mounting, beltings and a previously snapped gear cable. How much can these cost compared to getting a new car?

[KARTer]

Do most cars become problematic after 3 or 4 years? Or is it just the kiasi syndrome at work?

Not really, just then usual wear n tear....