FocusWagon 1st Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 Actually fr normal service like oil plugs n filters if u get yr outside ws to do not much diff from jap car. Only fr special work or repairs wil e ad charges kill u. it's a catch 22 situation. first 3 yrs ok, under warr. after that, when the prob start to surface, each prob is 1-2k minimum to resolve. by then cannot tahan, want to sell car. cannot coz need to top up. how? sell backside lor ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 http://www.holden.co.nz/new-cars/caprice/r...aprice-v-series I just looked at this - less than $90k 6 litre V8 as well! Too bad when they got here, it's just expensive. Look at the HSVs, asking $90+K down under, here it's like $280+K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 it's a catch 22 situation. first 3 yrs ok, under warr. after that, when the prob start to surface, each prob is 1-2k minimum to resolve. by then cannot tahan, want to sell car. cannot coz need to top up. how? sell backside lor But i use jap korean cars even 5-6 years no major problems. Only wear n tear. Conti also abt same but even more lasting unless u buy a lemon or yr regular mech screw u up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fri13th 1st Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 In the states it cost about 16k for a new civic compare to here we can buy 10 with different colours than see our mood chose which colour to drive out everyday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishxsr 2nd Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 Wonder what u call a person driving a $140K Altis. These r known as Sillyporeans. Hahaha If '1' can afford, why not? Its supply and demand. no matter how high the price, there is still buyer.You cant say tey are silly... as their pocket are deeper then some others.Just blame ownself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 If '1' can afford, why not? Its supply and demand. no matter how high the price, there is still buyer.You cant say tey are silly... as their pocket are deeper then some others.Just blame ownself. Yes i guess its true but what u call a person who is willing to pay $20 fr a plate of chicken rice at a coffeeshop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 Yes i guess its true but what u call a person who is willing to pay $20 fr a plate of chicken rice at a coffeeshop? But those $20 from hotel might not taste as good as those from coffeshop. .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 Yes i guess its true but what u call a person who is willing to pay $20 fr a plate of chicken rice at a coffeeshop? A hungry person? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vextan 1st Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 (edited) In United States cars are cheap because of their vast land space. In city like new york the parking (usd20 hourly) and housing is mind blogging expensive. Edited November 25, 2012 by Vextan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 But those $20 from hotel might not taste as good as those from coffeshop. .. Hotel chickenrice u pay fr ac nice ambiance n service. I mean 20bucks fr coffeeshop standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureness Clutched November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 i guess now most of us will be able to upgrade to a chevvy spark or cherry qq Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 In United States cars are cheap because of their vast land space. In city like new york the parking (usd20 hourly) and housing is mind blogging expensive. In big cities, usually driving in city is expensive. Many people opt to use subway or something else. In Germany, which is a 100% toll free roads (but I heard they wanted to have some sort of tolls in some bigger cities), the traffic in the city wasn't all that bad also. Many people either car pool, Park & ride, which I do all the time, & just ride, cycle or something. If they do not travel far, sometimes, they rather walk or something, its not alike a big deal. Just because you take train or bus doesn't mean you are poor, which I think is a mindset a lot of Singaporeans have. Many people die die must drive everyday even in occasion when its not need, or can carpool. If we use cars at more moderate usage, cars would have been much cheaper, traffic much better in Singapore, in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha78 6th Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 In big cities, usually driving in city is expensive. Many people opt to use subway or something else. In Germany, which is a 100% toll free roads (but I heard they wanted to have some sort of tolls in some bigger cities), the traffic in the city wasn't all that bad also. Many people either car pool, Park & ride, which I do all the time, & just ride, cycle or something. If they do not travel far, sometimes, they rather walk or something, its not alike a big deal. Just because you take train or bus doesn't mean you are poor, which I think is a mindset a lot of Singaporeans have. Many people die die must drive everyday even in occasion when its not need, or can carpool. If we use cars at more moderate usage, cars would have been much cheaper, traffic much better in Singapore, in my opinion. But in those place you mentioned, their cars do not have a lifespan or any fees to pay to extend their lifespan. Cars can be driven till they cannot move, but here we have a 10-year limit. Every day the car sits in the lot and is not moving, money is wasted. Of course everyone drives like there's no tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idiotboi89 Neutral Newbie November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 i dont own a car yet, but dad's current latio (5 year old) bought at 56-57k with 16-17k coe.. I dont see how i am willing or can afford a new car with current situation.. in future when i go out to work... I'm not sure if this is done, but why arent people buying like 2 years to COE car and just drive them til COE end.. wouldnt it be cheaper that way?..Image isnt a problem to me though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vextan 1st Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 But in those place you mentioned, their cars do not have a lifespan or any fees to pay to extend their lifespan. Cars can be driven till they cannot move, but here we have a 10-year limit. Every day the car sits in the lot and is not moving, money is wasted. Of course everyone drives like there's no tomorrow. There is some justification for the ten years life span. without , there will be much more car breakdowns every day and everywhere, you can imagine the congestion as a result. also, it ensures car population growth is proportion to the scrapping off cars. again, in a country of vast land pace is ok, but not in a small country like ours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vextan 1st Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 In big cities, usually driving in city is expensive. Many people opt to use subway or something else. In Germany, which is a 100% toll free roads (but I heard they wanted to have some sort of tolls in some bigger cities), the traffic in the city wasn't all that bad also. Many people either car pool, Park & ride, which I do all the time, & just ride, cycle or something. If they do not travel far, sometimes, they rather walk or something, its not alike a big deal. Just because you take train or bus doesn't mean you are poor, which I think is a mindset a lot of Singaporeans have. Many people die die must drive everyday even in occasion when its not need, or can carpool. If we use cars at more moderate usage, cars would have been much cheaper, traffic much better in Singapore, in my opinion. yup, same in japan also, everyone takes the train to work, in suit and heels. i make a bold guess the hot weather is one factor that influence the way we commute. we wont want to even walk a few buy stops under the hot sun. maybe in cold weathered places is ok, not here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishxsr 2nd Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 (edited) Yes i guess its true but what u call a person who is willing to pay $20 fr a plate of chicken rice at a coffeeshop? Is there a coffee shop or hawker centre selling $20 for a plate of Chicken rice? I will not pay for that unless market price for a plate of chicken rice selling in a coffee shop is $20. Edited November 25, 2012 by Wishxsr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishxsr 2nd Gear November 25, 2012 Share November 25, 2012 (edited) Sorry double post Edited November 25, 2012 by Wishxsr ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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