What make and model worth renew COE after 10 years

[currypuff]

do u think continental cars are worth it to renew?

I told my friends only renew japanese cars.

 

don't even think abt it for korean or china cars

If its mercedes....

[Battledome64]

If its mercedes....

My USA Friend told me the maintenance cost for Mercedes is $1 per mile in the Long run

Not sure if that is true

[currypuff]

http://m.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=666603

[Storm88]

do u think continental cars are worth it to renew?

I told my friends only renew japanese cars.

 

don't even think abt it for korean or china cars 

 

Hi  , I think only Mercedes brand is worth the renewal as it is evident on the road.

For Japanese cars, I would recommend Honda and Toyota.

If its mercedes....

 

Hi agreed:-). It is a proven continental brand. 

[currypuff]

I like the w123 and w124 model but think road tax, insurance, fuel will be too high for me to maintain

[merc280v6]

Hi , I think only Mercedes brand is worth the renewal as it is evident on the road.

For Japanese cars, I would recommend Honda and Toyota.

 

 

Hi agreed:-). It is a proven continental brand.

Yah lah ... only Mercedes Benz

[Hamburger]

BMW rocks!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

[Albeniz]

Given the present dip in Cat B COE price, a few year 2008/2009 models seem to be worth considering.

 

The followings come to my mind:

 

1. Nissan Teana

2. Camry

3. C180, C200, E200.

4. Picnic.

 

I am wondering if price for parts replacement would be "affordable".

Edited March 25, 2018 by Albeniz

[Mockngbrd]

FD2R

[Ct3833]

Given the present dip in Cat B COE price, a few year 2008/2009 models seem to be worth considering.

 

The followings come to my mind:

 

1. Nissan Teana

2. Camry

3. C180, C200, E200.

4. Picnic.

 

I am wondering if price for parts replacement would be "affordable".

Camry sure can get parts and should not be costly. C and E class no problem too because there are many stockists, parts are easily available and are not expensive. The 2008 and 2009 C class w204 engines are not fuel economical, the E class W211 would have more luxury interior trim than C class and a lot better to drive and better handling. Late 2009 E class change to the W212 which also quite good. I think for merce, E class makes a better car for renewal though C class gives a younger look.

I happen to have driven e w211 , c w204 and e w212 , so i am able to provide my real ownership experience.

I intended to renewed my previous w211 but dropped the idea because the OMV write off was about $33k,plus $2k body, total write off would have been $35k. I didnt renew C 180 because of what i have mentioned. I sold it off with a body value of $3.3k above scrap price.

Some may wonder why i keep changing car, because i am cheapo, not willing to buy new car , so I am trying out which car is best to renew COE. Hahaha.

Edited March 25, 2018 by Ct3833

[SwirL]

Avante ok to renew or not? Car still seems ok with no major issues..

[DACH]

Avante ok to renew or not? Car still seems ok with no major issues..

 

If it is your car and you maintained it regularly, it shouldn't be a problem.

[kdash]

Avante ok to renew or not? Car still seems ok with no major issues..

 

buy new car! support the economy

[bhwee]

renew if you like your car very much?

[TohCLKeith]

I heard can consider Lexus 250. Cheap parts and durable engine. C180 as well, am getting one! 

[Evillusion]

Any car that is cheap to maintain and has plenty of spareparts to source from. An old car that have trouble getting spareparts for are a pain!

[Lala81]

FD2R

My friend just did that last year

[Gz0707]

The SG market is very strange and complicated due to changing rules. I observed that certain models such as Honda Stream/Crossroad and Wish had their COE renewed or targeted for renewal by dealers - check the COE segment in SGcarmart and you can see which are the popular cars renewed by dealers.  There is a small value segment for sharp buyers for possibly low depreciation in >10 year old cars if they pick the right time to renew the 9 yr old cars this year as COE slide downwards. If COE reaches 25k levels, you may even be looking at under 5k yearly dep for a 2.0 litre car. Even with 10% incremental increase in tax (until 140%), for a 2 litre car, you pay an average of $448 extra over full span of 10 years (original road tax of $1,212). The guideline is that the car cc must be under 2 litre to be worthwhile. Something worthwhile to consider for budget buyers who want to continue driving without burden of huge cost for new car. 

Edited March 27, 2018 by Gz0707