Alheych 6th Gear October 4, 2013 Share October 4, 2013 today's ST got report, Toyota Crown will be phased out by the second half of next year. they've been around for as long as i can remember... looks like it's just korean from now. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear October 5, 2013 Share October 5, 2013 today's ST got report, Toyota Crown will be phased out by the second half of next year. they've been around for as long as i can remember... looks like it's just korean from now. korean cabs are the way to go. reliability and value for money are the key factors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic October 5, 2013 Share October 5, 2013 today's ST got report, Toyota Crown will be phased out by the second half of next year. they've been around for as long as i can remember... looks like it's just korean from now. Japan diesel technology is outdated compare to korea or conti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speak_listen Neutral Newbie October 7, 2013 Share October 7, 2013 today's ST got report, Toyota Crown will be phased out by the second half of next year. they've been around for as long as i can remember... looks like it's just korean from now. my opinion, they just want remove $3 flag, :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alheych 6th Gear October 7, 2013 Share October 7, 2013 my opinion, they just want remove $3 flag, :( yeah, it's sad that there's no more $3 flag. but the crown's time is really up, and anything afterwards was bought with higher COE, so "need higher flag to offset". the new models like prius and latitude just get more and more expensive. before you know it the sonatas will be gone as well, and the cheapest flag may well become $3.90. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear October 7, 2013 Share October 7, 2013 yeah, it's sad that there's no more $3 flag. but the crown's time is really up, and anything afterwards was bought with higher COE, so "need higher flag to offset". the new models like prius and latitude just get more and more expensive. before you know it the sonatas will be gone as well, and the cheapest flag may well become $3.90. in short, taxi fares going to increase soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco 1st Gear October 7, 2013 Share October 7, 2013 it's just korean from now. Inaccurate. Silvercab and SMRT are adopting Toyota Prius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurpsexx 6th Gear October 7, 2013 Share October 7, 2013 in short, taxi fares going to increase soon LTA scholars getting smarter.. uisng newer and bigger cabs to push up the flag down fare overtly... no need announce on papers and TV taxi fare going up, but diam diam raise it when they force hirers to take on ever more expensive cabs in the name of increased luxury... _|_.. this is to save the incumbent political party the potential lost votes if people are up in arms over another round of taxi fare hikes.... Now stealth is the way to go... actually, I'm fine if the crown stayed on and the taxi fare is lower... not going to spend an hour in the cab so I rather pay less taxi fare than sit in a conti cab... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ungtiong 2nd Gear October 7, 2013 Share October 7, 2013 i love the crown taxis. Can literally walk into the taxi....very luxurious space, unlike our cramp cars. Can fit my computer in the back seat and still got room for feet!!! i previoulsy never use the boot and all my shopping bags in on the floor at the back seat and lost of leg room left. Now taxis like normal cars...and you all know the most comfortable seat in a normal car is the driver's seat. Hard to sit cross leg in a new taxi liao. LOL the old crown make me feel like big boss. Ride was bumpy but damn big space behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 taxi fares are slowly creeping up, based on a ST report a few days ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoobie Supercharged October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 why do we need such a big/luxurious taxi anyway. most trip only 1-2 person commute.. hardly got taxi got 3-4 passengers inside.. every time upgrade taxi like only upgrade exterior make nice nice only... I remember got one thread got people say the sonata no air bag one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmanz 5th Gear October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 QUOTE (13177 @ Sep 11 2013, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The i40 wagon really very swee. review on this car also quite good and the car has the conti feel and specs. Saw once before on the road. Looks really nice. they got HID for the cabs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 why do we need such a big/luxurious taxi anyway. most trip only 1-2 person commute.. hardly got taxi got 3-4 passengers inside.. every time upgrade taxi like only upgrade exterior make nice nice only... I remember got one thread got people say the sonata no air bag one... Thought usually people would sit behind, whether the car comes with airbag or not doesnt make much different?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 its for the taxi companies to make more $$$ why do we need such a big/luxurious taxi anyway. most trip only 1-2 person commute.. hardly got taxi got 3-4 passengers inside.. every time upgrade taxi like only upgrade exterior make nice nice only... I remember got one thread got people say the sonata no air bag one... this is one feature that the cabs can do without. if kena accident etc....then it will cost more to repair. they got HID for the cabs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoobie Supercharged October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 Thought usually people would sit behind, whether the car comes with airbag or not doesnt make much different?! have better don't have ma... nowadays cars come with side air bags all these also.. at least got front air bag you got a choice to be safety concious or not.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maseratigood 5th Gear October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 why do we need such a big/luxurious taxi anyway. most trip only 1-2 person commute.. hardly got taxi got 3-4 passengers inside.. every time upgrade taxi like only upgrade exterior make nice nice only... I remember got one thread got people say the sonata no air bag one... Yup, for most taxi trips, the size of a Corolla etc will be enough for the usual 1-2 passengers seen taking cab rides!! Surprisingly, we are seeing more and more large size taxis on the roads, when they only carry 1 or 2 persons inside. Larger size means higher costs, mean higer taxi fares!!! All for nothing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 SMRT adds 600 Toyota Prius hybrids to fleet, becomes largest hybrid taxi operator here Petrol-electric hybrid cabs are gaining popularity among taxi operators. SMRT, the third largest cab company here said on Monday that it will add more than 600 Toyota Prius hybrids to its fleet over the next one year. The first cars will arrive on Friday. The move will make SMRT the largest hybrid taxi operator in Singapore. They will make up about one-fifth of its total fleet of some 3,500 cabs, which are predominantly diesel. Taxi firms with petrol-electric hybrids include Premier and Prime taxis. SMRT senior vice-president (roads) said: "Opting for hybrid vehicles is a conscious move on SMRT's part in generating more positive environmental footprint on roads." He said passengers can look forward to more comfortable, smoother and quieter rides with the new taxis. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/smrt-adds-600-toyota-prius-hybrids-fleet-becomes-largest-hybrid-taxi-o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 frankly speaking, we do not need expensive models as taxis. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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