Lite Clutched August 21, 2020 Share August 21, 2020 Thank for the information about the VES banding. The price just increased by $5k this week. I wonder if it can ever drop below 120k. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigeena 1st Gear August 22, 2020 Share August 22, 2020 You missed the boat. That was the price offered during CB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Clutched August 22, 2020 Share August 22, 2020 Arghh!!! But thanks for the info. The SE quoted 127k 2 weeks back and told me that was the CB price. :O Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigeena 1st Gear August 22, 2020 Share August 22, 2020 Nah. The CB deal was more like a gimmick, I think only a very lucky few got their coe. Most were asked to top up. Not pretty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweek79 2nd Gear August 24, 2020 Share August 24, 2020 Not sure if Serena owners still frequent this thread, but recently I can hear a soft motor whirring sound when turning the steering at low speeds. The pitch and loudness increases with the speed of turning the wheel. Got it checked at TC this morning, mechanic said it's normal electric power steering sound. Under higher steering load, the sound can get louder. But I didn't hear this sound until after I did the 5000km servicing at TC. Does any Serena owner hear this too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweek79 2nd Gear August 25, 2020 Share August 25, 2020 Sorry mystery solved, one of my front wheels was leaking air. Tyre getting flat hence more effort from the power steering motor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advancer 3rd Gear August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 Was offered $119,888 by my SE yesterday but it's 8 bids non guaranteed. Looks like a gimmick by TC to get ppl to commit then top up later as I don't know how low they will bid for coe given such low selling price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 If COE goes down and you get your car no need top up gimmick or not? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, Advancer said: Was offered $119,888 by my SE yesterday but it's 8 bids non guaranteed. Looks like a gimmick by TC to get ppl to commit then top up later as I don't know how low they will bid for coe given such low selling price. 8 NG bids so long. Lol. If they cannot bid for you, you will be wasted 4 months. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advancer 3rd Gear August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 Very true, unless I just wanna bid for fun and don't need the car urgently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Clutched August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Advancer said: Was offered $119,888 by my SE yesterday but it's 8 bids non guaranteed. Looks like a gimmick by TC to get ppl to commit then top up later as I don't know how low they will bid for coe given such low selling price. Does this price include overtrade? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advancer 3rd Gear August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Lite said: Does this price include overtrade? No idea, just the selling price as stated o we WhatsApp by the SE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_worries 6th Gear August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 Do remember that most JDM models are limited in width to 1695mm. Compare that to a typical car like The current Mk2 Touran with a width of 1800mm. You can’t cheat the laws of physics especially when it comes to side impact test , the narrower JDM car will have a higher chance of being toppled. Why 1695mm, i mention many times , it is to pass Tokyo requirement for a small car so as to pay less tax, much like how we limit Cat A coe to 130hp and 1.6 litre engine capacity . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Clutched August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 15 hours ago, Advancer said: Was offered $119,888 by my SE yesterday but it's 8 bids non guaranteed. Looks like a gimmick by TC to get ppl to commit then top up later as I don't know how low they will bid for coe given such low selling price. 14 hours ago, Jamesc said: If COE goes down and you get your car no need top up gimmick or not? This is almost the same as the CB deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugimoto 6th Gear August 27, 2020 Share August 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, No_worries said: Do remember that most JDM models are limited in width to 1695mm. Compare that to a typical car like The current Mk2 Touran with a width of 1800mm. You can’t cheat the laws of physics especially when it comes to side impact test , the narrower JDM car will have a higher chance of being toppled. Why 1695mm, i mention many times , it is to pass Tokyo requirement for a small car so as to pay less tax, much like how we limit Cat A coe to 130hp and 1.6 litre engine capacity . I beg to differ. It is more to the height of vehicle that affect the centre of gravity rather than the width of the car. Nissan Elgrand with width of 1850mm also toppled during side impact test Meanwhile Toyota Sienta with the mentioned 1695mm width, performed well in the side impact test. Edited August 27, 2020 by Sugimoto 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlks Clutched October 15, 2020 Share October 15, 2020 Wished TCM will provide a longer warranty for their battery. 5years/160k millege is rather stingy imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic October 15, 2020 Share October 15, 2020 It is very stringy but it's also a very very small battery. So cost a lot less to change. 😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Clutched October 25, 2020 Share October 25, 2020 On 10/15/2020 at 8:33 AM, Tlks said: Wished TCM will provide a longer warranty for their battery. 5years/160k millege is rather stingy imo. I thought it is 10yrs/160k. Was it reduced? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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