Ct3833 Supersonic June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Kopites said: 16 vezel brought at 103k. Coe 42kplus. No loan and probably intend to drive till 10 years. A new car of the same make coming to 90k. No worth I reckon. 😀 Of have extra extra extra money to splurge, it is not a crime to change car. But from spending point of view, yoi are wise to say not worth . You get a few months of happiness after changing to a new car, but you will ask the same question like now again as the car gets older. Viscious cycle. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartlander Turbocharged June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 To me this question serves no purpose as different people will give different answers, and the best part is that they might also not follow through with their answers. You can calculate and calculate and know the topic inside out, but when opportunity present itself, you will still know how to convince yourself to change lah. How many time i told myself and my wife this car very satisfied sure drive till 10th year, but funny always can find excuse one haha. Just relax and enjoy till your next ride lah. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meanmachine 6th Gear June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 For me, I treat car like gal friend, if she gave me issues and constant parts problem, and every months change this / that . . I will just sell her to the highest bidder. If the car treats me well, normal services and wear and tear issues through good and bad time just like my wife doing her job like cooking, washing and marketing and taking care of my kids, I will treat her well with kindness and TLC ( Tender Loving Care ). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, Ct3833 said: Of have extra extra extra money to splurge, it is not a crime to change car. But from spending point of view, yoi are wise to say not worth . You get a few months of happiness after changing to a new car, but you will ask the same question like now again as the car gets older. Viscious cycle. My first car in Singapore was the 1.3cc corrolla. A resales with few years remaining. Since then 1.0 swift to vios all I had owned them for 10 years till scrape. Currently driving a vezel brought in 2016 shouldn't be any exception I reckon. Abit old fashion. Hahaha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 Errrrr... 1000 cc= 1L 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 Last time change car every 18 to 24 mths now car already 30mths old still driving.... hai times are bad lah, and will be getting worse. conserve..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlsc 1st Gear June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Kopites said: 16 vezel brought at 103k. Coe 42kplus. No loan and probably intend to drive till 10 years. A new car of the same make coming to 90k. No worth I reckon. 😀 U bought a car without any loan meaning u paid up all upfront? Can share how does it work? Bought from dealer or AD? Did they sell the car to u at a higher price knowing u not taking any loan? I was told they will psycho buyer to take up Loan coz that's where they earn commission from banks. If not, they will sell the car to u at a higher price? Is that true? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin03 4th Gear June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 Check out the new car price of the model you prefer. Package good - lock it in and wait for coe. Good Luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic June 28, 2020 Share June 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Vlsc said: U bought a car without any loan meaning u paid up all upfront? Can share how does it work? Bought from dealer or AD? Did they sell the car to u at a higher price knowing u not taking any loan? I was told they will psycho buyer to take up Loan coz that's where they earn commission from banks. If not, they will sell the car to u at a higher price? Is that true? Yes. My vios parf deduct 5 to 6k(can't remember). Upfront paid 25k deposit. 3 to 4 day before collection paid the balance. However did insist to sight the car before handing over the cashier order. Took picture of the chassis. 3 days later collected the car. Brought from PI. Kah yet to import HRV back then nor Uber started to use vezel. The PI actually did try to persuade me switch to Harris (around130k) which was pretty new back then. Only recently launched in japan. However the height of Harris will pose a problem for my elders getting in and out. wifey and me agreed to stick back to vezel (lower).😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Vlsc said: U bought a car without any loan meaning u paid up all upfront? Can share how does it work? Bought from dealer or AD? Did they sell the car to u at a higher price knowing u not taking any loan? I was told they will psycho buyer to take up Loan coz that's where they earn commission from banks. If not, they will sell the car to u at a higher price? Is that true? You just newly joined so I presume you don't have much experiences dealing with PI. Do becareful and read up before committing. My advice. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginyu 4th Gear June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Throttle2 said: Last time change car every 18 to 24 mths now car already 30mths old still driving.... hai times are bad lah, and will be getting worse. conserve..... Knew someone who change car frequently but he sank deeper now taking mrt☹️ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atrecord Supersonic June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Kopites said: You just newly joined so I presume you don't have much experiences dealing with PI. Do becareful and read up before committing. My advice. Good advice, esp now that times are so bad... i predict many PIs will not last the distance, so need to be real discerning... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 Faster buy new car. Take new loan. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Mockngbrd said: Faster buy new car. Take new loan. help increase the GDP! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanCoe Hypersonic June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 my COE was $79.3k in apr 2014 though i got some $3K coe offset for Lexus ES and OMV of 35.5K and PARF of $20.7 K and car is running perfectly (though very low mileage) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Kopites said: You just newly joined so I presume you don't have much experiences dealing with PI. Do becareful and read up before committing. My advice. to @Vlsc , bro @Kopites has pointed out rightly, and be careful before you put your money with a PI, make sure it is a proven and reliable one so that you wont end up losing your hard earned money. Not all PIs are risky to deal with but there are more bad than good, and the main problem is you dont know who you are dealing with, so be very careful. If you have no to little experience, better buy from AD. and usually AD would not need you to pay more if you pay full cash upfront. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster 5th Gear June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 10:36 AM, Ironstarz said: If you have a car that’s fully paid for , would you drive till 10 years is up or maybe change at 9th year etc ? You ask this because you have a car that you're eyeing? If so, then go for it. No need to calculate till the cows come home or ask for opinion. Buying cars in SG makes no financial sense anyway, it's an indulgence for most of us in MCF. I was once in your shoes too, I bought the other car first and keep my 9 year old car till 10 years till my neighbor help me export it (I got more cash out of the body by exporting instead of scrap). Dealers only offer scrap value. Tried to sell direct but offers that came in only gave me like a few K above scrap. But if you're buying from premium car makes, trading in your 9 yr old car might make more sense, see how u nego with the SE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster 5th Gear June 29, 2020 Share June 29, 2020 12 hours ago, Ct3833 said: Of have extra extra extra money to splurge, it is not a crime to change car. But from spending point of view, yoi are wise to say not worth . You get a few months of happiness after changing to a new car, but you will ask the same question like now again as the car gets older. Viscious cycle. Lol, it's a never ending itch for a car change.. But in times like this, looking to change to a ride that depreciate less may be a good idea. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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