Arogab Turbocharged February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 The 2 cars difference is really wide. How to answer leh. If this kind of question is asked by my personal close friend. Then I will discuss. But how to collect such wide question and answer here leh. Sure got all different views one. Expecially all donno TS's family, backgrond, job and thinking leh ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 Aveo and Merc is like saying I going holiday which hotel should I book? Ritz or H81! Like some men like girls with fats legs and some men thin legs I would suggest something in between. Not too fat and not too thin. Maybe a Vios or Fit or Swift. Cheap to run, cheap to fuel, cheap to insure and cheap to maintain. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmilktooth Supercharged February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 Why not just buy worlds most reliable brand to drive?.. mercs as a choice!!!.. 🤦 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 (edited) On 2/20/2022 at 2:44 PM, Mahjong74 said: @lyw24 Good Choice on a 13 yrs old Chevrolet Aveo5. My car mechanic love these type of cars as they always need to visit workshop frequently. If not how my mechanic earn a living? As to further renew COE, you cannot extend further sine it's only renewed for 5 years. But you can appeal with LTA with some sad stories / justification. My advice: 1. Don't wait for 2-3 years. Just change career NOW which don't need a car. 2. Don't look further in getting a car. Just get a new job. 3. Your budget is too low for getting a car. Grab or Taxi is a better choice. KIV your car purchase to 5 years later. I think there's a blue COE cerato on SGCM. That reliability would trump that of the Aveo, suggested by @BabyBlade and it's below 10k (1 yr 8 months) although it's a manual and the Coe cannot be renewed. Kia is heaps better than the Chevrolet. I understand why people would get a Frenchie/Ford but am lost with Chevys unless they are very cheap. While buying a car now is ex, maybe he has samples to carry as suggested by @PSP415 ? Edited February 21, 2022 by Brass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSP415 Supersonic February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Brass said: I think there's a blue COE cerato on SGCM. That reliability would trump that of the Aveo, suggested by @BabyBlade and it's below 10k (1 yr 8 months) although it's a manual and the Coe cannot be renewed. Kia is heaps better than the Chevrolet. I understand why people would get a Frenchie/Ford but am lost with Chevys unless they are very cheap. While buying a car now is ex, maybe he has samples to carry as suggested by @PSP415 ? This one? https://m.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1061897 Can't. It's an OPC. And not sure TS likes manual transmission. Stay safe Cheers 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, PSP415 said: This one? https://m.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1061897 Can't. It's an OPC. And not sure TS likes manual transmission. Stay safe Cheers For COE cars, there's nothing to pay LTA except $100 for admin fee to remove the seal, additional road tax and of course $60 for the car plates which should be able to be negotiated with the dealer. You get no rebate anyway except for $500 road tax rebate per year so no rebates have to be paid back except for the road tax difference. The Aveo is manual so I doubt he minds... And the Mercs is sold. Edited February 21, 2022 by Brass 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSP415 Supersonic February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Brass said: For COE cars, there's nothing to pay LTA except $10p for admin fee to remove the seal, additional road tax and of course $60 for the car plates which should be able to be negotiated with the dealer. You get no rebate anyway except for $500 road tax rebate per year. The Aveo is manual so I doubt he minds... OK, thanks for sharing. Unaware of this for COE cars. Also din realise the Aveo he shortlisted is also a manual. 👍 Stay safe Cheers 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 5:11 PM, lyw24 said: Hey all, I'm looking for my first car due to the nature of my job (Travelling to different places a day to visit clients) Things I look out for (Ranked from top to bottom) 1. Budget specific for car: 10k-15k (I have set aside 1.5k a mth for all the car expenses) 2. COE duration: I want a 3 year COE car preferably (But now I can't find any such cars within my budget), will make do with 2 years COE. Why 2-3 years is by then I will decide whether to change career or not (Which may not need a car) I'm not particular about features or accessories, as long I can drive safely with the car. Currently eyeing these cars: https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1069137: Chevrolet Aveo5, I think I can renew COE for this car after it expires right? https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1058804&DL=1000: Mercedes-Benz 200E, the low price make me question the reliability of this car, and if I'm not wrong, the COE of this car cannot be renewed anymore? Any recommendations/ advice? Or any other things I should look out for when I get a car? Funny to even compare these 2 car models. The running cost can be more than doubled for the 200E.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0y0ta Supercharged February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 47 minutes ago, Brass said: I think there's a blue COE cerato on SGCM. That reliability would trump that of the Aveo, suggested by @BabyBlade and it's below 10k (1 yr 8 months) although it's a manual and the Coe cannot be renewed. Kia is heaps better than the Chevrolet. I understand why people would get a Frenchie/Ford but am lost with Chevys unless they are very cheap. While buying a car now is ex, maybe he has samples to carry as suggested by @PSP415 ? small chevies are actually Korean cars.... not that much different from Kia... ok maybe just less well-built, less well-designed, less resale value, less reliability........ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 Wah TS bought the Merc already huh? 31 minutes ago, Brass said: For COE cars, there's nothing to pay LTA except $100 for admin fee to remove the seal, additional road tax and of course $60 for the car plates which should be able to be negotiated with the dealer. You get no rebate anyway except for $500 road tax rebate per year so no rebates have to be paid back except for the road tax difference. The Aveo is manual so I doubt he minds... And the Mercs is sold. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBIEMKZ Turbocharged February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 To TS: I also strongly advise you against buying the Aveo or Merc 200E. They are really money pit holes. The upfront prices may look okay but their running costs and maintenance expenses can be really shitty. Also you must budget for insurance + parking + road tax + ERP etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenvodka 2nd Gear February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 (edited) If your job nature really needs a car. A company will usually pay about $2000 and up per month That amount is usually enough to cover the expense to lease a car. Don’t buy and commit to anything. Seriously it’s not worth. Edited February 21, 2022 by Goldenvodka 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiton 2nd Gear February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 no budget don't buy car pls 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, t0y0ta said: small chevies are actually Korean cars.... not that much different from Kia... ok maybe just less well-built, less well-designed, less resale value, less reliability........ Daewoo? Edited February 21, 2022 by Kopites Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBIEMKZ Turbocharged February 21, 2022 Share February 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kopites said: Daewoo? Daewoo was absorbed in Chevrolet under GM. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic February 22, 2022 Share February 22, 2022 (edited) Just buy a used suzuki every / daihatsu hijet Easy on the wallet, easy on fuel, easy to drive / Park, prob easy to maintain as well. Can use to ferry xmm also. Totally suitable as a work vehicle. Why bother with car. Www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1070703 Edited February 22, 2022 by Mockngbrd 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoon Turbocharged February 22, 2022 Share February 22, 2022 As an old bird here, I concur with many others on their wise advice, which I summarise: - if got car allowance, rent, don't buy - If must buy coe car, get a b&b car which is still common on the roads - most of us wouldn't touch coe continental or non-japanese cars because your time and money will be spent at workshops 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeder Hypersonic February 22, 2022 Share February 22, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 5:11 PM, lyw24 said: Hey all, I'm looking for my first car due to the nature of my job (Travelling to different places a day to visit clients) Things I look out for (Ranked from top to bottom) 1. Budget specific for car: 10k-15k (I have set aside 1.5k a mth for all the car expenses) 2. COE duration: I want a 3 year COE car preferably (But now I can't find any such cars within my budget), will make do with 2 years COE. Why 2-3 years is by then I will decide whether to change career or not (Which may not need a car) I'm not particular about features or accessories, as long I can drive safely with the car. Currently eyeing these cars: https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1069137: Chevrolet Aveo5, I think I can renew COE for this car after it expires right? https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1058804&DL=1000: Mercedes-Benz 200E, the low price make me question the reliability of this car, and if I'm not wrong, the COE of this car cannot be renewed anymore? Any recommendations/ advice? Or any other things I should look out for when I get a car? Top up a bit can get used Tesla… No right , no wrong..😅 ↡ Advertisement 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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