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Looking for cheap mid-size car with 2-3 years left. Realized that Cefiro, Mz6 and Legacy got lower depreciation. My requirement will be: 1) Reliability to drive till scrap 2) Handling 3) Space for rear passengers 4) 5 seaters Brand, Power or FC not so important for me. Budget around $9k/year depreciation. Or should i get Civic 1.8 for its reliability? Looking to drive till scrap so re-sale value not important
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Juz curious, anyone bought one of these b4? http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/listing.php?CAT=20 Is the 10-yr COE valid from the time it's registered in Sg or from the original date of registration overseas? Eligible for full parf rebate?
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Interesting device... But think it's very anti social to use it. I would kpkb if I'm in the receiving end. If need the space then spend money to buy Biz class tickets!! http://travel.asiaone.com/article/news/one-mans-right-is-anothers-wrong 1. What is a Knee Defender? A nifty - or annoying, depending on how you see it - pocket-size device, Knee Defenders are basically sturdy plastic clips.Costing US$21.95 (S$27.41), they come in a set of two, and exist to protect the sacred ground that is an airline passenger's leg room.Opinion on the Knee Defender is varied - some, especially tall people, adore it, while others have taken to label it as plain rude. 2. Sounds interesting. How is it used? Preserving your leg room has never been easier.Users first extend the seat table in front of them, before proceeding to clip one Knee Defender onto each of the table's arms.The Knee Defender can then be slid up and down the table arm, effectively allowing the user to "control" how far the seat in front can recline.The closer the Knee Defender is to the seat in front, the less reclining leeway the seat will have.To top it off, the Knee Defender website even has a printable "Courtesy Card", which manufacturers suggest the user passing to the passenger sitting in front, to inform him or her about the upcoming failure of their seat's recline feature. 3. Why would I need such a device? Aside from the obvious comfort of having sufficient leg room, the space that a Knee Defender gives can be used to, according to the product's website, work on one's laptop or engage in anti-deep vein thrombosis (DVT) exercises.Don't miss these... Knee Defender a hit after in-flight spatFlight diverted because of quarrel over legroom DVT, also known as Economy Class Syndrome, is a medical condition whereby a potentially dangerous blood clot develops in a person, as a result of limited space or movement.Of course, whether or not the Knee Defender is the best solution to these problems is another contentious topic 4. Who invented it? Ira Goldman, a 1.93m tall Washington DC resident who wanted to help fellow tall airline passengers deal with the problem of being "bashed in the knees over and over again". He first marketed the product in 2003. 5. What are airlines' policies over its use? News reports regarding the Knee Defender stem mostly from the US, although its manufacturer's website claims to have purchases from the "7 continents". According to an article in the BBC, the US Federal Aviation Administration has yet to ban the gadget, although most major US airlines, such as United Airlines, have. 6. Where can I buy one? Do you think the Knee Defender is for you? Are you ready to accept the death stares or scowls of disapproval that might result from your using it?
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I remember more than 10 years ago when I was buying used cars, the first payment to make was a. Down payment depending on how much you like to finance b. Insurance c. First month instalment (if under financing) d. Transfer fee of ownership of vehicle (2% of sale price if remembered correctly) It was all the while the above fees to pay for until government decided to set to transfer fee to a standard $11.00 regardless of make and model some 4 or 5 years ago in order to relieve our burden in getting a used car. I have heard from friends that an "Admin Fees" was implemented and we don't know which department of the government actually implemented this. After a recent visit to the used car market, I was quoted a standard sum of $800.00 for the admin fee usually while a few others quoted $500.00. Some dealers even told me depending on how they play with the price. They can also waive the admin fees but it was already mark up in the car price. So I assumed this "admin fees" was implemented by Used cars traders since there isn't a real standard. All dealers I have spoke to so far all said that this is a fee buyer "must pay". Does anyone pay for this fee recently when purchasing a used car?
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Anyone letting go their thule roof rack, can pm me price?
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Not v experienced on used car, so want some advice. What is a reasonable price to pay for an 08 Mazda 5, presuming car is in good condition? I see sgcarmart sells around 60k but not sure if this is fair price. Roughly how would you calculate price?
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I am about to take over a used car, just need some advice on Used Car Evaluation. So far, I heard that S** and Vi*** checks are so, so only. What other places can you recommend? Preferably if they are located in Ubi area cos I am getting the car in AML. TIA.
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I was watching a particular car selling for $88,000 many months ago and still not able to sell. COE increased and his price went up to $95,000. I think this used car dealer either not hard up for business or he is doing extremely well. Whenever news interview the car association spokesman, he looked very sad and urge garment to loosen the loan regulation. When COE is low, he talked very confidently and keep urging the public to buy cars before the COE go beyond the $50,000 mark. Never did he predict garment to tighten on the loan. My family affected by the regulations but come to think of it, it is good for everyone in the long run.
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a single woman pass away due to cancer, she give her flat to her 'married' boy friend who came to locked up the unit when the sister of the decease refused to hand over, and was taken away by the police. question: can the 'boy friend' own two hdb units? when he is already married and have his own flat?
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Dear All Am looking to buy 1pc laptop ram to run dual channel on my laptop. 2Gb Sodimm PC3L - 12800 1600Mhz 204pin 1.35V low voltage. Any brand and interested parties pls sms 91160051. Thanks.
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As per the link How much do you think will be reasonable
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Hi bros, just bought a OPC Hyundai Tucson for my mum. Mileage on it is about 53k km now. Any specialist wkshop for 05' Hyundai Tucson? Overall the drive is smooth and quiet. I read in STOG recommending Gary (Lavender Esso) but seems like prices are abit high. Any ideas? TIA!
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Hi guys! Anyone knows of any tyre workshops that buy used tyres? Can list or PM me the workshop if know any? Have a set of 16' excellent condition Yoko A13 tyres to sell, not sure if workshop buy them. Thanks in advance!
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Dear Bros, I am looking for a used car for my son who will be going to NTU later this year as I need to keep my promise to him for getting into a local university. My budget is about $20K to $25K. So far I have been sourcing on sgcarmart and looking at 2006 to 2007 on the following models: 1) Hyundai Getz 2) Hyundai Verna 3) KIA Rio Is there any other good recommendation? Thanks in Advance for your kind advise!
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back to 7 to 8 years ago, Singapore roads were full of Corolla XLI (before of Altis the model), thinking to change my 10 years picanto to this model, because cannot afford new car's COE, but search on sgcarmart, "zero" result, why??
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Many people are forced to buy used cars for the following reasons with the COE being so expensive, and high downpayment The first problem that used car owners need to solve is therefore the issue of maintenance. Car owners need to identify good workshops and also learn the ropes of keeping their cars in good condition. A used car tends to have more wear and tear than a brand new car. Beside the normal maintenance requirements, used car owners also have to get to know their cars well. This involves listening out for any abnormal sounds, learning to describe these sounds (a whole new vocabulary comes into use eg clicking, screeching, whirring when stationary, high pitched, groaning when turning, etc) to their mechanics. They must also trust their mechanics' advice - is an overhaul required or just a minor replacement of parts. This is often a source of great stress. When they don't trust their mechanics, they often turn to friends who may or may not give good advice (and always end up confusing the car owner. Since new car prices do not appear to be coming down in the near future, it can be expected that more and more people will look at buying used cars; especially first-time car buyers. What considerations may be helpful to ease their car ownership experience and reduce their fear of being sold a lemon?
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Hi guys, Any swedish experts here can advise on these 2 models 1. Volvo V50 T5 - Asking $63,800, Reg Dec 2005 http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...925&DL=1354 2. Saab 9-3 SC - Asking $62,000, Reg Mar 06 http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...725&DL=1000 Both these cars are very similar, around same age, depreciation also around the same. I have listed some concerns here, any Swedish car fans can further advise? 1. Based on selling price, Volvo depreciation @ $8,500 and Saab @ $8,300. Volvo road tax higher. 2. Performance wise Volvo better than stock Saab?? 3. Fuel consumption? - not too sure on this 4. Maintenance - Saab, now owned by Spyker, and Volvo, Geely. How's the maintenance of a 4 year old unit for both makes. I will think that Volvo being more common, maintenance should be better than Saab? How about availability of parts. TIA
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The Singapore Vehicle Traders Association on Tuesday met the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), calling for a review on loan curbs for used cars. The association represents more than 400 used-car dealers in Singapore. It is proposing that used-car buyers be allowed to borrow up to 80 per cent of the purchase price and for the loan to be serviced over eight years, instead of 60 per cent and five years under current rules that took effect late February. The rules were lifted temporary for a 60-day reprieve period from 6 April to 4 June. The association, which has been monitoring feedback from its members, said many dealers are suffering, with business dropping by at least 50 per cent since the reprieve period ended. Raymond Tang, honorary secretary of the Singapore Vehicle Traders Association, said: "New cars and used cars having the same type of loan curbs will (result in the) majority of consumers buying new ones. This adds more pressure on new cars, especially now when the COE supply is not enough. After the 60-day concession period... we can see COE prices rising tremendously, going as high as S$81,000. "So we urge MAS to consider making the loan curb different for the used and the new cars... (to) ease pressure on new cars and cool COE prices." Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...mas/775634.html
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Hey folks... Seems like used car prices are being controlled by dealers Crazy market put there... Is there a way for genuine buyers & sellers to match one another? After 4 days of intensive sgcarmart fingering & 1 day of checking out dealers, I feel like everywhere chop carrot
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another new trick from crooked car dealer new trick ... nah??? observers said this trick had been around since 2007 and after 6 freaking years the authority say don't know wor? i wonder which cave they live in this is the reason why dealer is "begging" to relax loan for used car and some dealers still published openly to offer 80% loan ... car dealer : 1 authority : 0
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Sorry - mods pls close this thread. Accidentally created a duplicated thread.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...oan/661792.html "We have about 37 units of those ex-stocks. We have cleared (most of them), left with two units only. So it has turned out to be not only good, it's fantastic. When borrowing restrictions revert next month, the Singapore Vehicle Traders Association expects times to be tougher. It said used car dealers are likely to be more careful about stockpiling second-hand vehicles." -
A Malaysian man who tried to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Singapore in a sports car was stopped in his tracks early Friday morning. The 26-year-old, who was driving a Malaysia-registered sports car, was stopped for checks at Woodlands Checkpoint. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers found 100 cartons of contraband cigarettes hidden in the rear speaker compartment of the car. The total customs duty and GST payable of the cigarettes are estimated to be about S$7,700. If found guilty, the man faces a fine that is up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded and/or jailed for up to six years. The vehicle used in moving the contraband can also be forfeited. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...-to/735240.html
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Food colouring, not chemicals, was in the indelible ink used in the general election, the Election Commission (EC) admitted today in the Dewan Rakyat. "No chemical was used in the ink but it was instead replaced with permitted food colouring," said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim in his reply to Segambut Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng. His statement was in stark contrast with the EC's claim that it used silver nitrate in the ink. He said the absence of the required chemical was the reason the ink was easily washed off. Shahidan also said that the expiry date of the ink was four months from the date it was issued but blamed voters for purposely trying to wash off the ink as the reason why it was not permanent. "How long the ink remains depends on the individual and the efforts put in to wash it off." In a written response, Shahidan also told the Dewan Rakyat that RM6.9 million had been spent on the ink, with an additional RM200,000 spent on transportation, packaging and storage, bringing the total expenditure to RM7.1 million. He added that the EC did not plan to release information related to the suppliers for security reasons. Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had urged voters to lodge police reports on polling day after many of them showed how easily the ink could be washed off their fingers. EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof also announced the formation of a special task force to investigate the reasons why it could be easily washed off. Barisan Nasional won 133 parliamentary seats in the May 5 polls, 21 seats more than the 112 required to form a simple majority government. However, this was BN's smallest win since the country achieved independence in 1957. Pakatan Rakyat continues to refuse to accept the results and point to the fact that it had won 51% of the popular vote compared with BN's 48 %. PR has also filed 39 election petitions to challenge the results in 25 parliamentary and 14 state seats where BN won by small majorities. Despite the protests against the outcome of the polls, the EC insisted that it had carried out the elections in a fair manner, pointing out that the highest ever voter attendance of 84.84% was evidence of confidence in the electoral process. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/indelible-ink-not...-091953150.html
