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Some of the 1-2 years old car are having very low COE (< $10K), it is not worth buying those if dealer asking at market price. Any potential buyer should consider the low COE value if he is planning to use it for only 2-3 years.

Worth a read. His parents have taught him well.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EDITOR'S note: THIS letter, written by Vietnamese immigrant Ha Minh Thanh working in Fukushima as a policeman to a friend in Vietnam, was posted on New America Media on March 19. It is a testimonial to the strength of the Japanese , and an interesting slice of life near the epicenter of Japan 's crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. It was translated by NAM editor Andrew Lam, author of "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres." Shanghai Daily condensed it. Brother, How are you and your family? These last few days, everything was in chaos. When I close my eyes, I see dead bodies. When I open my eyes, I also see dead bodies. Each one of us must work 20 hours a day, yet I wish there were 48 hours in the day, so that we could continue helping and rescuing folks. We are without water and electricity, and food rations are near zero. We barely manage to move refugees before there are new orders to move them elsewhere. I am currently in Fukushima , about 25 kilometers away from the nuclear power plant. I have so much to tell you that if I could write it all down, it would surely turn into a novel about human relationships and behaviors during times of crisis. People here remain calm - their sense of dignity and proper behavior are very good - so things aren't as bad as they could be. But given another week, I can't guarantee that things won't get to a point where we can no longer provide proper protection and order. They are humans after all, and when hunger and thirst override dignity, well, they will do whatever they have to do. The government is trying to provide supplies by air, bringing in food and medicine, but it's like dropping a little salt into the ocean. Brother, there was a really moving incident. It involves a little Japanese boy who taught an adult like me a lesson on how to behave like a human being. Last night, I was sent to a little grammar school to help a charity organization distribute food to the refugees. It was a long line that snaked this way and that and I saw a little boy around 9 years old. He was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of shorts. It was getting very cold and the boy was at the very end of the line. I was worried that by the time his turn came there wouldn't be any food left. So I spoke to him. He said he was at school when the earthquake happened. His father worked nearby and was driving to the school. The boy was on the third floor balcony when he saw the tsunami sweep his father's car away. I asked him about his mother. He said his house is right by the beach and that his mother and little sister probably didn't make it. He turned his head and wiped his tears when I asked about his relatives. The boy was shivering so I took off my police jacket and put it on him. That's when my bag of food ration fell out. I picked it up and gave it to him. "When it comes to your turn, they might run out of food. So here's my portion. I already ate. Why don't you eat it?" The boy took my food and bowed. I thought he would eat it right away, but he didn't. He took the bag of food, went up to where the line ended and put it where all the food was waiting to be distributed. I was shocked. I asked him why he didn't eat it and instead added it to the food pile. He answered: "Because I see a lot more people hungrier than I am. If I put it there, then they will distribute the food equally." When I heard that I turned away so that people wouldn't see me cry. A society that can produce a 9-year-old who understands the concept of sacrifice for the greater good must be a great society, a great people. Well, a few lines to send you and your family my warm wishes. The hours of my shift have begun again. Ha Minh Thanh

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_...p?CarCode=10955 Its price about 200k, worth to buy? is it better to get F10? Maybe too pricey... would u buy if u had 200k? for me, no thanks

Just thinking, 2nd cars prices follows the current COE price, so even if the car is $10K COE, price will still be jacked up accordingly to match new car prices. So, is it more worth it to buy new car, where u pay for the high COE, but at least your car have the paper value (COE rebate) or is it more worth it to buy a 2nd hand car where u pay a premium for the car but the actual paper value (COE rebate) is very little? Anyone havs done his math can explain why buy new is better or buy 2nd hand is better? Thanks

Dear all bros/sis I bought a TV, and was given free 1 yr MIO TV. Since i do not have existing SingTel telephone land line, i need to subscribe to one, around $10/per month. I am given a choice to select one of these MIO TV package: - super saver English [do not include US TV pack] - super saver Chinese [do not include US TV pack] - super movie - sports (include football) beside taking the sports, are the other package worth it? I surfed the mio tv website to look at the contents of the other packages... havent have anything interest me.... Hence, like to hear your comments on the MIO TV packages (what are good/bad points for each of the above package) ? thanks in advance!

I was wondering if those who go JB just to pump petrol whether its worth the time and effort since now not suppose to pump 95 or pump 97 at higher prices then pay toll , get in jam and travel to and from home to JB + return will also consume petrol. Whats your calculation like? Incidentally does pumping 98 lessen car engine pinking compared to 97 esp for high performance cars?

How much do you reckon it will cost to buy over MYCARFORUM site....with all related assets. 50K?

Its still quite a rare sight on our roads. Gotta love the understated looks and colour, with a proper manual and 4.2 high-revving V8. Will you plonk down $160k for this or get a comparable 4-year old M3? Audi RS4

As of the topic above, have been wanting to get one but looking at how the prices have been dropping, the wise side of me is asking me to wait. What about you? What will you do? Worth paying a premium for the LED tv over the LCD tv? What about the LED 3D?

guys, is it worth it to buy a unit at this upcoming Lakefront Residences condo? their studio unit starts ard 650k somemore its a leasehold! Link: http://www.chanlawrence.com/

At current COE prices, does it make sense to buy small cars?

Either this branded car is really worth the premium price for it's sturdiness or the aluminium-like railings were too flimsy ... Then again these latest type of road-divider railings might not have been designed to withstand vehicular impact in the first place, unlike first generation mild steel types that were more strong. Notice the windscreen was still intact despite the scattered damaged railings lying all over... http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...4/accident.html An accident involving two cars along Balestier Road yesterday morning (Oct 8) resulted in extensive damage. STOMPer Hawkeye cautions all motorists to "drive with care". At about 5.30 AM, a Mercedes Benz ploughed through the centre divider in front of Shaw Plaza, knocking over a lamp post in the process, and ended up on the other side of the road. Another car then hit the stray lamp post, and landed on top of it. All three lanes outside Shaw Plaza were blocked off for one and half hours as a result. Hawkeye gives us a detailed description of the accident:

is the new 2l caren a good buy for a family car? all comments welcome p.s how come they change it from a 1.8l to 2l? too heavy?

hi..i'm driving a 98 1.3m lancer with 41k COE! thinking of changing to another car that dep lower..is it worth it to get a 2-3yrs old car in the 2nd hand mkt? i noticed that the price is only cheaper by ard 5k+ for most models and most cars only cover warranty for 3yrs so any prob i'll hv to fork out $.. is there any particular yr's used that that the most worth it to get or should i get a new car instead? pls advice..thinking of getting rid of the current ride soon else i'll lose out more as day goes by. 1 more q, norm hw much % do dealers charge when u get em to scrap the car?

Monthly donation - $35,000 HDB rental - Staff salary - $9600 per month HBD rental - $5000 per month Misc expenses - ? transportation, ? electric and water bill, ? etc How much really goes to charity? This is a small charity outfit - do you need a executive director drawing $2500 per month ?????? doing what what are your thoughts? Charity owes staff salaries and can't pay rent Small charity has tough time raising funds. Fri, Sep 17, 2010 The New Paper By Shree Ann Mathavan HE DIDN'T pay his employees their salaries last month and owes the HDB two months in rent. And inside his organisation's kitty lies a meagre $5,000, certainly not enough to cover the monthly $17,000 overheads, which include salaries, rental and programme costs, such as helping cancer patients with medical subsidies. Mr Andy Tan, 31, is the executive director of Promisedland Community Services, a registered charity. The organisation has fallen on hard times. A check with other small charities revealed that they are also struggling to make ends meet. The amount in Promisedland's account fell from $22,000 in June this year to $5,000 now, said Mr Tan. To cope, the six employees (one of whom works part-time), including himself, agreed to delay receiving their pay - which totalled $9,600 - last month. Mr Tan's monthly salary is $2,500. He said the charity also owes HDB about $10,000 for two months' rent of their office at Bukit Batok Street 11. The charity, established in 2001, provides a wide range of services - including after-school care for children from low-income families, ferrying cancer patients to and from hospitals, and providing food rations to the elderly. Mr Tan estimates that the charity has helped "at least 200 to 300" beneficiaries since they started. He told The New Paper: "I've been here for the past three years, but this (September) is definitely the worst month I've experienced." Before June, Promisedland managed to meet its operating costs, although it was always a struggle, said Mr Tan. Still, its current situation is a sharp contrast from 2008, when Mr Tan said it received about $35,000 in monthly donations on average. The charity typically canvasses for donations by sending out letters to both companies and individuals. It is not linked to any religious organisation and helps beneficiaries of all races and religions. So far, Mr Tan and his staff have not had to resort to digging into their own pockets to support the charity. He's not sure why donations have dropped. Given the bleak situation, Mr Tan said: "I'm very afraid. At night, I'm kept awake thinking about what I should do next, where I should get funds. "I'm thankful our staff members have stuck with us and not left for better-paying jobs." He said that the lack of donations could partly be due to Promisedland losing its Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status in 2007, which would have allowed donors to receive tax exemptions. A spokesman for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) told The New Paper that Promisedland's IPC status was not renewed due to violations of IPC regulations, but could not give further details for "confidentiality reasons". Mr Tan admitted that Promisedland, which was then under a previous board, "lacked internal controls". "There were no proper procedures, no proper records kept," he said.

Anyone been to the sky park at Marinea Bay Sand Resort ? Is it worth paying $20 for the view ? Can swim there ? Got ang mor in bikini or not ? Pray tell, then decide to go or not.

MM Lee: 4 values drive S'pore Mon, Aug 16, 2010 my paper HIGH integrity among its leaders and meritocracy are two of four basic values that laid the foundation for Singapore's success over the past 45 years, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew last night. "Everyone can get to the top as political leaders, MPs," he said, or through "the civil service and statutory boards". People get to where they are on merit, not through guanxi, nepotism or corruption, he added. Guanxi is Mandarin for "connections and social reputation". He was addressing more than 1,000 residents and grassroots leaders at a National Day dinner for his constituency at Tanjong Pagar Community Centre. He said: "No policy is skewed as a result of personal benefit or profits." Having a level playing field for all citizens is the third basic value. He said: "No one is advantaged by our national policies, whatever their race, language or religion." >>Too much negativity lately...this man has to come out to reassure once more!<< The fourth value is the use of English as the working language, which has made Singapore the business, banking and communications hub it is today. He went on to say that the country's problems are "not unique" and that about 70 per cent of them were faced and solved by other nations. However, he said, the Government has "studied how they have managed their problems and why some are more successful than others. Then we extracted the principles to adapt and modify them to fit our society". The nation has also harnessed innovation to find its own solutions. For instance, it implemented he Electronic Road Pricing to control city congestion and alleviated its water shortage with Newater, which reclaims water via membrane technology.Knowledge for Compliance and Control Other cities, such as those in China and the Gulf states, have in turn approached Singapore companies to tackle water recycling and waste management. Moreover, Singapore's policies are "not set in stone", MM Lee said. They are continuously re-examined and modified along with changing world circumstances. He gave the example of how the Government was against Formula One racing for many decades because the city was crowded and allowing it would encourage people to race on roads. >>Wait a minute, he meant that 10-20years ago the road was already crowded? << However, it was given the green light when the Government recognised that "the F1 has a jet-set following and could generate economic spin-offs". >>Ok Ok..from his statement am i right to say....$$$ first.....singaporean last perhaps?<< MM Lee said: "It has been a sparkling success." >>For WHO??? Who Gain?<< Most significantly, to build a vibrant country that creates jobs for all, he reiterated the need for an exceptionally strong government with "the ablest, the toughest and most dedicated" leaders". He said: "We headhunt for them and test them out in heavy responsibilities. Only such leaders can keep the economy growing and create good jobs and generate revenue to pay for the equipment and training of our 3G (third-generation) SAF." However, one area in which Singapore has done poorly is its fertility rate. MM Lee said: "We will nearly halve our population in one generation." >>HE must have forgotten his previous policy.<< As a result, the Government has had to select immigrants from Malaysia, China, India and the region. Although the first generation would take time to assimilate because of different cultures and habits, "their children will grow up Singaporeans". "We must help them to integrate into our society, not exclude them," he concluded.

hi guys jus like some advise presently i m drivin the new altis dec 09 but thought of changing 2 honda stream probably the 2008 yr second hand..is it worth it..

my classmate told me to read the article.it is quite long.however,if you are really interested in automobile industry beyond singapore, this one is definitely a must. the article takes neutral stance and is not biased. if you want to know beyond what japan trolls are saying,you should not miss the article too.just give a little bit of your time and enjoy. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-b...article1548295/ How Hyundai became the auto industry's pacesetter While Detroit grew fat and lazy, Hyundai made a science of carmaking. Now the onetime butt of jokes is leveraging its unique culture to outpace the rest of the industry

Hey bros I thinking of replacing my stock intercooler for a more efficient/larger one. Do you think it will make much of a diff?

Current OPC manual car, thinking of the below : - 1) Convert KIA OPC to normal plate for 5years & up 2) Change manual gear to auto gear OR Buy 2nd hand and transfer the outstanding to the 2nd hand car - by instalment? OR Buy a brand new car - but COV is so high as of now. Can give suggestions?

hi all.my fren is seriously interested in getting a copen.he is currently looking at this particular one :- http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2IRCjXf-1000.html can anyone advice if it is worth it?de price...de car itself...n also how can i know if the car is worth de price?how high a depreciation is too high?.. thanks in advance.

My friend w/o car, just found a new job, the job needs him to own car for company business using, and the company offers him $800 monthly car allowance plus no ceiling fuel, ERP and parking expense My friend is hesitating whether to take, if yes, in current sky high COE period, what car is the most value for money one?

More info @ http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...349&DL=1127 OMV @ $37,314 , COE @ $24,189, mileage @ 55K km. Dealer willing to release at 56K with one free servicing inclusive of 4 brand new brake pads and a full tank of petrol. Have seen and tested vehicle, completely stock and in good condition. Accident free and given "B" rating by STA (have seen report). Dealer's workshop also inspected vehicle and is willing to provide 3 yrs warranty on the following parts: 1) Gearbox 2) Electronics 3) Engine Only condition is that vehicle must be serviced by them, each servicing cost $100+ Written black and white provided. Thanks.

As above. http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_511656.html Well said.