Blackyv Turbocharged October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 ok, i know there are many such thread already but those are really "dream" car... not realistics and might not reflect the actual practicality of car choice ownership.... here the deal.. if you are given the chance to choose a present car with terms and condition below, which will you choose? terms and condition: 1) Must drive the car for 10yrs. (change car not allowed) 2) Must be your only car or transport. (dont park at home and ride) 3) Must clock 20k milleage and above per year. (so that you dont park at home with no wear and tear..) 4) Must buy insurance under own name. (dont use your daddy ncd hor..) i just want to have a feel, what car brand is the ideal choice for long term ownership. of cause some of you could afford to maintain a ferrari or lambo or LFA and some even would choose a Zonda but im sure 99% of people cant even "afford" the annual insurance premium of such super car, dont talk about keep it running for 10yrs.. i think with my current income level, the most i could afford to drive is a ~2L car and my 1st choice would be K5, 2nd choice would be Accord, 3rd choice would be Mondeo.. what's yours?... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWind 4th Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 Here in PAP land the system does not favour hanging on to a ride for 10 yrs even if the car is perfectly usable. Almost any Jap car will survive 10 yrs easy. And I also see many Mercs and BMWs and even porkers above 10 yrs old and used as bnb cars. The problem in sinkieland is the COE system encourages a very wasetfull high obsolence rate for a vehicle that should usually last well over 15 yrs. 1st of all COE is only for 10 yrs. Also the COE prices peaks and throughs depending on the COE supplly. If u buy your new 2L car now with with COE at $76k and COE falls below $20k in 2014-2015 many would cash in on their 3 yrs old ride to buy a new ride at the much lower COE price. The only winner is the govt who rakes in more hidden taxes.....its ashamed the system encourages such wastefullness even when the PAP says we wana move towards a greener sinkapoor....just goes to show what kinda people we have at the top...so sad... ok, i know there are many such thread already but those are really "dream" car... not realistics and might not reflect the actual practicality of car choice ownership.... here the deal.. if you are given the chance to choose a present car with terms and condition below, which will you choose? terms and condition: 1) Must drive the car for 10yrs. (change car not allowed) 2) Must be your only car or transport. (dont park at home and ride) 3) Must clock 20k milleage and above per year. (so that you dont park at home with no wear and tear..) 4) Must buy insurance under own name. (dont use your daddy ncd hor..) i just want to have a feel, what car brand is the ideal choice for long term ownership. of cause some of you could afford to maintain a ferrari or lambo or LFA and some even would choose a Zonda but im sure 99% of people cant even "afford" the annual insurance premium of such super car, dont talk about keep it running for 10yrs.. i think with my current income level, the most i could afford to drive is a ~2L car and my 1st choice would be K5, 2nd choice would be Accord, 3rd choice would be Mondeo.. what's yours?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru87 Clutched October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 Here in PAP land the system does not favour hanging on to a ride for 10 yrs even if the car is perfectly usable. Almost any Jap car will survive 10 yrs easy. And I also see many Mercs and BMWs and even porkers above 10 yrs old and used as bnb cars. The problem in sinkieland is the COE system encourages a very wasetfull high obsolence rate for a vehicle that should usually last well over 15 yrs. 1st of all COE is only for 10 yrs. Also the COE prices peaks and throughs depending on the COE supplly. If u buy your new 2L car now with with COE at $76k and COE falls below $20k in 2014-2015 many would cash in on their 3 yrs old ride to buy a new ride at the much lower COE price. The only winner is the govt who rakes in more hidden taxes.....its ashamed the system encourages such wastefullness even when the PAP says we wana move towards a greener sinkapoor....just goes to show what kinda people we have at the top...so sad... Well-Said! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 Here in PAP land the system does not favour hanging on to a ride for 10 yrs even if the car is perfectly usable. Almost any Jap car will survive 10 yrs easy. And I also see many Mercs and BMWs and even porkers above 10 yrs old and used as bnb cars. The problem in sinkieland is the COE system encourages a very wasetfull high obsolence rate for a vehicle that should usually last well over 15 yrs. 1st of all COE is only for 10 yrs. Also the COE prices peaks and throughs depending on the COE supplly. If u buy your new 2L car now with with COE at $76k and COE falls below $20k in 2014-2015 many would cash in on their 3 yrs old ride to buy a new ride at the much lower COE price. The only winner is the govt who rakes in more hidden taxes.....its ashamed the system encourages such wastefullness even when the PAP says we wana move towards a greener sinkapoor....just goes to show what kinda people we have at the top...so sad... You can only cash in provided you dont take high loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupecabriolet Clutched October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 ok, i know there are many such thread already but those are really "dream" car... not realistics and might not reflect the actual practicality of car choice ownership.... here the deal.. if you are given the chance to choose a present car with terms and condition below, which will you choose? terms and condition: 1) Must drive the car for 10yrs. (change car not allowed) 2) Must be your only car or transport. (dont park at home and ride) 3) Must clock 20k milleage and above per year. (so that you dont park at home with no wear and tear..) 4) Must buy insurance under own name. (dont use your daddy ncd hor..) i just want to have a feel, what car brand is the ideal choice for long term ownership. of cause some of you could afford to maintain a ferrari or lambo or LFA and some even would choose a Zonda but im sure 99% of people cant even "afford" the annual insurance premium of such super car, dont talk about keep it running for 10yrs.. i think with my current income level, the most i could afford to drive is a ~2L car and my 1st choice would be K5, 2nd choice would be Accord, 3rd choice would be Mondeo.. what's yours?... 1. KIA optima K5 (damn nice car to look at) 2. Volkswagen Jetta Sports (practicality, space + abit of fun) 3. Golf R (practicality + some fun) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 Here in PAP land the system does not favour hanging on to a ride for 10 yrs even if the car is perfectly usable. Almost any Jap car will survive 10 yrs easy. And I also see many Mercs and BMWs and even porkers above 10 yrs old and used as bnb cars. The problem in sinkieland is the COE system encourages a very wasetfull high obsolence rate for a vehicle that should usually last well over 15 yrs. 1st of all COE is only for 10 yrs. Also the COE prices peaks and throughs depending on the COE supplly. If u buy your new 2L car now with with COE at $76k and COE falls below $20k in 2014-2015 many would cash in on their 3 yrs old ride to buy a new ride at the much lower COE price. The only winner is the govt who rakes in more hidden taxes.....its ashamed the system encourages such wastefullness even when the PAP says we wana move towards a greener sinkapoor....just goes to show what kinda people we have at the top...so sad... Present COE system is wasteful (aritifically forcing cars off the road when these cars still have many good years in their life), abused by dealers (who bid for buyers hence able to manupilate the markets at the expense of the buyers etc etc), good in raking in money for LTA (COE prices at $60 and above). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 K5 - good look, unknow reliability, average performance/handling, good interior space Accord - average look, Honda reliability, performance/handling above that of K5 Mondeo - look as good as K5, reliablility somewhere between K5 and Accord, performance/handling best of the 3 Based on my limited knowledge, havent owned all 3, only brief test drives. Info on reliability based on reports / articles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged October 30, 2011 Author Share October 30, 2011 K5 - good look, unknow reliability, average performance/handling, good interior space Accord - average look, Honda reliability, performance/handling above that of K5 Mondeo - look as good as K5, reliablility somewhere between K5 and Accord, performance/handling best of the 3 Based on my limited knowledge, havent owned all 3, only brief test drives. Info on reliability based on reports / articles. aiyoh.... im not asking u to comment my choice lar.... u write so much for what?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 My heart will go for the Mondeo but my head will want the Accord for reliability. K5 got this problem of having a similar bro i45 from its parent company so to me no matter how good ppl say I will always think it will be held back so as it will not out do its bro to hurt sales volume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxx Clutched October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 dont quite get the topic..it says given a choice to choose my car now..sounds like the car itself is free? then why do i bother abt the cost etc? so i will choose a ferrari california..4 seats (my son still a baby sure can sit for the next ten yrs) Maintenance abt 10000 per yr? Insurace 10000 per yr Tax 5000 Still quite okie haha :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged October 30, 2011 Author Share October 30, 2011 dont quite get the topic..it says given a choice to choose my car now..sounds like the car itself is free? then why do i bother abt the cost etc? so i will choose a ferrari california..4 seats (my son still a baby sure can sit for the next ten yrs) Maintenance abt 10000 per yr? Insurace 10000 per yr Tax 5000 Still quite okie haha :) Well, if u can afford the petrol, brakepad, servicing, etc, ofcause you can choose that but bear in mind not everyone can afford that kindof maintenance cost hor......since you can, good for you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezorn86 3rd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 (edited) My Choice; 1st: Nissan Teana 2nd: Nissan Qashai Premium 3rd: Subaru Legacy Sedan Edited October 30, 2011 by Rezorn86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 1) Evo 2) Scirocco R 3) GTR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMCTR Neutral Newbie October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 1. Kia Sorento 2. Volvo XC90 3. Honda Odyssey 4. VW Sharan/Touran If I were still single.. 1. VW Golf GTI 2. Land Rover Defender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 aiyoh.... im not asking u to comment my choice lar.... u write so much for what?... This was very short already..... you want full version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 looking at all the jams, unless absolutely or company pays for it, i dun even wan thk of a new car at this kind of prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged October 31, 2011 Author Share October 31, 2011 suprisingly, no one pick any beemer yet... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged October 31, 2011 Share October 31, 2011 is Price a concern?? if not, i pick Rolls Royce or bently ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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