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Mcf777

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seems like more and more sgcarmart seller are "direct owner" (maybe scumbag in disguise)

Lemon law does not apply to "direct owner".

 

Any bros can advice how to tell whether this car belongs to direct owner or dealers?

Is it log-in onemotoring or any way to find out?

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Ren2

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you know, LTA or Traffic Police shld let us check if car is from direct owner or list of owners , even if car got accident or not.

 

we can only check traffic ticket paid or not. with all the ' E ' service platforms they shld open up !

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Yenyenpark

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  On 4/14/2013 at 4:26 PM, Kerpalz said:

Coz I'm using the trade-in price as deposit or the "new" used car. Coz the airwave and fielder I see on sgcarmrt are asking for 12-18K for DP. So what do u think. Can shop now or wait?

 

 

if u wanna let go your car, do let me know.. i'm looking for a short term car.. :)

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Perfectodev

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Yes me too, I am pretty sure new car price will drop 30%-40% after these 60days.

 

Been looking ard for a full loan car and selected abt 52 cars under sgcarmart and had seen car price increased instead. They are selling like hotcakes and dealers are taking in my 05 camry for paper plus $2k only!!! Only shows to see that they know what is coming... but full loan buyers blinked first and they will pay the price in 2 mths time.

 

Just an example:-

Car:- jetta 1.4 $116k now with 60k coe. (Ask SE discount maybe $10X can get). 3yr old jetta selling 75-85k.

 

If coe drop to 30k?? Due to 50% DP starting June.(somemore economy seems bad these few months)

 

Jetta minus 30k will be selling abt 80-86k NEW CAR!!!!

 

Will be booking mine when time comes, my heartfelt condolences for those who bought at 90k coe(136k car) and drive 5yrs and still can't break even the loan.

 

Don't forget... u blinked first!!... [laugh]

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Gearosv2

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  On 4/14/2013 at 4:06 PM, Kerpalz said:

I tempted to look for a used airwave or fielder. Thinking if selling my 06optra estate. Practically I have fully fixed up my car for the past 2years at least 90% overhaul. So I wonder should I trade in (dealer giving me 16K for the car) papervalue is 13K.

 

Reason for selling -

I travel a lot. Now my fc is 6-7km/L. Quite siong.

Wanted to buy a wish but dun wanna stretch too much coz my 2nd kid just came out.

Should I wait till the 60 days over then buy another car?

 

Please advise! Thanks

 

Hmmm, I will go for mini MPV with sliding doors like:

1. Honda Freed or Toyota Sienta if you have money (depre probably 6-7k/year and probably can nego to 6k/year).

2. Nissan Lafesta for short term ownership if you don't have money (depre about 5k/year but most Lafesta are 05-06 registered).

 

They are pro-family car and easy for expansion. Even if you have a maid, no problem. I have 2 kids (3yo and 8mths), and I don't have space for a 3rd person with the 2 car seat at the back.

 

I am driving a 07 Optra Estate as well. Yes, FC is on the high side if you do short trips. I am avg'ing 9.5-10/L and I am guessing that your engine may not be optimized. I do heard of Optra giving 11-12/L which I am still trying to achieve.

 

It is not about waiting for 60 days. It is about doing your sums and make sure you hit the right target. Example, you aim to have a car that has depre of max 6.5k/year and you try to nego with the dealer to your terms. If they cannot meet it, just walk away. One of the forumer also mentioned, wait till next if you can. COE and car price is definitely going to come down for those cars with OMV less than 20k.

 

Cheers,

Kimu

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Gildor8

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  On 4/12/2013 at 6:00 AM, 13177 said:

For used car maybe 08 and before are better, due to higher OMV and coe?! [:/]

 

If one intend to use the car till the end...it is only slightly better..but 06-07 cars are more value for money

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Gildor8

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  On 4/17/2013 at 2:38 PM, Perfectodev said:

Yes me too, I am pretty sure new car price will drop 30%-40% after these 60days.

 

Been looking ard for a full loan car and selected abt 52 cars under sgcarmart and had seen car price increased instead. They are selling like hotcakes and dealers are taking in my 05 camry for paper plus $2k only!!! Only shows to see that they know what is coming... but full loan buyers blinked first and they will pay the price in 2 mths time.

 

Just an example:-

Car:- jetta 1.4 $116k now with 60k coe. (Ask SE discount maybe $10X can get). 3yr old jetta selling 75-85k.

 

If coe drop to 30k?? Due to 50% DP starting June.(somemore economy seems bad these few months)

 

Jetta minus 30k will be selling abt 80-86k NEW CAR!!!!

 

Will be booking mine when time comes, my heartfelt condolences for those who bought at 90k coe(136k car) and drive 5yrs and still can't break even the loan.

 

Don't forget... u blinked first!!... [laugh]

 

I have been doing the same....i got 90+ cars under sgcarmart...those prices have mostly increased at lease 3-5k...some european cars..up to 10k increase, used car dealer keep complaining to govt that they cannot sell....closing down,etc...gave them 60days to clear stock, earn back principle, what they do?. take advantage of cashless people...

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Gildor8

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  On 4/18/2013 at 6:56 AM, Icearmour said:

looking arnd for a cruze with 100% loan for a frnd..any good dealers i can approach..seems most of it sold off..

 

Cruze are relatively new, from year 2010 onwards. You can still find some at sgcarmart

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PorkChong

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got what good deal?before 60days imposed,i went down to dealer and immediate nego and slash 5k from the selling price.

dealer don't want sell.

after 60 period open,dealer called me say ok slash 5k.i was like wow..so good ah?in the end i checked sgcarmart,they increase selling price to 8k more.

fxxk them,hope all of these bunch of blood sucker close shop.fxxking deserve it.

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13177

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Heard over the news that used car dealers likely to increase their used car price after the 60 days grace period, reason due to shortage of stock since during the 60 days grace period, they managed to sell off most of their cars. -_-

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Duckduck

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  On 4/30/2013 at 1:58 AM, 13177 said:

Heard over the news that used car dealers likely to increase their used car price after the 60 days grace period, reason due to shortage of stock since during the 60 days grace period, they managed to sell off most of their cars. -_-

 

LOL this only applies to those cars w/o loan restrictions. Those w loan restrictions traded in more recently how can they raise price?

 

Looks like another interview used as a free advertisement to suck more suckers in before 60 days.

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Roh96

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  On 4/30/2013 at 1:58 AM, 13177 said:

Heard over the news that used car dealers likely to increase their used car price after the 60 days grace period, reason due to shortage of stock since during the 60 days grace period, they managed to sell off most of their cars. -_-

 

I am also hearing another side of story that they don't dare to take in used car liao, afraid it can't sell and stuck at showroom.

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13177

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  On 4/30/2013 at 2:20 AM, Duckduck said:

LOL this only applies to those cars w/o loan restrictions. Those w loan restrictions traded in more recently how can they raise price?

 

Looks like another interview used as a free advertisement to suck more suckers in before 60 days.

Could be? Cause they said price very high chance will increase after the 60 days grace period has ended. [rolleyes]

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