Imported Used Vehicle

[Soya]

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?

 

 

[Hubwee]

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?

 

 

Yes , COE from date of registration in Singapore . If you wants full PARF , you will then need to deregister the car as per 10 years from the original date of registration .

 

Do note that a lot of used imports , especially those from UK develops rusty undercarriage due to the snow salt used in those roads during winter .

[Soya]

Yes , COE from date of registration in Singapore . If you wants full PARF , you will then need to deregister the car as per 10 years from the original date of registration .

 

Do note that a lot of used imports , especially those from UK develops rusty undercarriage due to the snow salt used in those roads during winter .

 

 

Oic..... . Juz to clarify.......u mean if car is originally registered in 2007 but registered in sg in 2010, the COE is valid till 2020 but full PARF is onli till 2017?

[Darryn]

Yes , COE from date of registration in Singapore . If you wants full PARF , you will then need to deregister the car as per 10 years from the original date of registration .

 

Do note that a lot of used imports , especially those from UK develops rusty undercarriage due to the snow salt used in those roads during winter .

Must also be careful about warranty

[Hubwee]

 

 

Oic..... . Juz to clarify.......u mean if car is originally registered in 2007 but registered in sg in 2010, the COE is valid till 2020 but full PARF is onli till 2017?

Yes , spot on .

[Soya]

Yes , spot on .

 

Wah sei.....liddat LTA champion sia. Collect $$$ for COE 10-yrs worth. Give parf rebate onli 7-yrs worth. Tink even ah long gib better deal.

[Hubwee]

 

Wah sei.....liddat LTA champion sia. Collect $$$ for COE 10-yrs worth. Give parf rebate onli 7-yrs worth. Tink even ah long gib better deal.

Haha , but if I am not wrong , the COE WILL be pro rated . You also get back your unused COE . Except for the first 2 years where it be will a flat 20% gone , the remaining years are based on 10% of the COE value per year basis .

[Chowyunfatt]

I'm also curious ... so what is the advantage in buying an Import Vehicle ...

[Darryn]

I'm also curious ... so what is the advantage in buying an Import Vehicle ...

Price

 

But must be careful - from what I hear, many of them are either

a) different (cheaper) spec and not so suitable for our weather (eg: lesser cooling, lesser aircon power)

b) Accident vehicles - Europe and US have pretty strong database of accident vehicles, so one that is damaged can be checked, we can't do that same level of checking here

 

Of course - differences in regional pricing strategy could be a part of it - and for rare vehicles this could be an explanation, just do be warned, for very rare vehicles, all the more you might have warranty / servicing issues if you go outside the official dealer

[Chowyunfatt]

Price

 

But must be careful - from what I hear, many of them are either

a) different (cheaper) spec and not so suitable for our weather (eg: lesser cooling, lesser aircon power)

b) Accident vehicles - Europe and US have pretty strong database of accident vehicles, so one that is damaged can be checked, we can't do that same level of checking here

 

Of course - differences in regional pricing strategy could be a part of it - and for rare vehicles this could be an explanation, just do be warned, for very rare vehicles, all the more you might have warranty / servicing issues if you go outside the official dealer

 

Sounds like a lot of risk ...

[Darryn]

 

Sounds like a lot of risk ...

Like all things - depends on your knowledge, your level of comfort and what you want out of a car I guess.