WangWang888 5th Gear April 7, 2019 Share April 7, 2019 Haha I don't like women that don't shave. That's because over there weather is cold and they need it to keep warm... Then when come here habits difficult to change... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxcvb Turbocharged April 7, 2019 Share April 7, 2019 Lowest maintenance cost for reference. https://clark.com/cars/most-and-least-expensive-cars-maintain-repair/ Said this before many times, most cars in US are made locally. Even Kia and Lexus are made in USA. You want USDM Kia? Challenge any parallel importer to bring in. Most likely not cos only left-hand drive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged April 7, 2019 Share April 7, 2019 Haha I don't like women that don't shave. What! Armpits? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic April 8, 2019 Share April 8, 2019 (edited) What! Armpits?Of course..... ....not. Somewhere else. PM him if you dont believe. Said this before many times, most cars in US are made locally. Even Kia and Lexus are made in USA. You want USDM Kia? Challenge any parallel importer to bring in. Most likely not cos only left-hand drive.I also said this before, buying Thaiyota is not a crime, but some people think so. Edited April 8, 2019 by Ct3833 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgetice 3rd Gear April 8, 2019 Share April 8, 2019 Buy non german, german make ok? If say still but in Eu then ok, so if still build in Asia is ok loh. Right? So stressful in singapore and so many tax structure, how to define paying more? Stripe down and everything installed locally vs some parts from original already big diff in taxes All be happy car owner , thats more important 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearbearbear Neutral Newbie April 21, 2019 Share April 21, 2019 Just curious. Would you guys prefer to buy a brand new Toyota Corolla Altis, OR a 2 year old (2017) Audi A3? Assuming of course that the purchase price are the same. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SZ_ford 5th Gear April 21, 2019 Share April 21, 2019 Just curious. Would you guys prefer to buy a brand new Toyota Corolla Altis, OR a 2 year old (2017) Audi A3? Assuming of course that the purchase price are the same. Haha ypur question will trigger another round of debate Assuming same price, I take the a3 for its better looks and tc engine. I have just 1 kid. So fit my family needs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNg_185295 6th Gear April 21, 2019 Author Share April 21, 2019 Just curious. Would you guys prefer to buy a brand new Toyota Corolla Altis, OR a 2 year old (2017) Audi A3? Assuming of course that the purchase price are the same. Are you looking for reliability or status? Audi for status Toyota for reliability Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia-su Clutched April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Honestly the price for Toyota locally is starting to be insane. Korean Hyundai/Kai and even Japan Mazda/Honda offers competitive pricing for cars of the same class. Toyota's reputation for reliability is definitely unmatched but Honda & Mazda aren't that bad either (maybe 1 or 2 trips to the workshop more than a Toyota). If you're looking to buy a small/mid-size sedan like Vios or Altis, there are more affordable options out there! Don't buy a Toyota if you're not planning to extend COE. Otherwise, you can save yourself some money or still pay the same amount of money for a more "fun" or "full-featured" car from other brands. That being said, if you're a towkay or rich then no one's stopping you from buying a Camry or Harrier when you can actually buy a decent Conti. Honestly the price for Toyota locally is starting to be insane. Korean Hyundai/Kai and even Japan Mazda/Honda offers competitive pricing for cars of the same class. Toyota's reputation for reliability is definitely unmatched but Honda & Mazda aren't that bad either (maybe 1 or 2 trips to the workshop more than a Toyota). If you're looking to buy a small/mid-size sedan like Vios or Altis, there are more affordable options out there! Don't buy a Toyota if you're not planning to extend COE. Otherwise, you can save yourself some money or still pay the same amount of money for a more "fun" or "full-featured" car from other brands. That being said, if you're a towkay or rich then no one's stopping you from buying a Camry or Harrier when you can actually buy a decent Conti. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia-su Clutched April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Many people say Toyota no longer offers value for money cars in Singapore. Its expensive, not worth it, old fashion specs etc For the money you are paying to buy a Vios with drums brakes, no leather seats, manual aircon, missing DRL, you might as well buy a Korean car. It has better trim level and is much cheaper. In my view the reason why the local agent priced it higher is because the brand is associated with reliability. You may hear people saying Korean cars are just as reliable but the Kia and Hyundai are still one notch below Toyota. Their selling point is they offer better interior design, more features such as wireless HP charging, rear aircon. However not everyone is impressed with these type of stuff. The more stuff the car has, the higher the chances of it breaking down and electronic stuff is usually 1 yr warranty only. What are your views? That is not true, up to date I’ll say Toyota still offer value money car in Singapore. Beacause of the quality and reliability it give me a confident to extend COE for another five year. I’ve real experience where I own Toyota Altis for more 13 years and I still driving same car daily and sometime i use to have long distance Travel from Sg->KL->Sg with no issue, at least till today.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeanewcall 3rd Gear April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Wow the flaming continues.. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNg_185295 6th Gear April 23, 2019 Author Share April 23, 2019 That is not true, up to date Iâll say Toyota still offer value money car in Singapore. Beacause of the quality and reliability it give me a confident to extend COE for another five year. Iâve real experience where I own Toyota Altis for more 13 years and I still driving same car daily and sometime i use to have long distance Travel from Sg->KL->Sg with no issue, at least till today....Toyota never offee value for money cars in Singapore, but the quality is top notch. On the other hand, it's the Koreans that 0ffer value for money cars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Just curious. Would you guys prefer to buy a brand new Toyota Corolla Altis, OR a 2 year old (2017) Audi A3? Assuming of course that the purchase price are the same. I rather have the new car. I have seen people picking their nose in a car and then touch the steering wheel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 for those who secured coe for altis on 20/2/19, are you stiil waiting for car to arrive to Sg shores? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Yes it is alright to pay more for the Toyota brand. 去buy la. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Asking for your opinion, I asked my son to test drive Avante and he said acceleration of Avante feels lacklustre than Altis, is it true ? I did not test drive it myself. But he is comparing my existing old altis against new Avante. Like to hear from you as your comments are more fair and neutral. Avante kerb weight is 1310kg. Your Altis kerb weight is 1200kg. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 (edited) Avante kerb weight is 1310kg. Your Altis kerb weight is 1200kg. Thanks Vinceng, but for money reasons, I have renewed the Altis COE. Edited April 23, 2019 by Ct3833 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged April 24, 2019 Share April 24, 2019 Thanks Vinceng, but for money reasons, I have renewed the Altis COE. That's a wise decision. When you purchase a new car, no doubt your get back your scrap value for your Altis, but that is mediocre compared to the additional taxes you pay for a new car. ARF - 100% of OMV - $20K for a new Altis Excise duty - 20% of OMV - $4K GST - 7% It is more financially savvy to renew COE. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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