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Levinx

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I used to bother about FC... and then I realised if I bothered so much about the FC of my car, it takes away the fun in driving it.

Psychologically, I try to wash my car weekly to instil into it a sense of pride and persuade it not to execessively drink the petrol away in sorrow or shame...

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Sdf4786k

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  On 3/15/2021 at 1:22 AM, kobayashiGT said:

I recommend move house to stay near your kids school or near ur office. If you drive lesser, you save more generally! :grin:

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U drive less not equal to the coe meter stop clocking. Your per annual depreciation still rolls ..

Rather, just switch to a different model of ownership. Dont buy car and rent or lease... 

Use the money for passive income like reit or etf may yield more savings

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Kklee

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  On 3/15/2021 at 1:41 AM, Sunset73 said:

Just change to a hybrid, problem solved. Some more fuel tank small.....

Drive like a maniac - 22-23km/l

Drive like ah pek - 27-28km/l

 

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I didn't realised that the fuel tank is smaller.  How many litres ?
What is the typical range?

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Kklee

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  On 3/15/2021 at 1:42 AM, Levinx said:

I used to bother about FC... and then I realised if I bothered so much about the FC of my car, it takes away the fun in driving it.

Psychologically, I try to wash my car weekly to instil into it a sense of pride and persuade it not to execessively drink the petrol away in sorrow or shame...

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IMHO.
Use wax or advanced coating.  Helps with the aerodynamics. 

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Watwheels

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Tricks ah. I think now car makers have install panels underneath the car such that the underside is flushed. It creates less drag and helps with better airflow under the car to give better FE (fuel economy). But when it comes to servicing it is a bit more work to remove them to access to the engine. 

I think everything will have its pros and cons. To me there's always some kind of compromise. To many factors to consider when it comes to FE.

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Kklee

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  On 3/15/2021 at 3:02 AM, Watwheels said:

Tricks ah. I think now car makers have install panels underneath such that the underside is flushed. It creates less drag and helps with better airflow under the car to give better FE (fuel economy). But when it comes to servicing it is a bit more work to remove them to access to the engine. 

I think everything will have its pros and cons. To me there's always some kind of compromise. To many factors to consider.

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For my car,  near the tyres, there are some regular plastics ( can't recall the name ) to improve air flow.  Wonder if got aftermarket parts. 
Everything is pro and cons. 

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Watwheels

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  On 3/15/2021 at 3:11 AM, Kklee said:

For my car,  near the tyres, there are some regular plastics ( can't recall the name ) to improve air flow.  Wonder if got aftermarket parts. 
Everything is pro and cons. 

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I recall watching a video on the review of the latest Toyota Supra. The reviewer realised that some of the plastics covering some air ducts can be removed to improve airflow to the engine or to the wheels. But at the expense of drag of course.

Those more luxurious and expensive car will have what active air dampers to open and close the ducts at different speeds.

Car also makes a difference. Sadly it's about what you can afford. LoL...

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  On 3/15/2021 at 3:30 AM, Watwheels said:

I recall watching a video on the review of the latest Toyota Supra. The reviewer realised that some of the plastics covering some air ducts can be removed to improve airflow to the engine or to the wheels. But at the expense of drag of course.

Those more luxurious and expensive car will have what active air dampers to open and close the ducts at different speeds.

Car also makes a difference. Sadly it's about what you can afford. LoL...

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Actually I felt like putting aero fins on the body. .  Just not sure if effective or not. 
Already there are a few. 

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  On 3/15/2021 at 3:30 AM, Watwheels said:

I recall watching a video on the review of the latest Toyota Supra. The reviewer realised that some of the plastics covering some air ducts can be removed to improve airflow to the engine or to the wheels. But at the expense of drag of course.

Those more luxurious and expensive car will have what active air dampers to open and close the ducts at different speeds.

Car also makes a difference. Sadly it's about what you can afford. LoL...

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Those Supra air duct is for aftermarket mod.

FYI

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Sunset73

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  On 3/15/2021 at 1:44 AM, Kklee said:

I didn't realised that the fuel tank is smaller.  How many litres ?
What is the typical range?

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Am driving a fit hybrid basic spec. Tank 32L, range is 700-850km depends on how i drive.

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Windwaver

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  On 3/14/2021 at 8:45 AM, ER-3682 said:

What is your Car's Make.?How many Km/L.?

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My last car when I was healthy to drive was a 1.6M Rio, average about 13KM/L, drove till scrap.

Was thinking of buying a picanto recently but health still cannot make it, so just BMW for now :XD:

Don't dare to let my wife drive, she fast and furious, like go USS everyday; heart can't take it.

 

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Windwaver

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  On 3/15/2021 at 1:22 AM, kobayashiGT said:

I recommend move house to stay near your kids school or near ur office. If you drive lesser, you save more generally! :grin:

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That's very practical and true.

We'll all come to a point where we cannot drive due to health or various reasons.

Need to let go :grin:

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Toeknee_33

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  On 3/15/2021 at 12:15 PM, Windwaver said:

Nice car

https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=938610&DL=3175

938610_3b.jpg

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Take a closer look.

Rivets to secure bumper, paint flaking and peeling and discoloured all over the place, headlamps are yellow, window films are cloudy, seatbelts badly frayed, the interior looks like a habitat to a zillion microbes.

Where got nice?

This dealer seriously bochap...can put up a car in this condition for sale.

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Windwaver

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Aiya, saw that, not buying this. If I'm not wrong, no more new picanto for SG right?

My wife and I kind of like vintage cars but now can't drive anyway.

 

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