I want a friend like Dennis (Chew) too

[BabyBlade]

Dennis Chew not only bought his dream home last year, but also his first car.  

The Love 972 DJ tells 8days.sg he spent a little over $60,000 on a four-year-old BMW 1 Series last October (which sounds like a pretty good deal when a similar-aged BMW 116 costs around $80K).

Only thing is, Dennis doesn’t know how to drive, and he doesn’t intend to get his driving license either. The car is actually a (super generous!) gift for a close family friend.

“I used to live with my nanny and her family, and they treat me like their own. I noticed her eldest son was a bit down after selling his car when he semi-retired, so I decided to surprise him with a car on his birthday,” says Dennis. “I decorated the car with the words ‘Happy Birthday’ and he was very happy and touched.”

Just like how Dennis, 48, fell in love at first sight with his Executive Maisonette flat, it was a similar case with his new ride.

“I personally like Mercedes, but when my friend who owns a dealership showed me the BMW, I was immediately drawn to it. The license plate number is related to my radio station, so I like it a lot. My friend took me for a test drive in the BMW and I felt very comfortable in it, so I bought it immediately. The car is in very good condition and such a good deal is hard to come by,” shares Dennis.

“The hatchback is quite cute and doesn’t really suit him, but I don’t care. I buy the car I want ‘cos I’m the one paying for it,” he laughs.

No driving for Dennis

As much as Dennis enjoyed the thrill of car shopping, he has no intention of signing up for driving lessons. As someone who says he’s easily distracted, he reckons the roads will be safer without him.

“I’m not someone who can multi-task. When you talk to me, I will probably turn to look at you and unconsciously turn the steering wheel the same direction,” he explains. “I also like the thrill of speed. The first time I rode a jet ski, everyone thought I was a pro ‘cos I was going at high speed, so I think I will be like that when I drive. I am not good but yet I want to speed.”

His friends also don’t think he has what it takes to pass the driving test too. 

“They all think I would not be able to get a license, so many years ago, I wanted to surprise them by passing the test and taking them for a spin on my birthday. However, everyone found out that I was taking lessons ‘cos I blurted it out in my sleep when we were at a staycation. So I gave up after that. I have nothing to prove already!” he guffaws.

https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/celebrities/dennis-chew-bought-this-bmw-as-a-birthday-gift-for-a-close-15011162

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Well, on the plus side, at least this "celebrity" is not going to get famous all over again by speeding, causing accidents (plural) or drunk driving. 

Of course, there is always the possibility of an unlicensed driving offence in his future. 

Edited June 15, 2021 by Turboflat4

[macrosszero]

Must be a slow news day for a DJ's used car purchase to warrant an article. 

[13177]

Good to have such friend who must be generous and yet rich. Buy a car as a gift for a friend i first time hear. 😅

[Nolicense]

  On 6/15/2021 at 2:14 PM, 13177 said:

Good to have such friend who must be generous and yet rich. Buy a car as a gift for a friend i first time hear. 😅

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i also have a fren buy me a "beetle" as a gift... i dont expect expensive car... i expected a bug.. but he was nicer than that..

 

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[BabyBlade]

  On 6/15/2021 at 2:08 PM, Macrosszero said:

Must be a slow news day for a DJ's used car purchase to warrant an article. 

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Whole day only got racism articles. Need some lite n ez ones also. 

[13177]

  On 6/15/2021 at 2:08 PM, Macrosszero said:

Must be a slow news day for a DJ's used car purchase to warrant an article. 

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If news on a DJ buying a car indeed nothing special. But if a DJ purchased a car and give it to a friend, then can warrant an article liao. 😆

[Albeniz]

Seriously, if I have the money and I want to  buy my friend a BMW to make him happy,  I would just do it quietly.

If not, my friend would be worth roughly about $60,000 and it was from a good deal.

Edited June 16, 2021 by Albeniz

[13177]

  On 6/16/2021 at 1:28 AM, Albeniz said:

Seriously, if I got the money and I want to  buy my friend a BMW to make him happy,  I would just do it quietly.

If not, my friend would be worth roughly about $60,000 and it is from a good deal.

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I am ok if i worth $60k and it is from a good deal, if there is someone who want to give such a gift to me. Since it is free, i would not complain. Lol. 

[Albeniz]

  On 6/15/2021 at 3:03 PM, 13177 said:

If news on a DJ buying a car indeed nothing special. But if a DJ purchased a car and give it to a friend, then can warrant an article liao. 😆

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And the more special part is he is buying a car without a driving licence.

[Tianmo]

 

"The hatchback is quite cute and doesn’t really suit him, but I don’t care. I buy the car I want ‘cos I’m the one paying for it,”

Hmmmmmmm,  errrrrrrrrrrrrr........ 

I don't know what to say..... 

 

[Jamesc]

I must be very special.

I buy my MIL flight tickets but I don't know how to fly an aeroplane.

The best son in law ever.

[BabyBlade]

  On 6/16/2021 at 1:40 AM, 13177 said:

I am ok if i worth $60k and it is from a good deal, if there is someone who want to give such a gift to me. Since it is free, i would not complain. Lol. 

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I am ok if I'm only 60k and from a good deal. In fact if my friend doesn't post about it anywhere, I will create a thread on MCF just to shoutout his good deeds. 🤩

I am not greedy. 60K no more no less. https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=963111&DL=3727

[macrosszero]

  On 6/16/2021 at 1:51 AM, Jamesc said:

I must be very special.

I buy my MIL flight tickets but I don't know how to fly an aeroplane.

The best son in law ever.

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On the newest bestest airliner to enter service the 737 MAX, right?

[13177]

  On 6/16/2021 at 1:51 AM, Tianmo said:

 

"The hatchback is quite cute and doesn’t really suit him, but I don’t care. I buy the car I want ‘cos I’m the one paying for it,”

Hmmmmmmm,  errrrrrrrrrrrrr........ 

I don't know what to say..... 

 

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It means if a person rich, he can say and do anything he wants? Lol.

[Jamesc]

For anniversary I got wifey an iron. Not a cheap one. I paid $50.

And I cannot even iron. You should have seen the look on wifey's face.

[Jamesc]

She wanted some diamond earrings but an iron is so much more useful right?

She cannot use diamond earrings everyday but she can use the iron everyday.

[Tianmo]

  On 6/16/2021 at 2:01 AM, 13177 said:

It means if a person rich, he can say and do anything he wants? Lol.

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Oh you are saying all these press about him buying his HDB executive flat,  and buying a not suitable car for his friend is his way of hao lian that he is rich? 

Luckily I not silly enough to feed his hao lian ego....