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I was introduced to the cars in showroom and salesman was professional but Little did he knew that I read in between the lines of what was said.... Did u know that the showroom is "split" into 2? On one side is the true DNA of Mercedes benz, rear wheel drive, luxuriously finished, made in Germany, the c class, e class ..... and above. On the other side are the "cheap" ones, meant to compete with Japanese. A & B class and their variants. To cut cost, it's front wheel drive, made in cheaper countries, quite a lot more plastic being used in the car etc. Target market are the "cannot afford MB customers" but die die want to buy young buyers. Just find it amusing. Anyway MB, are generally well engineered and SAFE. 3 financial questions to clear b4 buying luxurious car: 1) Protection: Hv u got adequate insurance ( life, hospital, accident, critical illness) 2) Retirement: Do u hv enough to retire (bet u don even know how much u need) 3) Investment & savings: what is your networth, do u make regular investments. .... and legacy planning if u consider bequest for yr children If people plan financially, there will far less imprudent splurge on luxurious cars.

I was collecting my car at ubi earlier on and as I was reversing out of the parking lot, a young guy in white servicing attire beckoned me. So I wind down the window and he said hey you only got one reverse light on leh, should have two on. From this forum, I know aveo only got one reverse light, nevertheless becoz he looked so serious and earnest I actually got down from the car and have a look. Just then the lady clerk at servicing counter came out and remarked "aveo got one reverse light ONLY!" the tech guy was like hmmmmm.....I am beginning to suspect the competency of the serving tech esp the newbies. But they did repair my car dent/deep scratch real good....looks like new as if "it" never happen.