Hi. NEWBIES here!! I need advices for buying new car.
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Hi
I am planning to get a car (my first car) for my sales job and with so many options in the market I was thinking I could have some advice from the experts here.
Here is my budget: S$600 per month for installment (not including parking, insurance, and fuel)
1) I would be traveling a lot, so I would prefer a low maintenance car with cheap and readily available spare parts.
2) Efficient fuel consumption engine
3) I am doing sales so I need to get a car that dun feel cheap, even though it might be cheap ;o)
My first dilemma,
Should I get a COE car or a new car?
I understand that with a budget of $600, I could get a new car of a low to moderate range. But is it relevant to own a brand new car for the sake of the cheap price now?
Is a COE car really that bad, as in terms of maintenance and spare parts?
If considering a COE car, what brands of the vehicle has better reputation of having a good deal?
What things to look out for if I really decided on a COE car?
My second dilemma,
Which brand if I get a new car?
I am not a car person. I am not crazy about car. To me, it is just a mode of personal transport. So I only know how to differentiate the different cars by origin
European Brands, Japanese brands and Korean brands (Malaysia proton saga?)
European cars are usually heavy, thus higher fuel consumption. The price is usually more hefty compare to Japanese cars and Korean cars. But it is considered more sturdy and maintenance free (expensive spare parts?). Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization.
Japanese cars are good for affordable price and reliable performance. Efficient engine also leads to lower fuel consumption. Parts are available readily but not cheap. Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization.
Korean cars are cheap, egs like Kia and Hyundai. If compare apple to apple with Japanese car, the price could be 10 to 20 percent cheaper. But very high fuel consumption and spare parts are very expensive and not easily available. Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization
Malaysia cars, cheap car, cheap parts but not much of a brand name. Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization
I would think Japanese car would be the most likely choice as they seem the best deal out, but I am still very open to other options
My third dilemma
What type?
Should I get a budget sedan like VIOS, CITY and etc or small hatchbacks like Honda Jazz, Hyundai Getz and etc?
Please advise me and feel free to tell me some of your experience. -
if you can afford it get a jazz. If is a little expensive, but super FC - claim to be 18KM /L . Also the back seat can be foldable to carry any thing. It is look is super cool as it is a fun car , which give you a cool and fun type of image, which kind of salesman people want to deal with.
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did he just call all of us newbies?
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i think he meant "newbie here!!!" =P
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Originally posted by Ethan-:i think he meant "newbie here!!!" =P
okok i know. i was just being mean.
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haha okok...........Originally posted by HENG@:
okok i know. i was just being mean. -
HiOriginally posted by thumb1977:Hi
I am planning to get a car (my first car) for my sales job and with so many options in the market I was thinking I could have some advice from the experts here....
Please advise me and feel free to tell me some of your experience.
My opinion on your requirements 1 and 2 (3 on feeling is subjective)
Get a new car, they are low on maintenance. Now COE is cheap. And you don't have to worry about parts or their availability coz new cars are under waranty (their single most attractive point). Anything wrong, you can just drive to the agent and KPKB why like that, it's their responsibility to get the parts and have the car repaired without bothering you. Hassle-free. New engines after run-in are at their most efficient, coz every thing is clean.
On your first dilemma,
Whether is it relevant to own a brand new car or COE car, maybe you should look at the depreciation. Some old cars depreciates more than a brand new car of the same class these days, so since you're not a car enthusiast, maybe a new car makes more sense given the reasons above if there's no substantial savings in depreciation if you get a COE car. Note however, you may have to hang onto the new car for at least a few years if you don't want to suffer the huge depreciation of selling a young car as the 1st owner.
Used, old cars can be really bad in terms of maintenance, depending on your luck and car, as much as one or two thousand within the first few months just the get the noises and rattles out and have it road worthy. The downside of not having warantee, is that if the workshop make a mistake on troubleshooting, you'll have to pay nonetheless.
However, COE cars have their pros too : There are some cheap ones in a good condition. And since you can choose one which don't require as long or as big a commitment in order to break even as new cars, they allow you react better to changes in situations. Go for the commonly-available Jap ones in this case as their parts are cheap and readily available becoz they come in different grades, according to your budget.
Hope this helps,
Cheers!
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hi thumb 1977.
I will recommend u to buy a new car cos u don't need to crack yr head for u worry about COE cars.(especially , the condition of car , history of the car,OMV, COE rebate or PARF etc...)
If possible wait until next yr2005 bf CNY. The price of a new car will drop further( COE bid will be lower).
Eg. Now a new Toyota vios cost $55,500 , if u buy next yr the price will drop.(u hv to consider the COE price).
Yr 2005 will be the right time to buy youreslf a new car.
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Hi,
I'm a sales engineer too, thus understand the need for a good and fuel economy car. I guess the rest I shall cut it short.
Personally, believe at this moment the Vios is the car to get. My friend Vios (M) is getting about 14km/l, and after a 10k downpayment, the monthly work out to be about 600+ a month fpr 7 years loan.
And its a respectable car. My 2nd choice will be the City for you. Hops this helps. -
Thanks you guys for your advices
Juz wondering, does Nissan vehicles have lousy FC? I was looking at Nissan March and Sunny. The price seem reasonable although I find March a bit gin-na la. Sorry to all March owner
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You might want to seeOriginally posted by thumb1977:Thanks you guys for your advices
Juz wondering, does Nissan vehicles have lousy FC? I was looking at Nissan March and Sunny. The price seem reasonable although I find March a bit gin-na la. Sorry to all March owner
http://cars.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=109128
Dunno if it's Nissan in general, but sunny's FC is reported to be as bad as 8-9 KM/L... hwah, this kinda FC will die man if you're in sales.... -
For nissan cars.. i think you should wait for the new nissan models to come out.. they look good.. i mean shape wise lah.. interior also not bad.. very european too...the current sunny looks so uncle... if you get what i mean...
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Got new nissian sunny coming out? any website i can c the pic
Originally posted by houndy:For nissan cars.. i think you should wait for the new nissan models to come out.. they look good.. i mean shape wise lah.. interior also not bad.. very european too...the current sunny looks so uncle... if you get what i mean... -
I juz went to both the Toyota and Honda showroom. Wah! I juz fall in love with Jazz. But the price really steep leh... Any jazz owner can share with me their Jazz experience?
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Is Nissan Sunny so bad? The last I heard it is selling at 56K with leather seats and reverse sensor (Sunny EX M/T). Veri attactive.
Anyone care to comment on this modal and make? Hope the get both +ve and -Ve feedback... -
Here is the new Latio from nissanOriginally posted by CarDreamer:Got new nissian sunny coming out? any website i can c the pic
http://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/SC11/0410/index.html -
ask for more lah.. leather seats and reverse sensor is a norm nowadaysOriginally posted by willgoh:Is Nissan Sunny so bad? The last I heard it is selling at 56K with leather seats and reverse sensor (Sunny EX M/T). Veri attactive.
Anyone care to comment on this modal and make? Hope the get both +ve and -Ve feedback... -
Hello Thumb1977,Originally posted by thumb1977:Hi
I am planning to get a car (my first car) for my sales job and with so many options in the market I was thinking I could have some advice from the experts here.
Here is my budget: S$600 per month for installment (not including parking, insurance, and fuel)
1) I would be traveling a lot, so I would prefer a low maintenance car with cheap and readily available spare parts.
2) Efficient fuel consumption engine
3) I am doing sales so I need to get a car that dun feel cheap, even though it might be cheap ;o)
My first dilemma,
Should I get a COE car or a new car?
I understand that with a budget of $600, I could get a new car of a low to moderate range. But is it relevant to own a brand new car for the sake of the cheap price now?
Is a COE car really that bad, as in terms of maintenance and spare parts?
If considering a COE car, what brands of the vehicle has better reputation of having a good deal?
What things to look out for if I really decided on a COE car?
My second dilemma,
Which brand if I get a new car?
I am not a car person. I am not crazy about car. To me, it is just a mode of personal transport. So I only know how to differentiate the different cars by origin
European Brands, Japanese brands and Korean brands (Malaysia proton saga?)
European cars are usually heavy, thus higher fuel consumption. The price is usually more hefty compare to Japanese cars and Korean cars. But it is considered more sturdy and maintenance free (expensive spare parts?). Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization.
Japanese cars are good for affordable price and reliable performance. Efficient engine also leads to lower fuel consumption. Parts are available readily but not cheap. Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization.
Korean cars are cheap, egs like Kia and Hyundai. If compare apple to apple with Japanese car, the price could be 10 to 20 percent cheaper. But very high fuel consumption and spare parts are very expensive and not easily available. Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization
Malaysia cars, cheap car, cheap parts but not much of a brand name. Please correct me if I make a wrong generalization
I would think Japanese car would be the most likely choice as they seem the best deal out, but I am still very open to other options
My third dilemma
What type?
Should I get a budget sedan like VIOS, CITY and etc or small hatchbacks like Honda Jazz, Hyundai Getz and etc?
Please advise me and feel free to tell me some of your experience.
In order to effectively answer your question we need to "micro-manage" your requirements. First of all, may I know wat is the item that you are selling as a sales engr? -
can get ignis sport ot vios... i find ignis sport more sporty.. vios look abit too compact but it is real budget...
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I am selling electronic production that goes in bulk, client includes OEM like philips and samsung. I might require to do deliveries of small qty at times in the vehicle. Travelling to Malaysia is also requiredOriginally posted by SeeTees:Hello Thumb1977,
In order to effectively answer your question we need to "micro-manage" your requirements. First of all, may I know wat is the item that you are selling as a sales engr? -
Ok... I roughly have an idea now. Will reply you later tonite. Now in office and much of my literature is at home. Need to research a bit b4 answering you...Originally posted by thumb1977:I am selling electronic production that goes in bulk, client includes OEM like philips and samsung. I might require to do deliveries of small qty at times in the vehicle. Travelling to Malaysia is also required -
Thankz... hope to hear from you..Originally posted by SeeTees:Ok... I roughly have an idea now. Will reply you later tonite. Now in office and much of my literature is at home. Need to research a bit b4 answering you... -
wah siao siao. this SeeTees really professional leh. even do research!
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Wa lan a.... u still got research facilities at home.....
Today saw a white city with spoiler... hm... not bad looking...
i guess city has a strange tyre and rim size with respect to the whole size of the car.. is like someone with alot of muscle at the top portion of the body then suddenly u c the feet, small small....Originally posted by SeeTees:Ok... I roughly have an idea now. Will reply you later tonite. Now in office and much of my literature is at home. Need to research a bit b4 answering you... -
Wa lan a.... u still got research facilities at home.....
Today saw a white city with spoiler... hm... not bad looking...
i guess city has a strange tyre and rim size with respect to the whole size of the car.. is like someone with alot of muscle at the top portion of the body then suddenly u c the feet, small small....Originally posted by SeeTees:Ok... I roughly have an idea now. Will reply you later tonite. Now in office and much of my literature is at home. Need to research a bit b4 answering you...