Cheap car or van?
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Hi all,
Will you buy a lower budget car (Hyundai,KAi ...) or auto van?
As I don"t wish to spend much on petrol, insurance or even monthly instalment, got buget lor. But need a tpt of my own, as I m staying in Senkang but workplace in Tuas.
A new Kangoo express auto is costing abt $36,000.
A new korean car is around $45,000?
If you will me which one will you buy? and Y? Please give me some advise.
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Hi,
Well... it will be cheaper to own a Kangoo or VW Caddy type of van and furthermore, it runs on diesel...which is cheaper than petrol...
However, you've gotta consider, a Kangoo van's speed limit is 60~70kmph... while a car can go up to 90kmph... so... although it's cheaper to get a van... but you gotta drive slowly and patiently to get to your destination... or else, you'll be the target of traffic police...
So I guess if you dun mind the speed limit, I guess owning a van is a cool choice.
If I were you, I'd also consider the Ssangyong Musso double cab... it's a SUV/pickup vehicle, really cool, 4x4...Diesel...haha..but quite ex I think..
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to run a van you need to register it in a company's name.Originally posted by deep_dreamer:Hi all,
Will you buy a lower budget car (Hyundai,KAi ...) or auto van?
As I don"t wish to spend much on petrol, insurance or even monthly instalment, got buget lor. But need a tpt of my own, as I m staying in Senkang but workplace in Tuas.
A new Kangoo express auto is costing abt $36,000.
A new korean car is around $45,000?
If you will me which one will you buy? and Y? Please give me some advise.
thanks.
a van is best for budget concious. like me. i run a combo. been experiencing electrical problems recwently, had it for 1.5yrs . -
Electrical problem !
Did u mod your van like install additional amp, lights, grounding etc... a car circuitry is quite robust unless u tamper with it.... which is wat happened to my fren ride he mod too much end up changing the whole ECU , battery and rewiring cost about 3 k -
hi guys, i hav the same thinking as deep_dreamer now. thought of getting a van, either kangoo or berlingo... wonder if there is any van owners out there who can give us their views?? i'm actually looking at 2nd hand ones that are around 3-4 yrs old.. tats even cheaper... and for mileage wise, i heard a full tank kangoo can cover up to 700km+!! and a combo can do 600km+!! and best of all, full tank at most cost only $40!! road tax is cheap at $500/year!! oh man, i dun mind travelling 70km/h in the centre lane...
i'm quite keen on this: http://page.auctions.yahoo.com/sg/auction/90468332
but i heard from a fren that kangoo bought 4-5 yrs ago may have lots of problem internally... cheap though. -
Me HAve frens driving van ... for 2nd hand guess a safe bet would be a 1 to 2 yrs old kangoo, berlingo/ parnter but it all depend on your luck whether the previous owner take good care of the ride...
My fren 2 yrs old kangoo is still in tip top condition never failed him so far... however if you can afford u can try out the new combo it can easily outrun a civic , sunny -
wah so many smart people here hahaha
I think drving a mini van/LCV is a good choice considering the cost of fuel nowadays. I dun mind travelling at MAX 80km/H if i can save like mad.
Btw anyone knows how much the new VW caddy costs? it is larger than the old model by alot. Also i believe that in order to enter M'sia you must register or something. Can someone please enlighten me on the process?
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Singapore got van with auto tranmission one meh? The only one with auto gear i saw on brochure is the new toyota hiace van. However never see on the roads before.Originally posted by deep_dreamer:Hi all,
Will you buy a lower budget car (Hyundai,KAi ...) or auto van?
As I don"t wish to spend much on petrol, insurance or even monthly instalment, got buget lor. But need a tpt of my own, as I m staying in Senkang but workplace in Tuas.
A new Kangoo express auto is costing abt $36,000.
A new korean car is around $45,000?
If you will me which one will you buy? and Y? Please give me some advise.
thanks. -
there are auto vans. even some liteaces plying our roads now are auto trans.
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i heard that you can apply to the m'sian LTA or similar body for a permit to enter M'sia . just for a fee of 100 or so dollars.Originally posted by storm_freaky13:wah so many smart people here hahaha I think drving a mini van/LCV is a good choice considering the cost of fuel nowadays. I dun mind travelling at MAX 80km/H if i can save like mad.
Btw anyone knows how much the new VW caddy costs? it is larger than the old model by alot. Also i believe that in order to enter M'sia you must register or something. Can someone please enlighten me on the process?
Cheers! -
A van!! with a few small comfy sofa behind accompanied with a cute little table and a nice and soft carpet.! haha
but over if u r really on a budget get a van, and work on manual transmission one. its is cheaper on manual campare than auto right?? correct me if i am wrong -
many commercial vehicles have auto tranny. buses,trucks,vans,trains,ships... heehee!
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Dun forget the LCD screen, lotsa ICE, a bodykit and some neon...Originally posted by axle-ken:A van!! with a few small comfy sofa behind accompanied with a cute little table and a nice and soft carpet.! haha -
eh? gt extra plug for LCD screen? if gt getting a fridge also not badOriginally posted by bunny2002sg:Dun forget the LCD screen, lotsa ICE, a bodykit and some neon... 
later end up the car battary going off very fast -
Is it? If can, I also want? can someone share the procedure?Originally posted by dryver:i heard that you can apply to the m'sian LTA or similar body for a permit to enter M'sia . just for a fee of 100 or so dollars.
well, back of the van is quite uncomfortable so if u need to drive your mother father grandmother grandfather .. will be quite tough for them. Also van got no COE return but car got .. -
I think getting a van is cool !
if you really want to save, then get a manual. Heard the auto kangoo quite thirsyt too. On top of that, you've more choices. My pick will be VW Caddy. -
tink AT LCVs run on petrol instead of diesel...better consider carefullyOriginally posted by fondue:I think getting a van is cool !
if you really want to save, then get a manual. Heard the auto kangoo quite thirsyt too. On top of that, you've more choices. My pick will be VW Caddy. -
U hv to hv a company in malaysia/or register the van under the malaysia company also..Originally posted by margarita:Is it? If can, I also want? can someone share the procedure?
well, back of the van is quite uncomfortable so if u need to drive your mother father grandmother grandfather .. will be quite tough for them. Also van got no COE return but car got ..
get the applicetion form from the JPJ in MUar...the cost is RM78, then u go inspection, wat u put also is pass
the road tax is half year 100,insurance i 4get liao....
all in RM...also dun need the 3/4 diesel rule, drive in empty,come out full...
If u dun wan get permit, go in from tuas, then come out only at 3am -5am.....also from tuas..
but if u wan go JP, try to bypass the "huang hou" rd....the patalin jaya also try not to go there... -
Wait for the tdi version year end if u wan to get caddy.Originally posted by storm_freaky13:wah so many smart people here hahaha I think drving a mini van/LCV is a good choice considering the cost of fuel nowadays. I dun mind travelling at MAX 80km/H if i can save like mad.
Btw anyone knows how much the new VW caddy costs? it is larger than the old model by alot. Also i believe that in order to enter M'sia you must register or something. Can someone please enlighten me on the process?
Cheers!
Chip it wid superchip & u get this kind of power>>>
Should be able to tear most 1.6 cars....
8 June 2004
SUPERCHIPS POWERS UP ALL-NEW VW CADDY FOR RACING DEBUT
Power increased by a massive 93 bhp, torque by 187 Nm
Superchips, the world leader in engine management system tuning, has prepared an all-new 2.0-litre Volkswagen Caddy TDI to compete in the VW Racing Cup, achieving massive gains in power and torque.
The Racing Caddy was already fitted with a more powerful engine than its road-going counterpart, yet by re-mapping the engine control unit (ECU), Superchips has increased m aximum power by a staggering 85 bhp, to 230 bhp at 3,708 rpm, and optimum torque by a massive 140 Nm, to 470 Nm at 3,283 rpm. Still greater gains are to be found slightly lower down the rev range. At 3,492 rpm power is increased by 93 bhp, and at 3,377 rpm torque is increased by 187 Nm.
“These huge gains in power and torque make this one of our most impressive conversions ever,” said Superchips managing director, Ian Sandford. “In many cases we achieve gains of 30 per cent and more, which is impressive enough, but with the Racing Caddy we've almost doubled that.”
Sam Roach, managing director of Volkswagen Racing UK, added: “This is the most powerful diesel engine we have ever put on a circuit. The majority of the components are exactly as the road-going Caddy, but we've done a lot of work to the rear suspension to ensure strong handling.”
The Racing Caddy, which is also fitted with a bespoke exhaust system by Milltek, was unveiled at the Birmingham Motor Show. Immediately afterwards it headed for its first outing at Snetterton in the fifth and sixth rounds of the VW Racing Cup, where it made an encouraging track debut in the hands of Peter Wyhinny, director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Out of 27 entrants, the Caddy qualified 15th on the grid and finished 17th in the first race and 12th in the second.
Anyone who owns a road-going VW Caddy TDI can benefit from power and torque gains of 30 per cent, for a cost of just £511.13 including VAT. Hundreds of other diesel and petrol models can also be Superchipped, and the cost for a non-turbo (normally aspirated) engine is only £293.75 including VAT. -
Wat normal car can gv u 470Nm of torque...even some turbo cars also dun hv...Er...the feeling of 470Nm is way more then a stock wrx/sti...u will be feeling "being pressed to the seat" when u accerateOriginally posted by bo liao:Superchips has increased m aximum power by a staggering 85 bhp, to 230 bhp at 3,708 rpm, and optimum torque by a massive 140 Nm, to 470 Nm at 3,283 rpm. Still greater gains are to be found slightly lower down the rev range. At 3,492 rpm power is increased by 93 bhp, and at 3,377 rpm torque is increased by 187 Nm. -
any comments on opel combo, citroen berlingo and renault kangoo?? i'm deciding one of them...
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Wahahaha! song man! My friend has the previous VW caddy 1.9 TDi.. he told me he turboed the vehicle. Legal not? All i know is can feel the G-force already when he fly off from being stationary. Hmmm can get this feeling with a chip is rather unbelievable haha. VW caddy seems to have a really good engine.Originally posted by bo liao:Wat normal car can gv u 470Nm of torque...even some turbo cars also dun hv...Er...the feeling of 470Nm is way more then a stock wrx/sti...u will be feeling "being pressed to the seat" when u accerate -
well anyone can help to do some calculations if one wana own a van?
eg... monthly installments petrol rd tax insurance etc etc.
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The old caddy is already come got turbo cos i also hv one....(not to mention the older petrol version)Originally posted by storm_freaky13:Wahahaha! song man! My friend has the previous VW caddy 1.9 TDi.. he told me he turboed the vehicle. Legal not? All i know is can feel the G-force already when he fly off from being stationary. Hmmm can get this feeling with a chip is rather unbelievable haha. VW caddy seems to have a really good engine.
Staintionary of the Nm is 210 only....
The engine is wat Golf use in race in other country, jus tat sg dun hv much ppl got knowledge bout diesel engine...& ppl think van nia, how fast can it be??, i last time also think tat way..hahaha
In usa, ppl tune the (same engine the old tdi caddy using) to 180bhp(diesel) to pull wid wrx liao....tat means 0-100 timing only...top will sure lose as diesel dun hv much rev, jus torque to pull only...
* of cos, u also need gd clutch lah....
Jus lik a super power sti, u got all the power,but the gearbox always gv problem.....
*IN ANY VEHICLE, MAKE TILL GOT LOTS OF HORSES, LOTS OF TORQUE,ultimately hv to transfer them thru the drivetrain TO THE WHEELS, so need HARDWARE BACKUP. -
Power wise base on there 3 van u say > most power is the combo CDTI....Originally posted by keith_typeR:any comments on opel combo, citroen berlingo and renault kangoo?? i'm deciding one of them...
Alternateively u can go www.eurovanclub.com ask ask...the ppl there will help u wid it..