Affording a car

• Guy25

  2 Nov 02, 10:15

  Hi Guys. I hope I you guys won't be offended by this question.
  Trying to find out those people owning cars out there. Are you working already? If so, how much do you earn. Because I am budgeting myself. I earn about 3k before CPF. I don't know if taking 1k every month to feed the car (installments, petrol, etc), I can still survive comfortabily. Got a flat but no kids yet. Don't know if can save any money while owning a car with this pay. Don't want to end up bitting off more than I can chew.
  My previous job, I was doing sales, so got company car to drive. Now changed job, no more car. But once you start driving, it's difficult giving up that kind of freedom! Drivers out there should know the feeling!
  
  
• startrightnow

  2 Nov 02, 10:50

  Originally posted by Guy25:

  Hi Guys. I hope I you guys won't be offended by this question.
  Trying to find out those people owning cars out there. Are you working already? If so, how much do you earn. Because I am budgeting myself. I earn about 3k before CPF. I don't know if taking 1k every month to feed the car (installments, petrol, etc), I can still survive comfortabily. Got a flat but no kids yet. Don't know if can save any money while owning a car with this pay. Don't want to end up bitting off more than I can chew.
  My previous job, I was doing sales, so got company car to drive. Now changed job, no more car. But once you start driving, it's difficult giving up that kind of freedom! Drivers out there should know the feeling!
  
  

  i sell u loh
• Guy25

  2 Nov 02, 10:55

  Wah car? Wat model? How much? don't make me gian leh...
• startrightnow

  2 Nov 02, 22:40

  Originally posted by Guy25:

  Wah car? Wat model? How much? don't make me gian leh...

  
• nick34

  5 Nov 02, 23:10

  sorry for the late reply ... 3k before CPF ... that mean you are getting 2k+ home ... i think you will be bitting off more then you can chew if you get a 1600cc car ... market now ... the monthly installments is 700-900 for a 1600cc car ... but it would totally be a different thing if you plan to get a 1000-1500cc car ...
  
  Any cars you have in mind ??? if have post here and i think there will be fellow forumers here to help you with your doubt ...
  
  regards

  Originally posted by Guy25:

  Hi Guys. I hope I you guys won't be offended by this question.
  Trying to find out those people owning cars out there. Are you working already? If so, how much do you earn. Because I am budgeting myself. I earn about 3k before CPF. I don't know if taking 1k every month to feed the car (installments, petrol, etc), I can still survive comfortabily. Got a flat but no kids yet. Don't know if can save any money while owning a car with this pay. Don't want to end up bitting off more than I can chew.
  My previous job, I was doing sales, so got company car to drive. Now changed job, no more car. But once you start driving, it's difficult giving up that kind of freedom! Drivers out there should know the feeling!
  
  

• Guy25

  6 Nov 02, 19:54

  Hi
  Actually, in no rush to get a car. just gian only. But meantime looking for a 1000cc car. Was looking at March. But if got daihatsu sirion or move, I don't mind having a look. If the price and car is right, don't mind buying it. Thanks if anybody can help.
• Ah Wei

  6 Nov 02, 21:44

  Originally posted by Guy25:

  Hi
  Actually, in no rush to get a car. just gian only. But meantime looking for a 1000cc car. Was looking at March. But if got daihatsu sirion or move, I don't mind having a look. If the price and car is right, don't mind buying it. Thanks if anybody can help.

  Hey guy25,
  
  Jeff1975 is selling his march. Go to that thread NISSAN MARCH if you r keen.
• startrightnow

  6 Nov 02, 21:58

  cars !!!
  
  which cars is more comfortable ! dream~
• Guy25

  10 Nov 02, 00:14

  Hi Ah Wei,
  Have check with Jeff. He would not be selling so soon. Will lose a lot of money. Me take this opportunity to save up. maybe get a car next year, when I got more savings! Meantime, will still look see, who knows......
• star princess

  13 Nov 02, 17:18

  How about going to car rentals? (on a short term basis)
• nick34

  13 Nov 02, 17:36

  if you dream to have a car ... it is not wise to rent a car ...
  
  For me i would save up and get a car of my own ...

  Originally posted by star princess:

  How about going to car rentals? (on a short term basis)

• Guy25

  13 Nov 02, 19:00

  yah, save up and get something that you could call your own. Anyway, the price of car rentals range from 800-1000++. So no point! End up spending more money. Did try to find something like that 2 years back, found out not worth it!
  Well, I think have to lun till next year then consider again. Who knows, maybe get used to taking bus!
• J-reeee

  13 Nov 02, 20:22

  hmmm wat cars u guys intro if a guy is
  -not rich
  -just got license