Advise needed on getting a Stream RSZ
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Now looking at Stream RSZ moonroof. any reliable PI to intro?
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Authorised agent's version too ex for you?
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well, the fact is the spect of the car is the same at AD and PI, but there was a huge price disparity. I almost signed on the dotted line when I was at AD, but my wife stopped me and asked me to see if I could get better deal outside. Anyway the SE who served me at KM was pretty rigid, and not much things she could offer, pretty much, nothing she could offer.
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Originally posted by coolbluewater:
well, the fact is the spect of the car is the same at AD and PI, but there was a huge price disparity. I almost signed on the dotted line when I was at AD, but my wife stopped me and asked me to see if I could get better deal outside. Anyway the SE who served me at KM was pretty rigid, and not much things she could offer, pretty much, nothing she could offer.
Not neccesarily true. The price gap has closed considerably, and no, the specs of the car is not the same. Do take note that PI can give you lower price not because they cut into their profit margin, but because of the tricks they have to lower the OMV of the car, hence less tax = lower paper value for you, the owner.
Things like solar flim, sound system, leather seats, etc are all installed locally. Quality wise, unless you're getting from high end PIs such as Richburg who specialises in Toyota, quality wise will not be on par with the real MIJ - Factoy Fitted deal that KM ships in directly. PI cars are shipped in from Japan are all 'bare minumum' to lower OMV as low as possible. Sure when you buy from KM the price is a bit higher, but if there are problems/product recalls, at least you know you're safely covered.
Then again, its your money and hence your choice, but I do agree that KM sales have very rigid price packages, then again most of the things you'll ask for (floor mat, solar, leather) are already included in the price, not like other places where the base price is really bare minimum and you have to work your way up through expensive options.
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That car's not bad.. I see lots of it on the roads...
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i dont like the look of stream... subjective lah...
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and i dont like to buy from PI... spend so much to buy a car, so must buy with peace of mind mah... some more cannot test some more... must cheap stake go test with AD then buy from PI.... some more buy deal with ah bengs ...haha
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My advise is ...Get the stream from AD, the price diff between PI is only 4K at most and it does not come with sunroof, I got mine at less than 74 k 2 weeks ago...
AD also offer solar film and leather seat not the good one though which the PI can match
In addition AD OMV is also higher than PI, Have not got my car , but according to SE it should be around 28 K ... I doubt PI can match.. that means you stand to get about 15K back when you scrap your car 10 year later !!!
So my RSZ yearly depreaciation is only 6K !! Even less if you register as a weekend car
The most impt part is of cos the warranty offer by Kah motor with service and support by their in house workshop ...
PS: Kah motor only give you discount if you take max loan
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Nowadays the AD will price the cars at only 4 or 5k above the PI car price but servicing at their workshop is marked up higher. If you want peace of mind, buy from AD. If you like haggling for a better deal, go to a reputable PI. At the end of the day, you have to do your own homework.
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Originally posted by seancannot:
My advise is ...Get the stream from AD, the price diff between PI is only 4K at most and it does not come with sunroof, I got mine at less than 74 k 2 weeks ago...
AD also offer solar film and leather seat not the good one though which the PI can match
In addition AD OMV is also higher than PI, Have not got my car , but according to SE it should be around 28 K ... I doubt PI can match.. that means you stand to get about 15K back when you scrap your car 10 year later !!!
So my RSZ yearly depreaciation is only 6K !! Even less if you register as a weekend car
The most impt part is of cos the warranty offer by Kah motor with service and support by their in house workshop ...
PS: Kah motor only give you discount if you take max loan
Congrats on your Stream... but losing $6k a year is also heart-wrenching for me...
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in few years time, i will also congrats on your first car... haha... remember to tell me when u get it hor?
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Originally posted by ALN:
in few years time, i will also congrats on your first car… haha… remember to tell me when u get it hor?
Sure, but have to wait...
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Originally posted by lianamaster:
Sure, but have to wait...
Later keep saying jazz but end up CTR wor..
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Originally posted by nightsky87:
Later keep saying jazz but end up CTR wor..
Yea.. u know....as cars evolve over the years, people's mindset would change too...
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yeah... jazz in my opinion is over priced... can buy legacy 2.0A for the price of 1.5A Jazz... but it's your choice of course
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Originally posted by ALN:
yeah… jazz in my opinion is over priced… can buy legacy 2.0A for the price of 1.5A Jazz… but it’s your choice of course
Haha.. tell me about overpriced. Back in 2004, I paid like 80k for Honda Jazz 1.4 i-dsi with COE 26k.
Now they are selling for like 53k for the new i-vtec model with the same CC but COE less than 3k based on last few biddings.
If you are comparing legacy 2.0A with 1.5A Jazz, the OMV is about 20k for both models. So I would say the pricing is fair.
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Originally posted by 扎fit 人:
Haha.. tell me about overpriced. Back in 2004, I paid like 80k for Honda Jazz 1.4 i-dsi with COE 26k.
Now they are selling for like 53k for the new i-vtec model with the same CC but COE less than 3k based on last few biddings.
If you are comparing legacy 2.0A with 1.5A Jazz, the OMV is about 20k for both models. So I would say the pricing is fair.
Pricing may sound fair, but the difference will surface once you pay for the car's other related expenses.
Road tax, petrol and insurance will be wide margins apart. Well, at least Honda cars have a relatively high resale value because of its high OMV.
But still, it sounds scary paying $80k for a Jazz if that period comes back... :(
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$80k cos of the COE. It will be a while when COE rise to those levels again.
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Originally posted by 扎fit 人:
$80k cos of the COE. It will be a while when COE rise to those levels again.
I know...drats....
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Got my RSZ , but car got a strong chemical smell , which really put me off... the leather seat also CMI.... other than that, quite happy with the car ... road noise well supress , though power can improve a bit
On the smell, BMW and Mercedes has a pleasant smell if you sat in one you know what I mean ... their leather also superb
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Originally posted by seancannot:
Got my RSZ , but car got a strong chemical smell , which really put me off... the leather seat also CMI.... other than that, quite happy with the car ... road noise well supress , though power can improve a bit
On the smell, BMW and Mercedes has a pleasant smell if you sat in one you know what I mean ... their leather also superb
Maybe you can buy some pandan leaves or air refreshener..... to rid off the smell....