Do u think that buying car is a waste of money?
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let's see.. a normal 1.6 litre car, adding in interest payments, maintenance, petrol, oil changes, tax, ERP, car parking fees, insurance and whatever miscellaneous stuff, will set a a person back at least $10,000 a year...
if i take cabs everywhere for a year, i don't think i can reach $10,000... -
Well,how abt buying a Weekend car?
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Well,how abt buying a Weekend car?
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cabbing got chauffeur somemore.Originally posted by the Bear:let's see.. a normal 1.6 litre car, adding in interest payments, maintenance, petrol, oil changes, tax, ERP, car parking fees, insurance and whatever miscellaneous stuff, will set a a person back at least $10,000 a year...
if i take cabs everywhere for a year, i don't think i can reach $10,000...
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what's the point then? 3/4 of the price and use it for 1/3 of the time...Originally posted by aj_2009:Well,how abt buying a Weekend car?
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But you enjoy to sit & relax in the car...Originally posted by MooKu:cabbing got chauffeur somemore. -
very much!Originally posted by aj_2009:But you enjoy to sit & relax in the car...
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book London cab lor.. more privacy for the cabber.Originally posted by aj_2009:But you enjoy to sit & relax in the car... -
but end of the day,it does not belong to u....Originally posted by MooKu:book London cab lor.. more privacy for the cabber. -
If I have a choice, I won't get a car. It is very tiring to drive. Even if parking were to be free in city, it is so difficult to find lot ...
Cab is best ... -
see this thread. http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=67966Originally posted by aj_2009:Well,how abt buying a Weekend car?
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does a car really belong to you in singapore?Originally posted by aj_2009:but end of the day,it does not belong to u....
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Like what Jack Neo have said in his movie, driving a car in singapore is illegal.
First, You pay COE,
Second, You pay Road Tax
Third, You pay Parking
Fourth, You pay ERP
Fifth, You pay FINE, if you not careful.
Road Tax, Fuel Price, ERP, Carpark Lot, Fine are "controlled" by the Government.
So, you are at the mercy every time the price is changed.
After paying all the above, u still get stuck in traffic jam at "expressway".
Dun buy a car in singapore.
Save it to invest and migrate !! -
personally I think having a car isnt really a waste of money. I like the freedom to go out anytime of the day especially late night, when I can don't have to wait for cabs or buses and simply drive home.
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i guess for some, it would mean that...
myself, i'd rather have the freedom of numbers in the bank account
Originally posted by seizure_00:personally I think having a car isnt really a waste of money. I like the freedom to go out anytime of the day especially late night, when I can don't have to wait for cabs or buses and simply drive home. -
yes its a waste of $$, but hv a car means more convenience...
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Got car got pros and cons.
No car also got pros and cons.
No right no wrong.
If you think you want it and can afford it, then go for it.
If you think you dun wan it even though you can afford it, then dun wan it lor. -
True....Originally posted by gasband:Got car got pros and cons.
No car also got pros and cons.
No right no wrong.
If you think you want it and can afford it, then go for it.
If you think you dun wan it even though you can afford it, then dun wan it lor. -
True....Originally posted by gasband:Got car got pros and cons.
No car also got pros and cons.
No right no wrong.
If you think you want it and can afford it, then go for it.
If you think you dun wan it even though you can afford it, then dun wan it lor. -
New here but very interesting topic. 2 years ago, I would have not even considered buying a car. To me it was expensive and depreciation of its value is too fast, unlike in neighbouring Malaysia.
It all changed when my wife and I started our family. Taking the MRT and buses were not at all convenient (plus the fact that people were fighting for seats with her ...??), we decided to put the money into a car. Yes, it was throwing the money down the drain but it was a price (abeit a high price) to pay for convenience and flexibility.
Now my son is 9 months old and we discovered that with the car, we were able to travel according to his time. In between meals, sleeping time and when it rains ... a la CNY this year, we were still able to travel to our relative's homes quite pleasantly.
We did not get a big car. We got our car for S$72K in March 2003, paid a depo of S$52K and took the minimum 20K loan (standard for Toyotas). Early this week, I just prepaid the balance of my loan. Not that I am rich but my money in the bank is not doing anything. Anyway, I want to start saving for my kid in the future.
My advice to those who plan to buy a car. If you see this as a need for your family, do it. But buy within your means. I must admit that there were days when I wished I had taken a longer loan and went for an Audi or even a Mercedes Benz. I guess it was not meant to be.
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in singapore, car is not an asset, its a liabilityOriginally posted by aj_2009:but end of the day,it does not belong to u.... -
I agree with raymansg. With my 9-mth old daughter, it is definitely more easy to travel around with a car. As you all know, during CNY, it rained a lot and seeing those couples with babies standing near the roadside waiting for cabs, I feel that buying a car it worth it..Of course the price must be within your means..
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if i can afford it, i'd rather exchange the $$$ for the freedom to travel anywhere, anytime, at my own comfort and control.
seeing figures in my bank account doesn't excite me as much.
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for me
now no need..take cab more convenient
but when got family..i tink will wan a car..go anywhere also more convenient...
pregnant in labour..husband also can drive me to the hospital..
haha