Thinking of getting a second hand car
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1)Wat shud i look out 4 if getting a second hand car??
2)N if the seller is not an agent wat to look 4?
Pls share ur comments... where to get reliable 2nd hand dealers?
thanks guys!
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i suggest you to get yourself a brand new car...almost the same price and you can get yourself a new car,why not?Originally posted by EkBoy:1)Wat shud i look out 4 if getting a second hand car??
2)N if the seller is not an agent wat to look 4?
Pls share ur comments... where to get reliable 2nd hand dealers?
thanks guys! -
becaz PARF is lower, and the decrease in car price is not proportionate wif the decrease in value of the ride?furthermore new cars take the most depreciation at yr 1 n 2
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Yah... thats very true.
If you buy a 1-yr old Corolla now, you sell after a yr, you lose at most $8K.
You buy a new Corolla now, you sell after a yr, you lose at least $12K. -
then buy a new car AND keep it for more than 2-3 years, longer, better!
i'm all for new cars. -
I tot cars normally can last for 3-4 years... so y change a car after only 1 year? Too much money in the bank ah? Hee...
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even if u keep the new car until the 9-10yr then scrap, u still get back less than if u buy a 02'car, drive for 7-8yr then scrap. the two different schemes of PARV calcalations means new cars after sept 02 get less parv then the cars registered b4 that. Of course if u buy a new car, its for the new smell n the warranty lah.
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i would go for a 1 year old car ... my pick ... is the JDM corolla ....
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Hi
Why not rent a car? Hassle free, no need to worry about raod tax and insurance.
I have new/used car for rental, if you are interested, you can call me at 96660620 Alex
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hmmm... thanks 4 all the comments..
But y no 1 answer my question??
i asking wat shud i look 4... -
There's nothing pretty much you can do to check the car. Most agentys may have added addictives to enhance the engine performance temporarily and there is probably no way to check,especially to the untrained eye.
But there are some basic measures you could take.
1. Check mileage.Obviously,the higher it is the worse.Of course take to account the age of the car.
2.Step on accelerator and check for white smoke from the exhaust.If there is white smoke,that means the car gone case liao.
3.Check exterior for major dents or minor scratches etc.If yo ufind any,use it to try knock down the price?
4.Ask to check the life span of the battery,the last time the air con got serviced(Older cars tend to have issues with the air con coil due to wear and tear)
5.Original paintjob means that the car is probably accident free.Which is a good thing. -
ok, didn't read your first post...
Check your radiator. see if the coolant is there and not plain water. also dip your finger in it (of course when the engine is cool lah) to check for rust. rusty radiator no gd.
check the engine oil. check the area around the engine for oil leaks.dirty oil means never service for long time.
turn your steering full lock on both sides, and let go to bitting point. if got sound means axle bearing finish liao.
check for smoke.
check all functional buttons, power windows
if auto gear, check if gear changing sounds and feels smooth. check your ATF n see if need changing.
make sure your check ur spare tyre condition and tools present.
Check tyre threading. usually the dealers will kiwi polish the tyres but if you physically feel the tyre that comes into contact wif ground, mostly all koh yak. -
You all will be surprised at how many pple are selling 1 yr old cars.
Even a few months old cars also have alot.
Cos some pple think new car very cheap, must buy... buy alreadi then realise that cannot afford installments... so lan lan have to sell.
For such new cars, will sell at a great loss. -
Okie...
Thanks alot...
will take note...
How abt any dealers to recommend?