Buy low priced car

[Zero Oxygen]

Hi,

Recently the coe price quite low, and some more many places allow no downpayment etc.....

Company substidizing afew hundred dollars, on my own can fock out a few hundred more.....so thinking of getting a car for transport usage.

No need to be chio or good performance. Just need it to be affordable and reliable.

Anyone any idea what kind of model and how much.....

What kind of scheme to take up ......

Any problem if selling later on etc etc..

hmmm if no choice, van also can heheehee

Thanks

[Chris]

If you want a new car, the hyundai Getz is pretty good and affordable at 1.3l.

If you want to go for used car, there are many.

[Zero Oxygen]

But wats the prices to pay for ah??? spoilt easily ?? petrol consumption ???

Hehehe idol why choosing car....... pai say

[jc85]

If you want a new car, the hyundai Getz is pretty good and affordable at 1.3l.

If you want to go for used car, there are many.

Be aware that Getz is cheaper because many other features are not there like ABS, Airbag. It was one of my choice when I was looking for a ride too but decided that safety is more important.

Go to http://www.getzclub.com for more info.

[Chris]

Another option would be Honda City...but I hate the shape.

Think must first decide on budget, taking into account amount can afford per month.....then choose cars within the range.

[Zero Oxygen]

Hehehe abit little i know, but i am thinking around $700 range........

[Tanzy]

$700 over how many years? Don't forget 2.2% interest and how much loan are you actually taking. In other words, how much cash do you have at the moment.

[Chris]

$700 for installment or for everything including parking, petrol etc.

If only for installment, can go for 1.3l to 1.6l Korean, Jap cars.

Models to consider : Matrix, Civic, Altis, Mazda 3, sunny, Lancer etc

If for everything, go for City, Vios, Madza 2, Getz etc

[Zero Oxygen]

Current situation is the lower the better.....

so if getting getz, or mazda 2 , how much is the break down ah????

If 10 years loan etc etc...... sorry i am really know nutz about buying car

thanks

[Chris]

Go car showroom and check on details with them. They will calculate for you. My advice is don't go for 10 years cos you pay higher and more interest. Max go for 7 years.

[blue.tang]

If you want a new car, the hyundai Getz is pretty good and affordable at 1.3l.

If you want to go for used car, there are many.

u may want to change to matrix...1.6L,8 mths instl free, abs

[shiraz]

fork out more monthly = spend less on the car

if u choose to take a 10year loan, u won't even OWN the car you're driving! you're RENTING it... why? because when u pay the last penny after 10 years, then you'll have to pay COE...

[Tanzy]

Don't forget you need some cash to pay downpayment, COE, road tax, insurance, and first month instalment for the car.

[weisoon]

Beware the 10 loan trap!! You will be tied down with the car for 10 years because if you sell earlier, then be prepared to have lump sum cash to offest the loan!

[Tanzy]

I think the new Ford Laser looks pretty good.

Delivery of cars may not be as fast as you think, especially for 1.6 so plan 3-4 months ahead.

[bwilly]

korean car is cheaper, but in the long run the repairs are more X.

Japan car more X, but in long run, maintain alot cheaper.

petrol consumption for korean cars also higher.

Korean car in the budget range, I will says Hyundai Matrix.

The best seller MPV in Singapore. Go for the manual one, auto

is a petrol sucker.

n you better do your maths abt owning a car. Ask a car financial analyst if they have one. Petrol, road tax, repairs, parking, insurance, installment, chow chow one month $1.5k++.

If your job oki, then might as well go for a reliable 2nd hand Japan car.

Or even a proton. repair across JB damn dirt cheap.

[kee]

some opinion.. hmm hyundai car.. really not gd..

my mum own a trajet.. wah lao i tell u really regret.. 3yrs car.. now like shit.. engine not gd, aircon not gd.. brake not gd, tyres not gd,(change a few times already)

there is once i wa s driving the engine suddenly vibrate then die off.. cant start..

the door also sux.. locks spoil easily

one of the left side door cant open frm inside.. the thing break off.. the front left cant lock itself.. preparing to scrap the car..

repair cost alot $$.. as for fuel.. haha like drinking water....

[jc85]

A friend driving Matrix is reporting only 9km/l.

Check out Toyota IST!!!!!

http://www.istclub.com

[DeepBlue]

I would recommend for long term considerations...(let's say you want to drive the car for 4 years...then changed to another car), it would be better to get a Jap car. Personally, I am a Toyota fan.... the resale value is higher.

For Matrix....not only is the car made in Korea (nothing wrong, but lower resale value), it is a petrol sucker for a 1.6l car. And when you want to sell it, there will be tons of these 'hottest' MPV out there on sale as well...

I like the handle of Toyota cars. Parts are cheap too ...

[kee]

get nissan march.. cheap n gd.. cute also.haha

i personally like mazda 121 those type

haha

[DeepBlue]

Nissan march is indeed lovely....but noticed most ladies driving it.... Car is very compact....tried it once....for that money...I can get a bigger car...at least a nissan sunny

its style and statement versus functionality .....got $$$$....dun mind

bwilly is right...if you are lucky, can find a very good second hand car with 5-6 years left.....

Personnally, quite a bit of my family income went to my Rav4. every month...ouch.,sometimes I wished I am holding a highly paid job .... oh well...

[popcorn m3]

bro if u are getting a 1.6L car(any makes or model) and ur installment

is around $500, u need to stand by $1200 every month( including installment, petrol, carpark, ERP, insurance, rd tax,maintance, etc.....)

[Kurt Cobain]

go for toyota vios.........

[FuEl]

Wah..so much things to consider when owning a car...Guess I'll stick to my sturdy pair of legs. When tired top up with a few liters of water only.

[nutx]

my suggestion is get a 2-3 yrs old Toyota Corolla or the new Altis (depending on your budget for monthly installment). So far, should be the most economical in fuel consumption in that range of cars, can hit 13-15km/l easily.

And with the larger market share for the last few years, the oem spare parts are readily avail in S'pore or malaysia, so no need to concern abt service and repair cost.