weekend car or normal car?

superworm99 SG

as per the above topic, is it more economical to buy a normal car vs a weekend car? does having a weekend car really saves a lot more money? the only thing holding me back from weekend car is that weekend car cannot be driven on normal days unless i pay that $20 coupon and hence quite inflexible. anyone can comment on the economical value of weekend car?

Cool-gal SG

personally, normal car is better.
since u wan to get a car, why restrict urself to a certain timing only?
just my 0.0000002 cents worth.. Mr. Green

paperx SG

depends whether u need the car so often anot lor

if u drive to work or running about.. better to get a normal plate car

if u dun drive to work...
its better to get a OPC?
17k rebate and cheaper road tax

eviljustice SG

x2, normal car if u drive around, dun forget got ERP. tt's a real killer. parking, petrol.. think twice. u can convert opc to normal. but i dun think u can covert normal to opc. correct me if i'm wrong.

sham2056 SG

Carsharing beats both weekend car & normal car Very Happy coz don't own the car but still own the drive

Nadare SG

i believe it depends on what u do u wan to use the car for..

TheDream SG

I'm thinking it makes more sense for cheaper (~$50K) car,... for $70K+ cars might as well pay the additional since you're paying so much for the car anyway? Well, unless it's your 2nd car and you don't drive it much? Rolling Eyes

alleggerita SG

The only good reason to get an OPC is when you are going to get a cheap car and you only really use it during off-peak times..like you go to work before 7am in the morning and go home only after 7pm in the night and you use it to ferry your family for a day out during weekends, THEN opc will make lots of sense.. Mr. Green

rainhawk87 SG

TO Ts,

its called OPC off peak car, monday - friday 7pm to 7am can use only.
correct me if i wrong.

got pro n cons.

btw can opc buy coupon then can use normal timming?
i dont think so.

if u got family day = sure use opc one.

alleggerita SG

OPC can only be used from monday to friday 7pm onwards to 7am..on saturday, 3pm onwards then can use..sunday is whole day and public holidays also whole day..

If want to use OPC on normal days also can..buy the S$20 coupon and put it at your windscreen there where TP can see then can use liao.. Very Happy

Naughtius Maximus SG

Agreed.., this OPC is to whom it applies to. That $20 coupon, is just-in-case-shyte happens. Wife giving birth, father go dating for new/younger wife etc etc.. Laughing

rainhawk87 SG

the 20 dollar is per day or per week or per month?

ah_sam SG

per day .? (:

caleb_chiang SG

Depends on your working hours... if you work from early till evening or late night. take cab. it is cheaper.

Save parking, petrol, road tax, insurance and many more.

Unless you really need the car for your job or if you can afford to throw the money into the big sea, then get a normal car.

TheDream SG

Do your sums lor,... other than the $17K, u save on the insurance and road tax,... if u generally don't need to use your car during the weekdays, it may be worth it,... Confused

[email protected] SG

Unless you work in town (8 to 5) cos driving there would cost a lot for parking (at least 300) and ERP ( another 300) OPC is ideal cos you leave at home and take public transport to work .

otherwise 17 K is not worth the hassle after you already paid so much

djugashvili SG

depends alot on usage...

in my opinion...buying an OPC = might as well don't buy considering the restrictions...don't "gian png" and get an OPC.

be wise and set budget for maintaining and car fuel, ERP and parking usage...hope this helps for all car-owners-to-be Smile

yes, normal car can downgrade to OPC but no rebate...for the other way, you have to top up the $17k to make it a normal car.

acegem84 SG

ok la opc…trains ur discipline haha….. get a car dat saves fuel n get opc…nt a bad thingy….road tax cheaper…... – 17k…dat’s all ….