anyone here still own a privately registered commercial veh?

mujiland SG

anyone here still own a privately registered vehicle such as pickups or vans?

cos' i m one of the sucker who does and suffered financially as the result. anyone here wants share their views about this?

hope to hear from someone Very Happy

Cenarious SG

what happened?

T.Ryousuke SG

I still owe one Citroen Berlingo and now my brother is driving it, din loss much and after coming to 6 years it’s still very good. And of course without company label one.

mujiland SG

when it was opened to private, the COE was way up there - ard 23K or so - now it is dirt cheap and i am stuck with the stupid loan (2 more yrs to go) and can't sell becos of the cheap new pickup prices.

how much can a 03/2002 nissan pickup fetch now? i got offer for 16-17K that barely covers my outstanding loan... can someone give some advice on this kind of situation?

just one statement from the ministry and i am stuck in this situation *sigh*

tomsss SG

my Caddy... ya still got 1 more year left... but its already starting to fall apart already... now just focusing on essential repairs and perform basic maintainence regularly... want to have it last 4 more years Laughing i still find great use for the van. Razz

pyjamasgirl SG

u mean we can buy those mini van like kangoo w/o having to have a company?? like just buyin a car that simple??

pyjamasgirl SG

any advices??

thanks man
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mujiland SG

Nope. It used to be, somewhere around year 2001-2002, I think but the government stopped this private buying around april/may 2002.

my current job needs a car not a pick-up and i can't get the company to reimburse as my transport is a pickup... Sad

those who are using vans are still alright - at least it is covered which have many good everyday usage and I don't the risk of getting my monitor wet when it rains! Mr. Green - to many, having a pick up is an outcast. most likely to kena security check if go to certain buildings in CBD area... do i look like a terrorist? Evil or Very Mad

tomsss SG

there are mods where to can just add cargo bay shelter to convert into a van... sort of. at least can give shelther to your monitors and give your truck a more 'sleek' look Laughing

Scania N113CRB luver SG

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tomsss SG

pls read the thread first b4 posting

Scania N113CRB luver SG

Opps! Sorry for the mistake! Embarassed

KLZW SG

wad’s the cost of owning one? is it more ex. as compared to an ordinary car? are diesel-powered ones subjected to diesel taxes?

T.Ryousuke SG

Better to get a car now, 5yrs ago a normal car cost about $80k and a van cost $48k.

Van must keep to lane 3 in expressway, cannot go JB cos must have permit.
No speeding, cannot carry passenger behind-only for worker and if caught must produce proof showing that they are workers from your company and in office hour only, company registered and got the SWD-beep beep beep.

mujiland SG

yup. Agreed Mr. Green