$50,000 Budget For Car

last SG · 2006-01-08T10:49:51+00:00

I didn't keep much, or should I said I used most of them before anything happened. Anyway, the logical thing I think is keep about 10k-20k for back-up. Take...

Theatre Of Dreams SG

how will you guys rank City, Vios, Swift, Getz in terms of FC?

Thanks.

Theatre Of Dreams SG

btw have you considered Mazda 2? slightly over 50k and good performance. though i know you're going for sedans.

anyway that's not an ultimate recommendation, but just to add on to your options. if i were you i guess i'd go for Vios, or City if i can stretch the budget. will consider Getz if its FC is decent.

well, FC counts alot in singapore.

Dijon SG

Yes, FC is important but if you consider that you save about $10k by buying the Getz vs the City, that will buy you quite a lot of petrol!

If you assume:

1. City's FC is 15km/L and the Getz is 10km/L
2. You do 15,000 km per year
3. Petrol costs $1.55 per litre

Then the Getz would cost you $775 a year more in petrol costs. But over 10 years you still end up saving $2,250 by buying the Getz.

Dijon SG

I think the price of cars will drop, as I think the ARF will drop by 10% when the Govt announces the Budget next month. However, I think the savings will be wiped out by the COE going up as all the people who have been waiting for the ARF drop, jump in to buy their cars.

At the end of the day, I think the effective price will be similar to now.

wbucket SG

A little to add here. I believe the average milage would be about 20,000km per year. Secondly, fuel price isn't going to stay S$1.55, I own a car for less than 1 year and already saw 2 times fuel price increase. Thirdly, you are getting a much better engine (proven reliability), lesser maintainence. On fourth, a much much larger boot since traveling is an issue here. On fifth, the steermatic is definitely fun to drive, good for overtaking and stuff too. Lastly, higher OMV means either greater re-sale value or scrap value.

Overall, other than looks and initial price, I seriously don't know why it is so popular.

wbucket SG

Vios and City would be about the same at about 15kpl.
Swift will ave around 12-13kpl.
Getz seems to ave around 10-13kpl. (range wider because got different CC and also auto is really weak, so driving methods will cause a lot of different)

Just my opinion.

Theatre Of Dreams SG

icic thanks wbucket & Dijon.

ferrariz SG

Getz's Auto Gear is weak

Getz 1.1, 1.4 or 1.6 manual owner report an average of 750km/40+l (easily more then 15~16

Rigante SG

I agree. Not to mention the comfort and reliability of Japan's 3rd most popular brand. I have to warn about the resale value of Korean cars - no many will pay for a 2nd hand when all they need to do is top up a few thousand to get a brand new one. That said, 50% of cars on Singapore roads are 3 years old and younger.

Dijon SG

Errrr...I don't think there is a 1.4 Manual Getz. Question

Anyway, FC is very subjective and depends on the type of driving you do (highway or City) and your driving style.

wbucket SG

Ya, I believe only 1.1 confirm have manual and only manual. The bigger CC followed their pervious market target of auto drivers.

As for FC, it is subjective but comparison between car makes still hold some value. A lousy FC car get only do so much even with good driving discipline and maximised highway usuage. By the way, I heard of Getz 1.6 Manual doing 15kpl.

heluim SG

hey.. tink abt it get lancer not so worth it liao.. cos there is a new model coming out.. and the current model of lancer is not longer in production.. and i can say the new model sux.. haha.. look like for uncles.. no longer the current sporty look.. tink get city if got $ or get vios better.. current model of vios look abit like mazda 3 in my opinion.. haha

Passionate-Shalom SG

haha.. lotsa confusion around. Mazda2 is alright.. but the price is around.. 60K?
Which is kind of outta budget =o, which is exclusive of insurance.. and others.

sktan10 SG

The problem is who will buy second hand car?
If you sell your car the most you get is scrap value plus
body 3 to 6K.
toyota vios was selling 70K in the begining of yr 2003.
After 3yrs if i sell you 45k you want anot?
If for me i must well get a brand new one which
cost only 49k.

Passionate-Shalom SG

well, as far as i know.. buying car is like.. Handphone? the price.. will just drop.. and there goes the $... but u get the convenience from the car.. =)

Rigante SG

er... Rolling Eyes

That was what I was saying. Wink

wbucket SG

True! So OMV plays a important role as it also determines your scrape value.

Ayla SG

Nobody likes Kia Picanto?

wbucket SG

Thread starter thinks Siron is small, so you should have guessed Picanto is OUT!!!

sktan10 SG

Yes,you are right.
But sometime selling car also very difficult to judge.
My coursin bought a toyota camry 2.0 at the mid of 2003 cost around 105K.
He sell in oct 2005 at only 67k.
Just imagine how much he lost during these 2yrs plus of ownership.
Some more is a toyota, resale value should be good.

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