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Changing from Sedan to Sports
HumbleCar:
--- Quote from: vortex on May 02, 2008, 08:26:27 AM ---Ya I did trade in for my vios for the current latio. I couldn't remember the OMV but think was about $11K and COE about $26K. For my 2.2 year old car, plus the $11K body value, total cost I fetch was about $41K.
Maybe you are right, selling privately, trade in or selling to dealer could have different value. You really need to hunt for the best deal. I think TC got a good value compare with other dealers. Moreover my previous car was quite 'lok' with scratches left behind by vandalism, bumper dented, also didn't deduct the value. Probably got a good SE.
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Hi Bro, your 2 year old vios fetch $41K. How much you paid for it? Looks like the depreciation per year is rather low for vios, right? Thanks for sharing.
vortex:
--- Quote from: HumbleCar on May 02, 2008, 08:48:41 AM ---Hi Bro, your 2 year old vios fetch $41K. How much you paid for it? Looks like the depreciation per year is rather low for vios, right? Thanks for sharing.
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That was about 1.5 years' ago when I trade in for my vios. It was the older model, unlike the later Beta version. So when I got the car in Y2004, it was $64K. It was considered a lower depreciation car as compared with others.
HumbleCar:
--- Quote from: vortex on May 02, 2008, 10:07:46 AM ---That was about 1.5 years' ago when I trade in for my vios. It was the older model, unlike the later Beta version. So when I got the car in Y2004, it was $64K. It was considered a lower depreciation car as compared with others.
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Hi Bro, to me, depreciation at $11.5K per year is not low. But I suppose got no choice at times. We also have to see what is the price of the new car and the depreciation of the new car. If the new car depreciate is low due to the lower cost of the new car, then going forward, it is still worth it. Just like my previous car, if I drive for 10 years, per year depreciation should be 5K. But I sell it off earlier and the depreciation was about 8K per year. However, I like the new car and the price has dropped to a more affordable level. So, I went ahead.
best_ctzn:
--- Quote from: Sambal on May 02, 2008, 08:22:03 AM ---Best-ctzn
I followed your link to the car at sgcarmart. basically dealer took car in Dec 07...not sold yet? (by agent)hmmmm..wonder of agent is sweating??
my car's age pretty close to yours...been thinking of getting a SUV ..family is bigger & kind of need the space
agreed with the whole hang on to the car as long as possible....you drive depreciation down
temptation & newer models always hard to fight off :devil2:
myself, my excuse is a bigger family....but when i checked my paycheck didn't get much bigger...so i probably stick to my wheels...dunno :confused1:
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To me, Latio/sport is good even for a family of 2 adults and 3 kids. If more members, then maybe a bit squeezy, then maybe worthwhile to get a MPV. If to get another 5-seater, definitely will be lousy excuse if it is due to family size as Latio is already huge in space.
But to change to a new ride within 2yrs, the lose is definitely big. My pay has increased by 70% since I got the Latio Sport but I still feel the pain as the lose could be better used elsewhere if I had the foresight of getting a MPV in the first place. But then again if I had foresight, I would be millionair by now. ;D Another thing to face is worse FC for MPV. Previously a full tank of 36L can get me 430km. Now a 3/4 tank of 39L can get me only 320km on average as still running-in. So you must be prepared. My travelling pattern is consistent for both rides so quite conclusive.
HumbleCar:
--- Quote from: best_ctzn on May 02, 2008, 12:17:15 PM ---To me, Latio/sport is good even for a family of 2 adults and 3 kids. If more members, then maybe a bit squeezy, then maybe worthwhile to get a MPV. If to get another 5-seater, definitely will be lousy excuse if it is due to family size as Latio is already huge in space.
But to change to a new ride within 2yrs, the lose is definitely big. My pay has increased by 70% since I got the Latio Sport but I still feel the pain as the lose could be better used elsewhere if I had the foresight of getting a MPV in the first place. But then again if I had foresight, I would be millionair by now. ;D Another thing to face is worse FC for MPV. Previously a full tank of 36L can get me 430km. Now a 3/4 tank of 39L can get me only 320km on average as still running-in. So you must be prepared. My travelling pattern is consistent for both rides so quite conclusive.
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Hi Bro, you driving a Carens now? (No offence.) Heard from my friend that the FC is bad, even after run-in. He said his is quite noisy after a few months only. Hope his is an exception. All the best to your MPV.
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