Searching for my rx8
03-04-2007, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Roulette
actually, why not consider it secondhand? i think there are quite a few advantages eh
1) Bulk of depreciation is 'suffered'
2) Most 8 owners dont trash their cars(much), compared to other rex's/evo's (i think)
3) Stuff like bodykit/rims/soundsystem/ air intake/ exhaust etc etc etc may be included
4) use 2 years, at approx 9k per year compared to first 2 years at 15-20k per year.
5) Cheaper price means less interest too.
6) use until 5th year then scrap (maximise parf , solid!)
downside:
1) maintenance lah, expect to fork out $3.5k, depending on ur luck.
for your consideration.... that was mine before, don't regret it.
1) Bulk of depreciation is 'suffered'
2) Most 8 owners dont trash their cars(much), compared to other rex's/evo's (i think)
3) Stuff like bodykit/rims/soundsystem/ air intake/ exhaust etc etc etc may be included
4) use 2 years, at approx 9k per year compared to first 2 years at 15-20k per year.
5) Cheaper price means less interest too.
6) use until 5th year then scrap (maximise parf , solid!)
downside:
1) maintenance lah, expect to fork out $3.5k, depending on ur luck.
for your consideration.... that was mine before, don't regret it.
It does make good sense to buy a second hand 8.
But like u say, it depends a lot on luck. Scully kanna a lousy driver who don't take care, then will pay for maintenance until bleed....
Nevertheless, I will scout around for second hand on your advice!!!!
03-04-2007, 08:53 AM
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eh so the Svper(Ben) guy is for real or not?? dont joke la....
Buying second hand as our Roulette friend so examplifies....is a ROULETTE!!! Its your luck! you just dont know what the previous guy did. Besides with the new 6AT coming out, any second hands are 4AT and that version has a lot of problems if I am not wrong. So IMO, not worth it for 4AT. Have asked around my "workplace" and gotten experience from people who own the 4AT now and they all say at the 2.5 to 3 years all have problems.
Buying second hand as our Roulette friend so examplifies....is a ROULETTE!!! Its your luck! you just dont know what the previous guy did. Besides with the new 6AT coming out, any second hands are 4AT and that version has a lot of problems if I am not wrong. So IMO, not worth it for 4AT. Have asked around my "workplace" and gotten experience from people who own the 4AT now and they all say at the 2.5 to 3 years all have problems.
03-04-2007, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by eknsoel
Ya!!! How you know I was thinking of getting you to send to me??? If you really buy and got posted, can I have the honour to have first option for your 8???? 
My dad just got a PI to bring in the Toyoto Axio. He expects the COE to be ~10k. So you are right to wait.
My dad just got a PI to bring in the Toyoto Axio. He expects the COE to be ~10k. So you are right to wait.
03-04-2007, 08:56 AM
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Svper (BEN)
Stephy removed his pics.. but i will do otherwise..
Like what CoupeM said, after his last breakup and outta rehab, he has changed his name to BEN, selling cars now..
Cant sing, cos took too much drugs liao..
Like what CoupeM said, after his last breakup and outta rehab, he has changed his name to BEN, selling cars now..
Cant sing, cos took too much drugs liao..
03-04-2007, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Roulette
one more piece of advice i can give, BARGAIN LIKE HELL
i kena 'kar' by my dealer before, he made 8k commission on me. should have bargained at least 4k from him man.
Cheers!
i kena 'kar' by my dealer before, he made 8k commission on me. should have bargained at least 4k from him man.
Cheers!
03-04-2007, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SushiFan
that's why I'm going to various dealers to see which are their niche areas the counter the other PI that "eh you know this other PI only $300 more for 3 years warranty and you want to charge me 2K??" Must gather all your Ammo first!!!!!
I want to ask around first cause my dad's friend is a car dealer. He asked me to find him after I go around asking prices. He claims he can give cheaper than most if not all the other dealers. Don't know true or not. No harm trying.
03-04-2007, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by eknsoel
Of course must gather ammo!!!
I want to ask around first cause my dad's friend is a car dealer. He asked me to find him after I go around asking prices. He claims he can give cheaper than most if not all the other dealers. Don't know true or not. No harm trying.
I want to ask around first cause my dad's friend is a car dealer. He asked me to find him after I go around asking prices. He claims he can give cheaper than most if not all the other dealers. Don't know true or not. No harm trying.
Try looking at Mirage's one and ask your dad's friend to match it... can fall off the chair man... 22k OMV.. ha ha ha.. but numbers wise it is attractive I must say but must find out why 22k in the first place.
03-04-2007, 09:12 AM
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Sushi and EK,
won't con you... price right ON... not right... say thanks for his time... can get his signature too...
call me... i talk to him... then he will call u...
now, i going to have kopi with him.
Stephy 9784 3255
won't con you... price right ON... not right... say thanks for his time... can get his signature too...
call me... i talk to him... then he will call u...
now, i going to have kopi with him.
Stephy 9784 3255
03-04-2007, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Stephy88
Sushi and EK,
won't con you... price right ON... not right... say thanks for his time... can get his signature too...
call me... i talk to him... then he will call u...
now, i going to have kopi with him.
Stephy 9784 3255
won't con you... price right ON... not right... say thanks for his time... can get his signature too...
call me... i talk to him... then he will call u...
now, i going to have kopi with him.
Stephy 9784 3255
03-04-2007, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SushiFan
Ok, sometime this week once I have the time. Just finished a course and back to office, sure have tons to do. I'm from the RSAF BTW....
may the force be with you...
*peace
03-04-2007, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SushiFan
Ok, sometime this week once I have the time. Just finished a course and back to office, sure have tons to do. I'm from the RSAF BTW....
Anyway, I got the stuff. Thanks for sharing! I will go through them tomorrow. Me got tons of work to do too. I'm a miserable engineer BTW....
03-04-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by snowflake8888
hmmm RSAF....a flyboy tried to buy my 8 off me....
03-05-2007, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Swerve76
Dude ask him to throw in a free singing performance at your wedding too. No performance, no sale