Now Is Not The Time To Buy Cars

[loose_end]

> Electronic = > Headache

 

[ixeo]

> Electronic = > Headache

When the electronics work = joy.
When it doesn't = pain of being raped by a thousand elephants

 

[vr2turbo]

When the electronics work = joy.
When it doesn't = pain of being raped by a thousand elephants

But usually when new most of the time okay, but after warranty time, bang head.....lol

 

[RENESIS VIII]

But usually when new most of the time okay, but after warranty time, bang head.....lol

For the next few decades, we won't see a lot of old cars on the road at that time. Might end up being crushed unlike today where we can still see cars over 30 years old being used on the road.

 

[ixeo]

The Toyota Prius doesn't use brake master cylinder, with brake fluid hoses. It uses a solenoid. Guess how much that thing costs? RM8,000 for that thing. LOL.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

The Toyota Prius doesn't use brake master cylinder, with brake fluid hoses. It uses a solenoid. Guess how much that thing costs? RM8,000 for that thing. LOL.

I heard that the new Infiniti Q50 uses a drive by wire steering system without mechanical connection. Could be dangerous if that system fails even though there is a backup mechanical system.

 

[sweelt]

The Toyota Prius doesn't use brake master cylinder, with brake fluid hoses. It uses a solenoid. Guess how much that thing costs? RM8,000 for that thing. LOL.

Battery also cost a bomb

 

[vr2turbo]

For the next few decades, we won't see a lot of old cars on the road at that time. Might end up being crushed unlike today where we can still see cars over 30 years old being used on the road.

If follow SG, then old cars RIP......lol

 

[6UE5t]

i like electric power steering. When i first owned x-gear, syok lehh....like came out from hutan
If have budgets, cash....any time is good time to buy car.
my 1st criteria, car can fit me....thats all.
any other features....can set aside.

To the contrary, I prefer traditional hydraulic power steering coz it feels heavier and more connected. My cars now all with electric power steering, all are too light and feel a bit disjointed with what's happening with the wheels/tires. I miss the old hydraulic system.

 

[6UE5t]

If I may add, don't ever look for basic spec car....Buy the best spec u can afford so u can enjoy it longer....as a constant reminder to myself, my current 11 years old car have simple spec like auto light, auto wipers, tire pressure monitor where most new cars still don't have....not to mentioned the more complicated things like brake energy regeneration, live T.V, multifunction steering so on.....

I still enjoy it every single time I drive even though its over a decade car & its worth getting the high spec car

For me, I'm not immediately interested with all those hi-tech features hence I won't just blindly go for the highest spec cars. I'm very selective and willing to only spend on stuff I really need, other wise I won't waste the money.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

If follow SG, then old cars RIP......lol

In that case for the next few decades, I'm not even sure what car will I be driving since the currently less high tech cars will become a bit too old by then.

For me, I'm not immediately interested with all those hi-tech features hence I won't just blindly go for the highest spec cars. I'm very selective and willing to only spend on stuff I really need, other wise I won't waste the money.

Hahahaha, agree with you.

So for you is Evo RS over Evo MR? Since MR is the highest spec for newer models.

 

[vr2turbo]

To the contrary, I prefer traditional hydraulic power steering coz it feels heavier and more connected. My cars now all with electric power steering, all are too light and feel a bit disjointed with what's happening with the wheels/tires. I miss the old hydraulic system.

Depends too. Some cars I drive, the hydraulic system is very light, some are just nice.....

 

[sweelt]

In that case for the next few decades, I'm not even sure what car will I be driving since the currently less high tech cars will become a bit too old by then.



Hahahaha, agree with you.

So for you is Evo RS over Evo MR? Since MR is the highest spec for newer models.

Sg pub transport is good.
To own car there must have certificate which very expensive.
Add together car + certs....lol...

 

[6UE5t]

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Hahahaha, agree with you.

So for you is Evo RS over Evo MR? Since MR is the highest spec for newer models.

Well for this case I'd still pick the MR coz the RS is just too basic, no power window and mirror leh! The MR also has std Bilstein dampers already.

Depends too. Some cars I drive, the hydraulic system is very light, some are just nice.....

Yeah for example my dad's 1988 Honda Accord, the power steering was too light as well. But compared to my previous Mitsu cars, I prefer those power steering feel than my current car. The current Lancer GT steering also feels nicely weighted and connected.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Sg pub transport is good.
To own car there must have certificate which very expensive.
Add together car + certs....lol...

Island is small, easy to go anywhere with just public transport. But still, could be a bit of an inconvenience if you have a family with you especially if you have a few kids.

The COE thing is crazy. Needs to be renewed every 10 years. I heard a new COE even for old cars can cost like 50k SGD depending on season.

Well for this case I'd still pick the MR coz the RS is just too basic, no power window and mirror leh! The MR also has std Bilstein dampers already.

Maybe GSR spec is good for you already. Power windows and mirror should be there for GSR isn't it? But some MR models have carbon parts with them.

 

[ixeo]

For me, I'm not immediately interested with all those hi-tech features hence I won't just blindly go for the highest spec cars. I'm very selective and willing to only spend on stuff I really need, other wise I won't waste the money.

I've seen people post and say they don't need airbags and don't plan to use it. So they buy the basic spec with no airbags. And they are upset cars costs more and they can't remove the airbags.

I also don't plan to use the airbags, but I sure as hell want it there.

 

[vr2turbo]

Maybe GSR spec is good for you already. Power windows and mirror should be there for GSR isn't it? But some MR models have carbon parts with them.

Because of wira power window all scared already......lol

 

[vr2turbo]

I've seen people post and say they don't need airbags and don't plan to use it. So they buy the basic spec with no airbags. And they are upset cars costs more and they can't remove the airbags.

I also don't plan to use the airbags, but I sure as hell want it there.

Latest news on recall of faulty Takada air bags all scared already.....hhahahha

 

[6UE5t]

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Maybe GSR spec is good for you already. Power windows and mirror should be there for GSR isn't it? But some MR models have carbon parts with them.

For the VIII, the MR is the best to buy. The difference with GSR are better tuned AYC to match the Bilstein dampers, aluminum roof, and bigger turbo with titanium blades if not mistaken. So overall the MR handles much better than GSR and accelerates a bit faster too.

For the IX however, MR & GSR already shares the same AYC, suspension, aluminum roof, and same turbo size too, maybe just different turbine blades (magnesium or titanium, cannot remember exactly). More difference if compared to the GT version which is like RS (using rear LSD instead of AYC & 5 speed gearbox) but plus the GSR amenities (power windows, mirrors, ac, radio, alloy rims, etc2). So for the IX, doesn't matter much between GSR & MR other than the MR gives more status due to being more rare. The GT can also still be considered even though not as good but even more rare.

I've seen people post and say they don't need airbags and don't plan to use it. So they buy the basic spec with no airbags. And they are upset cars costs more and they can't remove the airbags.

I also don't plan to use the airbags, but I sure as hell want it there.

Hahaha yeah airbags of course are important to have coz it's a key safety feature.

 

[Izso]

It's never the right time to buy a new car. Used or otherwise.

But I will never buy an autonomous car. My car is my personality and my escape. I feel at ease in my house and my car. If the damn thing is driving itself then that's not me. I'd rather invest in a personal teleportation device if I have to resort to autonomous vehicles.

It's kinda like why do people buy Supras or Skylines? For FC? Power? Fun? Loads of cars out there can do better. They buy the car for the character and how they can relate to them. I dislike both of those cars but I like lightweight agile handling cars. I'm neither lightweight or agile but I can aspire. HAHAHA