Buying 2nd hand car. give some comments.

[pengzhi]

Hi all . i new at buying 2nd hand car . mind asking what to check etc.
and issit worth to buy it?

currently i interested in this.

Mitsubishi Lancer 93 mod evo gsr 1.8 ( black colour )
Remus exhaust. Prosport meters.
Rear leather seat and reclineable seats.
Sound systems, air horn nice rims new tyres.

the car till 2011.

left around 3 years to drive.

price he asking is $10k .

just checking it out. as i new to it.

guess it the 3rd owner if i not wrong. and i gona be 4? maybe i gona check it out soon.

[saddevil]

Are u paying straight cash or instalment? Any documents to show that the car has been going for regular maint?

[pengzhi]

Are u paying straight cash or instalment? Any documents to show that the car has been going for regular maint?


might straight cash. depend.

hm.. he got documents that.. ytd go maintence only.

[delon]

1.8l car? road tax gonna be sky high, and since it's an evo, insurance also gonna burst the roof.

[pengzhi]

1.8l car? road tax gonna be sky high, and since it's an evo, insurance also gonna burst the roof.

that what i thinking also LOL. as i know 1.8 car road tax is around...
$1k-$1.5k depend.?

but i heard he paying 1.6l de $ for road tax. but he modded to 1.8. =\

insurance i not sure about this. hm..

[saddevil]

But bro, i rahter u get a new car and ZHENG it lor... its not worth it on the long run. And besides, if its a real evo, then its a good deal. But since its a mod-look-a-like Lancer, i dun see a point.

[delon]

that what i thinking also LOL. as i know 1.8 car road tax is around...
$1k-$1.5k depend.?

but i heard he paying 1.6l de $ for road tax. but he modded to 1.8. =\

insurance i not sure about this. hm..

So it's not a born 1.8l car, but a car that was modded from 1.6l to 1.8l. Then you must ask yourself if the car will pass inspection or not since the engine is not original.

For a 1600cc car, the road tax is $1312/year, and for 1800cc, it's $1588/year.

Insurance isn't very cheap. I asked previously for a 1.3GLXi and it was almost $1200 without NCD.

[AsuraN]

haha 100% bore the pistons to get the 200cc. It's alright if I were u I'd get it cuz we're young but dude once you're caught for modding the engine you're quite screwed :D.

BUt still this lancer series is sweet vintaG3

[pengzhi]

So it's not a born 1.8l car, but a car that was modded from 1.6l to 1.8l. Then you must ask yourself if the car will pass inspection or not since the engine is not original.

For a 1600cc car, the road tax is $1312/year, and for 1800cc, it's $1588/year.

Insurance isn't very cheap. I asked previously for a 1.3GLXi and it was almost $1200 without NCD.

hm.. mean it not wise to get this car ?

[saddevil]

Yup, if you really wanna chiong, get a modified body lancer to play with rather than something with higher HP.

If i were you, i`ll get a Civic, drive and scrap.

[delon]

To pengzhi: my concern lies more with whether the car is legal or not. And also whether the car will pass inspection if there's any.

Furthermore, the car, being modded heavily, you would probably guess that the driver might be a tiongster. How good a condition is the car then?

Money-wise, i think you can afford la, since you wanna pay full cash, but take in consideration the other costs, such as road tax, fuel, INsurance etc.

[pengzhi]

To pengzhi: my concern lies more with whether the car is legal or not. And also whether the car will pass inspection if there's any.

Furthermore, the car, being modded heavily, you would probably guess that the driver might be a tiongster. How good a condition is the car then?

Money-wise, i think you can afford la, since you wanna pay full cash, but take in consideration the other costs, such as road tax, fuel, INsurance etc.


just ask him. he say it pass inspection.

2nd. the condition hard to say. must test den know.



last.. i tml going some car shop to take alook for new car.

any idea what new car worth to buy now. no need a so powerfull car actually. buget.. $30+ k to $40k maybe ba. best cheaper ^^

insurance and road tax is ok . =]

[saddevil]

30K to 40K, i can suggest going for swift 1.3. :D

[delon]

30-40k after downpayment or before?

Saddevil: Swift 1.3 so cheap?

[pengzhi]

anyone know any website to show some 2nd hand car. or rather any place recommend ? cos tml i going some place to see car. anyone know any place cheap and good ^^ for new cars/old cars

[AsuraN]

definately pass inspection cuz they ain't gonna check ur pistons. but your car is 101% illegal :) . IMHO if u really like it just get it :D erm sgcarmart is the place u shld visit for 2nd hand cars :D

[fanboy]

Get a VW golf dsi or fsi. Trust the Germans.

[raceguysg]

if looking for 2nd hand car at ard 30 to 40k i suggest u look at the hyundai verna, kia cerato/rio or chevrolet optra/aveo

[saddevil]

30-40k after downpayment or before?

Saddevil: Swift 1.3 so cheap?

downpayment needed ;x i think 20K bah.. i aiming for 1.5 sports + TCing it. Maybe get a bolt on for it at msly. :D

[TheShah]

The best thing about buying a 2nd hand car is that the car is readily available..loan approve can get..I am waiting for my new Axio..since past 2 weeks...damn sian...I think because COE increase dealer lose money if release the car too soon..

2nd hand cars do not face such setbacks...

[Ev0lutionz]

Buy from sg car mart can get bank loan? Just enquiring.

[pengzhi]

Buy from sg car mart can get bank loan? Just enquiring.

hm..actually i looking into abit sporty car. and nice condition .

that time saw 1 lancer . modded quite nice. $25k . after 3 years don want the car.. can get back around $14k. which mean 3 years car.. around $11k.

but kana bought le. SG car mart i never see any nice car leh. as in 2nd car.

How about Hyundai Getz 1.4A 5DR . left 7years to drive. $28k.

u guys think worth it? can get back $5k+ if don want hm.. for 7years.

[xiao`meow]

that what i thinking also LOL. as i know 1.8 car road tax is around...
$1k-$1.5k depend.?

but i heard he paying 1.6l de $ for road tax. but he modded to 1.8. =\

insurance i not sure about this. hm..
1.6L modded 1.8L, beware of the consequence if you get caught..
and another thing is the condition of the car.... is it in good condition? as the previous owner may be a chiongster.... was the car whacked until damn jialat?

next... of course he tells u that will pass inspection, which seller will want to tell a potential buyer that there is something wrong with the item. there are even people who say that operated mufflers or changing the extractor cfm can pass inspection.. but that is not always the case... it really depends on your luck.... I'd suggest u seriously think through this... if you're caught with the "upsized" engine, your fine will be huge... if i not wrong is count the difference from the 1st day the car is officially registered until the time you're caught...

[yaoyao]

How long have u been looking for a car?

U seem like jumping in more for the price and the image.

Engine mod is no joke (if caught)
Cars > 10 years is no joke when maintenance comes
Cars > 10 years road tax is no longer normal rate, it is additional 10% subject to max 150% of prevailing road tax

:o

[saddevil]

ERmm,, yaoyao mod. lets say if i wanna get a civic crx non modded with 4 year left to drive.. road tax how much sia.

[yaoyao]

Copied from sgcarmart

Road Tax Surcharge (for vehicle over 10 years)
Age of Vehicle Annual Road Tax Surcharge
More than 10 years 10%
More than 11 years 20%
More than 12 years 30%
More than 13 years 40%
More than 14 years 50%


CRX is 1596CC.

If a < 10 yr car, road tax per year is 872.
Since it is 16 yrs (I assume), road tax is 1308.

Insurance for new car owner less than 32 years old should be about 2000-2100.

CR-X is 2 door, so your insurance will be even higher than that.

:thumb2:

[pengzhi]

Copied from sgcarmart

Road Tax Surcharge (for vehicle over 10 years)
Age of Vehicle Annual Road Tax Surcharge
More than 10 years 10%
More than 11 years 20%
More than 12 years 30%
More than 13 years 40%
More than 14 years 50%


CRX is 1596CC.

If a < 10 yr car, road tax per year is 872.
Since it is 16 yrs (I assume), road tax is 1308.

Insurance for new car owner less than 32 years old should be about 2000-2100.

CR-X is 2 door, so your insurance will be even higher than that.

:thumb2:

wah. =\ if 17years old car..left 3-4 years.. 50% more.. omg=\