View Poll Results: Prime Owners: What Car Do You Drive?

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  • Supercar and Ultralux status

    6 9.09%
  • $250k and above

    6 9.09%
  • $200k and above

    5 7.58%
  • $150k and above

    7 10.61%
  • $100k and above

    11 16.67%
  • $50k and above

    17 25.76%
  • Don't Drive

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Thread: Prime Owners: What Car Do You Drive?

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    Default Prime Owners: What Car Do You Drive?

    Since condos and cars are an intrinsic part of the Singapore psyche, here's a poll by District group to suss out what your neighbours are driving

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    cheapo japanese saloon. paid in full.

    Cars cost so much here compared to other countries.
    Can't drive fast. Big waste of time. Lived quite happily without one for many years until kids had to go to school.

    Often see those guys in big flash car, I used to be impressed. Now I just think how much debt they are driving around.

    Much rather have money generating, appreciating assets than show off car.

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    qfoo u doing survey for MCYS ah?

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    EBD, what makes u think that big flashy car people have big loans on their car? U can't accept that people can pay up $200-300k in full? Narrow minded frog in well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by orange
    EBD, what makes u think that big flashy car people have big loans on their car? U can't accept that people can pay up $200-300k in full? Narrow minded frog in well.
    I know of people who make 50k a month but take MRT to work (no car). I know of people who make 20k a month but drive a 1.3 litre 50k Japanese car. I know of people who own 2 cars (BMW 523 & RX8) worth 300k but cannot afford to pay the monthly maintenance charges for their condo.

    There are many who drive small cars but make big bucks and vice versa.

    There are many who live in heartlands but are worth millions with prime properties.

    I have a unit tenanted out in a prime condo worth around 1800psf and there are 2 owners in that condo who drive Renault Kangoos.

    Som such surveys serve no purpose really

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    Quote Originally Posted by nav14
    I know of people who make 50k a month but take MRT to work (no car). I know of people who make 20k a month but drive a 1.3 litre 50k Japanese car. I know of people who own 2 cars (BMW 523 & RX8) worth 300k but cannot afford to pay the monthly maintenance charges for their condo.

    There are many who drive small cars but make big bucks and vice versa.

    There are many who live in heartlands but are worth millions with prime properties.

    I have a unit tenanted out in a prime condo worth around 1800psf and there are 2 owners in that condo who drive Renault Kangoos.

    Som such surveys serve no purpose really
    yea, like what u just babbled. Serves no purpose. Who gives a toss what u own or what u drive?

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    Quote Originally Posted by polarinda
    yea, like what u just babbled. Serves no purpose. Who gives a toss what u own or what u drive?
    I also own 5 landed and stay in Boon Lay 3 rm flat just like what you said in another similar thread. Maybe you are my idiotic neighbour?

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    this is what you call a ma long long, chiat pah bo sai pang survey.

    for fun and laughter peace and joy.

    happy, go vote. not happy, dun vote

    dun need to take so seriously one

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    Quote Originally Posted by nav14
    I also own 5 landed and stay in Boon Lay 3 rm flat just like what you said in another similar thread. Maybe you are my idiotic neighbour?
    Why dun u press the doorbell and find out? duh

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    Quote Originally Posted by nav14
    I also own 5 landed and stay in Boon Lay 3 rm flat just like what you said in another similar thread. Maybe you are my idiotic neighbour?
    I thought in March 2009 you stay in 700 unit condo?

    Quote Originally Posted by nav14
    I am staying in a 700 unit condo and on weekends you see no more than 20 people in the 2 pools we have.

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    driving expensive cars does not always mean the condo owner's bank is loaded. the really rich people i know (i.e property developers) living in GCBs do not worry bout their own housing mortgages or or car mortgages coz they dont have any to worry about. They buy everything in cash coz buying a merc or a Porsche is many a time like paying a big tip that hardly creates a dent in their pockets. I am sure you have read bout this pty tycoon in singapore who bought a Rodin replica sculpture for more than $1 million just to decorate his house.


    Quote Originally Posted by nav14
    I know of people who make 50k a month but take MRT to work (no car). I know of people who make 20k a month but drive a 1.3 litre 50k Japanese car. I know of people who own 2 cars (BMW 523 & RX8) worth 300k but cannot afford to pay the monthly maintenance charges for their condo.

    There are many who drive small cars but make big bucks and vice versa.

    There are many who live in heartlands but are worth millions with prime properties.

    I have a unit tenanted out in a prime condo worth around 1800psf and there are 2 owners in that condo who drive Renault Kangoos.

    Som such surveys serve no purpose really

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    Quote Originally Posted by Regulators
    driving expensive cars does not always mean the condo owner's bank is loaded. the really rich people i know (i.e property developers) living in GCBs do not worry bout their own housing mortgages or or car mortgages coz they dont have any to worry about. They buy everything in cash coz buying a merc or a Porsche is many a time like paying a big tip that hardly creates a dent in their pockets. I am sure you have read bout this pty tycoon in singapore who bought a Rodin replica sculpture for more than $1 million just to decorate his house.
    wah lan replica for $1m.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Regulators
    driving expensive cars does not always mean the condo owner's bank is loaded. the really rich people i know (i.e property developers) living in GCBs do not worry bout their own housing mortgages or or car mortgages coz they dont have any to worry about. They buy everything in cash coz buying a merc or a Porsche is many a time like paying a big tip that hardly creates a dent in their pockets. I am sure you have read bout this pty tycoon in singapore who bought a Rodin replica sculpture for more than $1 million just to decorate his house.
    is it the one where after finding out is replica wanted to sue the art gallery?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gfoo
    wah lan replica for $1m.
    When will I be able to afford a sgd$1million replica and think it's alrite... sigh..

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    yup that is the guy. He lives in Astrid Hill just beside Shanmugum's house. Better nt spell out house number so clearly
    Quote Originally Posted by august
    is it the one where after finding out is replica wanted to sue the art gallery?

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    Quote Originally Posted by orange
    EBD, what makes u think that big flashy car people have big loans on their car? U can't accept that people can pay up $200-300k in full? Narrow minded frog in well.
    I am very impressed by orange, who paid for his 335i in full !!!

    If want me to come out a such a big chunk from my property war chest to pay for a car, I will have heartache.

    Cash for me is meant to be on standby for investing in the property market, as and when good opportunities arise, hence I prefer to take loans for cars ... but fortunately I still have enough money to pay monthly maintenance charges ... or do I? Better check! Otherwise my tenants will come after me!

    There are many different types of people in this world.

    Nevertheless, there is inevitably a higher probability of finding flashy cars in the prime districts than in suburban areas. Just drive around the GCB areas and take a peep.

    As a person's networth increases, cars become an increasingly negligible proportion of total wealth. Hence those who wish to enjoy life a bit, spend a bit of money to pamper themselves.

    Look at these two photos below. Can you spot the difference? Don't you agree that the Singapore Flyer in the first photo looks much more beautiful?



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    logo aside, i think the dashboard colour for the toyota goes better with the flyer landscape than the BMW.

    Quote Originally Posted by jlrx
    Look at these two photos below. Can you spot the difference? Don't you agree that the Singapore Flyer in the first photo looks much more beautiful?




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    Quote Originally Posted by gfoo
    wah lan replica for $1m.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ARTICA-Rodin-...d=p3286.c0.m14


    Just found this in ebay. much cheaper

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    Quote Originally Posted by orange
    EBD, what makes u think that big flashy car people have big loans on their car? U can't accept that people can pay up $200-300k in full? Narrow minded frog in well.
    Because I work with these people. Most people driving car like that have huge 10 yr loan. Most not ALL.

    I can accept that some people can pay 300k in cash. Most don't. The respect they think they get when driving around is based on badge on their car as status - which they haven't got.


    Why seem to have touched a nerve? You one of those faking it Orange? Or did daddy buy your car in cash for you?

    Sorry but as you have started throwing unnecessary , uncalled for, & unsubstantiated conjecture around about they state of my world outlook I thought I'd return the favour.... you narrow minded molecule mind.

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    EDB, ur classification of rich is not considered rich if they have to take a loan for things like cars. There are many really wealthy people that I dare say u have seen none. They go casinos and throw 80k in a single bet for baccarat, spend 100k a meal tasting delicacy food like truffles and spend millions on art collections etc etc. I once heard a rich guy saying he is tired of playing with big yachts n was contemplating on buying a jet. Do u think these people would be taking 10yr loans buying cars. U say there arent many such people around, but take a drive to those rich estates, knock on e door of any GCB n ask if any household takes a loan to buy any fanciful car parkd at the porch n u knw wat i mean
    Quote Originally Posted by EBD
    Because I work with these people. Most people driving car like that have huge 10 yr loan. Most not ALL.

    I can accept that some people can pay 300k in cash. Most don't. The respect they think they get when driving around is based on badge on their car as status - which they haven't got.


    Why seem to have touched a nerve? You one of those faking it Orange? Or did daddy buy your car in cash for you?

    Sorry but as you have started throwing unnecessary , uncalled for, & unsubstantiated conjecture around about they state of my world outlook I thought I'd return the favour.... you narrow minded molecule mind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Regulators
    logo aside, i think the dashboard colour for the toyota goes better with the flyer landscape than the BMW.
    Frankly ... I have to agree with you.

    Such is the power of branding ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Regulators
    U say there arent many such people around, but take a drive to those rich estates, knock on e door of any GCB n ask if any household takes a loan to buy any fanciful car parkd at the porch n u knw wat i mean
    If you really do that, they may think that car salesmen are so desperate nowadays that they come all the way knocking on the door!!!

    I believe that the disagreements in this thread is due to the fact that we are actually discussing two different observations, and both camps may actually be right!

    The two observations are:

    1. Do most wealthy people own luxury cars?

    2. Are most luxury cars owned by wealthy people?

    These are two different observations.

    Based on the observations put forward by various parties in this thread, my conclusion is that the answers to the two questions are:

    1. Yes.

    2. No.

    So we are all correct!

    Which begs the question ... what is the definition of "wealthy" and "luxury car"?

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    i may be wrong, but from my observation:

    most stables' family car are mixed - as simple as a camry to a 7/S/LS
    performance toys are usually pure breds like the 660, scud etc
    335s etc are bought for the kids and wife

    those w young kids normally would go for an X/RX/Caye

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    Quote Originally Posted by Regulators
    EDB, ur classification of rich is not considered rich if they have to take a loan for things like cars. There are many really wealthy people that I dare say u have seen none. They go casinos and throw 80k in a single bet for baccarat, spend 100k a meal tasting delicacy food like truffles and spend millions on art collections etc etc. I once heard a rich guy saying he is tired of playing with big yachts n was contemplating on buying a jet. Do u think these people would be taking 10yr loans buying cars. U say there arent many such people around, but take a drive to those rich estates, knock on e door of any GCB n ask if any household takes a loan to buy any fanciful car parkd at the porch n u knw wat i mean
    You are right. EDB classification of rich is only maybe still not that rich. But actually some ppl take loans becos their leave their cash to earn more returns.

    Some businessmen buy property based on deals and profits they make, on good years they just buy cash.
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    Looks like most don't drive. All $$ go into the house.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xebay11
    You are right. EDB classification of rich is only maybe still not that rich. But actually some ppl take loans becos their leave their cash to earn more returns.

    Some businessmen buy property based on deals and profits they make, on good years they just buy cash.
    Agreed! Private banks only treat >USD$15mil as RICH clients.

    Those below will feel the pinch of paying cash for a porsche 911 of ferrari

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    Quote Originally Posted by focus
    Agreed! Private banks only treat >USD$15mil as RICH clients.

    Those below will feel the pinch of paying cash for a porsche 911 of ferrari
    That would be my definition of rich. Probably everyone on this board is a milionaire even after debt is accounted for. 2-3 million is not rich anymore.

    Plus, last weekend did anyone notice at shell $1 lots of nice cars queuing to save like $50 max? Even Today had pictures of Merc's in line.

    If everyone is so rich that drive these cars, you wont waste 1 hour to queue for $50. I didn't , waste one hour of my life for 50 lousy bucks.
    And there wouldn't be any car loans like bmw balloon loans at luxury car outlets.

    I dont think I said everyone driving these cars is taking loans....... but there are more than the "F1 this, flyer that" ravers on this board would like to accept.

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    Audi TT coupe 2.0 turbo.
    Abt full kit with quad pipe
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    What a waste!!!

    Such interesting discussions taking place in the wrong thread!

    Now I have to slowly cut and paste ... carefully ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    Omg, how can u wax every week? Go for paint protection coating. I wouldn't do tat for my S5
    Quote Originally Posted by gfoo
    i find that waxing each week, adding layer upon layer, seems to be better than than 1 PPS every 3-6 months and washing in between - cheaper too.

    you in the audi singapore club?
    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    I send for PPS every 6 months, not to x, few hundreds for a re-coat...
    Haha....Up to you to guess...
    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    I was there for the preview of Ghost, but a bit too tao kay for me...Also wifey find e name scare e shit out of her...
    Maybe will get a Maserati GTS after CNY....no intention to sell e S5...
    Quote Originally Posted by gfoo
    wait for the aston rapide.
    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    10 minutes is up!

    Less-expensive new cars for all of you to consider:
    5-series GT, new 5-series, RS5, 335is, new A8, facelifted S-class, facelifted S-class Coupe (formerly CL-class), new A7, new 3-series GT, new 6-series, new 6-series CS, new C-class Coupe, ..........
    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    Panamera and Murcielago also in my choices.....damn, just couldn't make up my mind....

    After all these years of hardwork guess it's time for me to award myself...
    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    Panamera is cool but Murciélago ... I'm too humble to own ...

    Panamera is really cool! I will probably wait for the humble entry-level 3.0-supercharged V6.

    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    Only thing I dun like about open top is that I had started to bald.. Sun and rain affect me
    Quote Originally Posted by august
    Quote Originally Posted by gfoo
    Quote Originally Posted by august
    any idea the next generation of C Class how will it look like ah?
    prob like the E-Class, a honda from the tail end.

    this current batch of merc designers should be fired
    haha, but i think still look better than current beemers leh ...
    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    Next-gen CLS is a nicer E-class?

    Maybe they will have a CLE out of next C-class to fight Audi A5 Sportsback?
    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    Panamera and Murcielago also in my choices.....damn, just couldn't make up my mind....

    After all these years of hardwork guess it's time for me to award myself...
    These are words of wisdom ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    Panamera is cool but Murciélago ... I'm too humble to own ...

    Panamera is really cool! I will probably wait for the humble entry-level 3.0-supercharged V6.
    I also have the same thoughts!!!

    Do you consider the Panamera as a value-for-money car?

    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    So why pay more than double the money for a 612hp car when all the owner needs is a 216hp S260 (not even 231hp S300)?

    I hope the day will come for me to understand the logic. ... but then ... I think this day is unlikely to come. Meanwhile, I will just continue to stress my 6 pistons to play catch up.
    Quote Originally Posted by Property_Owner
    I was there for the preview of Ghost, but a bit too tao kay for me...Also wifey find e name scare e shit out of her...
    Maybe will get a Maserati GTS after CNY....no intention to sell e S5...


    Wonder whether the one sitting in the car above is Property_Owner?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jlrx

    Wonder whether the one sitting in the car above is Property_Owner?

    No la, already told u I had started to bald...That can't be me...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jlrx
    ..........
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    I also have the same thoughts!!!

    Do you consider the Panamera as a value-for-money car?

    ..........
    ..........
    Seriously, I think Panamera is value-for-money.

    But Panamera S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo S (if there is one) are out for me. (My head is too small for them!)

    Panamera (i.e. the entry-level with a 3.0-supercharged V6) will be cool!

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