car - what can I expect for S$2000

[missis]

No further word from OP?

[ian 66]

The point about child seats in cars is an interesting one.

We were out in Singapore last summer. We stayed with my brother-in-law who has a car. I felt very uncomfortable taking the children in the car and taxis without the child seats. I guess it is just what you are used to.

Since Singapore has strict laws on many things it is surprising to me that the use of child seats is not enforced. Could it be that there are significantly fewer major road accidents in Singapore (relative to population size) compared to say the UK for example???

[sundaymorningstaple]

That and the severity of the accidents here are much more minor (with exceptions).

[FlyingScotsman]

We have three young kids therefore looking for something that can take 2 adults and 3 kids seats. [/quote]

Since kids seats were mentioned by the op I am assuming he is used to having them (yes, it is what you are used to) and he would like his kids to be as safe as they are at home rather than 'ok in a not-so-bad-accident rattling about in a taxi' in Singapore.

As for me, well, I would like a child safe taxi company to spring up in Singapore, since we can't all afford the luxury of a car of our own. Anybody want too take that on?

[curiousgeorge]

The point about child seats in cars is an interesting one.

We were out in Singapore last summer. We stayed with my brother-in-law who has a car. I felt very uncomfortable taking the children in the car and taxis without the child seats. I guess it is just what you are used to.

Since Singapore has strict laws on many things it is surprising to me that the use of child seats is not enforced. Could it be that there are significantly fewer major road accidents in Singapore (relative to population size) compared to say the UK for example???

Interestingly, Levitt and Dubner in their book SuperFreakonomics come to the conclusion, after testing, that for children over 2 years, child seats offer no more safety than traditional seat belts.

Even more interesting, stickers on the inside of taxis remind you that it is the law to wear a seat belt. Yet the same sticker shows occupancy of the backseat can be up to four children...I ain't never seen a Sonata or Crown with four seat belts on the back seat.

Why have a seat belt law, and then allow workers to ride in the back of trucks? Nobody said Singapore law is consistent

[curiousgeorge]

Found the Levitt and Dubner article on the NYT site from 2005:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/10/magaz ... .html?_r=1

[sundaymorningstaple]

The point about child seats in cars is an interesting one.

We were out in Singapore last summer. We stayed with my brother-in-law who has a car. I felt very uncomfortable taking the children in the car and taxis without the child seats. I guess it is just what you are used to.

Since Singapore has strict laws on many things it is surprising to me that the use of child seats is not enforced. Could it be that there are significantly fewer major road accidents in Singapore (relative to population size) compared to say the UK for example???

Sometimes I have to cringe when I read things like this. You already knew about the fact that child seats are a relative rarity here and yet you would deliberately take up a foreign Expat Posting to a country that doesn't have your same mindset. Singapore is strict but it is also pragmatic.

[x9200]

Even more interesting, stickers on the inside of taxis remind you that it is the law to wear a seat belt. Yet the same sticker shows occupancy of the backseat can be up to four children...I ain't never seen a Sonata or Crown with four seat belts on the back seat.

The mid seat belt is just a waist belt so I guess two children may fit under it.

[watching_a_sunset]

well unless you wouldnt mind buyin a 91' civic esi... which cost around 3 - 9 grand.. go to www.sgcarmart.com =]]... hope this helps

[bluenose]

I have used Prime cars for the last 2 years and they have been brilliant....I used Orix before and they were the opposite!
Call Fiona at Prime cars and you can even tell her I passed her name as she is so helpful.....
Any probs are sorted without any grief...great service and decent prices

[Strong Eagle]

well unless you wouldnt mind buyin a 91' civic esi... which cost around 3 - 9 grand.. go to www.sgcarmart.com =]]... hope this helps

I bought an excellent 92 Civic for $3,000. Trouble is that COE has to be renewed in September of next year. I can already see it is going to happen. Wife has seriously adjusted to having a car.

[x9200]

well unless you wouldnt mind buyin a 91' civic esi... which cost around 3 - 9 grand.. go to www.sgcarmart.com =]]... hope this helps

I bought an excellent 92 Civic for $3,000. Trouble is that COE has to be renewed in September of next year. I can already see it is going to happen. Wife has seriously adjusted to having a car.

You will buy another "COE vehicle"

[Strong Eagle]

well unless you wouldnt mind buyin a 91' civic esi... which cost around 3 - 9 grand.. go to www.sgcarmart.com =]]... hope this helps

I bought an excellent 92 Civic for $3,000. Trouble is that COE has to be renewed in September of next year. I can already see it is going to happen. Wife has seriously adjusted to having a car.

You will buy another "COE vehicle"

Since COE is refundable on a straight line basis, I'll probably renew and runn the wheels off it.

[watching_a_sunset]

ahahah oh well ... at least its better off not havin a car =]

[x9200]

Since COE is refundable on a straight line basis, I'll probably renew and runn the wheels off it.

So if I understand this correctly you can terminate it at any time and get back your COE on prorated basis? Hmmm, pretty interesting option. Lots of COE cars looking really good. I guess a good car mechanic is a must before buying anything of this type.