Is second hand car repair and maintenance very high?

nyvrem

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got $$ just buy new car since got warranty lah

i kept my car for 16 years+, i think almost everything change liao

even pistons and transmission synchro also change liao

this is me knowing my own car and when to change parts due to wear and tear

can u imagine u buy a 2nd hand car and u dunno its history
 

layzibum22

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Is really heng suay.

But I think paying for the inspection should be one way to help in the decision making.
 

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If both choices are available, buy new.

Newer models generally offers a lot more convieniences, 360 cam, BSM, even simple things like autolock when driver walks away.

Then there's better FC, more power/speed for same CC engine.

Finally, while repair cost for 2nd car might not be too expensive, the killer is having to leave car at workshop and having plans disrupted.
 
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Yes gearbox and engine all will cost engine 5 to 7k gearbox 3 to 5k allot 15 to 16k max
 

mcylo

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U sure u can afford a brand new car under this high coe environment?
 

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Unfortunately, there are alot of crooks in this industry.

As more and more EVs come into the market, these people are just going to get more desperate.
 

fulaien

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Buy jap cars like Toyota, lexus, usually more reliable and can change oem parts easily.

Conti maybe get mercs. BMW tend to have more issues.
 

mcylo

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Yes and add bmw, audi
For conti, merc definitely better.

BMW, 不是在修车,就是在修车的路上

如果您的宝马没有漏油,没有漏水,您的宝马一定是假宝马

传修宝马的明哥
 
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get a BYD EV… cheap cheap full of tech.. 10 year warranty. No maintenance required :)
 
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