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Post by coffeeboy on Jul 9, 2008 10:09:14 GMT 8
I was in a dilemma, I want to get a Cerato, but don't know should get the Cerato V2 now as COE is low or to wait for the new 2009 Cerato?
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Post by dreamyq on Jul 9, 2008 10:35:06 GMT 8
If you are no in a hurry... just wait for it. Meanwhile. continue to monitor the petrol price, the erp charge and timing and location, the coe bidding. Most importantly... is it a need to have it?
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Post by ez_s_abc on Jul 9, 2008 10:41:19 GMT 8
If you are no in a hurry... just wait for it. Meanwhile. continue to monitor the petrol price, the erp charge and timing and location, the coe bidding. Most importantly... is it a need to have it? Good point! Everything is going up up up ... even CNG pump prices The ERP gantries will eventually be everywhere as i recently read that more are expected to be up in the near future even at locations going away from CBD and Orchid areas ... go figure
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Post by coffeeboy on Jul 9, 2008 10:54:42 GMT 8
Thks brothers for yr replies & advices! Actually, i am driving a 1.3litre car, just feel to up grade after 4yrs.
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Post by yanuk on Jul 9, 2008 12:10:38 GMT 8
I am also in such a dillemma right not. to wait or not to wait.. but after hearing it's very possibly only going to be launch in mid 09. I've decided not to wait because I need a car sooner than that for work. Waiting till Dec is still ok.. but June / Mid 09 is waay over due for me.
nice but specs still unknown. So I'll go for the current cerato
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Post by coffeeboy on Jul 9, 2008 12:54:31 GMT 8
But i had read NEWS from CAR BUYER that C&C will bring in this model end of 2008 or beginning of 2009, but not very sure is it confirmed or not?
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Post by KK aKa Popcerato on Jul 9, 2008 12:56:53 GMT 8
Bro. yanuk, so you have decided to go for cerato instate of avante
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Post by yanuk on Jul 9, 2008 13:15:30 GMT 8
yah set on cerato already. unless something drastic comes along then i'll take the avante CNG
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Post by tutucake on Jul 9, 2008 15:20:19 GMT 8
why not a Avante CNG? though CNG pump price is increasing... but still in a long run, it will be lower then petrol no matter wad.... pumping petrol nowadays = xiong...... and our stupid LTA build ERP like nobody's biz lagi more xiong....
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Post by Ben on Jul 9, 2008 15:48:23 GMT 8
why not a Avante CNG? though CNG pump price is increasing... but still in a long run, it will be lower then petrol no matter wad.... pumping petrol nowadays = xiong...... and our stupid LTA build ERP like nobody's biz lagi more xiong.... Now CNG might be cheaper but you will never know what are the prices for CNG later as the demand for CNG goes up and more CNG station islandwide.
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Post by airconvent on Jul 9, 2008 16:28:25 GMT 8
If you have a need for a car and the Cerato V2 looks great to you, by all means go for it. The waiting game will never end. Once the 2009 model come, you will ask should wait for the 2011 model or not...just like computer upgrade.. ;D The V2 is a very nice car. Engine is smooth and both my mazda and toyota colleagues have commented how quiet the engine is cruising at 100km/h! My only grip is the 12V adapter should be improved from its awkward position and the cigarette tray should illuminated and bigger to accomodate more coins! Plus a pocket in the sun visor to slot in your cash card....
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Post by acefission on Jul 10, 2008 0:10:52 GMT 8
haha! very true. There is no end to this waiting thing. Once U set ur sight on something, go for it. Car tis kind of thing is alwis changing. No end one. Wait until 'daylight' liao still no car to drive. Sianz u know? Hee!
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Post by yanuk on Jul 10, 2008 1:01:59 GMT 8
actually only half true lah... buying a car in sg is a very heavy investment (to me at least) so for those who can wait, getting the right car that he wants is rather important. else the nagging sensation to find fault with the current ride just to justify the 'upgrade' to the 'dream car' will always be there.
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Post by ceratov2m on Jul 10, 2008 2:51:21 GMT 8
actually only half true lah... buying a car in sg is a very heavy investment (to me at least) so for those who can wait, getting the right car that he wants is rather important. else the nagging sensation to find fault with the current ride just to justify the 'upgrade' to the 'dream car' will always be there. IMO,u should wait since u already set yr mind on the Forte by seeing yr sig pic in yr post! Anyway, latest news is it'll be launched year end or early nxt yr according to CarBuyer! Tk a look! www.carbuyer.com.sg/2008/07/04/kia-reveals-the-forte/Of course, CarBuyer might not be always accurate as it mentioned before that C&C will be bringing in the Ceed sometime ago but didn't!However, it is confirmed in Kia World.net that other markets ouside Europe favours the sedan design which Forte will be replacing ceed instead My guess is it'll be launched locally before March nxt year latest!Soonest would be on Dec 2008 or Jan 2009 which is a good thing as coe around that peroid keeps on dropping every year if u analyze the past few years coe history!
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Post by yanuk on Jul 10, 2008 13:34:38 GMT 8
yups.. that's what i heard from local market ppl that the forte is actually replacing the cerato.
but what Ben pointed out has a point too.. they just brought in the hatchback this month and it'll be counter productive to have it taken off the shelf.
Also they spent so much time and effort to get the Variant R approved and I don't think they will also just sweep it off just like that.
Maybe like the LancerEX and GLX? both selling concurrently?
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Post by jemjem on Jul 10, 2008 13:44:33 GMT 8
Yoz Actually I agree that its like computer upgrade.. When I got my cerato V1, news of V2 came stating fc efficiency, etc... I was like so.. Then after V2... Forte.... U will never know if 1 yr after Forte is out, will Kia come out with a even better car.. It applies to all brand of cars.. jemjem
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Post by acefission on Jul 10, 2008 22:22:00 GMT 8
Well, it al depends on the individual. If you set ur mind to it, you will get wat u wish for.
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Post by BluePicanto on Jul 10, 2008 22:26:21 GMT 8
They'r slashing their current V2 price. Now V2 (M) fr $41099!!! Think it's the CNG version ba. But it's really dirt cheap!!! Wondering if they'r clearing stock....
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Post by yanuk on Jul 11, 2008 0:38:14 GMT 8
yah that's the I got as well.. clear stocks good lor. I'll pick one up cheap this weekend. anyway the news I've got is that Forte will be in either end 08 or earliest jan 09. Price expected to be below 60K (for basic model). Probably 58k region. Over priced for me already. Will go ahead with current V2. Hope everything works out this sunday
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Post by yanuk on Jul 11, 2008 0:43:21 GMT 8
They'r slashing their current V2 price. Now V2 (M) fr $41099!!! Think it's the CNG version ba. But it's really dirt cheap!!! Wondering if they'r clearing stock.... it's not dirt cheap.. it's value for money please.. dirt cheap belongs else where
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Post by Ben on Jul 11, 2008 9:26:23 GMT 8
They'r slashing their current V2 price. Now V2 (M) fr $41099!!! Think it's the CNG version ba. But it's really dirt cheap!!! Wondering if they'r clearing stock.... it's not dirt cheap.. it's value for money please.. dirt cheap belongs else where Brother, I think you better sign the paper for Cerato during this weekend as my SE told me that they will be having a Clear Stock 10% off all models this weekend. Price for Manual Cerato Basic model will be around $43K after discount. New 2009 Cerato will be launching in March 2009, price range is around $58K and it will be a basic model WITHOUT Keyless Entry, Push-Start Button Engine Start, airbags will be only 1 airbag for basic model, 2 airbags for premium model.
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Post by yanuk on Jul 11, 2008 9:54:32 GMT 8
it's not dirt cheap.. it's value for money please.. dirt cheap belongs else where Brother, I think you better sign the paper for Cerato during this weekend as my SE told me that they will be having a Clear Stock 10% off all models this weekend. Price for Manual Cerato Basic model will be around $43K after discount. New 2009 Cerato will be launching in March 2009, price range is around $58K and it will be a basic model WITHOUT Keyless Entry, Push-Start Button Engine Start, airbags will be only 1 airbag for basic model, 2 airbags for premium model. yups heard the same news.. they just had meeting yesterday.
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Post by ez_s_abc on Jul 11, 2008 10:26:40 GMT 8
Think Advante prices went up... by a bout $2k for the strip down version auto If i don't own a car... this will be a GOOD time to get the cerato! The manual price was what my sister paid for her Picanto in Feb/Mar '05, if i'm not wrong. Only think no leather seats for the cerato manual... I feel like switching my '05 cerato h/b ride now to the sedan ... but it doesn't make $$$ sense plus just did a QF on my ride recently hahaha.... It is all about timing i guess ... but still good news for those wanting to get the cerato
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Post by Ben on Jul 11, 2008 11:08:52 GMT 8
Brother, I think you better sign the paper for Cerato during this weekend as my SE told me that they will be having a Clear Stock 10% off all models this weekend. Price for Manual Cerato Basic model will be around $43K after discount. New 2009 Cerato will be launching in March 2009, price range is around $58K and it will be a basic model WITHOUT Keyless Entry, Push-Start Button Engine Start, airbags will be only 1 airbag for basic model, 2 airbags for premium model. yups heard the same news.. they just had meeting yesterday. Brother, check out the Local Price List Section as Basic Manual Cerato V2 only $41099 after the 10% discount. This is the good time to buy!
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Post by BluePicanto on Jul 11, 2008 20:49:21 GMT 8
$41099 definately bang for bucks! Minus off the OMV ard 6k, yearly depreciation only $3k+. Where to find?
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