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Post by ice on Nov 11, 2008 0:02:16 GMT 8
Hi, can any1 share with me the est. cost of owning an OPC Rio? est. fuel consumption cost, insurance etc, maint.?thk u!
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Post by Emmerich on Nov 11, 2008 0:58:43 GMT 8
OPC RIO bro and sis need your help here
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Post by kiario04 on Nov 11, 2008 2:11:21 GMT 8
Hi, can any1 share with me the est. cost of owning an OPC Rio? est. fuel consumption cost, insurance etc, maint.?thk u! bro, depends on ur usage ... for me, i usually used the car more on wkend rather than wk day evening time ... so no much expenditures ... fuel is one time top up 36L will get me ard 360-400km trip (based on 95 Octane). Current setup (regap of spark plug - alr hit 380km but still got 1 more bar to empty - think can hit 420 or mor km) ... so work out to ard 10.5-11.5km/L ... insurance - depend on ur experiences. mine is S$1037. maintenance - depends where u go. C&C will kok ur head ... outside workshops usually cheaper but quality dont know. for me, simple things - change spark plugs, change air filter - i do myself. changing engine oil n oil filter i dont bother to do myself cos v v v troublesome n messy - so bring workshop ask them to do for me - i paid labor only as i bring own parts. carparks coupons - seldom use cos mostly only short stop. at most 30min coupon ... sun HDB carparks are mostly FOC - so save $$$ parking there lor ... road tax is S$50 a yr. u go do some research hor
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Post by Adam88 on Nov 11, 2008 2:33:02 GMT 8
Also it depends on if its auto or manual....... Let me share my expenditure for my RIO/HB /Manual..... My fuel for 1 mth is $140 maximum, based on 95 octane. Mileage for me is 11.5-12.5km/l & i travel 60% road,40% highway. The only mod my car has is a VSD2. Also it depends on ur driving habits, if ur a 'heavy footer', air con freak, dragging of gear (for manual) etc... Instalments + season parking (open space) = $400, insurance $2800 (i revoked my license once) & road tax $50/yr. i will use the car almost every day, my cashcard is $30/mth, as every wk will go to town. Maintainance wise, normal workshop will do as C&C (cut & chop) will usually charge u more, quality oso not dat good. For normal workshops, u can ask other members as diff ppl has diff preferances. Hope this helps, but for OPC if u hv $600 to burn for ur car, its considered safe....... so dun worry.........
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Post by hotshot on Nov 11, 2008 8:05:46 GMT 8
1.4 auto for me..petrol per mth is about 140~160..i use the car mostly on wkends..wkdays drive about 2~3 times to work..season parking + insurance is by my dad..so i onli pay monthly instalments, cashcards, parking coupons and other blah blah blah..like wat bro adam88 says, abt $500~600 a mth will do for an OPC..
most imptly, enjoy your ride!!
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Post by bakauz19 on Nov 11, 2008 8:24:24 GMT 8
Hi, can any1 share with me the est. cost of owning an OPC Rio? est. fuel consumption cost, insurance etc, maint.?thk u! bro, depends on ur usage ... for me, i usually used the car more on wkend rather than wk day evening time ... so no much expenditures ... fuel is one time top up 36L will get me ard 360-400km trip (based on 95 Octane). Current setup (regap of spark plug - alr hit 380km but still got 1 more bar to empty - think can hit 420 or mor km) ... so work out to ard 10.5-11.5km/L ... insurance - depend on ur experiences. mine is S$1037. maintenance - depends where u go. C&C will kok ur head ... outside workshops usually cheaper but quality dont know. for me, simple things - change spark plugs, change air filter - i do myself. changing engine oil n oil filter i dont bother to do myself cos v v v troublesome n messy - so bring workshop ask them to do for me - i paid labor only as i bring own parts. carparks coupons - seldom use cos mostly only short stop. at most 30min coupon ... sun HDB carparks are mostly FOC - so save $$$ parking there lor ... road tax is S$50 a yr. u go do some research hor i agree wif u bro...(depend on usage) 4 me i used 2 drive almost every day (b4 7am & aft 7pm) coz need to send my son to in-laws but now son in child care so car nvr use unless during wkend insurance wise the same depends on xperience n yrs of ownership(ever owns a car b4 or not) maintenance wise me still finding the best place...sorry no comments....
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Post by MindBox33 on Nov 11, 2008 11:26:08 GMT 8
fuel consumption cost - hard to tell u...coz everyone drives w diff needs... insurance - range is from 1200 - 2000.. but also hard to tell... coz we have diff driving backgroup.. maint - its the same for every car... generally ard 100-150 for 1st 30k svc...40k slightly more....ard 200+. the rest u will know once u have done few servicing...
but overall, prepare to spend ard 500 a month w the basic instalment, parking n petrol..for light usage of a Rio OPC
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Post by MindBox33 on Nov 11, 2008 11:28:25 GMT 8
but previously, some bros have ask so much abt Rio.. in the end, change to pica or cerato... .... some say after testing, realised cerato is more powerful...of course la..1.6L CVVT compare to 1.4L... some say after testing, realised Pica more affordable...of course la..1.1L compare to 1.4L... CUTE...........
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Post by kiario04 on Nov 11, 2008 13:49:58 GMT 8
but previously, some bros have ask so much abt Rio.. in the end, change to pica or cerato... .... some say after testing, realised cerato is more powerful...of course la..1.6L CVVT compare to 1.4L... some say after testing, realised Pica more affordable...of course la..1.1L compare to 1.4L... CUTE........... bro, it's okie dont take it too heart ;p kekeke ... btw, mine is Rio 1.4 Auto made in 2004 and am an aircon freak cos got baby on-board + parents + wifey ... so no aircon confirm cant go ... furthermore, if one person trip, I prefer to take public transport, can zzzz ;p driving sometimes v v v stressful, lately, may be due to late night feedings of baby, when I drove, i had some sudden attacks of drowsiness ... v v v dangerous. hence, i kept myself occupied - twindling the aircon switches, radio, etc just to keep awake and drive at most 80km/hr. for me, monthly expenditure is less than S$100 a month (exclude installment - different people different amount - some S$0 downpayment, some more downpayments, hence, will affect the installment cost). To be save, buy a second hand Rio - 3-5yrs old, should cost around S$12-17k for auto version. I got mine at S$13k flat. No GST no etc. just need to pay for transfer fees and insurance. enjoy!
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Post by Adam88 on Nov 12, 2008 0:39:19 GMT 8
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Post by ice on Nov 13, 2008 0:58:00 GMT 8
whao!thks evry1 for the inputs.. haha think i nd time to digest! thks agn!
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Post by ice on Nov 13, 2008 1:00:29 GMT 8
btw is most ppl paying on a 10yr installment?abit freak out by the interest, bt its more affordable lor
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Post by Adam88 on Nov 13, 2008 3:20:16 GMT 8
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Post by taiyang on Nov 13, 2008 9:04:51 GMT 8
my recommendation: don't pay ten years......breakeven period too long....
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Post by MindBox33 on Nov 13, 2008 11:45:16 GMT 8
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Post by hotshot on Nov 13, 2008 13:12:05 GMT 8
7yrs for me..mthly $322..OPC..
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Post by Mr RIO on Nov 13, 2008 13:22:16 GMT 8
mine bought year 06 is at $317 8yrs opc, total mthly usage on cash wit fuel/parking/lieasure move ard .. at $500 mthly.
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Post by kiario04 on Nov 14, 2008 1:07:43 GMT 8
bro, not true ... look at me ... at this weird hrs log in ... coz need to feed baby soon. so while waiting for water to boil, login to check check ;p v v sleepy ...
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Post by evererin on Nov 14, 2008 9:04:43 GMT 8
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Post by MindBox33 on Nov 14, 2008 11:40:45 GMT 8
maybe once a month or once in 6 months? try la... not forcing anyone....... but no obligation...since tis is only a forum to many ppl...........
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Post by bakauz19 on Nov 14, 2008 12:18:44 GMT 8
bro i wan to join 4 the MRT but shy ah...furthermore if i come my wife n son also come.....
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Post by evererin on Nov 14, 2008 15:05:54 GMT 8
bro i wan to join 4 the MRT but shy ah...furthermore if i come my wife n son also come..... well. tats y i say, its not a matter of can or cannot come, its wan or dun wan only lor... your choice, not mine
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Post by Mr RIO on Nov 14, 2008 17:24:36 GMT 8
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Post by MindBox33 on Nov 14, 2008 17:30:24 GMT 8
we still welcome all even any bros bring their family along..... its jus a gathering..... its a matter of making the first step.......rest will b easy le...
you can ask bro hotshot...last time also shy shy...now he also regular in joinin us up.....
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Post by hotshot on Nov 14, 2008 18:09:17 GMT 8
yalor..cos all friendly souls down there mahz..talk abit here and there..even become the lucky charm at the ladys' corner.. cant forget Bro Mindbox hitch a hike sign lehz...
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