The New Nissan March Club (MARCH1Z) - Part VI
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how do i contact marchmoo? I'm looking at the elegance model btw...Originally posted by vandagal2002:Hihi, r u really sure u want a 2nd hand marchie??
well u can look up at ....http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AiKYlax-1008.html.........http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2Aba78FX-1068.html..........http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2ENHUOMJ-1116.html.......http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AYiq9p-1003.html...........http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2fMrvxAH-1076.html..........http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-20KVSv8H-1015.html............http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AYt23Iq-1056.html
if u want direct, i think marchmoo wants to sell her car too............
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HIhi, i am not agains 2nd cars dealers, just a few things to be noted when u do get the car........Originally posted by marchieaddict:how do i contact marchmoo? I'm looking at the elegance model btw...
Just a general guide for you below :
For items, you should received:
1) Your photostated vehicle log card(original with your finance co.), unless you have already paid up the full amount for your marchie
2) Road Tax Disc
3) All your documents for the purchase of your marchk12
4) Owner's manual
3) Warranty Booklet
4) 2 set of keys with remote control
5) 3 free servicing coupons from tc (if car is new)
6) 1 pair of triangle Hazard signs in the booth
7)1 set of tools in the booth
Spare tire in the booth.
For checking:
1) Check that both set of keys and remote controls are working.
2) Check entire exterior body of vehicle including mirrors for
scratches(hairline)/dents/chips/stains/uneven paintworks/ rust/ missing screws etc.
3) Open up the bonnet, do a general check and make sure everything is in order such as no rust, missing screws, clips etc. Eg. for me when I received my Getz, there was a metal clip missing for the air filter box.
4) Check entire interior of car(dashboard, seats, doors, door panels, rubber seals windows etc) for stains, missing screws, rust, damage etc.
5)Check your seats(leather or fabric) for tear, scratches, workmanship , stains, ink. -
6)Check all your freebies to make sure they are of the same brand/model/design as agreed.
7) Do a test drive to make sure that everything is in order such as no misalignment in the wheels if they fix sports rims for you. Check the IU for the cash card, make sure it is working(Bring a cash card along).
9) Check the mileage, anything below 10000km should be reasonable.
10) Lastly, don't forget to check the fuel level. If it is low, drive it to the nearest petrol station and top up.
11. Check your Auto-Trans oil.
12. Test your power windows. ensure they're working. Should have auto-down function.
13. turn key to acc and check if all the lights are on (hand-brake lights, engine check light, ABS (optional) light, door open light, etc)
14. Turn the ignition. Make sure engine check light disappear after a while. Acc light should go off immediately.
15. listen for any abnormal sounds during startup
16. Check that all fluids are topped up.
17. Check all lights (headlights, low/high beam, hazard lights, brake lights, reverse lights) are working.
18. Check reverse sensors working
19. check if gears can engage properly (D, 1, 2, R, P)
20. Check cup holders eject and locks in place properly
21. Check CD player + all 4 speakers working.
22. Check aircon working (aircold should be very cold at coldest setting)
23. Check wipers (all 3 speeds) and the water spray at the wipers
24. check seat belts can buckle or not.
25. check rims of the right size and design .......................
26. keep a photocopy of the purchase contract in the car if u drive it to Malaysia so that if u are pulled over for outstanding fines, u can produce proof of ownership and the effective date (best is u can make sure no outstanding fines) that came frm the other owner.
28.For those thinking of changing the wheel size after getting the 2nd hand car, do note that the car was manufactured and tested with it original wheels (so have u, when u test drive the car). There have been cases of pple changing the wheel sizes and thereafter, the car either start having more noise, or become unstable/shaky while driving at high speed (90km above.........).
29.if you intend to drive the same car for long time, then getting a new car will make more sense. Dealers are ok if you know how to deal with them. The used car market is in a really BAD slump right now, they'll jump on ANY potential customers right now. Most impt thing is to be comfortable with the dealer you're dealing with. There're still white sheeps among the whole flock of blacks Take your time to compare prices. Don't be pressured into any commitments. Oh, don't believe any crap they told you too.
30.you as a buyer might like to take note. Monthly installment should be lower than brand new car too, assuming $0 or very miminal downpayment (e.g. 10%).
Use these points to bargin with the dealer and most probably you will get what you want, if the seller / dealer are desprate.
31. if you buy from used car dealers, you are very likely to get hit by quite high interest rate. this can make a difference. let's not even talk about scumbag used car dealer that is actually a finance company (99% are this category), if you go to UOB for a car loan, if you take a new car loan it is 2.2%, if it is 2nd hand = 2.70% (7 years loan) or 2.8% (8-10 yrs loan). The following was cut and paste from the uob car loan website...
New car: $60,000 (you downpayment $10,000)
Loan Amount S$ 50000
Loan Period 7 years
Interest Rate (p.a.) 2.20 %
Effective Interest Rate (p.a.) 4.26 %
83 Equal Monthly Repayment S$ 687
Final Repayment S$ 679
Total actually paid to bank: $57700 (i.e. $7700 profit for bank)
Used car: $60,000 (you downpayment $10,000)
Loan Amount S$ 50000
Loan Period 7 years
Interest Rate (p.a.) 2.70 %
Effective Interest Rate (p.a.) 5.17 %
83 Equal Monthly Repayment S$ 708
Final Repayment S$ 686
Total actually paid to bank: $59450 (i.e. $9450 profit for bank)
The same used car (9 yr loan)
Loan Amount S$ 50000
Loan Period 9 years
Interest Rate (p.a.) 2.80 %
Effective Interest Rate (p.a.) 5.26 %
107 Equal Monthly Repayment S$ 580
Final Repayment S$ 540
Total actually paid to bank: $62600 (i.e. profit $12,600)
Info from http://www.uobgroup.com/pages/personal/loans/carloan.html
You see that some savings may not be 'really' good savings...but HERE IS THE PUNCHLINE, most scumbag used car/finance dealers whack you 3-4% instead of the bank 2.7-2.8%. (inside news: ocbc's finatiq.com offers 1.99% new car and 2.3% used car)
So if you take a 9 year loan on a used car, you might as well buy a new car considering the $$ you give to the finance house/bank. Even if you think the monthly is waaaah so low $500+ you are trapped into 107 monthly payments. Even if you dump the car, you are most likely to face negative equity. The loss will be much much higher than the loss you make on buy-sell car price.
32.Say : $54000 loan at 2.2% over 7 years.
Principal : $54000
loan : 2.2%(54000) x 7 = $8316 ($1188 x 7 )
total sum due : $62316.
Hence monthly installment = $742 (83 installments)
Last installment = $730.
For rule 78, assuming early settlement after 12 months.
rebate factor = 72x73 / 84x85
= 0.736
Hence settlement = (72 x 742) - (0.736 x 8316)
= $47303
Therefore, total paid to bank = $742 x 12 + $47303 = $56207.
=> total interest paid for 1 yr loan = $2207.
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33.LASTLY................I think you should actually go to the showrooms of new and 2nd hand cars, and speak to sales execs, and pick up the phone to talk to some car finance people. What you read on the web and theorize is never never the case in real life...
One last warning about 2nd hand cars, if you have to get one from a dealer (not a private individual), you may not get the list price if you pay in full. Most 2nd hand dealers are in fact finance companies that make money from interest charges (not the car). So if you want to pay cash for one of these cars, they usually will change the price to reflect their loss in the interest... I got sick of a few dealers as their rates were too high so i paid cash in full and my interest was $1k to sign the papers...............
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marchmoo is comfort model.....try wheels of fire, pm him.................Originally posted by marchieaddict:how do i contact marchmoo? I'm looking at the elegance model btw... -
hi all senior out there:
my girlfriend oso getting a March next week
Black March is available and the sale person told her that most likely his 1.4C and be deliver in Sept. From my experience my COE bid only went through on the 2nd attempt...Is it truth that most likely she won't be that lucky that the COE went through 1st time. Btw hers is oso an off peak car. -
im driving a lavender 1.4C. thinking of changing the door handle to lavender color cos my black handle getting dull after a yr
any one know the cost? i check with TC and they suggested i spray it cos they say they do not have the lavender handle ??? -
Hey anyone knows how many keys come with the Elegance model?
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I'm thinking of changing my colour.
The wait for December is too long and I just received some unexpected news. My loan at 2.8% cannot be locked in till December.
So I'm checking on stock status and re-considering the colour of my March. Probably go back to Yellow which was my original intent. -
Yes...I will be going to TC on 19thAug to book myself a 1.4E.
I think I will get the black color within two bids.
Hope to join the family soon.
Any tips on how to get the best freebies?
I know TC control the selling price very very firmly, so there is no chance to get a lower than published price for Nissan cars.
But the SE will offer goodies to entice me.
So relistically...what is the Maximum freebies that I can asked for without offending the SE's income? -
Hmm seems like there will be an influx of black Marchies... And I thought I was the exclusive few who like the black March... Those on the road are usually filled with colours...
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Item 1 & 3 sold. Final piece of hurricane stainless-steel air filter left. Drop-in type, no modification required, washable, no oiling required, just rinsh and air-dry.Originally posted by Wheels on Fire:I will be selling my Marchie towards end of the yr Hence i'm selling whatever parts i can savage. Anyone interestd can PM me for pics/price. Things to let go:
1. Nissan original dash board tray
2. Hurricane air-filter
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Once you hand over money, you lose your negotiating position.Originally posted by kiss29:Yes...I will be going to TC on 19thAug to book myself a 1.4E.
I think I will get the black color within two bids.
Hope to join the family soon.
Any tips on how to get the best freebies?
I know TC control the selling price very very firmly, so there is no chance to get a lower than published price for Nissan cars.
But the SE will offer goodies to entice me.
So relistically...what is the Maximum freebies that I can asked for without offending the SE's income?
Therefore, always hint that you like the March but face opposition from family to get a smaller hatchback, so you need to justify the economies of buying one... and thereby suggest that the SE can improve his/her offer with freebies.
Have a ready list of freebies you would like and prioritise them.
If you like more freebies, you may have to take up higher loan. In this sense, it's how you plan your finances.
I don't think there's a maximum. It's probably up to individual SEs to negotiate their position. Just remember, play it cool and only hand over the booking fee once you're satisfied with your position. -
yes....those SE sure knows how to pyscho me to sign on the dotted line...
I am now sitting on the fence.....whether to commit or to delay alittle longer hoping the COE will drop and SE will offer just that little bit extra freebie.
I do realised that once I sign on the line, the SE will act blur all the way till the day the car is delivered. This is normal, since they already secured the deal and will always try not to waste time on a deal that is already sealed.
Yes..its a dog eats dog world when it comes to buying cars in Singapore.....worst still if you are dealing with PI. -
Wow, seemed that there are a couple of new pple dropping by. A BIG Welcome to:
1. Marchieaddict
2. Si Geena
3. limstephy
4. kiss29
5. NYLEVE
6. amarch
Do drop your email address to [email protected] so that we can update you on the events that we are having. See you fellas soon.
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Talking about the next event. This time we will be driving to Cameron Highlands on 16th Sep for a 3 days 2 nights trip. Currently there are 16 people on the trip (some car pooling
), so if you are interested to "clear carbon" or "run in" your Marchie, do join us and drop us a mail at [email protected] by end of August. -
Thanks King,
I've sent a mail.
Dear All,
I would like to ask for some advice.
From the SE, I was told to expect delivery in December, due to indent and production.
From my friends, I was told that after successful COE, I should expect the car within 3-4 weeks, that TC will push for quicker delivery, to realise the sale faster.
My question is, has anyone been the beneficiary to such quicker delivery? Or has the delivery been consistent with the forecast?
Thank you.
Your answers will eliminate alot of sleepless nights, counting colourful Marches. -
i respray my car black door handles n the boot for abt $100 as it was scratched by an ass in IMM shopping centre , if u can respray it silver, think it will give that 2 tone look, nice....................;pOriginally posted by zuki:im driving a lavender 1.4C. thinking of changing the door handle to lavender color cos my black handle getting dull after a yr any one know the cost? i check with TC and they suggested i spray it cos they say they do not have the lavender handle ??? -
For anyone who likes cheesecakes n brownies , there is a shop that have them!!!!!!!!!!!
The Baker's Story
#01-05 Sin Ming Centre
8 Sin Ming Road
Tel: 6452-0265
Opens: 10.30am to 10pm, closed on Mondays
there was a writeup.............http://wineanddine.asiaone.com.sg/desserts/20060326_001.html
cheap n nice ------ miss my place the old ragtime cafe opp the army camp...;p -
Nissan Micra C+C Concept promo video
wish this was here in singapore................sigh....................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px9zF3TJaF4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4niaMAHrr4g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4niaMAHrr4g -
Originally posted by vandagal2002:
agree! how i wish this too! keep us posted
[b]Nissan Micra C+C Concept promo video
wish this was here in singapore................sigh....................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px9zF3TJaF4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4niaMAHrr4g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4niaMAHrr4g[/b] -
hi vandagalOriginally posted by vandagal2002:i respray my car black door handles n the boot for abt $100 as it was scratched by an ass in IMM shopping centre , if u can respray it silver, think it will give that 2 tone look, nice....................;p
oh!!!wat an ass hole!!! hate these ppl!!!
btw can u give me the address and contact , cos got to check with them how long it will take. mine is a lavender colour , wondering by spraying it can ppl notice the difference? how close is the paint work compare to ur original? TC quoted appx $300 plus -
mmmmmm........ mOre BLACk kakis
keke...... hands UP for those blakSHEEP
1-NYC
2-Shiokmc
3-erm... watz tommi Kaira's Nick???????
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halo king,Originally posted by KingMariot:Talking about the next event. This time we will be driving to Cameron Highlands on 16th Sep for a 3 days 2 nights trip. Currently there are 16 people on the trip (some car pooling ), so if you are interested to "clear carbon" or "run in" your Marchie, do join us and drop us a mail at [email protected] by end of August.
any itinerities?
how long it's takes to travel there?
which hotel?
hmmm, anythings i missout. kindly enlighten.
hear you,
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eee i forget to add me in.Originally posted by shiokmc:mmmmmm........ mOre BLACk kakis
keke...... hands UP for those blakSHEEP
1-NYC
2-Shiokmc
3-erm... watz tommi Kaira's Nick???????
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mine blackie is super.
haha, ya we are the blacksheep that get all the marchieeeeeee stands out from others. hoorayyyy -
mmmmmm........ mOre BLACk kakisOriginally posted by amarch:eee i forget to add me in.
mine blackie is super.
haha, ya we are the blacksheep that get all the marchieeeeeee stands out from others. hoorayyyy
keke...... hands UP for those blakSHEEP
1-NYC
2-Shiokmc
3-erm... watz tommi Kaira's Nick???????
4- amarch
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any MoRe ?