Prius in Singapore

vincent1449p · 03-03-2005, 12:01 PM

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$63,000 for a classic? Or even an '05? What do other cars cost? Much as I love my Prius, I wouldn't pay $63K for it!!!!

Public transportation here I come![/b]

Yep, that's right. All cars generally cost 3X or more in SG. For every car we bought, 2 cars (in the value of tax & COE) go to the gov.

For e.g. The Camry 2.4 cost about USD 72K at that time, now is maybe less...

'04/'05 is not available in SG.

I have the breakdown of the cost structure in my spreadsheet.

Vincent

**Tideland Prius** · 03-03-2005, 12:52 PM

It's not available?!?!

bruceha_2000 · 03-03-2005, 01:38 PM

Is that just for cars? To keep people on the public transit rather than clogging the streets with 1 driver private cars?

vincent1449p · 03-03-2005, 07:26 PM

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It's not available?!?!

The Classics were not selling well. Borneo only sold 16; 4 to private owners and 12 to Institutions. They had discontinued it since 2003.

There are rumours that they might bring in the '05 or '06.

Vincent

vincent1449p · 03-03-2005, 07:35 PM

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Is that just for cars? To keep people on the public transit rather than clogging the streets with 1 driver private cars?

Not just for cars, goods vehicle, bus and motorcycle also included. They are classified into 5 categories according to engine capacity. Details can be found here:COE categories

Vincent

**Tideland Prius** · 03-04-2005, 01:05 AM

oh? how much is petrol in S'pore?

vincent1449p · 03-04-2005, 01:27 AM

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oh? how much is petrol in S'pore?

I have it in the spreadsheet.

It used to cost SGD 1.185 per litre (CAD 0.90) back in 2003 and now is SGD 1.445 (CAD 1.10).

Vincent

**Tideland Prius** · 03-04-2005, 01:58 AM

It's around 80-90¢/litre here (probably more nearer Toronto). And despite the higher prices, the Prius doesn't sell well?

vincent1449p · 03-04-2005, 03:04 AM

From what I gather in the other forum, they were put off by the high price upfront. It cost at least USD 15K more than a comparable size 1.5L like the Corolla. Petrol price is usually not a consideration during purchasing since they already paid so much for the car! They are less than willing to pay more to be green.

Vincent

**Danny** · 03-04-2005, 09:35 AM

Vincent, are you a native Brit or were you educated in Britain, or are you a native of Singapore?

Just wondering.

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vincent1449p Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 267 My Car: 2003 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 5 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 2	From what I gather in the other forum, they were put off by the high price upfront. It cost at least USD 15K more than a comparable size 1.5L like the Corolla. Petrol price is usually not a consideration during purchasing since they already paid so much for the car! They are less than willing to pay more to be green. Vincent