A shout out from Singapore

Alpine* · 11-06-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by trip

Yeah things are just too expensive here. Government subsidized housing for the masses are up to USD$800k these days and for a 1000sqft 2 bedder apartment you are looking at between USD$800k to about USD$5+mm. A prime house with about 50,000sq ft would cost over USD$100mm.

My understanding though is that the income tax rates over there are negligible, which tends to mean if you spend on cars you pay some serious tax, mainly registration AFAIK. Happy to be corrected.

trip · 11-06-2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

My understanding though is that the income tax rates over there are negligible, which tends to mean if you spend on cars you pay some serious tax, mainly registration AFAIK. Happy to be corrected.

You're absolutely right, the tax you speak of is known as the Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) which affords you the "right" to own a car for 10 years. At the end of 10 years you will have to scrap the car, or pay for another 10 year COE. This "right" currently costs about USD$60k for a 10 year period.

Income taxes are very low here(approx 18% progressive), but also bear in mind that the median wage in Singapore is about USD$2000 / month, which is very low and the "average" Singaporean will still pay about USD$350k for a very low end government subsidised public flat and about USD$100-150k for a low end car like a base model Hyundai or Honda.

david.orr · 11-06-2011, 05:14 AM

Wonder what has happened to that first infamous 1M in Singapore?

trip · 11-06-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald

Wonder what has happened to that first infamous 1M in Singapore?

Saw it while it was being prepped at the Dealers but never since then.

///MbmC · 11-06-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald

Wonder what has happened to that first infamous 1M in Singapore?

Last I heard he took off the white lamp covers, but still has the spoiler and foglamps on. Haven't seen it since.

Stripes are custom at a sticker shop. Custom printed and colour matched onto vinyl and applied. Cost me $50 USD. Presume it'll cost a lot more if it were a "performance" sticker

trip · 11-06-2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MbmC

Last I heard he took off the white lamp covers, but still has the spoiler and foglamps on. Haven't seen it since.

Stripes are custom at a sticker shop. Custom printed and colour matched onto vinyl and applied. Cost me $50 USD. Presume it'll cost a lot more if it were a "performance" sticker

This might sound like a silly question but with the white light covers on, could the headlights function?

///MbmC · 11-06-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by trip

This might sound like a silly question but with the white light covers on, could the headlights function?

Not the way we'd expect them to, I suppose

Dee Pee · 11-06-2011, 05:22 PM

Shout back. I get over to Spore once a year or so. Mostly, I go to Hong Kong, however. I really like the Night Safari and the hawker stalls. Some of the finest food I have eaten has been there. Have you checked out the Marina Bay Sands? It was under construction during my last trip but I want to stay there. I have mixed feelings about the project, overall though.

HP Autosport · 11-08-2011, 02:14 AM

Now you just need to add a nice splitter to the front of the car!

///MbmC · 11-08-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dee Pee

Shout back. I get over to Spore once a year or so. Mostly, I go to Hong Kong, however. I really like the Night Safari and the hawker stalls. Some of the finest food I have eaten has been there. Have you checked out the Marina Bay Sands? It was under construction during my last trip but I want to stay there. I have mixed feelings about the project, overall though.

MBS is great, fine dining all over. Haven't been to the casino, don't think I will. You'll enjoy your stay in the hotel though!

///MbmC · 11-08-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Now you just need to add a nice splitter to the front of the car!

I know! My sentiments exactly. I actually want carbon splitters all round, maybe a diffuser on the rear too.

I like the raze 1M. Any other makes have splitters matching both the front and sides already? Haven't seen a nice diffuser yet...

HP Autosport · 11-08-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MbmC

I know! My sentiments exactly. I actually want carbon splitters all round, maybe a diffuser on the rear too.

I like the raze 1M. Any other makes have splitters matching both the front and sides already? Haven't seen a nice diffuser yet...

Maximus Racing in SIN is our stocking dealer on SleK products. Hit James up, he should have some front SleK splitters in stock.

The rear diffuser should be out in a few weeks along with hood and trunk.

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