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    • ohighyoO
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      That's the same as a base a5 in the states, basically.

      Slipping gradually into senility

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      • louisboscoL
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        thanks finn^^ keep us updated. haha still think you'll suit the a5 judging from the most recent photo. HAHAHA. 😛

        @pillowPANTS:

        Gotta remember that its Euros Louis. Thats approx $49k US and a whopping $54k CAN lol

        well consider that against SGD$271,950 for a 2.0 tfsi a5 in singapore. that'll work out to $271k USD. 😃
        http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_listing.php?MOD=audi

        thankfully i'm in perth now and prices for cars aren't that ridiculous and it's about the same as the us or europe. just not within my budget now. haha 😛

        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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        • pillowPANTSP
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          Thats insane bro. I read an article on buying/owning a car in singapore and the laws/pricing were disgusting. Glad u moved dude lol

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          • louisboscoL
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            it's really insane. the govt taxes the cars so much. on top of that i haven't added in costs of owning one. yeah really glad i did. lol.

            on the other hand finn, the new c class dont look too shabby at all. might wanna consider perhaps 😉

            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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            • Finn666F
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              @louisbosco:

              thanks finn^^ keep us updated. haha still think you'll suit the a5 judging from the most recent photo. HAHAHA. 😛

              well consider that against SGD$271,950 for a 2.0 tfsi a5 in singapore. that'll work out to $271k USD. 😃
              http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_listing.php?MOD=audi

              def. will do…and damn, those prices are ridiculous! ???

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              • GilesG
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                ^ On the surface those prices look ridiculous, but you only see part of the story there.  When comparing prices in different countries you need o take into account the average salary and the tax regime.  Singapore has a policy of extremely low compulsory taxation and extremely high discretionary taxation.  So you get more take home pay to spend on what you choose…..

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • GilesG
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                  Oh, and Paula and seriously considered moving to Singapore because we would be better off money-wise than we are in UK….Even with booze, cigs, cars etc etc costing far more than in Europe....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • Finn666F
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                    btw. G. -  you already got your E63 AMG?

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                    • GilesG
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                      I rent it on a 3+23 and it costs me feck all - amazing but true…  AND as oversupply continues, it will only get better (cheaper).  I was talking to one of my customers yesterday who runs a fleet of high end cars.  Audi offered him a (and this is simply stunning) buy-one-get-one-free on any pair of"S's" recently....

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • Finn666F
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                        3+23?…

                        now i want a piece of the cake...can't he help me out with finding a nice one G.?:)

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                        • GilesG
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                          A 3+23 is a 24 month rental period with 3 monthly payments due in month 1.  In UK you can get all sorts.

                          I had an Audi A4 once on 3+6
                          Our Fiat 500 is on 3+36

                          I like a 3+23 because I only need to pay for 1 service and I do not need to change the tyres before handing it back.  And if I don't like it I only have to keep it 2 years….

                          G

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • Finn666F
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                            sounds like a nice thing to do…so actually (with the 3+23) you only have your car for 2 years, then you can "choose" a new one?!

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                            • GilesG
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                              Yep.  After 18 months with the C63 I started looking around.  With a bit of negotiation I got the E63 for the same rental as the C63.  And the on the road price of the E is USD32,000 more than the C, it just shows how desperate the car companies are to shift stock…..

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              • Finn666F
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                                USD32k for a "used" E63? ???
                                well i'd rather get that one instead of the A5!

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                                • GilesG
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                                  NO.  I never said anything about a resale price….

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • Finn666F
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                                    overread the "more" part…sry 😉

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                                    • louisboscoL
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                                      @Giles:

                                      Oh, and Paula and seriously considered moving to Singapore because we would be better off money-wise than we are in UK….Even with booze, cigs, cars etc etc costing far more than in Europe....

                                      not to mention houses as well G. houses and cars. those are the things that can get you. only good thing is the low income taxes. but i always have the feeling that they f**ks us in other ways. btw, any picture of your e63?

                                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        correct me if i'm wrong though. basically you're paying a certain amount a month to rent this cars on a 2 year basis. and you're getting the e63 rental price for the price of renting a c63? so technically

                                        3+23= 3 months of fees in the first month and normal on the 23 remaining months??
                                        any links to have a look at one of those companies G?

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          This is the only photo I've taken…......

                                          But it just looks like a pretty ordinary E Class Estate.  But the sound - now that is something else…...

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            You have to shop around and negotiate but here are some examples.  I pay GBP520 per month for a 3+23:

                                            http://www.contractcars.com/contract_hire/mercedes/mercedes.asp?gclid=CIGol8aUjb0CFWT4wgodzyQAPQ

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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