Tilted Cat Head
Administrator
Location: Manhattan, NY
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I'm aware of the Singapore system. I lived there for some time and used it as an expatriated American. I can also say that it's expensive as far as taxes are concerned. Did you know that you pay extra for the siren when in an ambulance and it cannot run red lights? Yes, Singapore goes by the letter of the law, not the spirit.
Lee Kuan Yew spent a better part of his life ensuring that the Singaporean was well protected. There's no democracy there when I was living there, the PAP has ruled and governed for decades.
taxes taxes taxes!!!!
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ExpatSingapore - Once you're here: Cost of owning a car
So what does all this mean for your dream car? Some estimates (including annual registration fee, import duty, road tax, registration fee and number plates) are: Audi A41.8 (A) $182,000 (including COE), BMW 328 (A) (2.8cc) $238,000 (including COE); Mercedes 200E $201,902; Volvo 940 Turbo Estate 2.0 (A) $160,753. Either start saving up or make sure your company gets you a car. If not, we're sure you won't find the public transport system here wanting!
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so $200,000 extra for a BMW.. yeah that's a lot of insurance premiums.
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