Hi all, am new here. Wondering any owners from Singapore?
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Hi guys,
I'm currently evaluating a possible move to Singapore for business, and I would like to know a few things:
1) can I import my cars from Europe (Ferrari 458, Maserati Granturismo S)?
2) can I just buy a Maser in SG, or do I need a special permit just to own a car, as I read somewhere? What are the costs?
3) Where do you guys drive? Is it safe to cross the border and enjoy some open roads in Malaysia / Thailand?
4) Track days - are there any?
5) Is it easier (and cheaper) just to get a Maser from a rental agency when I feel like going for a drive? I hear that SG traffic is pretty bad...
Thanks in advance - all advice is welcome!
I'm currently evaluating a possible move to Singapore for business, and I would like to know a few things:
1) can I import my cars from Europe (Ferrari 458, Maserati Granturismo S)?
2) can I just buy a Maser in SG, or do I need a special permit just to own a car, as I read somewhere? What are the costs?
3) Where do you guys drive? Is it safe to cross the border and enjoy some open roads in Malaysia / Thailand?
4) Track days - are there any?
5) Is it easier (and cheaper) just to get a Maser from a rental agency when I feel like going for a drive? I hear that SG traffic is pretty bad...
Thanks in advance - all advice is welcome!
Welcome to Singapore, maranello71
Answers to your questions are below:
1) to import your car, it's possible but tedious. Check out the official website below
ONE.MOTORING - Self Importation & Registration
2) to buy, check out the following online car mart of Singapore for both used and new GT-S. Just have to expect to pay much more than where you come from (Switzerland??). The permit (Certificate of Entitlement) is already included in the car price
Used Maserati GranTurismo Car & Used Cars & Vehicles Singapore - sgCarMart
3) & 4): I don't do these. But surely our many other GT-S users do! They will respond.
5): Don't think there are many GT-S for rental in Singapore. But I know there is a 2-hour rental thing in Suntec City (big conventional hall) for you to drive around in Singapore. As for our traffic condition, I will say it's far much better than any major cities in the world (partly because we have paid so much for our cars and thus less # on the road). I drive my late 2010 GT-S Cambiocorsa everywhere and anytime everyday, including fetching kids to/fro schools and my workplace... I can accelerate full throttle to 120km on most roads most of the time. So that's much better than Zurich or Chicago city roads, I bet.
Answers to your questions are below:
1) to import your car, it's possible but tedious. Check out the official website below
ONE.MOTORING - Self Importation & Registration
2) to buy, check out the following online car mart of Singapore for both used and new GT-S. Just have to expect to pay much more than where you come from (Switzerland??). The permit (Certificate of Entitlement) is already included in the car price
Used Maserati GranTurismo Car & Used Cars & Vehicles Singapore - sgCarMart
3) & 4): I don't do these. But surely our many other GT-S users do! They will respond.
5): Don't think there are many GT-S for rental in Singapore. But I know there is a 2-hour rental thing in Suntec City (big conventional hall) for you to drive around in Singapore. As for our traffic condition, I will say it's far much better than any major cities in the world (partly because we have paid so much for our cars and thus less # on the road). I drive my late 2010 GT-S Cambiocorsa everywhere and anytime everyday, including fetching kids to/fro schools and my workplace... I can accelerate full throttle to 120km on most roads most of the time. So that's much better than Zurich or Chicago city roads, I bet.
The rental company is Ace Rental
Rent a Maserati GranTurismo by Ace Drive Car Rental
Rent a Maserati GranTurismo by Ace Drive Car Rental
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Thanks for the answers! Now things are a bit clearer. I noticed that the prices for cars are very high ($300K in Singaporean Dollars for a GT-S is about three times more expensive than in Switzerland!). I wonder whether it would be worth importing a GT-S from Europe... but I'd still have to pay the SG driving permit, I guess.
Otherwise I'll be happy just renting supercars for weekend drives. Looking forward to hearing from someone about the safety & road conditions across the border in Malaysia, where (judging from Google maps) there seem to be plenty of interesting roads to drive. Obviously I'd never drive in a rebel-infested area where a European supercar would attract all kinds of undesired attention...
Otherwise I'll be happy just renting supercars for weekend drives. Looking forward to hearing from someone about the safety & road conditions across the border in Malaysia, where (judging from Google maps) there seem to be plenty of interesting roads to drive. Obviously I'd never drive in a rebel-infested area where a European supercar would attract all kinds of undesired attention...
Yup, S$300k will get us a 3-4 year old GT-S for the remaining 6-7 years to go (within the 10-year permit or COE), whereas a brand new in Italy will cost just over 100k Euro... My only sense of gratification is that I can drive it petty much just about everywhere in Singapore without the rebel-infested concern! Hope others can give you more ideas about the road trips to Malaysia. Cheers.
Maranello71,
Don't worry - Malaysia is not that bad
You can have much more fun with a supercar on this side of the border. You are not restricted to 90 km/h, and if you put your foot down too much you won't end up doing a lap of the island in 30 minutes (apologies to my Singaporean friends ;-). The cops here do target cars with a Singaporean license plate for speeding fines though thinking they might get a nice payoff. As a foreigner living in Malaysia and working in Singapore I can say that I have had much more fun driving my car in Malaysia and have never had any security issues so far (touch wood).
CK
Don't worry - Malaysia is not that bad
You can have much more fun with a supercar on this side of the border. You are not restricted to 90 km/h, and if you put your foot down too much you won't end up doing a lap of the island in 30 minutes (apologies to my Singaporean friends ;-). The cops here do target cars with a Singaporean license plate for speeding fines though thinking they might get a nice payoff. As a foreigner living in Malaysia and working in Singapore I can say that I have had much more fun driving my car in Malaysia and have never had any security issues so far (touch wood).CK
1. You can self-import the vehicle *IF* it is less than 3 years old from date of first registration, and you also have to pay duties of between 100-180% plus S$10,000 used vehicle surcharge, plus COE (currently about S$58K). The bottom line is it will not be significantly cheaper than buying it locally.
2. You are probably referring to the Certificate of Entitlement or COE, which is the permit you need for owning a car. It costs around S$58K at the moment and it allows you to keep the vehicle for 10 years before you need to scrap it or export it (or purchase another permit).
3. Yes, people do it all the time, often in groups. If you travel with a group it should be fine.
4. Yes, Johor Circuit about an hour from Singapore has regular track days Johor Circuit. There are also events at Sepang etc which are further away.
5. Don't know of any companies that rent exotic vehicles other than for very short drives or weddings etc. Don't think you can rent one and take it to the track in Malaysia. As to traffic, because cars are so expensive here, traffic is actually pretty good. You don't get terrible traffic jams such as what you find in Bangkok, Jakarta or even Los Angeles.
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Thanks for the info! OK, it looks like private import makes no sense...
But: if I buy a car and eventually export it back to Europe (either when I leave SG permanently, or if the car reaches the 10 year mark) would I get some of my tax money back? That could help to compensate the initial steep price.
Regarding rentals: I have found companies that rent out nice European cars for short-term as well as long-term use, and they do allow them to be driven in Malaysia! Check out this outfit for example:
Rent a Maserati GranTurismo by Ace Drive Car Rental
I might just rent one out for a year, if they get me a 4.7...
But: if I buy a car and eventually export it back to Europe (either when I leave SG permanently, or if the car reaches the 10 year mark) would I get some of my tax money back? That could help to compensate the initial steep price.
Regarding rentals: I have found companies that rent out nice European cars for short-term as well as long-term use, and they do allow them to be driven in Malaysia! Check out this outfit for example:
Rent a Maserati GranTurismo by Ace Drive Car Rental
I might just rent one out for a year, if they get me a 4.7...
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Not that rebel-infested
Yes it does attract attraction. I only choose to drive during daytime and make stopover at places with good parking e.g hotel with good valet parking.
Well Malaysia isn't as scary as you might have imagined.
It's not even close to "rebel-infested" as you have described LoL
If you fancy a convoy with fellow supercars owner, there is even a Supercars Fraternity group in Malaysia called "Blue Jackets Fraternity" that regularly organises convoy drive.
:grin2:
I drive to KL/Penang once every month from Singapore, covering a total distance of 2000km.
Yes it does attract attraction. I only choose to drive during daytime and make stopover at places with good parking e.g hotel with good valet parking.
Well Malaysia isn't as scary as you might have imagined.
It's not even close to "rebel-infested" as you have described LoL
If you fancy a convoy with fellow supercars owner, there is even a Supercars Fraternity group in Malaysia called "Blue Jackets Fraternity" that regularly organises convoy drive.
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Thanks for the reassuring words
What I am interested to know is whether it is safe (and if the roads are good) to drive off the main highway from SG to KL, and explore the smaller (more interesting!) roads either on the coast or in the interior. I have read that it is unsafe to cross the border into Thailand (separatist rebels operate in that region) but I have honestly never heard anything bad about Malaysia. What is your opinion about it?
What I am interested to know is whether it is safe (and if the roads are good) to drive off the main highway from SG to KL, and explore the smaller (more interesting!) roads either on the coast or in the interior. I have read that it is unsafe to cross the border into Thailand (separatist rebels operate in that region) but I have honestly never heard anything bad about Malaysia. What is your opinion about it?
Have not had issues with safety in smaller roads in Malaysia, but the quality of the roads is not always the best and traffic tends to be much worse. I haven't been brave enough to try crossing the Thai border yet, but I do know there are groups which do convoys trips which tends to be safer (strength in numbers etc).
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Call me 9362 3352
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don't waste your money on the item, is just to advance of your pedal map. A good tuning will do the job:smile2:
Was considering between Formula Dynamic or Sprint Booster, I tried the SB previously on my M5 and pretty good. FD pretty much same price as custom tuning which I have asked around. Just not sure if it's worth the money spend if it's same response as SB.
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I stay in Malaysia, this is just a personal experience I would like to share with all dear Maserati owners in Singapore.
For those 2 doors (GT) or 4 doors (QP) Maserati cars with 19' rims, there is a unbelievable offer from eurospare.com for ur front tires...ONLY USD 92.40 EACH ! It's P Zero somemore !
I just got mine last week ! Even though I paid for the shipment fee and 30%+6% (Malaysian duty) I still feel super cheap ! coz the normal price is around RM1500-1600 each at least in KL!
The offer will end by 31st Oct, check this out :
Hope this is useful ! Cheers !
Special Offers - Eurospares | Order Online Eurospares
For those 2 doors (GT) or 4 doors (QP) Maserati cars with 19' rims, there is a unbelievable offer from eurospare.com for ur front tires...ONLY USD 92.40 EACH ! It's P Zero somemore !
I just got mine last week ! Even though I paid for the shipment fee and 30%+6% (Malaysian duty) I still feel super cheap ! coz the normal price is around RM1500-1600 each at least in KL!
The offer will end by 31st Oct, check this out :
Hope this is useful ! Cheers !
Special Offers - Eurospares | Order Online Eurospares
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