Singapore Aerospace Car - Beware if your car is SAA141

Sexytoy · Feb 19, 2006

Hi guys,

Today while travelling near Kallang Mac, a black gleaming 523i pull along side at the traffic lights. What caught my eyes (or shall I say my ears rather as I could hear the loud music, he was playing in his car. Turn around and saw this young indian driver with a long white sleeve shirt and his cool shades blasting the music away. When the lights turn green, I could see him speeding off - there goes the running in for that car. I could only smell smoke as my car is still running in....

NickyPower · Feb 19, 2006

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I think most of the driver for that event will do that also la, just happen that spotted by you. 1st of all that's not their car, 2nd they don't know when can drive this kind of car again. So just weck la...

SMYUEN · Feb 20, 2006

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Thats why I feel not a gd idea to buy all these AAA cars... you really dun know what you are getting man...

Mav · Feb 20, 2006

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That's prob the same way these cars are handled in transit.... have u seen/ heard how cars are handled at say, the docks?

ferd · Feb 20, 2006

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ouch... the difference between AA and the docks is the former has one week to thrash your car.... hehhehe ....

taddy_lah · Feb 20, 2006

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Mav said:
That's prob the same way these cars are handled in transit.... have u seen/ heard how cars are handled at say, the docks?

On the contrary, the cars are being handled professionally at the port

For more details, go to this thread :
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/lounge/6656-what-happens-cars-psa-port.html

MARK · Feb 20, 2006

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At the end of the day, a lemon remains a lemon no matter what the external color is!

yogi_lite · Feb 20, 2006

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SMYUEN said:
Thats why I feel not a gd idea to buy all these AAA cars... you really dun know what you are getting man...

Wouldn't the same logic apply for buying 2nd hand cars? Even with an inspection, u can never be too sure what u are getting. Then again, many still believe in buying 2nd hand cars as the brunt of the loss would probably be borne by those who bought it brand new. It's a trade off; there ain't no free lunch in this world......

SMYUEN · Feb 21, 2006

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yogi_lite said:
Wouldn't the same logic apply for buying 2nd hand cars? Even with an inspection, u can never be too sure what u are getting. Then again, many still believe in buying 2nd hand cars as the brunt of the loss would probably be borne by those who bought it brand new. It's a trade off; there ain't no free lunch in this world......

2nd hand cars - you are in there with a purpose, and your expectations are tempered to meet the possible flaws in the car... in exchange for a cheaper price and the 1st owner taking the bulk of the depreciation.

AA cars - I mean so what is it? is it a 1st hand car that has been "run-in" for 1000km? Or is it a really just like a 2nd hand car? and if it is like a 2nd hand car, then the prices ought to be way lower right? I am not sure how much PML sells these AA cars, but i dun suppose they are like as cheap as a true blue 2nd hand car?

Nothing wrong with buying used cars... it can somtimes be the wiser move.

But i think buying AA cars are kinda neither here nor there if you know what i mean.

But well, to each his own.

SEI · Feb 21, 2006

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Sexytoy said:
Hi guys,
When the lights turn green, I could see him speeding off - there goes the running in for that car. I could only smell smoke as my car is still running in....

What happens if you dont run in your engine?

SEI · Feb 21, 2006

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anyone??? (20char limit)

SMYUEN · Feb 22, 2006

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SEI said:
anyone??? (20char limit)

I am no techical guru.. but in layman terms, I think your engine is less "healthy" in the long run.

hehe

SEI · Feb 22, 2006

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lol is that all thought u will loose bhp or something

Terry · Feb 22, 2006

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saw one of these cars... he on his rear foglights..and i was behind him..it was irritating... dont he know that he onned his foglights.. :furious:

SMYUEN · Feb 22, 2006

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SEI said:
lol is that all thought u will loose bhp or something

errr. i think its bad enough you know..

not run-in properly cars will give problems all over - engine, suspension, brakes, gear box etc...

SEI · Feb 22, 2006

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didnt know that.... (20 char thing)

kopi_o · Feb 22, 2006

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Because of the tight tolerance in new engines they need a running in period to slowly loosen it up. Over reving can cause excessive wear and in extremely cases, I think, a slight loss of power.

SEI · Feb 22, 2006

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what do u mean by tight tolerance

raceboi · Feb 23, 2006

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Give those AA buyers a break. The no. of transfers will still be reflected as zero so it's still better than buying a second-hand. And these days people change cars within 3 years so it does not really matter.

SMYUEN · Feb 23, 2006

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raceboi said:
Give those AA buyers a break. The no. of transfers will still be reflected as zero so it's still better than buying a second-hand. And these days people change cars within 3 years so it does not really matter.

I disagree with you..

While this is not meant to be a AAbuyer hunting exercise, i think as a responsible car owner myself, it is important that buyers are aware of the potential problems posed when they choose to purchase cars under such circumstances.

I mean, I am utterly careful when running in my car simply because I dont want to risk any future problems. And I hardly keep my car beyond 2 years. All cars by right, should and must be run-in properly. Even the manual states so. There is no argument.

Its all about personal responsibility.

Unfortunately, many of these "chauffer-drivers" in events like AA probably dont give 2 hoots.

Buyers should be empowered to make better informed decisions.

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