Should You Buy a New Car or a Used Car?

2012 January 6
by tedfox

Once you have made the decision to purchase a vehicle, you usually have another big decision to make: whether to buy a used car or a brand new vehicle. There are a variety of things that a potential car owner should consider before taking the plunge and purchasing a vehicle, new or used. Car buyers should consider how they plan to use the car as well as how long they intend to keep it. In addition, they should evaluate their financial situation and see what choice would be best for their budget.

When researching vehicle options, start by considering the basic facts. One scary fact is that brand new vehicles lose about 20 percent of their value in the first year. If you are not planning to pay this car off and keep it for many years to come, it may serve you better to purchase a gently used vehicle from the local used car lot. The price tag will be lower and, most likely, so will your insurance premiums. However, if you are looking for a car that will last for the next 10 to 15 years, consider a brand new vehicle. This way you will be able to get the maximum lifespan out of the car, as long as you take proper care of it by getting regular maintenance at a reputable shop like a Mobil lube change center and store and using premium products like Mobil fully-synthetic oil.

Car reliability is another major factor when purchasing a vehicle. If you drive for a living and perhaps have a car allowance to work with, you may want to consider buying a brand new car. This will ensure that all the best safety devices are present and provide you reassurance that a previous owner has not used and abused the vehicle. However, if you’re just looking for a car to jet around on the weekends with, it may be a good idea to go with a used vehicle since it will cost less than a new one.

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to purchasing a new or used vehicle. Potential car buyers just need to evaluate their options, as well as their current lifestyle and needs, before deciding which route to take. Regardless of whether you purchase a used car or a new one, it is still a major purchase and a very exciting time. So choose wisely, and enjoy the road once you have your new or new-to-you vehicle.

 

Spiderman @ NUS

2009 April 24
by Pyoro

back from a hiatus to post this short video clip on Spiderman making an appearance over at the Central Library study area on the 23rd April at 0130am in the morning!

kudos to the guy for breaking what would otherwise be a stressful routine ^^

for the uninitated, nus is conducting its biannual “killing spree” exams and i am currently buried under piles of notes and rubbish as i type this sighhhh

EF – A tale of melodies – Ep 03

2009 March 19
by tedfox

I actually got a headache watching the first half of the episodes. Too much visual effects, too little story. Having close-up of special scenes might be interesting, but do it too quicly and frequently, and your viewer gets a headache instead.

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Nendoroid Suzumiya Haruhi

2009 March 15
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by tedfox

I’ve collected quite a big of nendoroids over the ages. In fact, I’ve toned down my purchases of 1/8 figurines drastically in favor of nendoroids. So I thought I start taking photos of them and posting them up.  So let’s start off with one of my firsts. Suzumiya Haruhi.

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Start Of Year Again 09

2009 January 31
by tedfox

Arrived at Start Of Year Again 09 only at 4pm, thanks to work related stuff. So missed most things, and only caught the group cosplay competition. But I saw enough to make me want to go back next year again!

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That’s the LT 26 where the competition was held.

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EF – a tale of melodies – Ep 02

2009 January 29
by tedfox

Nothing special in episode 2. The questions asked in episode 1 are answered, with the Main characters in both story lines confessing their love.

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