T&T OFFICIAL New Vehicle Prices & Discussion Thread

[scotty_buttons]

neexis, the LR Discovery Sport can be owned based on a 50/50 plan. You can get it for $675k fully loaded.

What's a 50/50 plan?

Pay 50% down plus vat

And the other 50% over a 2year period with no interest.

That's pretty damn good.

Tempting... Wonder if it applies to all their vehicles..

[*KRONIK*]

Not sure
But the same offer was available for the new range rover about 1 month ago

Worked out to be be over 1mil

[DVSTT]

Not sure
But the same offer was available for the new range rover about 1 month ago

Worked out to be be over 1mil

Would people really buy a car that takes them 4 years to pay off?

[*KRONIK*]

No clue....
the arraangement was for 2 years...no intereste

Installment worked out to be around 21k per month

[Chimera]

Not sure
But the same offer was available for the new range rover about 1 month ago

Worked out to be be over 1mil

Would people really buy a car that takes them 4 years to pay off?

Bmws have 7 year instalment packages available

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Not sure
But the same offer was available for the new range rover about 1 month ago

Worked out to be be over 1mil

Would people really buy a car that takes them 4 years to pay off?

Bmws have 7 year instalment packages available

Any car can be bought in seven year loan. I know a coworker who bought a Cruze like that.

I would guess the average car loan is 2-4 years though.

[Dizzy28]

Not sure
But the same offer was available for the new range rover about 1 month ago

Worked out to be be over 1mil

Would people really buy a car that takes them 4 years to pay off?

Bmws have 7 year instalment packages available

Any car can be bought in seven year loan. I know a coworker who bought a Cruze like that.

I would guess the average car loan is 2-4 years though.

Scotia is offering 7.5 years for car loans now.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Max has been 8 years for a while now. No wonder vehicle prices keep inching up.

[Dizzy28]

Max has been 8 years for a while now. No wonder vehicle prices keep inching up.

Haven't actually seen any bank advertise 8. Is it something they keep as a last resort/trump card for those that barely qualify?

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

They easily dish it out for those that qualify. Depending on how "secure" one's job is. Fcb looked at that plus if one was qualified as a professional.

It's not a secret really. 8 year loan and 100% financing is what they offered me for a vehicle up to $500k.

It's up to the loans officer to determine but it's not any sort of prestige or anything. Just business. I felt insulted when they offered me that. It's just a way for them to make a ton of interest on your head for a vehicle that chances are would never appreciate.

[honda hoe]

8 year loan for a car? The heights ppl will go to maintain "image"

[honda hoe]

8 year loan for a car? The heights ppl will go to maintain "image"

[DVSTT]

8 years owing a bank....
I rather not.

[neexis]

They easily dish it out for those that qualify. Depending on how "secure" one's job is. Fcb looked at that plus if one was qualified as a professional.

It's not a secret really. 8 year loan and 100% financing is what they offered me for a vehicle up to $500k.

It's up to the loans officer to determine but it's not any sort of prestige or anything. Just business. I felt insulted when they offered me that. It's just a way for them to make a ton of interest on your head for a vehicle that chances are would never appreciate.

Them know bout your allergies awa

[acesinghit]

perhaps its better to take out an 8yr loan for a brand new car because you have trouble free motoring for at least 5 yrs (depending on how often you drive because of warranty) as opposed to taking out a 4-5yr old loan for a roro car that is already 6 years old. By the time you pay off for the roro car, it celebrating its 10-11th birthday. With less interest and less down payment for a new car, it may make sense to go that route.

[kamakazi]

perhaps its better to take out an 8yr loan for a brand new car because you have trouble free motoring for at least 5 yrs (depending on how often you drive because of warranty) as opposed to taking out a 4-5yr old loan for a roro car that is already 6 years old. By the time you pay off for the roro car, it celebrating its 10-11th birthday. With less interest and less down payment for a new car, it may make sense to go that route.

Also consider the unknown history of a roro car. ... Although you can pretty much guess the story of the first ~100km of your new car from the firm.
If you are mechanically inclined however, or know a good mechanic who can properly service a used vehicle then it will be just as reliable; just be prepared to sort out those issues up front.

[drchaos]

Local used can be very sketchy as well ... Know lots of co workers that ignore the break in period, regularly abuse their new cars, miss service intervals regularly and use the wrong octane fuel. Which will all lead to problems for the second owner.

[narine]

Even if you take out an 8-year loan on a new car, it is still a huge amount of interest you will be paying paying.

[clintus]

Local used can be very sketchy as well ... Know lots of co workers that ignore the break in period, regularly abuse their new cars, miss service intervals regularly and use the wrong octane fuel. Which will all lead to problems for the second owner.

have no break in period.....ever see how those vehicles are driven when taken off the port?

[clintus]

Local used can be very sketchy as well ... Know lots of co workers that ignore the break in period, regularly abuse their new cars, miss service intervals regularly and use the wrong octane fuel. Which will all lead to problems for the second owner.

have no break in period.....ever see how those vehicles are driven when taken off the port?

[kamakazi]

Hence my statement on guessing for the first ~100km

[DJ Q]

What percentage of roro vehicles give problems compared to the percentage of new cars with issues?

[drchaos]

Never any official statistics! Trinidad is still official ruled by hearsay and anecdotal evidence.

But from my personal experience and experience of relatives, RORO vehicles tend to be very reliable.

Thing is JDM spec vehicles and thai spec Japanese vehicles are two completely different beasts.

[cinco]

Local used can be very sketchy as well ... Know lots of co workers that ignore the break in period, regularly abuse their new cars, miss service intervals regularly and use the wrong octane fuel. Which will all lead to problems for the second owner.

Someone in Japan saying the same exact thing

[drchaos]

I think (and I mean this as my opinion) the average Japanese car owner would tend to be more disciplined than the average Trini car owner.

Anyways we all opinions, the facts are that the roro industry is doing very well here and all over the world and that counts for something.

[Ronaldo95163]

Those prices for the Ranger up to date by chance?

[tacf85]

Guys through you all experiences and knowledge. What is the best van to buy with a budget of $210,000? Terms of reliability and duration.

[tacf85]

Guys through you all experiences and knowledge. What is the best van to buy with a budget of $210,000? Terms of reliability and duration.

[DJ Q]

Hilux has been proven to stand the test of time. But at that price point, you'd be lucky if you get both windshield wipers.

[tacf85]

.. Saw the ford ranger going for 208,000 manual 4x4. That's my best option with my budget.