T&T OFFICIAL New Vehicle Prices & Discussion Thread

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

That's the 2012 models? They're here?! They do look like mini mondeos
Which is a good thing in my opinion! and the ST is simply remarkable.

I only seeing the sedans though which look more stylish than a Jetta and more reliable. But I dont expect them to be hot sellers are they are very late in the game and quite pricey.

[Habit7]

^^^Sorry 'bout that, wont happen again

It would be nice to know some specs though to see if it worthy of the price

[acesinghit]

the focus has the new 1.6 with twin VVT but its HP and Torque is still behind the Elantra/Cerato and Swift Sport.

[lenzomaru]

The versa four door speaker system is lame..speakers at the rear give a better bass

[dashk2]

I have always wondered, Why does vehicles cost so much in Trinidad? The price of one Range Rover S here, can buy me two Range Rover S in the US or UK. You don't get value for money. Can anyone explain to me please? Thanks

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

I have always wondered, Why does vehicles cost so much in Trinidad? The price of one Range Rover S here, can buy me two Range Rover S in the US or UK. You don't get value for money. Can anyone explain to me please? Thanks

Engine tax for one. What size engine is in the rover s?

[zoom rader]

I have always wondered, Why does vehicles cost so much in Trinidad? The price of one Range Rover S here, can buy me two Range Rover S in the US or UK. You don't get value for money. Can anyone explain to me please? Thanks

Dude, duties and taxes on cars are high becuase gas/fuel is cheap. We pay less that the real cost for fuel. In the US & UK cars are cheap because they get the taxes from the fuel.

Cheap cars = Higher fuel cost
Cheap fuel =Higher car cost

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

I have always wondered, Why does vehicles cost so much in Trinidad? The price of one Range Rover S here, can buy me two Range Rover S in the US or UK. You don't get value for money. Can anyone explain to me please? Thanks

Dude, duties and taxes on cars are high becuase gas/fuel is cheap. We pay less that the real cost for fuel. In the US & UK cars are cheap because they get the taxes from the fuel.

Cheap cars = Higher fuel cost
Cheap fuel =Higher car cost

Also not all cars are cheaper in the uk. I can only speak for the jetta but it is cheaper to buy one here than in the uk by $20000 TT. The engine is small so engine tax is negligible.

With engines of 3000cc and higher your tax is quite high. Add vat on that and customs duties on that too and you begin to get a picture of why vehicles (especially ones with large engines) have skyrocketing prices.

Maybe others can chime in with other vehicle comparisons.

[pugboy]

remember for those newbie drivers looking to purchase Ford Ranger
to add an additional $1500-$2000 to "assist" with your licensing requirments

[lenzomaru]

Anybody knows if that Kia Rio for 155,000 is the 2012 or the 2013?

[dashk2]

I have always wondered, Why does vehicles cost so much in Trinidad? The price of one Range Rover S here, can buy me two Range Rover S in the US or UK. You don't get value for money. Can anyone explain to me please? Thanks

Dude, duties and taxes on cars are high becuase gas/fuel is cheap. We pay less that the real cost for fuel. In the US & UK cars are cheap because they get the taxes from the fuel.

Cheap cars = Higher fuel cost
Cheap fuel =Higher car cost

Also not all cars are cheaper in the uk. I can only speak for the jetta but it is cheaper to buy one here than in the uk by $20000 TT. The engine is small so engine tax is negligible.

With engines of 3000cc and higher your tax is quite high. Add vat on that and customs duties on that too and you begin to get a picture of why vehicles (especially ones with large engines) have skyrocketing prices.

Maybe others can chime in with other vehicle comparisons.

Oh ok, that's lame! Tax, duties,vat especially the 3000cc thing and cheaper fuel should have nothing to do with it, its suppose to be a perk of living in oil rich land. So basically only if you buy a car and keep it more than 10 years or at least 200k KM, You can consider you got yourself your money's worth. I have a friend in U.A.E dubai, he tells how sweet life is there. They don't pay any taxes whatsoever. Not on their salary, business or anything. He tells me they buy High end cars at the same price it sells in the US market because there is no tax. I guess it's why Dubai develops as such a rapid paste, i believe if the country is wealthy then everyone in that country should enjoy the wealth. Not just a few! Oh well i point fingers at the British xD

[Rory Phoulorie]

. . . .its suppose to be a perk of living in oil rich land. . . .

Where is that? Certainly not Trinidad and Tobago.

That "oil boom" in the 1970s was a fluke that Trinidad and Tobago rode. We never had any "oil boom" or "natural gas boom" in the 21st century either.

The world sees what the Dubai government chooses for them to see. All is not glitz and glamour in Dubai. Every country has it hidden dirty little secret. . . .well except ours. . . .which has many.

[dashk2]

hmm yea makes sense. Ok can anyone tell me how i can get my hands on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. Would lifestyle motors put these on sale? I am starting to like this car way more than a RR sport. Would be buying this vehicle under a foreign corporation name so i don't know if this would make things easier? I am now getting in tune with vehicle purchasing in Trinidad, gathering all the info i can. Also what insurance company can you all suggest be best? So far i have been referred to Maritime financial group.
Thanks! I appreciate all the info

EDIT: We have decided that Toyota is the way to go in terms of reliability and servicing needs. Never mind about my question regarding 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. Thanks

[scotty_buttons]

I agree with the MVT though. Its too much and unnecessary! Cars are already expensive without that? What does the government do with MVT anyway?

[boxy]

Helps pay for GATE try to stabalize the gas subsidy so u can still not pay 400 to full your tank with premium at the end of the day its tax dollars that suppose to go back to maintaining our country

[Rory Phoulorie]

. . . .Ok can anyone tell me how i can get my hands on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. Would lifestyle motors put these on sale? . . . .

Unless Chrysler is building the SRT8 in RHD, I don't think Lifestyle will be importing those anytime soon. You could probably get it converted to RHD from one of those aftermarket companies, but then would the total price really be worth it.

[damieG82]

boxy I get that, and to be honest, with this government, as far as roads go in the northwest, I see our tax dollars working. There's constant maintenance unlike the rushed, near-election jobs of previous governments.

But be this as it may, I still don't agree with taxing cars to the hilt if the trade-off is such a big fuel subsidy. In other words the government is deciding for the people. I prefer to have the option to buy a car at an affordable (and globally relevant) price and decide how fast, far, and much I drive it if the cost of gas is higher. Instead new car ownership is reserved for the affluent few. This only works in a society with high quality, ubiquitous public transport networks, which as we all know T&T does not have, ie. the system is not a fit for our reality

[francis1979]

I have always wondered, Why does vehicles cost so much in Trinidad? The price of one Range Rover S here, can buy me two Range Rover S in the US or UK. You don't get value for money. Can anyone explain to me please? Thanks

This post should answer your question: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=383392

[acesinghit]

boxy I get that, and to be honest, with this government, as far as roads go in the northwest, I see our tax dollars working. There's constant maintenance unlike the rushed, near-election jobs of previous governments.

But be this as it may, I still don't agree with taxing cars to the hilt if the trade-off is such a big fuel subsidy. In other words the government is deciding for the people. I prefer to have the option to buy a car at an affordable (and globally relevant) price and decide how fast, far, and much I drive it if the cost of gas is higher. Instead new car ownership is reserved for the affluent few. This only works in a society with high quality, ubiquitous public transport networks, which as we all know T&T does not have, ie. the system is not a fit for our reality

somebody give this man a clap please....

One thing though.....you mentioned "affluent few" yet PCW pass 7000 already and NM/Toyota simply do not have stock?

Is it that the salaried man realize he/she cannot buy a house so just buy the car and relax home wit mom/pops?

Even if people making a high salary of 10k a month, no way he/she can buy car with that after the tax man pass. Am I to assume avg salary of middle class people is at least 15k a month?

[noshownogo]

15k a month not even covering a new car with minimum downpayment plus mortgage for, say a 1.5mill property @ 8% over 25yrs.

[DSM_05]

Even if people making a high salary of 10k a month, no way he/she can buy car with that after the tax man pass. Am I to assume avg salary of middle class people is at least 15k a month?

Correct you are. 12-15k is the new middle class it seems.

On another note, don't we pay a "road tax" in our gasoline prices? Or am I mistaken?

[scotty_buttons]

15k a month not even covering a new car with minimum downpayment plus mortgage for, say a 1.5mill property @ 8% over 25yrs.

25yrs!? that's a freaking long time. I better off building my house at my own pace?!..

[francis1979]

15k a month not even covering a new car with minimum downpayment plus mortgage for, say a 1.5mill property @ 8% over 25yrs.

25yrs!? that's a freaking long time. I better off building my house at my own pace?!..

That has it pros and cons.
It is also heavily dependant on current situation. e.g. Cash flow, family size, distance from work, present accomodation ( renting or staying free by family)

[ek4ever]

@ ace ..... You're right on that one. Many working professionals simply cannot afford a house now so they live with mom/pops or rent and treat themselves since property is really out of their reach. I really don't think we have a middle class anymore...that's long gone ... we have the affluent, the getting by and the ketching hell.

This brings me to another point, the engine tax on a 1600cc engine has barely changed ... the drastic price increases is therefore due to the overall cost of the car .... so it's this change that is driving up prices ... the thing is in the economy class new models are often held to within U$2-3K of the outgoing model .... that is the manufacturers know it's a price sensitive market segment so they hold the prices as best as they can ..... so while the price increases by maybe TT$10-12K our showroom prices going up 20 30 40K .... I mean U$30000 for a 1.6 Elantra??? Really

[mammoo]

Guys,
Jus a reminder about our New 2012 VW Jetta. Almost a year here now in t'dad and all shipments have been selling out. Sunroof Models bein pre-sold. Also since it's arrival, we have NOT had a price increase unlike some other brands. We insist on not using high demand = price increase. Specs & features are as follows:

1.4 Turbo Super Charged Engine (160 Horsepower) - $230,000 On The Road
Sunroof with 17" Queensland Alloy Rims - $240,0000
7 Speed DSG Tiptronic Transmission
Bluetooth Handsfree with Display On Radio/ Control on Steering
Electromechanical PowerSteering
Climatronic 2-Zone Airconditioning
All One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Central Locking
Front, Side & Curtain Airbags (Front Passenger with deactivation)
4 Wheel Disc Brakes
ABS with Electronic Stability Programme
Telescopic adjustable Steering
Height Adjustable Driver & Front Passenger Seat
Split Fold Rear Seat 60/40
6 Cd/Mp3 Touch Screen In Dash Stereo with SD Card Slot
10 Speaker Stereo System
Fog Lights
Rear Map Reading Lights
Multi-Function Steering
Speed Control Door Locks
Front & Rear Optical Parking Sensors (Display on Radio)
Keyless Entry
16" Alloy Rims with Wheel Locks (Navarra Rims)
Anti-Theft System & Immobilizer
Side Impact Door Beams
Power Side View Mirrors
Interior Motion Sensor Alarm
Media In (Ipod ready)

See Youtube Video Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2XuP_- ... re=related

Call me for a viewing & test drive @ 722-2222

[tourniquet]

mammoo( ), are there any plans to bring the Amarok to trinidad?

[Renaldo25]

I think on the whole Volkswagen are doing good things God spare my life my next car will be a V dub , p.s at this rate they may come close to the legendary status brands like Toyota and Nissan have down here

[tourniquet]

another VW question; who handles servicing/ any problems for south buyers?

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

South buyers have to carry their vehicles up north to morvant branch of Neal n Massy where Best Auto is located.

[Morpheus]

boxy I get that, and to be honest, with this government, as far as roads go in the northwest, I see our tax dollars working. There's constant maintenance unlike the rushed, near-election jobs of previous governments.

But be this as it may, I still don't agree with taxing cars to the hilt if the trade-off is such a big fuel subsidy. In other words the government is deciding for the people. I prefer to have the option to buy a car at an affordable (and globally relevant) price and decide how fast, far, and much I drive it if the cost of gas is higher. Instead new car ownership is reserved for the affluent few. This only works in a society with high quality, ubiquitous public transport networks, which as we all know T&T does not have, ie. the system is not a fit for our reality

somebody give this man a clap please....

One thing though.....you mentioned "affluent few" yet PCW pass 7000 already and NM/Toyota simply do not have stock?

Is it that the salaried man realize he/she cannot buy a house so just buy the car and relax home wit mom/pops?

Even if people making a high salary of 10k a month, no way he/she can buy car with that after the tax man pass. Am I to assume avg salary of middle class people is at least 15k a month?

When I brokes I stay home or use public transport.