Views needed.

[ber]

I am contemplating getting a scooter that has a coe in 2013 mid as it is just before the increase in coe. I already have a 200cc motorbike which I would keep and due to its reliability will not sell. However it is 11 years old.

 

Should I get another bike that cc is lesser than my current bike? I have rode scoots for many years elsewhere and like the convenience. but this bike Iａｍ looking at is 7+k and insurance is 300 plus for third party, add to that parking tax, etc I am looking at 500 plus a year.

 

I ride 500km plus a month that is very little and If i get another bike, the mileage would be spilt.

 

I am torn because if I would buy the bike, I　am worried I would regret and if I didnt buy and the coe rises somemore and if i decided to get the bike like that, it might go up. Should the existing coe prices be taken into account when getting a bike?Should I buy? or should I wait and get a 2a license and go for a larger bike that I like ?

 

how huh guys?

Edited March 19, 2014 by ber

[j1605198987]

whats the point of owning 2 bikes with the same purpose? both for transport?

[jesus christ]

Its like owning 2 ezlink card. Just get one bike and do research to see if it's worth your money and time. Remember maintenance cost and servicing and also petrol.

[ber]

ya, it is just want. Greedy. . . both for transport, marketing n buying food actually. This month a only used 210km on my current bike usually it is 500 a month. Something about the coe is making me want to buy, I worry next year or so the bikes get older, the price maintains because of the higher coe. Then it is like getting an old bike for the same price but I get what you mean.

 

the newer scoot coe till 2023 is very fuel efficient but given my mileage, it wont even justify the $15 monthly parking.

 

You are right, it is the same purpose. Its just that I always wanted a scooter...but I wont let go my reliable bike and the coe, parking insurance is driving the cost up.

[altya]

Find it weird to own 2 bike for same purpose but maybe u can try get a bigger cc scooter? at least its a diff feel for u

[ber]

no 2a.... haiz... I just passed less than half year. ... haiz.

[MR BIKER]

same like my situation except i have already got a scoot , a realiable bike which i use for many various purposes and a car which gets so much help from my reliable bike. if you think that your mileage is very little than dont buy that scoot even though you like scooter (yeah i loove scoot too.) if that reliable bike is honda then just keep it alone

[ber]

its a honda.... and the scoot... also honda... haiz.

 

and the weird thing, last few days I went viewing...just as I walk away after parking my bike to view a scoot, my bike alarm suddenly just activated by itself and cannot be off. I had to plug out the wire to disable it, almost like it didnt like me viewing another bike.

Edited March 20, 2014 by ber

[MR BIKER]

hahahhahahahha. my baby also the same feelings. like after viewing a bike at a shop, then somehow cannot start. must crank many times. check side stand, nuetral, check key on, check petrol, check battery. all ok.

[ber]

Wow yours also like that! ya, if all bike like that jiatlat, cannot sell already.

 

I used to have a few bikes at a time overseas, here, wanna own more than 1 bike also have to think so much. the overheads are just too high especially if in the same cc class.

[MR BIKER]

it all comes down to your affordability. overseas have no such thing as coe, parking fee , high road and insurance etc, etc, etc. ont thing i am glad. in my younger days , i have owned many bikes and enjoyed them. now with family , i have to think about others. but my love for riding has not been detered. maybe in future coe price will go up even more but i hope to ride still .