What are your picks for Singapore's next- gen taxis ?
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Originally posted by bycai:
future taxi shld be like armour tank exterior with gd springy bumper so that passenger & driver are safely protected. and if accident involved, both taxi driver and private car have lesser worry as taxi can continue to function as usual.
I think this fits your description perfectly;
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Originally posted by bowah:
Firstly, there is no more such thing as poor resale value, korean had in a way make the japanese down on their kneel, most Jap car sale reported less profitable or loss in their P/L report. It is good to see so many of these cars around from different source, competition benefit the consumer at large.I remember long ago when I visited Borneo Motor to look for toyota brand, the sales guys are as proud as the statue of Stamford Raffles,
Just few week ago,
I just happen to be there for van servicing next door, as I step into their show room, I was immediately treated to a free buffet, free test drive with free gift, end up, I did not buy anything and yet still get a bow and lots of thank you. You could see the competition from the koreans is no joke, from Kia, to hyundai to samsung, LG, you name it.
When I was in Busan, Hyundai Shipbuilding and Yard as a seamen, the koreans told me, their main objective is to beat and down Japan, because by taking down Japan, they know they would had taken the world. So, with that motto, they strive ON.
And FYI, taxi driving is a profession, we do not need to be professional, we are the professional taxi driver, but the problem is, the public in Singapore do not take us as professional TD. So, no matter how you want us to be professional as we already are, if the public do not acknowledge it, some treat us as the lower rung of the society, what can we do?
I'm sorry, but I have to clarify on the resale value matter; While it is true that the resale value of new Korean cars have increased a great deal in the last decade, the stats will show that new and old Japanese cars still have a much higher resale value in most Asia- Pacific countries. Not because Japanese cars are really THAT good, but because of the naive perception of the Asian people who are unwilling to accept the fact that the era of the Japanese car (1975-1995) has come and truly gone. Even if Korean cars are as good or better than Japanese cars today, it will not make a big difference if the people are unwillingly to recognise the reality. This kind of mentality will only change with the passing of time and generations.
As for the taxi driver profession part; I strongly agree with what you said. It's the people who make the real difference here. So it's up to each and every one of us to change this social stigma in favour of our taxi drivers then.
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Originally posted by bowah:
The only thing today that is non competitive in term of auto industrial, is the COE. A total monopolisation of the govt.
Errrm, I'm sorry but I can't comment on that. Politics isn't my thing...
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Originally posted by JoeRaj:
Personally I honestly believe that our taxis will 1 day be fleeted with China made cars.
I remember in the 80s and 90s, people mocked Korean cars, now they are of really good standard, not as good as some premium Japanese makes but they can hold their own in most makes.
So Chinese cars will grow in stature. While like many of you, I am somewhat angry with the influx of FTs and like you complain about them (Chinamen), I have nothing but the highest regard for China as an industrial and economic power.
China has grown leaps and bounds, their vehicle and auto industry is bound to follow suit sooner or later, and we know taxi companies will always go for a cheaper model, hence my view of Chinese taxis say in 10-15 years time.
But in no case, should we ever buy Indian made vehicles (that's another story altogether).
Same here. I have a feeling that a large majority of developing and newly developed countries will fall to the allure of Chinese made cars in the next few years. Already you can observe this phenomena in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Why not Indian vehicles too ? I've seen some of their recent ones and they're quite okay really. Comparable to some Chinese cars. No doubt they're terrible compared to even the worst of the Korean cars today, but as far as I'm concerned, Indian and Chinese cars share common motives.
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Originally posted by Poolman:
talk so much for what , any decent Toyota car can liao .....
No need super luxury , 4 wheels , engine good , that's enough .
Any machines can be as durable as Toyota ?
LOL okay, I respect your take on the subject, as with everyone elses.
Toyotas are durable alright, but at what cost ? In business, it's about profits and efficiency. If someone else can do it better, then there's no reason saying no. For now, Toyota may be king, but next decade, it could be anyone's guess.
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Originally posted by bowah:
Durability is not in today market context, from cars to hp to LCD TV to fridge, washing machine and so on, what is durability, your change hp perhap once a year, you change LCD tv or washing machine with ease, all thanks to samsung, remember the time sony TV and panasonic was selling above thousands TV, now, where are they, if they are to maintaint that kind of price, god bless them.
Singapore Taxi the most go for 7 years, car, 10 years, so what all these imply to you??
To me, it imply a fast changing environment that demand new fleets on the road, 5 years ago there was no casino, no this and that, 5 years later, you even got a Garden, a cruise centre and so on, it is a fast changing world in Singapore, I remember once a Chinese premier said, "Everytime I come to Singapore, I cannot recognise it, it seem like changing all the while"
It also imply a money market of loan and interest, which ultimately, keep churning the wheels of the economy.
Agreed with your statements. Money makes the world go round. As simple as that.
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Originally posted by bowah:
Still imprinted with Toyota mindset
I also start with toyota crown, very
impressive indeed.Why toyota and Nissan make thailand the detroit of Asia, because of cheap labour, within the cost of Japanese wage bills, toyota and Nissan cannot make it, and fyi, Nissan is now under Renault, so in order to stay competitive, they had shifted to Thailand their assembly lines. The money generated still flow back to Japan.
In 70s and 80s, with Deming productivity ideology, the Japanese are no doubt, nos 1, but since 90s, because of the change in their youth thinking, whom are not as hardworking with a samurai attitude like their father, work less and are more interested in animation, av models, PS3 and so on than in engineering, and at the same time demanded higher wages, till now, the Jap is underperforming. Of course, cheap labour in china do play a part. And FYI, Volvo is now Under China, who will think of that 10 years ago?
Agreed somewhat. You have been keeping up with reality, give yourself a pat on the back. VERY FEW people in Southeast Asia are willing to accept the fact that the Japanese, no matter their acclaimed history, have slacked greatly in the past 10-20 years. Most of us are all still sticking with the '' Japanese car/tv/girls are always superior '' mentality. The reality is so very different.
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Taxi company where got look at resale value? Who want to buy a taxi with so high mileage? So cheap cheap is the best. Use and throw....Lol
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Originally posted by Aero7:
I think this fits your description perfectly;
Top speed 60mph nia? Lol Sampan can out run it easily....
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Originally posted by Aero7:
I think this fits your description perfectly;
Nabei....1litre diesel only can travel 3.9km nia......I opt for a hummer as taxi better.
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Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
Taxi company where got look at resale value? Who want to buy a taxi with so high mileage? So cheap cheap is the best. Use and throw....Lol
Batam, at Papua new guinea, I see many papaya and old sonatas -
Originally posted by Aero7:
Fair enough. Although the initial motion in my first post specified '' comfort (budget) '' taxis, there is no reason why we should oppose '' VIP (luxury) '' taxis for countries and cities with high- per capita income like Singapore. There is clearly a market for such a service.
For example, like in Moscow ;
Ahhhh......there's one grey Rolls Royce in Red HQ on trial.......SXX 3333
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Originally posted by Ang-teck-si:
Ahhhh......there's one grey Rolls Royce in Red HQ on trial.......SXX 3333
Bo leh...I search SHA-SHF 3333 dun have RR leh....
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Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
Bo leh...I search SHA-SHF 3333 dun have RR leh....
Hahaha......bro, this RR belongs to towkay Teo.
park behind with one guard sitting there .
after testing, he will spray it red color , add rooftop sign and TC paste sticker.
i oredy chope, rental $500 per day
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Originally posted by Ang-teck-si:
Hahaha......bro, this RR belongs to towkay Teo.
park behind with one guard sitting there .
after testing, he will spray it red color , add rooftop sign and TC paste sticker.
i oredy chope, rental $500 per day
an ni kuan hor.............. per AP transfer 1000 points hor.............
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Originally posted by komade:
an ni kuan hor.............. per AP transfer 1000 points hor.............
heh heh, one job per day, ho seh liao
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Originally posted by Ang-teck-si:
heh heh, one job per day, ho seh liao
2 days 1 job also ok..................
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ya hor, mai tu liao, must quickly ask towkay Teo to put it on-road asap.
Komade, u wanna be relief?
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Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
Taxi company where got look at resale value? Who want to buy a taxi with so high mileage? So cheap cheap is the best. Use and throw....Lol
Ahh well, good point there. I guess I shouldn't have brought that up...
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Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
Top speed 60mph nia? Lol Sampan can out run it easily....
LOL yeah well, tanks were never known to be particularly fast anyway so....
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Originally posted by ericgo:
Nabei....1litre diesel only can travel 3.9km nia......I opt for a hummer as taxi better.
Ahhh .... that's how they like it in America I guess. lol
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Originally posted by Ang-teck-si:
Ahhhh......there's one grey Rolls Royce in Red HQ on trial.......SXX 3333
Are there pictures of it on the net ? Any concrete evidence would be nice. Anyway I can't say I'm surprised either....