I think i need a car for travel like balik kampung or something. And at the same time im really into superbikes since i was in highschool. Thats why i have this stupid dilemma.

Once u got ur own sedan car...then u can moved on to superbikes

It's not stupid its being wiser, be calculative. Our economy in coming years does not look good.

Lets do the math... how many time a year do you go back?

Every week -> 56 times a year,
every month -> 12 times,
Every festive season -> 3-4 times a year. (You can just rent a very fancy car at a fraction of cost of owning it)

You'll be paying 500 or more for a car that sits doing nothing. Such a waste. Factor it with your salary (unless you bring home 20k a month ). Do calculate.

why not both?

Since you're still single, it's better you put your desire on hold. If you're going to get marry within 2-3 years, you'll need lots of money, then you will need to have a car for a family travel. Car is important but a correct choice of car also important. Superbike is a luxury item. Last time I also want to buy a superbike, after a friend of mine got into accident which broke part of his pelvis, I straight away put a stop to my dream and decided for a car that is comfortable,safer & fun to drive as a trade for the superbike. Once you ride a superbike, there's no way you will just ride at 110km/h. Speed kills. Just my 2 cent

If i can afford to buy both i wont be bother to ask for opinions.

You got a point there. But eventually i will need a car in the future right. Wont think that i will ride my moped till im 50s or something.

ts, as bank is tightening its loan, they now may only consider approving one that get employed over a year in same company

those bank officers now also scared being accountable for no-performing loan by defaulters, as retrenchment can happen in any industry now.

Of course if you have a family of your own, you'll need a car. No way you can have a decent family life without a car. Till then, that can wait.

I've been through 3-4 economic downturn. It's not easy and nasty, unless you're from rich lord family with endless supply of RM, $, Yen, etc.

Not to scare you, but be prudent for the rainy days to come. This year is another one to come.

Thanks for your advice. Really appreciate it. Feels kinda down with the economy right now. Sigh.

with the current bleak economy, will TS be able to afford maintenance?

salary - sewa rumah / makan minum / other expenses >= RM 1000 then you can buy car or bike. else just simpan to buy house.

Buy a second hand car...better credibilty for promotion vs driving a moped. Depreciation for second hand car also much lower.

apa barang buy car buy bike.

real man cycles to work even if it is 50km away.

some bicycles can cost more than your average superbike, mind you.

p.s : i am not real man. i ride kapchai to work

This post has been edited by andrewhtf: Jan 27 2016, 01:47 PM

I think you are in the wrong section of kopitiam.

i own nth other then uber account.

fuyooooohhhh

yeah, just realised this is serious /k lol

Here is your answer:

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=78431564

Stick with moped if you want to save money.

Car only better than bike in terms of safety and prestage only. Other than that bike wins hands down.....Bike might need RM20 petrol but if car, be prepared to fork out 10X more at RM200. Regular oil and filter change for car - about RM100, bike- RM15. Road tax about RM100 depends on CC, bike - just RM2. Toll for car....probably RM50-100, depending on how much toll road U travel per mth; bike - FREE.
Car ----jam everywhere and might take U 1-2 hrs to reach your destination, bike ---- haha - 20-30 min. Parking for car - probably RM50-100/mth. Bike --- mostly free and can usually park anywhere, so save time to walk from parking to the place U want to patronize.

But the maintenance for a superbike is quite high.