Singapore Expats

I'm hoping to relocate to Singapore within the next year and I'm not sure if I should try to import any of my current vehicles or purchase one if/when I finally relocate. Personally I would only want a vehicle for my family (2 young children and my wife), so I would probably look at a mono-volume or mini-van when there. I have heard about the extreme prices for personal vehicles in Singapore, so I was wondering, as my vehicle, would it be worth trying to import a 1999 Harley Davidson (18000 Miles only), or would the taxes and import make this a rediculous option.

Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

-Keith

You cannot import any motor vehicle over three years old. Bit of a bummer, but there you are.

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/o ... tion_.html

Thanks for the simple - straight forward answer! It's a little disheartening as I was hoping to save a few $ here and there, but I guess you just kind of have to go with the flow right?

How is the pricing on new motorcycles in Singapore? Is it exponentially higher like those of automobiles?

Yep. This ought to get you started though....

http://www.singaporebikes.com/

Thanks again for the info, I will check it out. Will be sad *sniff* to put the old girl in storage if I am lucky enough to relocate there.

Can I ask you another brief question: I know you said you can not import anything older than 3 years, does this ring true also for classic automobiles? I know my last trip to Singapore an early 70's late 60's MGB caught my eye. I currently have a 1969 MGB myself and there is nothing better than a cruise in this car. I think it would be great to drive around that beautiful island.

sparrohwk wrote:Thanks again for the info, I will check it out. Will be sad *sniff* to put the old girl in storage if I am lucky enough to relocate there.

Can I ask you another brief question: I know you said you can not import anything older than 3 years, does this ring true also for classic automobiles? I know my last trip to Singapore an early 70's late 60's MGB caught my eye. I currently have a 1969 MGB myself and there is nothing better than a cruise in this car. I think it would be great to drive around that beautiful island.

That is correct... nothing older than 3 years and must be right hand drive. There are exceptions for 'antiques' but you cannot drive them regularly on the roads. I think I saw that MGB today... yellow, I think.

My 1969 MGB is right hand drive (bought in London and driven down to my current home in Italy). The MGB that I saw was down near UBC center (???) near Boat Quay (??), but I believe it was green or blue. It's nice to know there are other people who share the same interest there.

Personally, I would be able to get by on public transportation 95% of the time, but it would be nice to have a personal vehicle for that 5% of the time where Public Trans would not provide the adequate answer.

When I need that 5% I normally just rent a car. I sold my Ford & Mini Cooper almost 20 years ago.

What an odd coincidence.....I have a Ford and a Mini Cooper as well All part of the barn sale if I were to come to Singapore.