America has it EASY: The INSANE struggle of owning a car in Singapore

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America has it EASY: The INSANE struggle of owning a car in Singapore | Capturing Car Culture

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In Singapore, you have to pay $80,000 if you want to have the privilege of owning a car... Not to buy it, just to owning one and driving it... Let that sink in a minute. But that's not what we are here for. We are here for the Car Culture. Larry Chen takes you on an exclusive behind the scenes look into Singaporean car culture and it does not disappoint. Tune in to find out why Singapore has such a unique car culture.
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@soapa4279 Жыл бұрын

Quick summary, America: "Oh a Lambo, must be a rich person" Singapore: "Oh an AE86, must be a rich person"

@gas-clutch-shift476 Жыл бұрын

That’s nutz right

@soapa4279 Жыл бұрын

@@gas-clutch-shift476 super nutz, I feel so lucky to live in the US and don't have to be an actual rich person to own an AE86 lol

@aimanshamsol2402 Жыл бұрын

Same here in malaysia

@xeong5 Жыл бұрын

@soapa4279 Lucky how? You cant even buy a r34 or import anything new.

@kaedeschulz5422 Жыл бұрын

@@xeong5 They will get Legal soon. As for new car's who wants new car's? Many new car's constantly have very complicated problems that cost thousands to repair while you can repair some old 80s car with a screwdriver and a wrench.

@DarylCook63 Жыл бұрын

It sounds like the real reason that the government makes it so hard to own a car in Singapore is because the island is so small. If everyone owned a car, there’d literally be no place to put them all, or especially drive them -limited roadways too, as explained in the video. I understand the government’s rationale in this particular arena.

@stormix5755 Жыл бұрын

It’s sad but that’s the reality for a place with such high density. There’s just no space. Ideally there could be a system that would allow you to own cars if you were an enthusiast, despite income level. But that’s not something that can or will ever happen so only the rich get that luxury

@konkeydong6907 Жыл бұрын

You are right! That is exactly the reason why COE is introduced. There are other things like ERP Tolls but those arent as big of a factor as the COE.

@SlipAngleG70 Жыл бұрын

I overlaid Singapore over Canada using "Truesize" to compare and was shocked to learn it's the same size as the CITY I live in... wow is that small. No wonder.

@satyakisil4289 Жыл бұрын

@@stormix5755they cannot even build a racetrack outside public roads for enthusiasts.

@asbiwhy7557 Жыл бұрын

@@stormix5755 for less than hour. There is malaysia. Long highway road. Sepang is only 4 hours from JB. Less tax for old cars.

@CBMedia404 Жыл бұрын

I complained about our car prices here in Thailand with our 300% import duty taxes for years, then I visited Singapore and was shocked at what they go through there just to own cool cars. When I got there my friend had just sent his K20 EK9 over the border to Malaysia because of that certificate of operation you were talking about. It’s freaking crazy.

@CBMedia404 Жыл бұрын

By the way, come to Thailand Larry, I’m happy to play tour guide.

@connoisseuroftigolbitts Жыл бұрын

@@CBMedia404⁠nice to see you here Chad, I pray one day Larry goes to Thailand and reviews creampie and the Evo

@izzathidaiyat8092 Жыл бұрын

Its actually the Certificate of Entitlement. or COE for short.. and yeah as a Singaporean, the prices of COE have drastically rise every year..

@Bensupra Жыл бұрын

@@CBMedia404I’ve already told him so many times since I’m already half Thai 🤣

@BorisBidjanSaberi11 Жыл бұрын

Our bullshit Mazda minivan in 1990s was $100,000...

@Hidalgochrsxm Жыл бұрын

I’m convinced, Larry Chen / Hagerty collabs are the greatest automotive videos on KZfaq

@Adam-vr5qn Жыл бұрын

You know what? I second that. Agree 💯%

@TheBishop12 Жыл бұрын

5:17 haha this is why I like Larry 🤙

@LarryChenPhoto Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you guys for watching.

@gumbootrallynz Жыл бұрын

100% he has the most casual yet engaging style. The editing is on point. Just true passion I reckon. This video is FANTASTIC.

@WarriorsPhoto Жыл бұрын

That's kind of you to say. I'm impressed with Larry Chen's work. He's motivating to watch and an inspiration for all of us. 😊

@JonDevlin7 Жыл бұрын

All these rare cars that never move all show up when Larry is in town. It shows you what he means to the car culture and motorsports. Larry is the GOAT of motorsport photography and film

@anabel13andrew Жыл бұрын

I think it's kinda lame they aren't driven (I mean seriously? having that privilege and not even using em except to show them off at meets?) and that it seems like car culture is only accessible to the ultra rich, I mean R34s are expensive in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, but not 900K dollars expensive. I think Larry should highlight the car culture which is more much grassroots and accessible like in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, even other ASEAN countries

@JonDevlin7 Жыл бұрын

@@anabel13andrew they are only allowed to drive them so much and with the value of the cars there just trying to keep them nice and it's not privilege these ppl probably worked hard killed lost wives and raced to glory to for those cars

@boulx Жыл бұрын

accessible...

@anabel13andrew Жыл бұрын

@@JonDevlin7why aren't they allowed to drive them that much If they paid for their COE and other insurance it's completely up to them how much they drive it, which is almost never, I don't understand why that can't drive it more? it irks me that these are more statement pieces and collectors items than cars being ENJOYED. also it's definitely an assumption that it wasn't privilege when you realise Singapore has one of the highest GDP per capita in the world and they have an insane amount of wealth (these garages man!!!!!) don't get me wrong I'm sure these people work hard but let's not assume above isn't true

@JonDevlin7 Жыл бұрын

@@anabel13andrew so I'm in America so I'm not positive but from what I gather some of these vehicles when registered come with a punch card for the days you are allowed to drive it per year and you can't go over that or you get fined just another example of government overreach in my opinion

@kjlim3743 Жыл бұрын

As a Singaporean, it was breathtaking to see these dream cars running down the KPE at night, the same KPE I always pass through every week! Thank you for sharing this filming with us!

@imaginova88 Жыл бұрын

No matter what country, all the stops are pulled out when Larry touches down! Legend.

@lukefrahn8538 Жыл бұрын

Indeed. More than Larry Fink touching down in Davos.

@mainey1512 Жыл бұрын

I guess the silver lining here is. There isn't one car that isn't meticulously cared for and loved. What an incredible display of passion ❤

@jonathanevans9257 Жыл бұрын

I sold a BMW 635 csi to a guy from Singapore. Because of its age there was no import duty but he could only use it a few months a year so he had 3 classics in his garage for year round motoring!

@stjmd Жыл бұрын

There’s still import duty for the “Classic car scheme”. It’s tiered depending on the market value. For a 635CSI it’s still about 200% .

@mockngbrdy Жыл бұрын

You can only use it max 45 days a year

@johan-johariabdulmajid9748 Ай бұрын

where r u from

@damnfreakingsien Жыл бұрын

As a Singaporean, this is fascinating to watch, not because it’s our obsession, but because it’s such a niche and rare hobby, only accessible for the rich. There are many car enthusiasts here, but only very few actually collect cars, or even have a personal giant garage to hold them.

@stevelouie5928 Жыл бұрын

I used to work for a University in California and we had an enormous amount of foreign students from Asia. All the ones from Sinapore bought fancy luxury cars because they couldn't believe how cheap they were. So we would see all kinds of Ferrari etc just parked on the street. Crazy.

@zepp3lin 11 ай бұрын

It's not crazy, it is dirt cheap in your country compared to Singapore because you pay nearly 20 to 30 times less.

@MDroid-bn6eb Ай бұрын

@@stevelouie5928 brand new car for $20k? Let’s go. But here in Singapore, the cheapest car Honda Jazz is $150k.

@farishanafiah8461 Жыл бұрын

As a Malaysian living next door, you can see a lot of SG car enthusiasts mixing with our people going around at Genting hills. Us Malaysians still have it quite lax.

@JolteonRacer Жыл бұрын

Malaysia and Thailand are the best places to be car enthusiasts in the ASEAN region. Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam have it pretty bad

@wd8005 Жыл бұрын

@@JolteonRacerMalaysia is best if you’re into brand new sports car / exotics since you can register them in tax free islands & avoid the insane import tax all together and probably afford another car just by the savings in tax alone. Yeah I know 90 days is the limit for cars registered in tax free islands but who cares that’s still better than paying thousands in tax imo.

@darek4488 Жыл бұрын

@@wd8005 WDYM by the 90 day limit? Does it mean you can only use them 90 days in a year?

@wd8005 Жыл бұрын

@@darek4488 90 day limit is only outside the island. You can use it year round in the island or just store the car in a private storage facility or your property in the island. There’s two tax free island that you can register a car in Malaysia in Langkawi near Mainland Malaysia & Labuan near Sabah Malaysia.

@darek4488 Жыл бұрын

@@wd8005 Do you need to live on Langkawi or Labuan to register a car there?

@ab-15188 Жыл бұрын

This is why its kinda funny when i see American complaints about raise in price on any vehicles. 40K-100K for a Mustang in the US but nearly a half million $ for us.

@NoDoSwLa Жыл бұрын

But the rise in prices is not justified. So it is more than right to complain. It's just even worse in Singapure, what's horrible.

@DxBlack Жыл бұрын

Standard is $30kUSD, standard convertible is 39kUSD. Currency conversion as of August 12, 2003 is 40,563 & 52732.06 respectively...as abhm said, our price increase isn't justified because it's supposed to have been made here or close enough....THEIR price is highway robbery by a government more than likely politically inclined to shove green-garbage down everyone's throats

@lthudgins Жыл бұрын

There's a difference between dealer markup and the government just fucking you over lol

@stormenthusiast160 Жыл бұрын

@@lthudgins the problem is it is the government, all the required emissions equipment and mpg standards make it more expensive to manufacture vehicles now and harder to repair, look up the World economic forum, they want no one to own cars except the rich

@mjdgi1 Жыл бұрын

It's all about bang for your buck.

@gsadmtp Жыл бұрын

This dude is living every car enthousiast dream look at this house and collection god damnit that's a GOAL !

@fella99999 Жыл бұрын

The Jansen guy? For sure, I wonder what he does. Must be very successful to have a house / collection like that in Singapore, especially at his age

@ArtVandelayOfficial Жыл бұрын

What is their profession? Or rich parents, royalty?

@gsadmtp Жыл бұрын

@@fella99999 yeah him, I guess he must be a business man of course and pbbly have millions of dollars

@izzadibrahim5182 Жыл бұрын

Rich parents and into properties

@DuckiePP Жыл бұрын

@@ArtVandelayOfficial He is a prof drifter

@tonyhoyx Жыл бұрын

Just a regular Singaporean guy who saved up for his BRZ ZC6. Been owning it for the past 5 years plus. Getting tougher and harder to hold onto her. But I will try to keep her for as long as I can...

@dennischen8887 Жыл бұрын

that sucks. How much was the car in Singapore and for that government certificate they were referring to in the video? Here in the US, we can get it for 35K out the door with taxes and registration. Maybe $120 a year for title renewal yearly.

@tonyhoyx Жыл бұрын

@@dennischen8887 based on latest price listed in sgcarmart, the ZD8 model is going for SGD$240k.

@devandrasimanjuntak1646 Жыл бұрын

@@dennischen8887I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s $90-100k USD equivalent. That’s the price for a base GR86 in Indonesia, and Indonesia has roughly the same price hike as Singapore. It might be more expensive in Singapore 👀

@dennischen8887 Жыл бұрын

@@devandrasimanjuntak1646 That's insane. I guess you really have to be well off financially to even consider something decent to drive over there.

@febrianadji5758 Жыл бұрын

@@dennischen8887 btw Gr Corolla was soon also available in indo (yep one of a few countries that have both gr Yaris and Corolla) And it predicted to be $120k USD

@SnowiLuxi Жыл бұрын

Singapore stay strong. It's insane how supportive and enthusiastic the car culture is there. You defy all the odds. Keep it up.🔥

@addham82 Жыл бұрын

Chen capturing that car culture that we never knew existed. Part 2? 🤤

@TheJMedia Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Singapore and now live in the US. I can definitely say I have a whole other level of respect for the car enthusiasts in Singapore because of the insane cost of cars as well as strict guidelines with modifying your cars!

@ronaldgoh2743 Жыл бұрын

Hi Larry. COE is now at $126,000. It’s $10,000 for motorbikes. So basically in Singapore the COE cost more than the actual vehicle. The system has not cut the vehicles on the road but just topped up somebody’s coffers for a very failed system created specifically to cut vehicles

@JohnFromAccounting Жыл бұрын

It's a way of gatekeeping to keep car ownership low. The fewer cars on the road, the better the traffic.

@KepleroGT Жыл бұрын

@@JohnFromAccountingSeems like it forces poor people to not travel by car so the rich people have all the road for themselves. Such a tax is ridiculous

@ishaqmo7200 Жыл бұрын

@@KepleroGT thing is, singapore have one of the best public transit systems, possibly in the world

@pistonburner6448 Жыл бұрын

@@ishaqmo7200...paid by the people. So what's your point?

@febrianadji5758 Жыл бұрын

@@ishaqmo7200 it's not like all that tax went gone by corruption like it's neighbor

@isaactoh7652 Жыл бұрын

As a Singaporean, honestly the real killer is the ARF (additional registration fee) that's a multiplier of the open market value of the car. So yeah, being a car enthusiast in sg is pretty rough. Recently the COE has been shooting up as well, before COVID the COE was arnd 20-30k, now its 100k. I've heard of some collectors who simply don't buy the COE and just don't drive their cars and keep them as museum pieces. Also I like how the meet is on Sentosa, where as far as I know the police don't patrol around as much lel.

@casualgamers3369 Жыл бұрын

Damn that's brutal, honestly if that was me, I would just move out of Singapore at that point if I wasn't allowed to actually drive my car. It's weird how even moving to somewhere like Poland or Estonia or anywhere else actually has more freedom to drive your car than Singapore.

@AntilleanConfederation Жыл бұрын

Dam why is it so Orwellian there? Is the government trying to get rid of private transport and force the population into mass public transit? It just seems like another extreme control mechanism on the masses.

@christopherwilliams9418 Жыл бұрын

@@casualgamers3369 Yeah I'm surprised that doesn't happen more often, it sounds like from the prices quoted in the video it would be cheaper to just study abroad or something and try to get citizenship somewhere with less awful laws...

@honprarules Жыл бұрын

@@casualgamers3369 but you might get robbed in Poland or Estonia, so everything comes with a price.

@kaeji_namitsua Жыл бұрын

@@honprarules You can get robbed anywhere whats your point?

@agabaire Жыл бұрын

" you crazy man you got a problem" I died hearing that😂🤣😂 Then "I'm happy I'm not alone" I felt that 😭 Great documentary loved it

@olivia7759 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Singapore! My friend (?😅) just sends this to me. She owns a car. I want but cannot. Everything here in SG is super expensive, but cars are siao! You are very lucky!

@TheGenuineDriver Жыл бұрын

It truly is very hard for us car enthusiasts in Singapore with the high exorbitant prices as well as strict regulations. Grateful for your video once again here!

@cartastrophe Жыл бұрын

Really really good video. I could watch this for 2 hours and not get bored. Singapore is such an interesting country, I love how nice everyone is and how respectful the car meet looked. I hope to see more content like this

@bokiNYC Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%! 👍

@theauthor3259 6 ай бұрын

Well there is a video camera recording so...

@ICedTea_ZAR Жыл бұрын

Whether you like a muscle car, formula, drag car, whatever. This video is a representation of what car love is and nothing can explain what is ❤

@cheesepizza87 Жыл бұрын

Big respect to everyone that showed up, Stand up Singapore ! Its such a shame as well because their plates are dope, so glad you're making a putting the spotlight on as many continents as possible, the car world thanks you.

@Shai-eg6ew Жыл бұрын

I was in Singapour couple of times, crazy and so lovely . And ppl are so nice and civilized and safe and.. well from Tel Aviv, cheers guys. 🎉

@zhiyong300496 Жыл бұрын

As a Singaporean car guy living in CA, it doesnt even compare. Being a car guy in the US is just so much easier. The laws and costs are one thing. The lack of space and nice driving roads/track days is the double whammy killer.

@athapar91 Жыл бұрын

Every single one of these videos I sit down on and watch it on my big screen. The photography and editing is excellent as always. Thank you for the amazing content!!

@HaiNguyen-mj5pd Жыл бұрын

Great segment here Larry. What an eye opener of what it is to own a car let alone a car you like in other countries. $275K plus $80K/10yrs to own an AE86 is insane! Looking forward for part 2 Larry, please take a trip to Vietnam and check out their car culture. I would recommend linking up with BINZ the Rapper. Most of us Vietnamese American car enthusiasts who grew up in the US would love to learn more about car culture in VN (Saigon, and Hanoi)

@jeffhaddock4238 Жыл бұрын

I love this show. Larry takes me to places I'll never be able to go and shows me their car culture. Thanks Larry!

@davidhodges7674 Жыл бұрын

Hagerty having Larry cover the JDM scene worldwide was the best move . I use Hagerty for my JDM Honda's!

@chaseteter Жыл бұрын

This could be a preview of what happens everywhere. I am going to appreciate my cars that much more today. Thanks Ben and Larry 👍

@TrigonAZR Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing while watching. It's despicable...

@chaseteter Жыл бұрын

@@TrigonAZR But what a time to be alive. If we’re in a slow drawn out finale of ICE cars, I feel lucky to be alive smack dab in the middle of it.

@JohnFromAccounting Жыл бұрын

@@TrigonAZR Singapore is a small city-state and can't be compared to anywhere else except Hong Kong.

@AntilleanConfederation Жыл бұрын

@@JohnFromAccountingregardless of the size. They are trying to get rid of private transportation world wide. Ford already transitioning to a lease only model for their electric cars. These agenda 2030 shills don’t want private citizens to freely be able to travel. They want you living like cattle.

@AIuminum Жыл бұрын

@@AntilleanConfederation Don't even try bro... these sheep will never get it or care to understand. Eventually it will be the free vs the slaves. Its only a matter of time.

@frank_lotion_ 11 ай бұрын

I don’t know about you guys, but watching this really made me feel thankful for what I drive, and it really made me want to take my car out for a ride

@joeym2675 Жыл бұрын

That’s so crazy what they have to go through just to enjoy a car! Something we take for granted to easily!!! Thank You Larry for All You Do And For All You Bring To Us As Fans And Car Lovers!!!

@leonknapp Жыл бұрын

Great video! I feel sad that cars are so expensive here in Singapore and out of reach for many people but experience the morning peak hour traffic and it's very understandable as to the drastic expensive measures implemented by the govt. I have a feeling one day other countries may adopt this certificate model too to control traffic.

@kornkernel2232 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the overall effect is actually good. Less congestion and they focus more on mass transport that can transport way more people efficiently. It does suck for car enthusiasts for the price, but that also benefits indirectly since there are less congestions, lesser risks of accidents due to people who drive will likely more disciplined and take care their own cars better. In regards to lower income people not owning a car, well unless they are car enthusiasts, they dont need car like most people if public transport is great anyways. Most people are not car enthusiasts, only few people involve with this kind of hobby and it is an expensive hobby to begin with.

@HE-162 Жыл бұрын

@@kornkernel2232yeah it doesn’t seem terrible to me. It’s unfortunate that it makes it a rich persons hobby, but ultimately it benefits everyone tremendously. I do wonder if there isn’t a way to implement a system where classic cars can be owned and driven for 1-2 days a month, for enthusiast purposes only, without prices being extreme. Like, once a car is X number of years old, it becomes only eligible for enthusiast use and can only be driven on certain weekends each months or something. Maybe a requirement for the license could be a mandatory garage for storage, to prevent them from clogging streets when parked.

@LacheanApostate Жыл бұрын

So insane. The costs and the fact that people pay it just to be enthusiasts.

@doggiehowzer Жыл бұрын

I had one of the first three Nissan R35s in Singapore through a friend who was a parallel importer I remember driving to the airport running in the car, and having other drivers hold their phones trying to take videos of my car on the road. We had some great times. The car I missed most was my Evo 8MR kitted out with Ohlins Flag L, Endless brakes, HKS 2835 Jun 272 cams and the Test and Service body kit.. needless to say, I still get shivers every time I see a ROV bike behind me.

@PeterTistaken Жыл бұрын

Hey there, I dont want to be nosy, but I cant find any comment of anyone asking. I googled the average salary in Singapore, and by seeing the numbers of what it costs to buy/own these cars. How are such a young group of car enthusiasts paying for this stuff? all entrepreneurs, inheritance, generous parents??? thanks!

@doggiehowzer Жыл бұрын

@@PeterTistaken the next installment is called Crazy Rich Asians 😅 There’s a segment of the population that will give Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous a run for their money. I was just lucky I got a transport allowance - and it covered the car. In hindsight and having moved to Australia, I’m wondering how I was crazy enough to spend that kind of money on a car. Australia is still a more expensive place for cars than the US - but it’s a bargain compared to Singapore.

@blagssss Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video! Grew up in Singapore but haven't been back since. Despite how rich the country is, it was always so much more special to see any kind of remotely high end car there. Thank you for making this!

@bjornbhGN 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this! What a culture and what a shame that it's so out of reach for the majority of the population in Singapore. So unlike it is here in America. Literally anyone can get their hands on the ride of their dreams and customize as they please. What an honor it was for you all to have this experience and to share it with all of us.

@James-pl2oy Жыл бұрын

America is by far one of the cheapest and easiest places to buy, own and maintain high end cars. I know we all like to complain about California lol but prices overseas when I watch European videos and convert them to USD, especially in the UK, are insane

@casualgamers3369 Жыл бұрын

I honestly hope the freedom to own and drive our cars continues to stay that way in America for the foreseeable future.

@Cernunn0s90 Жыл бұрын

In Norway we see UK car prices and wish those numbers were real for us. We usually have to double them...

@StockCarGuy Жыл бұрын

america has everything easy, any race can freely walk in a dealership and with some financial discipline able to walk out with a nice car.

@darek4488 Жыл бұрын

UK cars are cheap, because their insurance is crazy high and fixing a car is really expensive there. It is also a market where they often order cars in maxed out configurations and with the best engines. Here in Poland, we import a lot of these and if you are searching for a car, the cheapest ones are always RHD. These are often half the price of an equal LHD one. Most get UK cars for engine swaps and part outs, but there are some crazy people who register these to be driven like that. Mind that in Poland we drive on the right side of the road and there are a lot of tight roads with no shoulder and there are situations where your lane is blocked and you have to use the opposing lane. Good luck checking if it is clear.

@Ru2stee Жыл бұрын

And here i was, complaining about how "expensive" used classic cars are getting in the US. God, these poor guys have it rough.

@ViincenttB Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to all Singaporean car lovers out there. I can't believe I've been watching F1 road races on tv held in Singapore just to realize the roads were barely used

@handsomeslim21 Жыл бұрын

No matter where you're from it's so beautiful and magical to see the love of the car culture.

@Santosh-ug6lu Жыл бұрын

I have to say, in my years of watching YT videos, i have never EVER paused a video as much as i have this video to go "oh WOW". Great clips, clicks and unreal car scene

@SharpTurnStudios Жыл бұрын

It's so funny you don't realize you're literally a celebrity at this point, Larry. The People love you!

@madrx2 Жыл бұрын

Holy Sh!t Jansens house is next level! The things dreams are made of. One day I hope I will own a poster of it.

@Boltstorm181 Жыл бұрын

I'm Singaporean, it blows my mind that there are people here who are so rich that they built their house to accommodate their cars. These guys are like in their 30-40s max.

@MuhtasimDishan88 Жыл бұрын

Larry, since you really enjoyed the passion people have in Singapore to enjoy car culture through all the difficulties, I'd think you would enjoy the car culture in Bangladesh as well, even though it isn't as rich or expressive as many other places, but the passion and commitment people have for car culture in Bangladesh through all the difficulties really makes it an unique experience!

@TrIpMo1981 Жыл бұрын

I live my last 12 years here in Singapore. Singapore sucks for car lovers. I still got a car. But it's sure expensive.

@Tam84USA Жыл бұрын

Why would the people of Singapore vote for politicians that allow such stupid and ridiculous taxes on cars??

@ShigureKaiNi Жыл бұрын

@@Tam84USA Because its not stupid and ridiculous. Imagine if there was no COE. With a country this small and packed, there would literally be no space to even park your car. Besides, all the taxes collected from cars are then reinvested into the public transport system. The rich can enjoy their cars while paying taxes to upgrade the public transport infrastructure for the masses. I'd say that this system may not be pleasant but it's definitely effective.

@b4dt3mp3r4 Жыл бұрын

The car community there reminds of the traveling funfair ride enthusiasts here in uk because just like the car community in Singapore know how many of each car is left. over here in uk most funfair enthusiasts knows how many of each type of ride are in the country and when they get sold and who too and where it went ect ect and we get hyped when a new ride gets brought to our country. So it seems like very similar communities but with very different things at same time

@JuanLopez-oz9kh Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and collaboration, thanks for the eye-opening! These series must continue, you need to visit all the countries. I am in Dominican republic and everything is legal without any penalties. To enjoy a car here all you need is the money to purchase it.

@themrmarkprior Жыл бұрын

That house is incredible. Mind blowingly cool.

@joeleonard9965 Жыл бұрын

Literally just bought a super cool car for $3k in the states and helped my friend just by another 5 speed 190E for $2k today. With enough time and knowledge you can amass a collection in the states on a shockingly small busget. It has to be an insane feeling of elation getting to driveand own your first "special" car in Singapore.

@Trillogical Жыл бұрын

Your comment has added an additional layer of motivation to get out of here & move to the states. Don’t wanna live the rest of my life with my passion for cars suppressed.

@icehawk3442 Жыл бұрын

@@Trillogical Singaporean in the UK here, the space and cost of car ownership alone (and sheer number of cool cars) makes it impossible to give up. No midnight comfort food for supper, lots of conveniences lacking outside the city centres, but when you can own landed property for the cost of HDB and R-33s for less than a Kia Cerato, it just makes complete sense to live here. I've started work for less than 1 year and can afford a 2015 Lexus IS Hybrid. Try getting one of those in SG, maybe after 5-10 years

@LinuzWorkz Жыл бұрын

Back when I got my first car (an 11 year old COE renewed AE101 Corolla back in '02), the elation (and strangeness I got a car) feel is true. Same for each car I changed to, but the first remains special.

@noel7187 Жыл бұрын

finally someone shedding light on the absolutely insane costs to own a car here in Singapore. Americans really have it cheap and still complain when a car costs $50000. The COE itself costs $126000 as of today 😂😂😂

@DroneStrike1776 Жыл бұрын

And? Is there a law you can't complain? We don't live in a draconian Singapore country that forbids people of happiness.

@kg_canuck Жыл бұрын

@@DroneStrike1776chill

@casualgamers3369 Жыл бұрын

TBH any country outside of Singapore is "cheaper" to own a car only because Singapore's laws are so extreme... No seriously I mean owning a car in Croatia or Estonia is probably easier than Singapore.

@larryjoseph9063 Жыл бұрын

They literally complain about everything.

@oddn6158 Жыл бұрын

I would rather have no car because it is insanely expensive than to have to drive through a ten lane urban hell just to get some groceries.

@berndderbratan Жыл бұрын

6:31 Out of five AE86's left, one guy was legendary enough to put Karin Futo branding on his. Love to see it

@AshKhoo Жыл бұрын

Singapore was blessed to host Larry Chen, Larry Chen was blessed to see the only r33 moving in Singapore

@EzwanRohman Жыл бұрын

my dad's 45 when he got his first car in Singapore . for once im grateful to be their neighbor Malaysia because cars are cheaper here

@tres311 Жыл бұрын

My neighbor 10 years ago in Philippines had an R34, and you could hear blow off valve a mile away. They’re cool , always one of my favorites but I’ve grown less interested and impressed by them over the years. I haven’t however the NSX gen 1. Still a car a plan to own before I die

@taiminsen8069 Жыл бұрын

seems like you didn't caught FnF hype bugs yet, especially considering the price of R34 in several SEA countries are ridiculous in video they're only talking about crazy JDM FnF prices such as 1 million SGD Skyline GT-R R34 and 300k SGD Corolla AE86 but never mention that entry-level Ferrari and Lamborghini such as F360 and Gallardo from same year and era of R34 is much cheaper compare to it

@poethalaw Жыл бұрын

that’s a dream house. i love how they respect the cars and homes. just makes everything feel better when it’s all tidy and organized

@TheAlphacad 8 ай бұрын

Next level stuff right here ! My friends think I'm nuts cause i like to work in my garage shop in my slippers and jammies. After i show them this they'll get it. Pure next level ! Thank you for this video

@hypocycloidiaspora Жыл бұрын

This was eye opening, to say the least. Thanks for the excellent video, as always!

@Bensupra Жыл бұрын

Sorry I turned your vacation time into work 🤣 There’s just too much to see !

@windmill1965 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Hats off to you.

@christianjedi7227 Жыл бұрын

Makes me wish all people appreciate what they have with the car culture in their community.

@littleswansplaygrownd6817 Жыл бұрын

I just bought my first car in myanmar a week ago (a nissan 350z for around the usd price of 28k) and i thought this was crazy expensive because of our current car market situation......... Holy hell, you guys in singapore have it hard

@hdkeduardo Жыл бұрын

Bro, you should do the same for other countries. Here in Brazil, for example, we have a tax where any imported car costs at least twice the value, not to mention that we can only import the car if it is brand new or if it is over 30 years old, which doesn't even make sense. Just as a basis, the minimum wage in the country is 240 dollars MONTHLY!! By the way, huge respect for Singapore car guys

@homiefizzle5260 Жыл бұрын

I wish they would've given more details on the insane taxes, COE and how normal people deal with them

@HyosHi11 Жыл бұрын

Normal people don't need cars to travel around as public transport is subsidized by people who pay for cars with the COE tax.

@homiefizzle5260 Жыл бұрын

@@HyosHi11 so everyone who has a car in Singapore is rich or do they have more lenient financing options and things like that?

@HyosHi11 Жыл бұрын

@@homiefizzle5260 Anyone who can afford a car is about middle to upper-middle income and up. Anyone who can afford more then one car is rich. The guys who can afford to pay for a car and not use it are rich. Monthly cost of owning a car is around $1200 and up, from most basic models. It's cheaper to take a geab(uber/lyft) or taxi everyday then driving your own car most of the time. I would guess financing is similar to how it is in other countries.

@laguilar4848 Жыл бұрын

Man what a different life over there...Larry Chen the bourdain of car culture. 👍👏👌🔥

@EnragedSephiroth 11 ай бұрын

Seeing this level of camaraderie and enthusiasm puts a smile on my face.

@Happy_2_Wheels Жыл бұрын

Rich people doing rich people things. Not really interested in the car culture of the extremely wealthy, I would much rather see the REAL car culture of the average person.

@realAlexChoi Жыл бұрын

At $80K to own a car, there isn’t really any car culture for the average Joe there. Very sad!

@Incendia Жыл бұрын

@@realAlexChoi There is. We struggle much harder, but we make it work. Come for one of the everyman's meet-ups and you'll see.

@realAlexChoi Жыл бұрын

@@Incendia I’d love to see that! That’s true dedication right there!

@Resist_Oppression Жыл бұрын

Larry, you have a way of making all of us that aren't there with you feel like we're part of the group. Amazing cars. Disgusting that the govt treats car owners like this.

@GTAbestplayer123 Жыл бұрын

It is just because our government is so controlling of the car population. They believed that coe would discourage people from buying cars even though it never fully worked. 😔

@xxDxxism Жыл бұрын

how bout read into why the gov does what they do

@JDHpower 11 ай бұрын

I'm sorry that the roads and streets are meant for humans to walk on. Let us give private car owners all of the public space to drive on as cars require them.

@clarencebenjaminlim Жыл бұрын

Thanks for documenting our struggles. Cheers, Priced out car lover

@driftlx Жыл бұрын

This video put a big smile on my face 😁

@allblackeverything9844 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Maybe interesting facts one might want to know. 1- many undiagnosed OCD people in Singapore. 2- "so many people here" there's always so many people everywhere. 3- low income tax means high consumer tax 4- The smoothest and cleanest streets I've ever seen my world travels. (Little lumpy for formula one tho) 5- max limit on the highway is 90km/h. So if you did a 0-60mph you'd be breaking the law. Lol

@casualgamers3369 Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid this anti car sentiment is increasing as time goes on. Even some activists are trying to protest against having cars in the west. Sad times we live in. Props to Singapore for keeping their cars inspite of the government

@amonrei Жыл бұрын

I love cars but they don't make sense especially in the city center. Singapore have no choice since they're tiny.

@casualgamers3369 Жыл бұрын

@@amonrei I get your point, however I was also referring to the legislation and activists outside of Singapore trying to make it prohibitively expensive to own a car in places like Europe and North America. To the point where only very wealthy people are able to own cars and not many young people can enjoy them except those with rich parents. I don't really mind how countries like Singapore want to run their country because I'm not a citizen of Singapore, but I want the freedom to accessibly own a car in America to continue to exist for future generations.

@doorey2 Жыл бұрын

It's a push-pull supply-demand thing. We are trying to have cars banned from cities (and anywhere else we can) as quickly as possible. This will force the country to develop its public transportation to where people no longer need to own cars at all. This will bring down the demand for cars and lower the number of drivers on the roads. Then, you can re-enable people to have cars where appropriate. What you will have is a country where only those who ACTUALLY WANT A CAR own one. Roads will be safer and cars will be better because they will be driven by people who actually CARE about what they are driving and how they are driving it. I'm not saying that pricing people out is appropriate but I'm not afraid of that tactic either because again, once demand for cars drops, the restrictions will need to be lifted to maintain the car industry. I also truly hope that this approach will save the combustion engine. When driving becomes a niche thing for those who want to do it, and not literally the ONLY WAY to get around and collect the groceries you need, cars will naturally disappear off the roads and the threat that they pose to the climate will plummet on its own. I know this may seem very optimistic but I don't think it is. I truly believe that this is what it will come to, the question is, will I be alive to see this actually work, or is it going to be a total mess for hundreds of years to come before the LITERAL LACK of resources forces a solution to be made?

@kornkernel2232 Жыл бұрын

@@casualgamers3369This is tricky though, but yeah hoping something that will balance out. Not sure about activist, but urbanist dont want cars not for the reason of hating cars as a whole, but the urban design being catered too much to cars that actually have don't benefit to everybody due to congestion, safety, mental health, social balance and economy. Even car lovers will hate congestion as it prevents on enjoying the drive on public roads esepcially in cities or near it. Japan have rather strict in car ownership and one of the best public transport in the planet, but that didnt prevent the car culture flourishing. This is where you can take a train to work and have a night out car meet or driving outside cities or expressways over the weekend night. There has to be balance somewhere, which isnt easy but not impossible. Thing is, too much car centric is bad even for drivers who really want cars as a hobby. It only benefits the dealers and manufacturers for more profit. Though too much inflated tax on cars do suck though for those young people aspiring to get into the hobby and community.

@dedlykuin8539 Жыл бұрын

hagerty and larry chen the GOAT

@slimmn118 11 ай бұрын

My daughter was studying abroad in SG and she told her SG friends there she drove an Audi A6 Wagon in high school and now drives my BMW 330i and they thought she was soooo lucky. She did tell them I buy them cheap used and do my own wrenching (very high mileage and needs work - $1500 for A6 and $6000 for 330i) but they still had a hard time wrapping their heads around how cheap cars are in USA. We're very lucky here. If I recall correctly, I think SG drivers have to pay a rush hour toll to enter downtown or something crazy like that. Great video Larry!!

@theauthor3259 6 ай бұрын

But ur healthcare insurance and bills tho...

@robertspeer665 Жыл бұрын

Cannot imagine the price tag on that LFA

@DarylCook63 Жыл бұрын

Imagine the price of that Pagani! Holy cow!

@tehsin13 Жыл бұрын

Sadly it's the story of lot of Asian countries. In addition to high import duty and registration fees, many country has strict law on how old a imported car should be. In my birthplace, only used cars are imported from Japan, otherwise it has to be new.

@maseratihottie Жыл бұрын

The quality is insane, subscribed instantly

@xXlegitx46Xx Жыл бұрын

Haggerty and larry could be the new top gear, great partnership

@PhillyDee215 Жыл бұрын

Man this is like being at a JDM Disney World

@AntilleanConfederation Жыл бұрын

More like a dystopian hell hole.

@PhillyDee215 Жыл бұрын

@@AntilleanConfederation .....😵

@Terraceview Жыл бұрын

Man that is some crazy dystopian stuff there. I thought it was bad in Australia...

@rjung_ch Жыл бұрын

Larry, you're the first. Very special, thanks so much.

@jacksonm.6549 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! In my own country, we often complain about the high import taxes we have to pay to buy cars. I often watch American and British shows about cheap cars that cost double here in my country, although we are way poorer than people from those 2 countries. What the Singaporeans have to go through and pay is just insane! When I visited there, I used their public transport and it was really great. I was using buses, cabs, the train and also Grab to get to the airport (because of my luggage).

@Jeff_Klein Жыл бұрын

Brazil is even worse. Impossible to be a car enthusiast here 😢

@dmrtagge6274 Жыл бұрын

Why ?

@RafaelV6 Жыл бұрын

It’s not worse. Brazil has several car meetings with rare cars.

@Jeff_Klein Жыл бұрын

@@RafaelV6 there’s no GTRs, no Type R or Evo 8 like in the video. You will only find 911 and BMW. And only the super rich can afford it. The new Type R and Corolla GR will be launch costing as much as an apartment. Will be very rare to spot.

@Jeff_Klein Жыл бұрын

@@dmrtagge6274 we have a very protective industry that pressures the government to tax anything that is not built here. So basically people pay a lot for very old and unsafe cars. A Corvette C8 will cost you 265k US dollars. Or 1060 minimum wages.

@dmrtagge6274 Жыл бұрын

@@Jeff_Klein that's horrible you basically have no way to afford a damn hot hatch , but how about motorbikes are they also overpriced ? If you cannot afford a Lamborghini at least you can afford an superbike like R1 ? and cruising at same speed as supercars

@metarugia3981 Жыл бұрын

Through all the bs tactics, restrictions and loops the Singapore government makes car enthusiasts go through, they STILL find a way to enjoy cars, even at a very costly and high premium. Just goes to show that, whatever it may be in life, if you have the passion, there's always a way.

@mediumplayer1 Жыл бұрын

And if you have the money.

@notting2640 Жыл бұрын

Make no mistake, most of these singaporean car enthusiasts can only afford to indulge in their hobbies because they’re fortunate enough to be sons of rich billionaire tycoons 😂

@DylanReid-vw2qv Жыл бұрын

Despite all the "bs tactics, restrictions and loops" your average Singaporean can live without needing a car to participate in society, that's worth considering too.

@NU11-zero 5 ай бұрын

I once saw a yellow S2000 there, it was the only modified looking car I seen there. The other 'modified' cars were only family and economy cars being pretty modified.

@monkymind4316 Жыл бұрын

It is a blessing to minimize cars on such a small island. These guys are lucky to be able to drive on congestion free roads. Many cars are unattainable for the average person no matter what country you are in. Better to be thankful for what one has than victim of circumstances.

@aaronhia1369 Жыл бұрын

We don’t drive that much during congestion. Its only at night that we go out for a night drive or for meets. Less chance of losing a perfect chassis to someone else who isn’t paying attention on the roads.

@OhTengChiang Жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering how ridiculous we have to get for our car ownership. Hopefully in the future you can come back and cover commoners that don't have super deep pockets and yet still strive to own cars to their best ability. Some drive their builds daily, just for it to disappear in 10 years after the COE expires.

@metarugia3981 Жыл бұрын

"Some drive their builds daily, just for it to disappear in 10 years after the COE expires." That's so sad to hear.

@Trillogical Жыл бұрын

@@metarugia3981It’s indeed sad. You’ll need to fork out an additional $100k or more to keep your ride alive for another 10 years. And 100k is the mark now, it’d probably double in a few years.

@JohnnyRempit Жыл бұрын

As a Malaysian (and a Southeast Asian in general), if you're a car enthusiast, just move. Migrate somewhere else. Or store your collection in Australia. If you're financially well off enough to pay the RIDICULOUS taxes and COEs and stuff, that's what you should do. Not keep them in country. The guys you see featured on Larry's videos here are hard core. Respect!

@dsleong8328 Жыл бұрын

fellow malaysian here, many can only dream of become a owner

@MrMitchell699 Жыл бұрын

quality of this video is insane, I love it.

@i976scirocco3 Жыл бұрын

About 10 years ago I sold a Porsche Steering wheel to a guy in Singapore on EBay. Pulled from a parts car in Northern California and must have been cool to have it over there.

@marcoreis6609 Жыл бұрын

I Ve been in singapore 5 years ago... sold during pandemic also a Ralliart Mitsubishi st wheel to there.

@ramcoyannix8861 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy to know that the government will crush those cars if the owners didn't pay the 10 years certificate.

@sofithebeaglier5190 Жыл бұрын

In America for car meets we have dodge chargers smashing into other cars while drifting in a circle and lasers pointing at the drivers eyes

@EnhancedTrashBin Жыл бұрын

That's if you go to the sketchy ones at night. Gotta go to the day time ones or early morning car meets because that's where those trouble makers are not there sicne you know they only ever want to do that crap at night.

@sofithebeaglier5190 Жыл бұрын

@@EnhancedTrashBin true, gotta love cars and coffee

@joshbrown384 Жыл бұрын

Jesus, what an intro. Friggen PUMPED for this. 🤘🏽

@FROGMANTURBONERDZ Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved watching this 🥺 All the sacrifices to be a car guy 😮‍💨

@diether3984 11 ай бұрын

Singaporeans are so lucky their country isn't car dependent just to function in society.

@ma11w Ай бұрын

It’s investment in good infra and planning is the reason why

@dannymartial7997 Жыл бұрын

Why is Singapore so dystopian?

@josteinholen1312 11 ай бұрын

The aesthetics of Asian car culture always look so beautiful!

@furai-ingfalc-kuru8149 Жыл бұрын

That RWB is absolutely perfect. His home is absolutely perfect. Such an awesome space. Car guy Paradise and he built it. Beautiful.(in 5mths!!!!what! That's a lifetime!)