To have a car or no car in KL
#1
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Joined: Feb 2017
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To have a car or no car in KL
While recently in KL getting the visa we used Uber taxis/Grap taxis all the time and the MRT. It all worked very well and was very cheap! So I thought why buy a car...just hire when you want to go further afield.
Anyway any thoughts from KL dwellers...do you have a car?
Anyway any thoughts from KL dwellers...do you have a car?
#2
womble
Joined: Sep 2005
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Re: To have a car or no car in KL
A lot of my KL based colleagues don't have a car
#3
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Re: To have a car or no car in KL
When I was in KL I did not have a car. Now I habe and need to come back there from time to time. I totally hate driving in KL, after one day I need some days break. Of cause if you do a lot of shopping in KL you need it.
#4
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Joined: Jun 2015
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Re: To have a car or no car in KL
I live in KL without a car. No problems at all. Uber and Grab are trying to destoy each other and there are always promotions on offer.
#5
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Re: To have a car or no car in KL
As a spin off of not buying a car it seems if you are a MM2H visa holder that not taking the tax free opportunity on a new car purchase is potentially missing out on a deferred profit opportunity (plus a chance to reduce your FD holding).
Given the high cost of vehicles in Malaysia and even factoring in the duty you will pay when you sell surely you will be on the upside of this deal. Anyone have experience of this?
Given the high cost of vehicles in Malaysia and even factoring in the duty you will pay when you sell surely you will be on the upside of this deal. Anyone have experience of this?
#6
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Re: To have a car or no car in KL
Macsta, the system related to tax rebates for MM2H holders has changed. The MM2H approval letters have changed wordings compared to previous years. I am not sure whether there is still a tax benefit to be had.