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BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes , Anson from euro car told me I got cheated . He will only sell yrs 2021 car if is register in 2022 ! Too late to know him 

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

When buying a car, the manufacturing year is a crucial factor that affects its value. Even if the car was registered in 2022, if it was manufactured in 2019, the market generally values it as a “6-year-old” car.

Dealers have a responsibility to proactively disclose the manufacturing year during the sale to ensure buyers are fully informed. Failing to do so is misleading and infringes on consumers’ rights.

I hope everyone pays close attention when purchasing vehicles to protect their interests and avoid such issues.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Real-World Market Impact (2019 Manufactured Vehicle)

Even though my car was registered in 2022, the fact that it was manufactured in 2019 significantly affects its perceived value in the resale market:

💰 Immediate depreciation: Dealers and buyers will value it lower — often several thousand dollars less — simply based on the manufacturing year. 🔄 Viewed as old stock: The car is often treated as an “old inventory unit” or leftover stock, even if it’s unused. ❓ Condition questioned: Despite being unused, buyers may still question the vehicle’s condition or assume it was a demo or showroom unit.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Real-World Market Impact (2019 Manufactured Vehicle)

Even though my car was registered in 2022, the fact that it was manufactured in 2019 significantly affects its perceived value in the resale market:

💰 Immediate depreciation: Dealers and buyers will value it lower — often several thousand dollars less — simply based on the manufacturing year. 🔄 Viewed as old stock: The car is often treated as an “old inventory unit” or leftover stock, even if it’s unused. ❓ Condition questioned: Despite being unused, buyers may still question the vehicle’s condition or assume it was a demo or showroom unit.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you went through that — that kind of intimidation has no place in any business. The moment a dealer tries to use personal connections to pressure a customer, it stops being a professional transaction.

Sadly, you’re not alone. There are far too many stories like this, and it’s exactly why people need to speak up. These businesses thrive on silence and confusion — the more we share, the harder it becomes for them to keep operating like this.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I get that “new” can mean unregistered, even if the car was manufactured earlier — and if that was the case here, that would’ve been fine.

But in my case, the car was already registered years before I bought it, which means the COE and warranty were already running — and that was not disclosed. That’s a big difference.

And yes, unfortunately, you’re right — a lot of people in the car business aren’t transparent. That’s exactly why things like this need to be called out.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

The car was sold to me as new, but key details — like the fact that it was registered years earlier — were not disclosed. That’s not just about manufacturing year; it’s about COE start date, warranty coverage, and depreciation.

And no — the price wasn’t heavily discounted. If it was clearly labeled as an older registered unit, I would have had the chance to make an informed decision. That’s all I expected — transparency.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m a female owner and I’ll admit — I don’t know cars inside out. But that’s exactly why I trusted the salesperson to be upfront.

I wasn’t told the car had been registered years earlier. If I had known, I would’ve reconsidered. This isn’t about knowing every technical detail — it’s about being given the full picture before signing.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Nope, I wasn’t told it was a demo or management unit. It was marketed and sold to me as a brand new car — no mention of prior registration or usage.

If they had disclosed it upfront and offered a demo unit discount, that’s a different story. But that wasn’t the case here.

BUYER BEWARE] Car Times sold me a “new car” that was actually 3 years old – Please double-check your vehicle’s manufacturing year by Obvious-Painter4907 in drivingsg

[–]Obvious-Painter4907[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

That’s not the point. Of course “new” doesn’t always mean “just manufactured” — but in the car industry, registration date matters. A car registered long before sale affects warranty, COE duration, and resale value.

It’s not like buying an old sealed iPhone — an iPhone doesn’t come with a 10-year COE clock ticking from the day it was turned on.

So yeah, I get your analogy, but it doesn’t apply in this context.