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mongrel



Joined: 29 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 6:55 pm    Post subject: car running costs Reply with quote

can anyone, who has a car, please tell me how much it costs to run a car in korea? i mean everything, gas, insurance, registration, etc. any help would be appreciated. thanks.
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itaewonguy



Joined: 25 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

depends on the car,,,

but lets say you have a regular sedan,,

70-80.000 won for 350k's... so depends on how many k's you do a week.

insurance is about 700-1 million for full coverage..which of course you will want here...
regestration is about emm depends on car again.. but regular sedan..
its about 80-100 I think cant remeber.,., my friend who has a rexon pays only 50.000 cuz it has special priority or some thing...
then tires are about 50.000 each...
and oil change monthly or two 20.000 a time or refill 10.000 for 4 litres..

GAS is the killer!!
go for a desiel or LPG car.. less power but HEY!!
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kimcheeking
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I drive a '93 elantra, insurance is about 700,000 for the year

Gas runs me about 60,000 won for 450 km

Repairs, nil... though the engine is making funny noises right now, and I am going t drive to the ka centa on my way home.
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waterbaby



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Baking Gord a Cheescake pie

PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

CARS, MOTORBIKES, SCOOTERS etc
1. Buying a Scooter
2. The Expenses of Owning a Car
3. Is Getting a Car Worth It?
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mongrel



Joined: 29 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 6:34 pm    Post subject: car costs Reply with quote

thanks for the help. seems a little expensive. might stick to the subway.
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kimcheeking
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The subway sucks.... I can not go back to taking the subway day in and day out. Driving is much better.
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mongrel



Joined: 29 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:01 pm    Post subject: car costs Reply with quote

kimcheeking, i hear you there. i lived in london for a while and learned to hate the subway there. the one in seoul is a bit better though.
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itaewonguy



Joined: 25 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have to agree with kimcheecking.. once you drive you cant go back!
although I take the subways on Sundays now because I go to a place I no nothing about so its safer for me to not get lost etc.. and I have to say 2 years not being in the subway its a little different riding it,.. I get to see all the people again.. that can be fun.. ONCE A WEEK is more than enough though,., its never over crowded and its on a new line..so yeah.
NO more peak hours on the green line for me NO WAY!!

and the car is really good if you are sticking around areas you know..
I live in Bundang and car is FANTASTIC! couldn't imagine living without it
but hey im a lifer!
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