Toyota Prius now RM35,000 cheaper thanks to government incentives - RM139,900 OTR

[arturo]

rm 70-80k? are u serious? what profit will toyota and the goverment get with this kind of amount?

• Prius V is USD28'070 in the states(see http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/trims-prices.html#/?view=showroom&vehicle=3 )
• exhange rate conversion done at xe.com as of 10/29/2010 for USD28'070 to RM is RM87,367.89
• if its being sold at RM139'900 means total estimated taxes is RM139'900 - RM RM87'367.89 = RM52532.11!

reduction of rm3+k is great...but the big picture still sux big time. we're still being taxed thru our ars*holes and up our nostrils.

 

[Veloc]

I really appreciate the lift of RM35k over the existing price man... I hate this government but I have to say that this time, they are making some good decisions. Many countries are already providing incentives for emission-less cars/activities. And now, it makes more sense to buy the prius as the savings from the fuel can more easily justify the higher price. With the previous price, it is ridiculous to aim for fuel cost savings considering the high price..

but then again... Shouldn't it be way freaking lower? RM135k is still expensive.... Is it priced like that also overseas? Not around 90k?

 

[hksp]

import duties was given full exemption while the excise duty was given 50 percent reduction

excise ass duty, F gov

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import duties was given full exemption while the excise duty was given 50 percent reduction

F excuse duty

 

[cip]

this happen when people views wander wild. ok lorr still get to see something right rather than nothing...

 

[Daniel1688]

well... if the gov let imported cars to be sold below 100K i'm sure our national car's sales will be affected and alot of ppl going to loose their jobs and not to mention those upper level ppl will have to tighten their belts. All these duties, taxes are all to protect 'their' own people

 

[xMika]

those who bought it at the price tag of RM17xk will be crying now haha ... second hand value drop even more haha ... ouch :(

 

[Munmax]

This government does not print money like the Uncle Sam. Government rely on taxes to spend back to the public. If government no income how to build roads and other infrastructure for YOU?

You buy cheap car but no road. When government privatised, we complain about toll.
Maybe our cars are expensive but do we realized where the money goes. All the subsidies we swallow everyday from fuel to foodstuff, does the government complain on subsidizing all of us?

We can compare stuff with the US, but do we built aircraft carriers, space shuttles and sent thousands of troops to Iraq? If Malaysian government have that kind of fulus, why need to tax so much to build roads for us to drift about?

Think.

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well... if the gov let imported cars to be sold below 100K i'm sure our national car's sales will be affected and alot of ppl going to loose their jobs and not to mention those upper level ppl will have to tighten their belts. All these duties, taxes are all to protect 'their' own people

Protectionism - you think Korea, China and even USA don't practice that?

When you wrote - 'their' own people - it's like you hear this from someone who hear from someone who does not really know much . Who are these - 'their' own people - exactly? what sort of percentage are these people in this population we are looking at? Anything specifics? or you are just mumbling?

 

[mkdreamervl]

This government does not print money like the Uncle Sam. Government rely on taxes to spend back to the public. If government no income how to build roads and other infrastructure for YOU?

You buy cheap car but no road. When government privatised, we complain about toll.
Maybe our cars are expensive but do we realized where the money goes. All the subsidies we swallow everyday from fuel to foodstuff, does the government complain on subsidizing all of us?

We can compare stuff with the US, but do we built aircraft carriers, space shuttles and sent thousands of troops to Iraq? If Malaysian government have that kind of fulus, why need to tax so much to build roads for us to drift about?

Think.

I agree with EVERY single thing you say bro. BUT... if u look at the recent AG reports, the government is using our hard earned money to buy RM 15,000 LAPTOPS and RM218 Screwdrivers.

Malaysian government dont Print money but they sure spend the RAKYATS money like they are printing it buy the bucket load every second.

If thats where my taxes are going to then OMGWTFBBQ.

Peace

 

[Ejal s15]

honestly,we have to change G...they doing something new here and there for their own benefit..not for us. ok la...only a bit for us....this is the fact.

 

[6UE5t]

I agree with EVERY single thing you say bro. BUT... if u look at the recent AG reports, the government is using our hard earned money to buy RM 15,000 LAPTOPS and RM218 Screwdrivers.

Malaysian government dont Print money but they sure spend the RAKYATS money like they are printing it buy the bucket load every second.

If thats where my taxes are going to then OMGWTFBBQ.

Peace

Waakkkkss, Rm15K laptops & Rm218 screwdrivers??? Seriously, that's price per unit for the laptop and screwdriver??

 

[skazareth]

ok what..u buy this 140K Prius and people got confused with RM370K 370Z.......... merely the same look whatttt....

 

[pikantox]

ugly car i can say.

 

[arturo]

Waakkkkss, Rm15K laptops & Rm218 screwdrivers??? Seriously, that's price per unit for the laptop and screwdriver??

go to http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/general-talk/355127-what-is-your-gomen-doing.html

Munmax...maybe u should read this too...we understand the need for taxes but when taxes are misused, is it right to raise taxes to cover for these "mis-used" income n lets not even get started on tolled roads. NSE should have already breached equilibrium...but that was based on sticker price...how sure the cost to build it wasnt inflated for some side income? nobody can say it is true nor say it isnt. theres just no transparency.

 

[oka887]

i don't know the prius grade sold in malaysia.. but as in japan.. the lowest grade and the best grade varies around 40k.. n that will be the best grade of prius sold here in japan is around 130-140k.. as the car sold in malaysia is around that also, i think it is a good buy if you want..

 

[hksp]

seriously do u think mal will get the top grade prius ?? just look at the interor