Information About Buying Cars in Brunei. Brunei, a
small country with just 380,000 population, yet with one of the world's highest
capita GDP, and no income tax, the people indeed can afford to buy new cars
more than once in their lifetime.
In Brunei, there's less than 10 major car importer that
brings in Japanese, European, Korean and Malaysian cars. China made cars are
coming in but Indian made cars (TaTa) already left since there's no demand for
them.
From experience and listening from friends, the cars top
cars are
a. Toyota Lexus
b. Honda Accord
c. Mercedes and BMW
Toyota cars are imported by North Borneo Trading (NBT) Brunei and
has a very nice showroom in Gadong. Every year, NBT Brunei has made the effort to
brighten Gadong area with its cultural festival themed decoration which never
fails to "amaze" the public since its quite rare in Brunei that
private companies made any effort the beautify the scenery. For the record, the
servicing and services received from NBT are excellent. Toyota cars are also
very fuel efficient and one aunty comment said that Toyota cars has the best
air-con in all cars.. it will never break down.
Honda car company importer in Brunei is unfortunately plug with many
complaints. The showroom one can see is very minimally decorated, not as grand
as NBT's and there's no brochure that could be given to customers!! The range
of cars brought into the country is also limited, just about 6 models on
display. The ones which are available in Brunei are not as many as the models
available in Singapore, but I guess we cant complain... Many people complained
about the services made by the inhouse maitenance people, yet since its the
only sole distributor of Honda cars, known for its speed and fuel efficiency,
Bruneians have to live with it, I guess...
Mercedes and BMW... well, i guess, these European cars are
expensive due to its branding as well as the gimmicks available. At the end of
the day, since Toyota Lexus brand of cars are not only cheaper to maintain, but
also fuel efficient, many are all eyeing Toyota Lexus for their future
luxurious car ownership.
d. Nissan
Nissan cars are not known to be fuel efficient and there are
even problems with the
X-Trail models which the company is no longer importing...
e. Suzuki
The newer models are cute and elegant looking and yet
because these vehicles are not fuel efficient, I guess the long run
practicalities outweights the decision to purchase this vehicles...Source :
http://phoenix4bn.blogspot.com/2007/04/buying-cars-in-brunei.html
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