Over three million people on a small island nation, with little in the way of outdoor recreation possibilities or inclination. People here work long hours, attend movies, and eat. I love the Indian vegetarian restaurants, which are fairly common. I've also become quite fond of Muslim mutton dishes, which are usually served with a rich spicy broth over rice. It's a Toyota Corolla.
Cars are always very expensive here.
The COE is good for 10 years, then you usually scrap the car. Add to that the fact that the dealers don't generally bargain, so as a buyer you're pretty much powerless. The strange thing is, I think it's probably a smart policy, give local conditions. The roads are crowded, and mass transit is quite good. It only makes sense to discourage private car ownership.