Dennis Chew spent $60,000 on a BMW as a gift
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PUBLISHED ONJune 16, 2021 10:55 AMByAlexander Kyle Thirumaran
Despite not knowing how to drive, Love 972 DJ Dennis Chew decided to purchase a $60,000 used car in October 2020.
In an interview with 8days, Dennis revealed on Monday (June 14) that he had purchased the used four-year-old BMW 1-series as a gift for a close family friend.
The 48-year-old recounted living with his nanny's family who he said treated him as their own.
"I noticed her eldest son was a bit down after selling his car when he semi-retired, so I decided to surprise him with a car on his birthday," the radio DJ said.
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He told the magazine that he bought the hatchback because its license plate was related to his radio station and because it drove comfortably when he tested it as a passenger.
After the purchase, Dennis said he decorated the car with the words 'Happy Birthday' and the family friend was "very happy and touched".
However, he does not intend to get a driver's license as the roads are safer without him, he said.
"I'm not someone who can multi-task. When you talk to me, I will probably turn to look at you and unconsciously turn the steering wheel in the same direction," he added.
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Previously, he bought 43 leaf cushions – that cost more than $40 each – as presents for his friends who are "crazy about plants". He said: "When I see things that my friends like, I will buy it for them, just like the leaf cushions in my house."
"Seeing people happy makes me happy. Life is short, and we need to spread joy," he said.