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Old 24-08-2008, 07:58 PM   #61 (permalink)
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It really depends on how many miles you're going to put on the beast, how much you can spend for the deposit and how much you're willing to lay out monthy.
A lot of kms CT: daily round trip is about 400-500 kms so it adds up over a year...monthly repayments are around 30k...
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Old 24-08-2008, 08:00 PM   #62 (permalink)
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^yup. I would definitely go for the Camry, and not the 2.4. If you're not driving it makes sense to go for the cheaper model.
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Old 25-08-2008, 11:57 AM   #63 (permalink)
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I'm set on the 2.4 though despite the increased fuel economy because the 2.0l is underpowered for the body weight...
I disagree. You spend most time stuck in traffic. Other times on expressway limited to 120 / 130 km/h. So powerwise it is more than up for the job. Plus all airports limos and other comapnies that follow a similar business venture uses the 2.0L Camry.
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Old 25-08-2008, 01:30 PM   #64 (permalink)
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^cheers for that...I'll have to have another look tomorrow while I'm out with a tour...
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Old 25-08-2008, 05:36 PM   #65 (permalink)
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I am very satisfied with the Honda Accord though the european version differs from the thai version.
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Old 28-08-2008, 10:43 AM   #66 (permalink)
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OK...having looked at the options I think I'll go back to my first preference of Isuzu MU7...
It's half a million baht cheaper than either Camry or Accord and has seating for 7 pax. An exaggeration of course but most of my tours are 2,3,4 pax so it will be fine...

Unlike the Fortuner - which requires your knees to be tucked up under your chin if you're unlucky enough to get the rear seats, the MU7 has real rear seats with adequate legroom for adults...

let's see how this pans out during the next week...
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Old 28-08-2008, 10:50 AM   #67 (permalink)
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I think I'll go back to my first preference of Isuzu MU7
Good choice if there's more than 2 people.
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:16 PM   #68 (permalink)
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why not buy another van? Unless cost is the controlling factor in your decision making.
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:45 PM   #69 (permalink)
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I'm trying to combine a vehicle I can use for tours and also use as my private vehicle when needed...thus a van doesn't really fit...

of course it would be about the same price as the MU7...

maybe next year if things go well...
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Go with the saloon car, the MU7 is a dressed up truck. Rides and drives like a truck.
I haven't driven the new Camry but all the Toyota saloons I've driven in the past were very pleasant. I'd be very surprised if the Camry wasn't extremely pleasant to drive.
In the USA when I rent a car I'll choose a Toyota if I can because they're so well put together and refined compared to the Fords and Cheby's.
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Earl: have you actually driven a new MU7 or is this just hearsay?..
I haven't talked to anyone who has owned one or actually driven one any distance so would be interested in your comments...
obviously I've been for a test drive but I was more interested in what it felt like to be in the back and then in the very back than the driving part...
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I haven't talked to anyone who has owned one or actually driven one any distance so would be interested in your comments...
A friend of mine has one. He likes it.

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I'd be very surprised if the Camry wasn't extremely pleasant to drive.
A comfortable boat.
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Old 28-08-2008, 08:27 PM   #73 (permalink)
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I have driven the Mu-7 quite a bit. It is definitely more truck like than the fortuner, it does have a bit more space as well though. It is how you would expect an SUV to be, whereas the fortuner is more car like. It's nowhere near as bad as it's competitors were (sportrider etc..) and the one I drove had a decent amount of power. If you were looking for a bigger SUV than the fortuner, then it would be the one to get at the moment, however, that could all change soon when the new Mitsubishi is released.
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Earl: have you actually driven a new MU7 or is this just hearsay?..
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I drove a brand new one recently, not far but enough to say it's more truck than car.
Though it was trying hard to be like a car with the lovely leather interior and doodads like the rear facing video camera. WTF???

I guess I'm old school I want my 4x4 truck to have just the basics, naughty naugahyde upholstery and rubber floor mats, so you can easily hose out the mud. Why have a 4x4 if you're not going to get it muddy?
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little bit on the Isuzu MU7,

Reviews of Cars in Phuket
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Be warned they have also upgraded the Isuzu engine which is not as good as the old version. Friend of mine run a fleet of 30 plus isuzu. Bought some of the latest models recently. Engine are packing up on there new lot. Some have been replaced completely under warranty.
Just food for thought.
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OK. Appreciate all the input and the deals now done... MU7 it is...
Delivered last Wednesday and has been out on day tours every day since.
Certainly handles differently to the Honda Civic...immediate benefits are the better view because it's higher off the ground and nice big side windows which my clients appreciate...also it's quite plush inside and the second row of seats - which will be used most of the time - are very comfortable with heaps of leg room...

Hopefully it will prove to be a good choice!...some more details here...
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Timely bump this thread... I think it was in here somewhere I was talking about getting a Camry or an Accord for my Co. car and joked that I'd probably wind-up getting a Vios instead.



Yeah well, looks like I am getting a Vios!
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