Thread: Which pickup truck should I choose and why?

Originally Posted by Racin

Has any of you gents recommending Toyota, tried to use its brakes? The braking power is pathetic. To put it politely. Look at the brakes. They are basically the same as on the Vios, a small car.

I have had not problem with the brakes as they have save my ass a few time.

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

Originally Posted by Racin

Has any of you gents recommending Toyota, tried to use its brakes? The braking power is pathetic. To put it politely. Look at the brakes. They are basically the same as on the Vios, a small car.

I have had not problem with the brakes as they have save my ass a few time.

Me neither.

My Toyota truck's brakes work just fine. In fact, they tend to grab even faster in the morning after sitting all night getting cold.

I saw a Ranger 3.2 wildtrak in orange, today. Nice vehicle that...

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I saw a Ranger 3.2 wildtrak in orange, today. Nice vehicle that...

They look nice but don't hold their value.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I saw a Ranger 3.2 wildtrak in orange, today. Nice vehicle that...

They look nice but don't hold their value.

Only of use if you happen to be a used car dealer.

I saw a white 3.2 Wildtrack a few days ago, that looked nice.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I saw a Ranger 3.2 wildtrak in orange, today. Nice vehicle that...

They look nice but don't hold their value.

Hmm.
3.2 Wildtraks have a looong waiting list. Even orange ones. Some unscrupulous dealers are even charging a premium. Unbelievable

Secondary market 3.2 Wildtraks are verrry thin on the ground.

I'm happy to be proven wrong, but at the moment I don't think the resale database could support your argument. Unless you know a mate, who knows a guy, who was only offered 5/8ths --- etc etc In that case, can I buy it???

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by bobfish

Even orange ones

Especially orange ones; black Fortuner crushers...

When I went on a test drive (only a 2.2 hi-rider), the salesman seemed rather surprised with the way I went after and bullied every Fortuner and minivan I could see... After 3 years of driving around in a little Honda City being bullied by these bastards, it was beautiful to drive the demo vehicle at them and watch them scarper; the Ranger is surprisingly big and commanding on the road. I liked it a lot, and I know the missus could do some real damage with one...

Betty stick with your little Honda City mate, as you would not want your Mrs Betty driving it.

A Ranger driver Kvnt ran me of the road in a near head on last week.
This guy is from a village near my factory so when I find him I will write with a screw driver Kwai on the driver door

If we were truly logical, there would only be the honda jazz and the toyota hilux. All else is superfluous.

Oh, I wouldn't buy a Ford. Their reliability is seriously questionable, their service is crap, their resale value is low and they don't look great. Ford just went with the "lets just build the biggest truck and everyone will go ooh" design philosophy.

Only the Mazda Bt50 is uglier, I can't fathom how someone looks at one of those and thinks it looks good.

New Hilux coming, it will have to be a Ranger beater. In development now, I would wait for those.

I have a Fiesta, and yes, it has needed warranty work (steering column changed) what a bunch of numptys working there (main dealer Chiang Mai) every time I have been there there is someone in an animated conversation with the service dept complaining about some aspect of their cars.

Have a read of Fondles experience with his Ranger, I won't be buying another Ford.

In contrast, we've done close to 100k in our 4*4 Hilux. Doubt you'll find such a reliable beast elsewhere- absolutely nothing has gone wrong.

Originally Posted by sabang

In contrast, we've done close to 100k in our 4*4 Hilux. Doubt you'll find such a reliable beast elsewhere- absolutely nothing has gone wrong.

How old is it?

The only thing I replaced on mine is the battery after 3.5 years.

77K km on the clock.

We bought it 2nd hand, off an expat. 7 - 8 years old now, 120k on the clock. Living in the backblocks of Isaan, it doesn't exactly get an easy ride either. Hilux is such a logical choice, it's boring. Such a reliable donkey, I reckon we'll have it at least another 5 years- if I ever sell it at all.

Got another Hilux for local bush bashing and hauling stuff (2 door), this one is a 27 year old jalopy and petrol rather than diesel. 280K clocked (but decently maintained, previous owners have a toyota dealership). Gutless, but reliable- jeez those things just never give up.

Originally Posted by Bung

Ford just went with the "lets just build the biggest truck and everyone will go ooh" design philosophy.

No, they went with 'Let's build a truck that out performs everything else on the market in every area' and succeeded. The only problem is that it was designed by Aussies and not Europeans, so it seems to have a few flaws.

at least it wasn't designed by Americans.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Bung

Ford just went with the "lets just build the biggest truck and everyone will go ooh" design philosophy.

No, they went with 'Let's build a truck that out performs everything else on the market in every area' and succeeded. The only problem is that it was designed by Aussies and not Europeans, so it seems to have a few flaws.

Geeeeeeeeee's Marmite get your head out of your ass, as your ford is Japanese
Who are Aussie, many nationality & most pom's Kvnts
By the way, I think that Ford are crap.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Bung

Ford just went with the "lets just build the biggest truck and everyone will go ooh" design philosophy.

No, they went with 'Let's build a truck that out performs everything else on the market in every area' and succeeded.

Mine must be a Thai knock off as it was out performed by a Toyota Soluna in my flooded soi.

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

as your ford is Japanese

Yes it is. No Aussie involved in its design. It works perfectly.

Originally Posted by sabang

at least it wasn't designed by Americans.

Just bung a load of chrome all over it, a big inefficient pushrod V8 and replace the suspension with jelly and you're there.

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

Who are Aussie, many nationality & most pom's Kvnts

I agree that Aussies are almost the same as Poms, but obviously lack an education.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

Who are Aussie, many nationality & most pom's Kvnts

I agree that Aussies are almost the same as Poms, but obviously lack an education.

I was thinking that all the educated pom left England to go to Australia.
As England imported Mussi try to get some educated people back.

You'd have to think that when the new Hilux comes out, especially if it has a nice interior and drives as well as the Ranger, it'll be a winner in Thailand. Trouble free Toyota (and Honda...) motoring, good resale values and even the locals have half an idea of how to repair them when they do go wrong.

Having said that, if you want the best truck/car for around 800k currently available in Thailand than it's the Ranger doublecab2.2 hi-rider XLT at 830k. Far better than the Civics and Corollas, imo, and much cheaper than a bullymobile such as the Fortuner.

I'd say that Ford currently has a very decent range. They may have issues to resolve regarding main dealers and maintenance. Don't forget that it was only about 10 years ago that Honda (who probably now have the best service here) had massive problems with their maintenance because it was Thai controlled; big daddy from Japan had to step in... It's a Thai thing, they'll fuk everything up; it's not a Ford problem per se; of course it is a Ford customer's problem...

Betty Ranger 4 door 2.2 hi-rider XLT is a Truck & not a good one.

The Fortuner is a wagon & best seller.

Have you taken one for a test drive.