Which pickup truck should I choose and why?

**Bettyboo** · 17-09-2013, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Pick-ups are the way to go out here given the tax rates on cars.

Good point.

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

it also helps to deter the big trucks/Fortuners and buses from cutting you up.

Good point.

**Rocksteady** · 17-09-2013, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Should have gone for the Mazda, squire.

Apart from the BT-50 being the ugliest car for sale in Thailand, it is the Ranger.

Should check out the Pro Series. It turns heads everywhere we go. Still, not trying to convert anyone - each to his own, as they say. Opinions are only that and not to be confused with fact. Check it out on the linky
http://www.google.co.th/imgres?imgur...9QEwCA&dur=767

**Fondles** · 18-09-2013, 11:35 AM

Pro series or not they all have that fooked up smiley face shite happening.

**DrAndy** · 18-09-2013, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Should check out the Pro Series. It turns heads everywhere we go.

good selling point

people looking at you

**bobfish** · 18-09-2013, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Should have gone for the Mazda, squire.

Apart from the BT-50 being the ugliest car for sale in Thailand, it is the Ranger.

Should check out the Pro Series. It turns heads everywhere we go. Still, not trying to convert anyone - each to his own, as they say. Opinions are only that and not to be confused with fact. Check it out on the linky
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Rocksteady ; to each his own, but have you heard of "restraint" - that thing looks like an Elvis jumpsuit. No wonder people look

they're probably hoping you can sing!

**david44** · 18-09-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Should check out the Pro Series. It turns heads everywhere we go.

good selling point

people looking at you

They have an app which makes the riders appear Black like the ignore function.

In Thai I think it's called the Keknob

**Marmite the Dog** · 18-09-2013, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Should have gone for the Mazda, squire.

Apart from the BT-50 being the ugliest car for sale in Thailand, it is the Ranger.

Should check out the Pro Series. It turns heads everywhere we go. Still, not trying to convert anyone - each to his own, as they say. Opinions are only that and not to be confused with fact. Check it out on the linky
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I see they made a poor job of copying Ford's Wildtrak fake roll bar and it still has a mong's face. Doesn't even come in orange!

3/10

**Boon Mee** · 18-09-2013, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Rocksteady

Should have gone for the Mazda, squire.

Apart from the BT-50 being the ugliest car for sale in Thailand, it is the Ranger.

The BT-50 looks like some street racer's idea of what a truck should be - cruzing down Hollywood Blvd. Cargo bed looks small too.

The Ford Ranger looks big and Macho on the road but I don't trust its running gear. Minor details like wiring harnesses available for animals to gain access to also give me pause.

**Wizard of Oz** · 08-10-2013, 12:23 AM

BANGKOK - At least 16 people, most of them construction workers, were killed when a pickup truck crashed into a tree on a rural road in Thailand's northeast on Monday, police said.

The pickup truck was carrying a number of construction workers in the back when it hit the tree next to a road in Ban Dan district in Buriram province, 300 kilometres (190 miles) northeast of Bangkok, police Col. Suthee Setthawong said.

He said that 10 men, including the 24-year-old driver, and 6 women, were killed, while at least five others were injured and taken for hospital treatment.

"The accident happened on a straight stretch of the road and there was no rain. No other cars were involved. At this point, it's likely he was falling asleep while the car was travelling at high speed," Suthee told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.

Police also found a tablet of methamphetamine in the driver's pocket and a bottle of alcohol next to his seat, Suthee said.

Police said they were working to identify the construction workers, as well as their nationalities. The driver was a Thai national.

Just drive safely with any pick up truck and never ever allow people to sit in the back of the truck.

I have a Hilux, same as I owned in Australia and I love them. Bought the FIL a Tata ( heavy duty) of all, but he uses it to transport rice from the rice mill he owns and the Tata can carry twice the load as a hilux. Seen too many pick up trucks with a broken axle because they usely tend to overload the vehicles.

With the Tata it's almost impossible to overload and although not 4WD it has a great ground clearance, very effective with all the potholes around here.

**Bettyboo** · 08-10-2013, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Doesn't even come in orange!

Hey, Carlos, it doesn't come in orange...

Hey, Clint, it doesn't come in orange...

Mmmm, Aussie Fella, it doesn't come in orange...

Nicki, I'm sorry, but you cannot get it in orange!

Sorry young fella, we can get you a brand new Mazda BT-50, just like you wanted, but, but..., it doesn't come in orange.

I'll have an orange one please.

**Wizard of Oz** · 08-10-2013, 01:22 PM

Just to update the accident with pick up truck in Buriram, now 19! Dead and 7 still in hospital, so all together there were 26 people in the 1 pick up truck, fking unbelievable.

**Iceman123** · 08-10-2013, 03:41 PM

^ keep on topic or I will close this thread

**DrAndy** · 08-10-2013, 04:48 PM

^ go on then

anyway, OP, what exactly do you want a pickup truck for

OK I have reread your OP

get another the same, or an Izuzu

**slackula** · 08-10-2013, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Wizard of Oz

so all together there were 26 people in the 1 pick up truck, fking unbelievable.

Driver was obviously trying to save on fuel or something. Everybody knows 30 is the minimum.

**Bettyboo** · 08-10-2013, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Iceman123

^ keep on topic or I will close this thread

**blowin** · 11-10-2013, 11:09 PM

Collecting my new rig on the 28th the auspicious day set down by the monk. He even has given a time for us to collect. My wife lives in the west and is pretty westernized but she still believes in all this vodo

But I can't say enough for Mazda customer service has phoned my wife sent pictures of the pick up when it arrived at the garage. So if the pick up is half as good as their service I will be well happy. As for Ford and their service

say no more

**nedkellylives** · 02-11-2013, 02:51 PM

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.

How do you know they do not hold there value, i have not seen a secondhand one for sale
We got our 4x4 4 door auto 2.2 wildtrack in 9/2012 and i have been asked twice if i would sell it by people who do not want to wait for a new one
No rangers in stock at the ford dealer in Phuket, the mazda dealer has plenty of bt50 in stock about 30 in different models

**Bettyboo** · 02-11-2013, 03:03 PM

^we will see. Traditionally in Thailand, the Jap vehicles (Toyota, Izuzu, Honda) hold their price better. But, Ford are improving; better vehicles, higher sales, etc, so we will see. It'll be good for the market if more quality vehicles are available.

I'm still not sure at this stage that I'd buy outside of the Jap brands for a comparable vehicle, but the current Hilux is not compatible to the latest Ranger, imho.

How are you finding the Ranger, any issues? Driving well? Bullying any Fortuners/minivans?

Originally Posted by blowin

Collecting my new rig on the 28th

Originally Posted by blowin

So if the pick up is half as good as their service

Did everything go to plan? How is the vehicle (if you have it)?

**Ratchaburi** · 02-11-2013, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

^we will see. Traditionally in Thailand, the Jap vehicles (Toyota, Izuzu, Honda) hold their price better. But, Ford are improving; better vehicles, higher sales, etc, so we will see. It'll be good for the market if more quality vehicles are available.

I'm still not sure at this stage that I'd buy outside of the Jap brands for a comparable vehicle, but the current Hilux is not compatible to the latest Ranger, imho.

How are you finding the Ranger, any issues? Driving well? Bullying any Fortuners/minivans?

Originally Posted by blowin

Collecting my new rig on the 28th

Originally Posted by blowin

So if the pick up is half as good as their service

Did everything go to plan? How is the vehicle (if you have it)?

So my Vigo 4 X 4 is 7 year old & still eats the pissy little 2.2s Fords.
I have had a couple try to keep up, but no for long as I pull a head on the corners.

**Bettyboo** · 02-11-2013, 04:26 PM

^you got a racecar or a pickup???

**Ratchaburi** · 02-11-2013, 06:10 PM

I have a real truck not a pony

**Ratchaburi** · 02-11-2013, 06:21 PM

My vigo 4x4 has traveled 440,000 kilometres wait to see the Fords around 7 year old.
Now I have a Fortuner to go along with the Vigo.
I did look at the Fords but have to give them time to see if they fall over in 2 or 3 years.:deadhorsebig
As if I have a Ford ranger now it would be like floging a dead horse

**Bettyboo** · 02-11-2013, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

Now I have a Fortuner

**Ratchaburi** · 02-11-2013, 06:43 PM

Look betty go buy a truck that you like & fvck to every body, who tells you Ford are shit OK

**Bettyboo** · 02-11-2013, 06:50 PM

It's a matter of finding the best vehicle at the right time. I don't think anybody said the Ranger is shit, but after Fondles experience and the general quality (or lack of) of American mass produced cars (Chevrolet being the obvious ones to avoid), when compared to the Japanese equivalent, means that folks worry about the servicing, running costs, resale, etc.

Everyone knows that the Toyota Hilux is an excellent pick-up. It's just taking them a very long time to bring out the next generation which would make it more car like to sit in and drive; a preferred quality for many folks.

Fortuners on the other hand...

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