Thread: New car or second hand? Finance or not? Where and When? Help - I need a car!

Originally Posted by Butterfly

I remember the VIGO I tried had 4 doors and it was 700,000

Not a 3.0L 4x4 Double cab it wasn't.

Fuckwit!

Originally Posted by Butterfly

what's a double cab ?

4 door.

^^^

Brand new Butterfly?

Marmers, would the ford extra cab have room for a baby car seat do you think?

I have PM'd Sabang and invited him to throw his 5 cents in as well.

Extra Cab. 2 door.

And don't forget the (annual) tax on a four door vehicle is more than on a two door vehicle.

Standard cab. No doors. Just fake handles.

Originally Posted by MeMock

Marmers, would the ford extra cab have room for a baby car seat do you think?

Both the Smart Cab and the Extra cab have enough room for kids, but the only one that has rear doors is the Ford. The other cab-and-a-half trucks only have 2 doors which mean you have to move the front seats forward to access the back seats.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Not a 3.0L 4x4 Double cab it wasn't.

2.7L 2x4 yes it was, cock

Originally Posted by MeMock

Brand new Butterfly?

yes, new from the car dealer, only 200 or 300 DOWN

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Still has 4 seats though, but only 2 doors (unlike the Ford Extra Cab which has hidden rear doors).

The Smart Cab has 4 doors same as the Ford

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Both the Smart Cab and the Extra cab have enough room for kids, but the only one that has rear doors is the Ford.

Bollocks

Toyota Hilux Vigo Smart 2008

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Both the Smart Cab and the Extra cab have enough room for kids, but the only one that has rear doors is the Ford.

Bollocks

Toyota Hilux Vigo Smart 2008

I am assuming that a 4WD chews through the gas a lot quicker the a 2wd and is more expensive to buy?

If that is the case, we are happy with a 2wd with as long as it has decent clearance.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Not a 3.0L 4x4 Double cab it wasn't.

Originally Posted by Butterfly

2.7L 2x4 yes it was

Dickhead.

Originally Posted by Thetyim

The Smart Cab has 4 doors same as the Ford

Ahh, I was thinking of the old Extra Cab. Fair enough.

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Bollocks

Toyota Hilux Vigo Smart 2008

MtD OwnED !!!

Originally Posted by MeMock

If that is the case, we are happy with a 2wd with as long as it has decent clearance.

yeah, 2wd is perfectly fine unless you are going to drive in the jungle or on muddy roads

Originally Posted by MeMock

If that is the case, we are happy with a 2wd with as long as it has decent clearance.

3.0 litre 4WD is a gas guzzler. Suggest 2.5 litre, 2WD, 4 door. Hi Rider or equivalent! All makers have these. Prices are in the 700s.

Originally Posted by MeMock

I heard somewhere that financing can be very cheap here so wanted to check it out.

With the way the exchange rate is at the moment I would rather not bring any money over at all and besides why use your own money when you can use someone else's

I thought you'd lease in that case. Any reason for not leasing? It seems an obvious choice, but there is no thinking outside of the box on this thread so far.

While I was shopping trucks I liked the Nissan offerings.
A 2wd standard cab was 440K. This could also double as a nice work truck.
Just throw the stinky noisy kids in the back like most Thai families do. If they're good you can get them one of those canvas cover things you see around.
You don't need to spend all that much for a good truck. The new Nissan is a stand up truck.

Originally Posted by Norton

Suggest 2.5 litre

Especially the much better engined Ford.

There is cheaper around if you look, but as an example

Toyota Vigo, Isuzu D-MAX, ..., Various Types are available.
Daily
1,000B - 1,800B
Monthly
14,000B-22,000B


5 person +
2 luggage +


Ezy Car Rent --Daily, Monthly Rental--

The most practical choice is a Vigo.
Probably the best truck is the Mitsu really.
The Fords are pretty good too, but shite resale.
The Isuzu are dated, crying for a remodal.

I've never bought on credit here, what I do is buy second hand off expats who take care of the car and have the service receipts to prove it.

Thai Visa classifieds is a decent resource. Thai dealers, don't even bother unless you want a laugh.

Originally Posted by MeMock

My budget is up to 700,000 baht.

FFS Memock do you want to run your family around on a motor bike... spend some real money and buy a decent vehicle...something a million plus would suit you better....simnce you sold your business you've turned into a right miserable cvnt...

Originally Posted by klongmaster

Originally Posted by MeMock

My budget is up to 700,000 baht.

FFS Memock do you want to run your family around on a motor bike... spend some real money and buy a decent vehicle...something a million plus would suit you better....simnce you sold your business you've turned into a right miserable cvnt...

Actually Klongy, I'm going to take you to task on this one even though I am not sure if you are taking the piss or not.
Why do people who assume if other people have money that they should buy the best cars, live in the best houses and generally throw their money away?
Ever thought that some people have ended up with money in their lives because they were actually frugal with it in the first place? You sound just like a Thai person!

Originally Posted by MeMock

Hi Klongy,
Given there is a strong chance that we will only be in Thailand for another few months that is why my budget is what it is. WHy would I spend a million + for a vehicle that I might only do 2,000 kms in and then only see it for say a month a year after that? If I could see myself here for the next few years then things would be different.

If that is the case, surely rental would be the better option. A vehicle that is not going to get regular use can suffer badly, if not properly laid up. If you are not going to be in LOS for long periods, have you thought of the security of the vehicle, do you have that rarity in Thailand, a secure garage? Are family members likely to borrow it, if so, do you think that they could be trusted to have it serviced? Have you considered that your annual tax and insurance would nearly cover a month's rental?
Your money,your choice, but I know what option I would take.

Hi Boozer, thanks for your post. I had never heard of annual tax before today so am hoping someone can tell me roughly what that would cost.

The other thing that is affecting the thought process is that there is work for a car in this village and BIL is seriously considering it. That being the case then we are thinking of going half in the cost and he can carry the year to year expenses. We only need it once or twice a week.