Thread: How much to buy a car in Thailand?

Greetings all,

I may well return to live in LOS by the end of the year ...

I was wondering how much a decent car would cost me. When I say decent, I mean not too old - but nothing flash.

A friend told me buying a new car is probably the way to go, as used cars tend to hold their price so much in Thailand.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Wally

Depends where you want to live whether you need one. I'd buy a bike if it's a small place.

^I kind of had my heart set on a car for a number of reasons...... but I know what you are saying..

where r u moving to?

Depends on type of car, twin cab pickup or sedan, cars are not cheap here. Jim

If you want to be thrifty a Suzuki Swift is the best sub-500k car available in Thailand. Probably a wise choice if you're in Bangkok.

If you're in the sticks, then pickups are a better choice, and as we all know now, there is only one pickup worth looking at.

Cheers guys..

It looks like I may end up commuting from near Thammasat University to Thonglor on a regular basis. Don't want a pick-up. A small sedan is what I had in mind..

Prices??

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

If you want to be thrifty a Suzuki Swift is the best sub-500k car available in Thailand. Probably a wise choice if you're in Bangkok.

Just googled it, and looks like it would be fine.

How many baths marmers?

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

How many baths marmers?

I'm English, so know nothing about baths.

Swift GLX AT - 559,000
Swift GL AT - 507,000
Swift GA AT - 469,000
Swift GL MT - 467,000
Swift GA MT - 429,000

The GL MT would be the one I would choose, as auto transmissions are for women or old people.

Take a look at this thread and it may give you more food for thought.

https://teakdoor.com/motoring-in-thai...san-march.html

^ But avoid both the Brio and the March.

^ I bought second hand . it wasn't too painful .

2007 prerunner cab 4 120kms 570,000 .

I bought that in 2011 (late) .


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Originally Posted by adzt1

^ I bought second hand . it wasn't too painful .

2007 prerunner cab 4 120kms 570,000 .

I bought that in 2011 (late) .


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Truck vs car, not same same.

http://www.one2car.com/

Second hand 350-450k will get you something not too bad.

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What makes you think the OP can read Thai?

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Actually, Nissan has improved the March and the quality appears to be much better.

It's still dull and not the sort of thing Wally would be seen dead in.

I suggest buying anything that got Toyota stamped on it. Avoid the rest.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

The GL MT would be the one I would choose, as auto transmissions are for women or old people.

I prefer manuals, however i'd sooner an Auto in Bangkok traffic

Looking at Google Maps, the 508 bus will take you from that university to Thong Lor, or the 503 will get you to the BTS at Siam, if you dont want to look like a raving bender in a Suzuki Swift.

Only jesting, they do look quite nice nowadays those Swifts

yes very nice .


if you cut hair for a living!

Thanks guys!!

If I didn't already posses a pickup I would by one in an instant at that price range its the best.

Take no notice of Azti, you could always spend a few quid on her and then look like the manager of the salon

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

If you want to be thrifty a Suzuki Swift

That thing would not pull a nigger off his willing sister!!