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    New Bike - 2020 Aerox? Wait for 2021 version? Honda Click?

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted

    We have a 2017 click 125i and a 2019 aerox i never use the click anymore since the aerox arrived, i'm 194cm i find the aerox much better the ride, hands down the aerox nails the underseat storage, the click has a flat floor and shopping hook but you can carry as much on the aerox. 

     

    As  one poster said what do you want it for? Both bikes will do what you want but for me the aerox is in front of the click.  

    Small sedan for wife's niece?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Dellie,

    You say that "one of your wife's nieces" is turning 18 ...etc... so my question is ...what about the others??

    Also, what about other family members? I don't even get a Happy Birthday email from my aunts/uncles, nor Xmas card, or anything. Obviously it is nobody's business, but we don't know who you are ...so I don't feel too rude asking you this. But this seems a bit overly generous and like if you do it for her, you must do it for others as well? I could understand with your own children, or even step-children, for safety etc ..and yes, "cheap crap" cars cost a lot here.

    However, I wonder if even Warren Buffet would buy his niece such a gift for her 18th birthday??? Better to lay out for education or even a home, something considered an asset.

    Well I certainly hope that you have your financial house in order, and are saving like 10 times, the amount of this gift, every year, towards retirement or disability or other types of "hard times." Really I should say I hope you are saving 50 times or more, your total gift expenditures each year, but not many people in the world have that kind of money. ( I mean, people who can save that, if they spend $30K or so on one gift this year ... I am feeling safe to assume you aren't in that kind of money ballpark. And well that is probably a good indication that you can't afford it, even if you THINK you can.)

    You sound like you might not be being very financially responsible ...I really hope you will make sure to take care of yourself and your immediate family first. Sometimes when we make a good income, we tend to spend too much of it, as in all of it/or more, so take care please. Maybe you should check out "Suzie Orman" on CNBC on Sat and Sundays to get a clue if you are on track or not? Or read her books, or someone else's. I am a bit worried about you!! Well, REALLY worried actually.

    Heh that's a funny post but I guess it might seem a bit strange for someone that doesn't know the whole story. This girl lived with my wife and I for the last 2 years because her mother is stationed at an embassy in South America. So we're pretty close to her. As for other nieces and nephews they are all adults allready. This girl is the youngest one.

    As for my financial situation I don't need a lecture from some random stranger online but thanks for caring I guess. Don't you worry friend, I am very comfortable.

    Thanks for your answer ...however, I wonder why her mother/parents aren't buying this car for her?? Or why aren't they paying ...I don't know, let's say HALF of the car?? Would you feel the same about a niece/nephew in your home country? I did read your TV background and saw what kind of work you do, so I guess, you make a good income, although not sure how much that is, I know in Thailand, it makes many men feel very rich (and you save taxes? not sure but I think, so that is good.) But still ...would you care to comment if you make $300K a year ...because this car still would cost 10% of your total income. If you make $150K a year, it will cost 20% of your income. That isn't chump change. However, maybe you make $300K and live off $50K and the rest is saved or spent on things like cars for family members??

    I mean, really, the only reason I write this, or what I wrote above, is with your best interest at heart, so don't feel so bad. People tend to get taken advantage of here, and get their ideas/morals/common sense, all out of wack due to various issues. I think it could be excessive to buy an 18 year old such an expensive car here. And I mean expensive, as according to what she will ever be able to buy herself. Or if she is from a rich family, then I guess her family could buy it. And also, many people don't seem to understand how much money they will need to save in order to be retired later, and be anywhere close to their current lifestyle. I mean, if you make $300K, are you preparing to have something like $5 million saved before retirement? Or more?

    Anyway, I think you work in a dangerous field, no? Sometimes we expect our current incomes to last forever. Or only get better. I used to earn a ridiculous amount of money, I am pretty sure a few multiples of what you make, and then I got a serious illness, that was good excuse for my marriage to break up, and due to bad circumstances I probably ended up with 1/4 of my net worth, and was 39 and not able to work any longer. Because I was sick at the time, I also didn't give too much of damn about my divorce and was unable to really defend myself well. Now I dream about how much this or that $200K/300K here or there, oh that extra 100K I gave away, and this or that other thing, which adds up to most people's total "good retirement fund" ...well those funds could really help me now have a better life. I didn't expect to be sick forever. I didn't expect to never work again. I didn't have anyone to help me make better decisions.

    So, in case you are one day in a similar situation, I hope you won't be counting the cars you bought some Thai people, who you are no longer much associated with, or totally divorced from, or even if with them, who cannot, or will not help you. And well, regretting those decisions. And you can't say that buying someone a car, really helped improve their life. If you had said, "I am paying for medical school, or even buying a small condo where she can live forever ... maybe a bit better?

    But whatever, I guess you did it already. I hope you will think differently later, if things come up again. I mean, what will you do if the girl now wants school money, living money, has a medical emergency, etc. I mean, seriously, a $30K gift is a LOT of money.

    And really so what if this girl is the youngest, do you think the older ones won't be wondering where their car is? How much older can they be? What about parents of your wife? Sisters, brothers?

    Okay, I have said more than enough! Good Luck to you and I hope it will always go well for you and family!!

    The shorter version = A fool & his money are soon parted.

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    What is required to get car finance?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 899cc

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    Thanks for sharing your experience. I will guess I will transfer income into a Thai bank and then just try it!

    Buying used is not really an option, have you seen the prices - unless anyone knows where to buy used cars at decent prices??????? Its not like the UK where you can pickup a run around car for under £1k! - some beat up 20 year old corolla here seems to hold value close to £4k - mad!

    Agh... I just sold my Isuzu MU 2005 for 420K Baht. Bought a new Pajero Sport.

    Wow! Where'd you sell that? I've been trying to trade my 20010 Isuzu Dmax extreme series and I've been getting quotes between 400-470... I wanted 520, but no one's biting :-O

    I give you 350,000

    Buying a second hand car ?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Now is the best time to buy a 2nd hand car, especially small cars. Look for expats leaving the country for the best deal. There will be a rush of them leaving in June/July

    Same goes for condo's, scooters, and golf clubs.

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    My Ranger Saga, For member John 1.

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 899cc

    After reading your battle with Ford Thailand, I would Never buy any New Ford ever & I'm sure anybody who read's what you have had to go through they would feel same as myself, Ford Thailand should have moved quickly to address this problem, instead they have Failed Big Time, I hope more people read what happened about your Ranger & see how obtuse Ford have been.

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    Any experience with MITSUBISHI TRITON CNG pickup Trucks ?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Got the "machine" yesterday, and found out the NGV station i thought to have in my backyard, had closed last months ( go figure ) thankfully, other ones are near, and along the road we travel several times a week, no harm done.

    The car is quite fast, 2.5 Benzin, very little engine noise, very comfortable ride.

    I am happy with our purchase.

    However, i can see, you will need to have NGV within reach, as it will not last you long if you drive daily.

    Jack

    Hi Jack, what kind of highway range can you get at a steady 100km/h also is your ngv tank or tanks under the bed or a single in the back, plus the cost of filling, I'm looking at one of these myself for light carrying work be interested in what you can achieve many thanks..

    Buying a New Suzuki Swift - Any Advice?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    What a great information. Yesterday I went to the Chevrolet dealer and want to get a price for my Suzuki Swift. GLX-version in Boost Blue Pearl Metallic from January 2013 with 24.000 km. Price 559000 baht. I need some more space, so that's why my walk to Chevrolet. He starts to call with the traders and came back to me. First he start with.... wrong color and wrong car! There we go again I thought and then he said that many cars where bought under the first car scheme from last year so that will reduce my price. But then he starts talking about the lousy quality of the car and he wasn't sure if the car don't get body problems in a later stage. He show me some paperwork from a Suzuki club where I could read the problems they faced with the Swift. He also show me some fax papers from traders they send among them where to look at the Swift. Indeed in the rubber areas, the hoods and under the carpets. Finally Sell the car youhe could give me a price of 275000 baht and when I order at once the Sonic Sedan LTZ he could give me a extra of 25000 baht. So that ends at 300000 baht. My car shows no corrosion at all but the Swift reputation is already not good.

    Sell the car yourself even if you drop the car 25% it should sell for that, its still a popular car & giving you 100,000 baht more in your pocket to boot...

    Buying pickup need advice.

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    i saw vigo smart cab. but dunno which one is with auto gear. or which model as this vehicle will be use for farming. so 4 door is not needed

    Jump onto the respective websites (Ford/Chevrolet/Izuzu/Toyota) and check the specs of the various models yourself.

    The Smart Cabs do not come with auto gear according to the Tojo website.

    http://www.toyota.co.th/en/product-detail.php?model=vigo_smart_cab&opt=spec

    Toyota list 2 smart cab 's Auto's both 2.5 Prerunner G [spec] @ 812,000 baht & E [spec] with A.B.S @ 772,000 baht both 144 B.H.P .............

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