Don Mega

2 hours ago, silverhawk_usa said:

It will be the latest update to the current Ford Ranger range.  It will be a market wide release once production begins. It doesn't matter where it is produced. This includes Thailand, Australia, India, U.S.A and others. There is usually variances between some items and power trains available depending on country.   Here is one source, there other quite a few others.
https://www.caradvice.com.au/860426/2022-ford-ranger-3-0-tdv6-2-0-bi-turbo-advanced-tech/

It won't be produced in Australia as Ford have no manufacturing there, I don't think they build the Ranger in India either.

6 hours ago, Brunolem said:

Thanks for this info.

 

Are you talking about a new line of Rangers, or about a completely different model with a new name?

 

And is this new model going to be produced by Ford Thailand? Otherwise that could delay its release on the local market for quite a while...

 

The current T6 Ranger is at the end of its model life (introduced 2011), A whole new Ranger pickup will hit the market in the 3rd quater next year..... It was supposed to be earlier but covid has pushed it back... and yes it will be built in Thailand.

6 hours ago, yankee99 said:

22 are a bad idea and thats why you dont see them. Get the 17 with the larger tire which will give a better ride

22's are fine and I have had them on a previous ride, there is plenty around but none that suit my taste within the price range am shopping in, Ive found some 20's that I like and 305/50R20 tyres are reasonably priced so that will be my fall back if shopping next weekend for 22's fails.

As for 17's.... not sure I would drop down a size from the factory 18" wheels.

52 minutes ago, uncleP said:

I got 130k cash discount on my isuzu which was better by 30k than I could get on the Ford. Great tech and comfort in the ford but with them pulling out of the domestic car market due to engine/gearbox issues, Chevrolet pulling out of SE Asia,  and teething issues with the new Ford engines made me a little wary of going American at this time. There are a lot of new Ford trucks around in Bkk so we will see quite soon how they hold up. For the op have a look on FB market place there are often deals to be had but be aware that 2nd hand cars in Thailand are vastly overpriced. 

Nice discount, I did better than that with Ford.

The Rangers are doing OK it would seem given they are at the end of model life and a whole new truck coming next year.

FWIW the 2.0 Panther Engine has been around since 2016.

6 hours ago, uncleP said:

Not in my car I have a 3L ????

Ok 2L then but still problematic in my opinion. Initially I had decided on a mitzubushi pajero sport as it is the class leader but neither I or my wife liked the tight feel of the front row. The Ford everest was great in everything bar the engine, the toyota fortuner was overpriced, lacking in technology with an idiotic 3rd row,  the Nissan Terra was new and unproven despite nissan having a good history in the sector, which led me to the new Isuzu mux drives great, has a rock solid engine is comfortable and has enough tech for me. These are the suv versions of the trucks and are basically the same cars. The mazda truck shares the same platform as the isuzu.

You all may well come to different conclusions and that is cool! all I did was explain my thinking before I spent 1.3 million baht.

What problems are the 2.0 Ford still suffering, I know they had some turbo (on the Bi-turbo, not single turbo) issue early on but I thought that was rectified.

BTW, the 3.0 Izuzu Dmax was my intial choice of pickup but the discount I got on the Ranger made it too good to pass up.

1 minute ago, bodga said:

Dont be surprised also if  ford  quit  Thailand like Chevrolet, who  knows?

Wont be happening anytime soon, they build and export way way too many vehicles.

1 minute ago, bodga said:

I can confirm after trying the bi turbo it  fell quite  slow in acceleration as it whizzed thru 10  gears.

Guy at work has the Bi 10 speed..... my 2.2 6 speed manual eats him on the motorway, but then he does have 35" mud tyres that expect limit him.

4 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

1.7 million...too much for a pick up...

 

As far as I know it has the same engine and hp as the wildtrak...

 

The one I like is the VR46 special edition, obviously not imported in Thailand...but maybe I can have the regular version tuned by a customizer...

Hold off for the new FX4 MAX, does not have all the Wildtrak fruit but I reckon it looks the goods if you find normal Ranger styling a bit bland.

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/ford-ranger-fx4-max-released-126321/

Just now, Brunolem said:

600k!

 

My my my, I don't plan to go that high...

Yeah is a bit out of my budget, and they only do the wide body tub sides for the double Cab and not the extra cab that I have.

spent the afternoon looking for 22" rims for mine... not a lot of choice out there and damn they are expensive.

8 minutes ago, uncleP said:

The only thing that stopped me buying a Ford is that they have had continual engine issues and the 1.9 turbo or bi turbo is relatively unproven & after Chevrolet pulling out and Ford pulling out of the car market there was a high risk factor. I ended up buying an ISUZU as engine reliability was my no 1 criteria. 

Lucky the Ranger aint running the 1.9 then, the Izuzu does though !!

6 minutes ago, clarky cat said:

very confused, hotel websites are still offering rooms

 

do they just turn you away when arriving and pocket the cash?

The article is about ASQ hotels for international visitors, seems there is only 2 in Krabi.

There are other hotels open for business and they accept foreigners (local tourism).

What hoops do other hotels have to jump through to become ASQ hotels like these 2....misleading article putting non ASQ hotels (that are open for business)  in a bad light.

23 minutes ago, scoupeo said:

So only KFC has chicken burgers ?

 

 

Mcdonalds do too !!

On 9/19/2020 at 8:49 AM, Susco said:

Only on TVF is the shelf life only 3 months, everywhere else it is years.

 

https://www.newair.com/blogs/learn/does-beer-go-bad

The Average Shelf Life of Beer

Most beers last beyond the printed expiration date on the package. When stored at room temperature, you can expect beer to last for six to nine months beyond the use-by date. Refrigeration increases this time period to up to two years.

Singha has a best before date of 12 months after bottling so not sure why the whinging of a beer with a bottling date of 3 months... but hey, it's TVF after all !!

There is but it is included in the ticket price.

12 minutes ago, 2 is 1 said:

Every new law or licence is piece of toilet paper if nobody supervice the law! Even new DL still kids drive and die! Same lvl law , need use underwear! Nobody just don't care!  If almost every time you break rules, you can manage 500 bth, who want do nothing! And who care!

Whats that in English ?

2 hours ago, Percy P said:

My be, but will he be able to live without bodyguards or always looking over his shoulder. He my love longer outside of Thailand then in it.

Why would he have bodyguards ?

which vehicle ?

2 minutes ago, Nout said:

Bars don't usually offer food. As for sport on TV in a bar. No thanks. But yes to girls and sex. That is the spirit Pattaya.

Cold beer, A decent feed and the F1 on the tv screens... is my kinda bar.

A pretty girlie rubbing my bits under the table is a bonus.

18 minutes ago, steven100 said:

can i join you this friday

Won't doing KFC this Friday as my Boss will be away on leave.

14 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

You mean that Thai street food deep fried in old oil? ????

that oil always reminds me of gutter oil in china.... not a chance would I eat deep fried street food.

My Netflix is free and ive no desire to cancel it.

Release the Wuhan !!