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Just now, LawrenceN said:

This is very old info. I have been very impressed with the American cars I have rented in the past ten years. (This from a guy who just bought an MG, see above.) I think their near collapse ten years ago lit a fire under them, though they recognized the threat from the Japanese auto makers well before that. Ford and GM are well-made and a pleasure to drive. One of my favorites is the Ford Focus. Sadly, Chrysler doesn't impress. Jeep is the only reason they're still in business.

16 hours ago, Mansell said:

American car companies are known for not having great customer support in America. Lived there for 43 years and read all the car mags etc and had many cars, but would never buy American because of their lack of customer support and the vehicles just didn't hold up. There used to be an ex-racing driver turned mechanic in the southern states called Smokey Yunnick, and he wrote and answered questions for either Mechanics Illustrated, or one of those. Smokey called it like it is, and often he stated that the problems with the American vehicles were inherent design defects, and the manufacturer would do nothing to address the issue. I remember especially the Cadillac with the V8 engine that was supposedly designed to also run on 4 or 6 or 8 cylinders and would shut off accordingly when needed. It was a disaster and didn't work properly, and Smokey said so repeatedly. His writing warned me off American cars. Sadly Smokey went to the Great Garage in the Sky some years ago.

14 hours ago, millwall_fan said:

Thanks for that sanemax! My apologies for the false alarm, TV people! Great news though. Mad Dogs has provided decent food and beer since I first came to Thailand back in 1900 and frozen stiff.

Jeepers 1900!   must be Thailand's oldest bar and the farangs do look a little 'weathered' in there

Amazing the doctor brings up stealing to justify his actions. That is SO Thai. Defamation suit anyone? 

anyway the doctor was heard to say "your platelets are reducing" not "reduce the plates" all a terrible misunderstanding  

Yes can't let the pig die a terrifying death on an empty stomach!  'Thainess'

" a war to fight for water"

So THAT'S why he bought those Subs!   Genius! 

Mazda CX-5 anybody?  I like the 2.0 engine and it does look kinda smart?

50 minutes ago, TGIR said:

I'm a car nut and have either had or perused nearly every reasonably priced vehicle on the market.  If you want to stay under a million My clear favorite would be the CH-R Hybrid......Eco Sport is too small and has a tiny engine.  Have checked CH-R trunk and .golf clubs will fit in it along with three others.   I put down a deposit on a BRV but it was really cheap looking inside and I wanted a little more glam.  Size and price wise it would be second on my list.  You can now buy aftermarket NAV and camera systems.  We ended up with a Mazda 2 sedan due to price limitations and are quite pleased with it.....but I've had it over two years and am ready for something new......If you can go over a million get either the CRV or the X-Trail.   I like both but don't want that big of a vehicle. My Mazda costs me about 700 baht every ten days or so for gas.  That's something to think about as well.  Had a 2006 Ford Escape 3.0 and loved it but gas was probably more than three times what it is in the Mazda.  

You didn't feel it looked like a bigger Juke?  I actually own a Juke now and I really don't like it. When i first bought it the funny door handles and style I thought I liked but I think it's pretty ugly now. I've disregarded Ecosport, thanks for input, and now it's ZS vs CH-R

22 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

Just my view - but I think the old gear change issues, (even though they seem to be fixed now), will have impacted on resale prices for all EcoSports?  The C-HR will have much stronger residuals, but it's a bit small inside for an 'SUV' - so depends on if you need the practicality, and like the over-fussy exterior design details.

 

I'd go for the H-RV and forget about Sat Nav.  Google Maps on a phone is better than built in sat nav - and you need to pay for Sat Nav updates.  But if you want practicality, I think the X-Trail 2 WD at 1 million THB is unbeatable - it's significantly bigger, has a better ride and is from a class above the Ecosport and C-HR.

 

I have the X-Trail 4WD and am very pleased with it.  It comes with Sat Nav, but I prefer to use my phone.  The 2 WD drive X-Trail is significantly cheaper and has slightly more interior space due to the lack of a transmission tunnel, and the light colored interior of the 2 WD base model looks better than the interior from the more expensive models.  I can't really justify why I went for 4 WD, apart from the fact than I'm a bloke, so 'needed' it.

 

But the Eco Sport is 2 WD anyway, so I assume you didn't need all wheel drive?

Well 'nice to have' but I'm not an 'off-roader' and cars I've had 4WD in I never used so it's not top of my list. What is important to me is SIZE I really don't like large vehicles (used to own a Vitara and regret selling it) and Rav 4 would be perfect but can't get them here. 

I think the Ecosport 1.5 engine is a bit under powered so was excited to learn of the 2.0 Storm version IF it goes on sale here. I'm tending to the ZS now but, again,  engine size?  I must say I think the ZS looks nicer than the Ecosport and the Toyota still looks like a larger Nissan Juke to me but, and this is a HUGE plus, Toyota's are so easy to fix and are ubiquitous.  

I think you need to be a tad more specific?  cremation?  how many people would attend?  what happens to your ashes?  otherwise it's 'how long is a piece of string'?

20 hours ago, Martinpeter said:

If i had the choice? Ecosport

 

The CH-R look funky? but little space/room in the back? lack of feet/headroom - Ecosport best in size of all small SUV.

Ch-R The Engine comes out of the Corolla, same design spec 10 years ago - out dated! Toyota produce new models always same engines why?

 

I would wait for new Updated Model Ecosport or even Storm model (bigger engine) look great? maybe 2019 Launch? 

Yes the Storm looks much better than the current Ecosport with the bigger engine. I could wait if it was certain to be released here in 2019 but i can't find confirmation of that anywhere so far.

19 hours ago, DMC1 said:

How about the new MG ZS? Built in Sat nav/voice controlled smart computer. Same or more space than eco sport. I had a test drive and preferred it to the eco sport. Just depends on the service/reliability reviews.

 

 

 

A real possibility or even the GS?  2.0?

5 minutes ago, Get Real said:

You said it amazes you that retired people get involved in this. Maybe it´s according to you okey to find a woman to live with but push away the child?

As I see it, he choose to live with a woman that has a child, then he must also be open to live with that part of her.

What´s amazing to you, seems like rather natural to me. 

You were rude I was not. Leaving that aside it DOES amaze me that people retire here and want to get involved with bringing up a Thai kid that's not there own ok? 

Now get your facts straight. He told us he did NOT want to be in a family of 2 kids right?  don't hijack the OP's thread by saying it's 'natural to you' stick on-topic thank you. He doesn't want the kid ok?  probably the kid senses that.

3 hours ago, Get Real said:

If you do not care about the wellfare of children growing up with the safety and kindness of people that really love them, what kind of a human are you then? I know that we have the ones that puts dogs higher than humans in this forum. According to me that´s a bit over the top. Maybe it´s not so amazing for you no more??

 

The most likely scenario is that the child do not need a psychiatrist at all. If he have been negolected and abused before. The thing he now needs is love in a warm, caring and friendly home where he can learn to feel safe. Not a place where people are using the neanderthal methods of disciplin by abusing themselfs.

I'm pointing out the OP did not WANT kids and he will pay and then pay more.  You need to shill out more.

I need to buy a small SUV and I'm caught between these two vehicles. I'd go for Toyota (for servicing mostly) but it looks so much like a Juke and that puts me off. The EcoSport looks good but it doesn't have navigation right?  It's really important for me to have GPS navigation (not via my phone!). Any views?  maybe Ford added GPS nav but I can't seem to find the info online (in Eng).

Which one would you go for?  and why?

On 12/19/2016 at 1:30 PM, tartan said:

I bought  Ford Ecosport Titanium for a week a go and happy owner so far.

 

does it have GPS navigation now?

Interpol have refused to issue a Blue Notice saying the case is politically motivated

Obviously!  Thailand cannot expect the civilized world to endorse there 'special' form of law that harangues and harasses the ex-PM on  trumped up charges after they take power by FORCE. 

The OP is barking up the wrong tree.

Just now, JAFO said:

That's it in a nutshell. 

 

I think what happens to many of us is we believe they understand English better than they do and so our questions become confusing.  I realized many times I asked a question that was likely outside her scope and I think it embarrasses her so she will become irritated.

 

Speaking fluent Thai with your partner helps but honestly not that much.  

 

It's blending 2 entirely different cultures. mindsets. upbringing and in some cases huge age gaps.  

 

 

Your last sentence is on the money. So don't do it.

Amazes me retired folk get involved like this. Still it's good you care now open your wallet and pay, and again and again.

It's simple your wife actually doesn't respect you and is lazy to answer and lives in her own world.

On 5/31/2018 at 4:53 PM, eggers said:

Didn't say anything about it being British Territory, it's Consular territory & outside that, is British territory!

you miss the point but never mind

Just now, mikebike said:

 

Just going by your own words.

Black people insult each other all the time it's not a 'white' thing bro.

Just now, mikebike said:

Yes, well obviously your experience belonging to the race which has dominated for the last millennium or so gives you perfect perspective regarding the experience(s) of people in other races.

Oh you know my race?  or are you stereotyping?