BigKev

Expat Car Rentals. Have used them several times. Good cars and good prices. Chad that runs/owns the place has almost been very helpful. In fact I pick up a car from them on Monday.

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BigKev

Monty,

What is the price of LPG at the stations in Pattaya?

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BigKev

Thanks for the information and opinions!! Glad to know about the 20 minutes to fill up with CNG and also the lack of range. Those are both some major issues!! LPG is looking like a much better alternative.

Some follow up questions for you guys - What is the cost of CNG vs. LPG not just the conversion but also the gas itself and are they equally efficent? I know basic LPG conversion is 18-20000 baht for 1st generation conversion kits but are the more advanced LPG conversion available in Thailand - those that lessen power loss and increase efficiency and what do they cost? Does conversion to LPG also help extend engine life and lessen maintenance? Is LPG adaptable to a diesel engine like CNG? It seems to me that the only real savings now in Thailand with CNG vs. LPG is PTT is keeping CNG low - is it artifically low or low because the Thais have reserves? Monty, I will be settling near Pattaya, where are the LPG stations there? Also has anyone converted a Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute?

Sorry for more questions guys, but when I know more it makes me want to ask more. Thanks for all the help.

Cheers,

BigKev

Hello All,

In doing some searches I have found a couple of members that have done a LPG conversion(notably Monty) and are quite happy with the results. A few (EVO and tjlr(sp?) I think) thought of doing the CNG conversion but no one here seems to have done it. It also seems to be the way the Thai government want the Alternative fuel program to go instead of LPG, this of course makes me suspicious - Thanskin now owns CNG distribution I would assume.

So have you converted? What did you convert? Is it worth it? Why is it the Thai governments choice fuel?

I also found an annoucement online that starting next year Chevrolet will begin selling a CNG/petrol Optra and soon after that a CNG/diesel colorado.

Cheers,

BigKev

I will be moving to Thailand next year and I am trying to get a feel for the different makes and models available many of which are not for sale in America. I have not yet decided on car, truck, or SUV so am considering all options. I have seen much written on the usual suspects(Fortuner, Crv, Jazz, Dmax, etc.) but only one passing reference to this vehicle. It is not sold in America but seems to be quite popular elsewhere in the world. Does anybody have one? What do you think of it?

I am aware that Toyota and Isuzu rule the pickup truck world and Toyota and Honda seem to own the car market so to buy other then that I am risking massive loss of resale. I care little about resale and simply want to buy what I like an consider the best value for the money. I am one of those that buys a car and drives it till it drops so resale is of little concern.

Cheers,

BigKev

Hello all,

This is my first post on the forum so please be kind.

I will be moving to Thailand next year and will be purchasing a vehicle. I have read the motoring section of the forum rather extensively but have not seen any information on what the price of a new or used vehicle includes in Thailand when purchased from a dealer. If I have missed the thread with that information my apologies.

I do understand that you can negotiate accessories, registration, even insurance(including insurance in the purchase price which is quite a foreign concept for an American car buyer!!). But beyond the price of the vehicle what other fees or taxes are added on top of the price? Also I have seen many references to "road tax", what is this and who is it paid to?

Cheers,

BigKev