mark131v

I think you will struggle with this Wayne as all the rest of us are in the same position as you but first things first I would email Ford HQ in Bangkok stating you are not happy with the wait and lack of information from the dealer....I have personally been offered a 2.2 WT instead of of the 3.2 we ordered several times now and if I was desperate I would have taken that but since kicking off with my local Ford and going to see another dealer we have been offered 3.2's but in the wrong colour so we are hanging on for the one we really want.

If you have been waiting for a year like we have you should be able to get some idea of where you are on the waiting list from the dealer and once you find that go around other dealers and get them playing off each other all you really need is your deposit paperwork as it seems Ford dont care where you ordered from so long as you are on the waiting list, that is what we did and it finally got some movement from our local dealer who also gave us a date of delivery by the end of April or free tax and insurance paid if not

Going to see the other dealer was really beneficial as they are the ones that first offered us a black 3.2 WT a few days ago and both them and the original dealer have also said they will have white delivered later this month so it gets them working, from my point of view I would much rather pay the new dealer than the Pattaya one but they now know we will pay the first to deliver....

Will e-mailing Ford HQ in BKK really achieve anything - i doubt it!

It did for us as they rang up the Pattaya branch after my rant and all of a sudden after nothing at all we started getting phone calls and some explanations so you would be wrong in your assumption..... that is the beauty of actually doing stuff rather than listening to all the nay sayers on here

I think you will struggle with this Wayne as all the rest of us are in the same position as you but first things first I would email Ford HQ in Bangkok stating you are not happy with the wait and lack of information from the dealer....I have personally been offered a 2.2 WT instead of of the 3.2 we ordered several times now and if I was desperate I would have taken that but since kicking off with my local Ford and going to see another dealer we have been offered 3.2's but in the wrong colour so we are hanging on for the one we really want.

If you have been waiting for a year like we have you should be able to get some idea of where you are on the waiting list from the dealer and once you find that go around other dealers and get them playing off each other all you really need is your deposit paperwork as it seems Ford dont care where you ordered from so long as you are on the waiting list, that is what we did and it finally got some movement from our local dealer who also gave us a date of delivery by the end of April or free tax and insurance paid if not

Going to see the other dealer was really beneficial as they are the ones that first offered us a black 3.2 WT a few days ago and both them and the original dealer have also said they will have white delivered later this month so it gets them working, from my point of view I would much rather pay the new dealer than the Pattaya one but they now know we will pay the first to deliver....

Given the Thai Domestic Ranger is made from lower grade steel than the export models does it actually achieve 5 stars as well ?

Yes!!

My Ranger also feels rock solid, first time I sat in one and closed the door, I thought, man this ting is build like a tank.

The new Ranger got 4 or 5 star safety rating, I think a Vigo is 2 or 3, think about that Transy next time you ride your beloved Vigo.

My now sold Honda City 06 really felt like a tin can in comparison to my Ranger but it was a good ride for what it is.

Guzzie it was maximum 5 stars mate and it is also the only Pickup ever to get 5 stars... I think you may find the only other vehicles on the roads in Thailand with 5 star Euro Encap awards are your BMW's and Merc's and a few other vehicles that are all in a way higher price range than the Ranger

A Thai friend of mine just bought one. Had a look around it and did the shut the door test, Rattle, tinny, eeeer hmmmmm. Not impressed.

8 months 17,000km of 4x4 fun, no rattles, squeaks or complaints. Just like day one!

Transam, why dont you try it yourself rather than listening to a third party that way when you speak you can do it from a position of knowledge rather than a position of ignorance......

Yeah ok, I echo the "are you on drugs question" as well.

Ive lost my Self Opinionated and No Humour Tablets. Am i out of place here.

No mate not at all, you are welcome to your opinion but you just sound a bit knob is all....

On the + side:

http://on.aol.com/video/2012-ford-ranger-receives-5-star-euro-ncap-517189093

2012 FORD RANGER TRUCK NCAP EURO CRASH TESTS

The only truck to receive 5 stars.

Google Beluga Whale Smile on Google Images. I thougt the new white in the Market was going to grab my bag of Fish..Jeez their bloody Ugly, never noticed em before. Stick 2 Headlights on Old Moby and theres a Ranger.

Are you on drugs or some other medication as you make very little sense....

Let us know if you get hit up for under the table "fees"

Why? Did you or someone you know get asked for such? Did they pay?

thats the way it works in the better schools, thailand's dirty little ( not so secret)

Really....that is not the impression I got when we visited and spoke with the Head and other teachers in fact they had a booklet they gave us with all the prices for registration, uniform, meals and semesters etc so I would take that with a pinch of salt as they where very upfront about all the prices

We looked at putting my daughter into the Kindergarden at MIS but eventualy settled on the English Programme at Phoenix, the reasoning for this was we had a long talk with the Head at MIS and he gave some useful advice. He basically said if you are looking at staying in Thailand and not returning to the UK then maybe the International curriculum is not the right one for the child. If the child is looking at staying in Thailand then the British Curriculum is not really helpful as they will not be accepted or the qualifications recognised into the Thai education system which could have big implications when trying to get a job etc. He also mentioned that he was not going to send his child to an International school as he and his family where not returning to the UK. Personnaly I liked what we saw at MIS and it certainly seemed the better school but I took onboard what he said and think it was good advice, as for Phoenix well my daughter likes it there but I do get annoyed as even though the Teachers are British/US all the classroom helpers in the kindergarden only speak Thai which is not great when you are paying for an English programme, other than that though I am generally happy with Phoenix but I will reserve judgement until she starts the proper school in April

I cannot understand why this warning has been issued, the information from Issan Lawyers is very useful and it is good to hear a proffesional opinion on this subject. His replies are detailed and there is none of the usual bitching and name calling going on. A lot of people myself included have spent a lot of time on this subject and this is by far the most detailed answer I have seen so I am struggling to see the problem with it......

I did the same Big Guns and tested both and for me the Isuzu felt agricultural and very noisy and this was the top of the range V-cross 3L 4x4 auto, the Mazda interior looked a lot nicer and better quality and drove way better, I would mention Ford as well but if you are after top spec 4x4 the waiting time could be a big issue.....

Just had a look on baht and sold and the white 3.2 WT has sold already, nice lttle profit of 110,000 baht made for doing nothing other than ordering at the right time, looking good for me and I am now really glad I ordered when I did it seems unlike back in the UK where as soon as you drive out of the garage you lose money it appears in Thailand the trend is reversed

I havent posted any ads it was sgacyr who posted the link to the classifieds with the 3.2 and XLT on

110,000 more than I will be paying for mine....

You're paying 620K for a T6 XLT hi-rider 2.2L 6AT?!?

If yes, you might want to check for blood stains and shoddy repairs..

Nope my new 3.2 at 1,040,000 not the one advertised at 1,149,000.....

looks like a few quick bucks to made here if you had the foresight to order a couple at the begining

110,000 more than I will be paying for mine....

Dont know what I did then, all I wanted to ask was if your mates 3.2 is a chilli orange one with black after market wheels? if it is it is a nice looking truck and the reason we are looking at getting some after market wheels fitted as well as the black wheels looked awesome

Ungabunga, how did the 2.2 and 3.2 compare? I have never driven a 2.2 or 3.2 Auto only a Mazda 2.2 Manual so I would be very intrested to hear what the main differences where for you, come to think of it I have also never had a look around the 3.2 yet or seen how the camera and sensors and other toys work it would be good to hear what you thought....

Only took the 3.2 for a spin along a back road and I promised the owner that I would be gentle with his new truck (who understandably insisted he come along), so not much chance to explore it fully unfortunately. The ride was basically the same but most noticeable difference was acceleration that had back of my head pinned to the headrest. It's quick. The rear mirror/camera system is neatly done and works well although the display is a bit on the small side for my dodgy eyes but I think that its certainly nice to have, as are the sensors which are essential for someone like me who hadn't driven a truck of this size before, very pleased I had them fitted. You'll have more offroading capability with hill descent and the likes, but not sure how often that would get used. Cooled center console, dual a/c and smart 18" alloy wheels (which incidentally you'd get about 34,000 Baht for if you wanted to trade in with less than 1000 kms) are all good.

PS I find the Bluetooth pairing excellent and steering wheel based controls and voice recognition are great to play around with. USB slot to play your music from gets used daily too. I still havent figured out the voice commands fully yet, so I'll wait for you to give me some tips! Or if you're in the Pattaya area you're welcome to get in touch and we can try and arrange a "test drive" of my pal's 3.2

Roll on April

Your mates 3.2 isnt chilli orange with black after market wheels is it? If it is it is a really nice looking truck and the whole reason we are looking at getting after market wheels aswell they really looked good on the chilli orange we saw in Pattaya a couple of weeks ago

Cheers mate, that just adds to my impatience now so it is lucky I am going back to work, that is intresting about the wheels as well as I may be looking at getting an after market set and part exing the originals was already on my mind.....

Ungabunga, how did the 2.2 and 3.2 compare? I have never driven a 2.2 or 3.2 Auto only a Mazda 2.2 Manual so I would be very intrested to hear what the main differences where for you, come to think of it I have also never had a look around the 3.2 yet or seen how the camera and sensors and other toys work it would be good to hear what you thought....

Good for you mate heres hoping it's never put to the test for either of us....

Nothing cheap and nasty with the Tom Tom's it still comes in at over 15k baht for the urban rider model which is still way cheaper than the zumo

It was 1,040,000 for the 3.2 when we ordered it and that is what we will pay if it ever turns up....mate it sounds like you got a bargain I am a chang man myself so I reckon had I gone the same route as you I too would have a big shit eating grin on my face, we were not eligible for the 1st car rebate so that was not an option for us hence the big toy, really good to hear mostly positive or very positive reports hence why I spat my dummy in February but I know I would regret not waiting the final frustrating few weeks to get what I really want

Was offered a new chilli 4WD 2.2 WT today from Chonburi Ford but seeing as I am going back to work next week we are still holding out for the 3.2 in April, with Ford's track record this is something I could come to regret......

It is your call but unless you are planning hauling boats and trailers, you don't really need all the extra horses from a 3.2. If you need the cache of the 4x4 when tooling around Pattaya-Jomtien and want it now, I would forget the big mill and take the 2.2 WT 4x4 that they are offering. Save some dosh (including fuel costs) and get on the road now.... unless they have sold it already. My experience on passing on Rangers that suddenly come available is you don't get a second chance.

No we have waited a long time for it and a bit longer wont kill me, it isnt just the engine it is the safety aspects, cameras, sensors, alarm, bigger wheels and all the rest, when we ordered it was only something like 80k baht more than the 2,2 4x4 if I remember correctly and we are still paying the original price which is now only 20k baht more than the 2.2 4x4 today

I have a 2,5 WT now and that is nippy enough but I do not want to go for 2.2 this time, I believe it is always worth having a few extra horses on these roads plus if it isnt delivered in April I will get my insurance and tax paid by Ford saving about another 25k baht for me as well when/if it does eventually turn up, time will tell...

link to the sample form and a lot of useful information:

http://www.samuifors...ent-sample.html

all i took was a copy of the translation of the standard Land Office usefruct agreement

Mark, there are 2 agreements at the link, did you only take the 2nd one to the Land Office?

Yes mate the copy of the standard land office one with the Thai translation

Was offered a new chilli 4WD 2.2 WT today from Chonburi Ford but seeing as I am going back to work next week we are still holding out for the 3.2 in April, with Ford's track record this is something I could come to regret......