KhunLA

Have family here, and I know I'm not going anywhere outside of TH. Buying makes sense. One size doesn't fit all. Could always sell up for a profit, and leave anytime if wanting, just no desire to. Research when buying helps avoid unwanted neighbors in the future, that's worldwide. I like rural, so takes a bit more research. If a developed area, then you already know who or what your neighbors are. I single and 45 again, and just arriving, I'd be renting also. Though I did buy in as soon as I got here, but with pocket change. Equivalent to renting after few years. OP has been here for 10 ish years already, and seem to be staying, so buying makes sense.

I had a couple Thai docs tell me not to bother when I asked. Living in Udon Thani and spending plenty of time along the Mekong (Chiang Khan to Mukdahan) with every 90 days popping over to Laos, for about 10 years, at least. UP2U ... personally haven't and wouldn't bother.

Expand your mind ... You need to get some culture ... google "M. C. Escher" I always found LSD helped with that

1 baht gold ... ~฿42k

I really don't get the hybrid (redundant engine) thingy. Unless a PHEV, with good size battery, so you can do all you local driving on electric. Then just having an ICE just for O&A seems a bit daft .. IMHO Along with the extra costs for the extra ICE Spend the extra for the largest battery BEV, if wanting more range.

Not sure how you read that, out of that post. Never stop going O&A. Just get there a bit slower than that 3.2 seconds to that 100 kph. No rabbit starts to the speed limit Have to take 5 extra seconds, as think the ZS does it in ~8 seconds What a POS, but 1/2 price ... think I can live with that, besides, In need the SUV, for getting in /out of.

DECO SUSU model E-MC ... 3 years owning All 3 warranties now expired; battery, motor, electronics Has run almost flawless for ... Average 2500 kms for first 2 yrs, and less for 3rd. Well taken care of (battery), and never below 20%, usually above 30% before topping back up. About once a week, since old tech, not LFP, and not liking to be topped up daily. Would image some battery degradation, though nothing of note. Battery life 3-5 yrs when purchased, and expect to get at least another 3-5 yrs out of it. Since our local driving kms is minimal, all being close to the house. Daily runs are 8-15 kms when weather is cooperating. Really can't ask for a cheaper mode of transportation, especially now with govt incentive of 18k baht, and upgraded battery (LFP).

Agree, and if knowing you'll be here for any length of time, and or having someone to use after you crap out, buying is better IMHO Also been here long time (24 yrs) owning for about 18 of those. 1st house was small profit, 2nd very nice profit, with net paying for 3rd house w/solar & EVs. That aside, simply taking the most expensive, 2nd house cost, 3M vs rent of a conserative average of only 18k over the years = 3.2M So about break even if you add the rental cost for those 6 years, which were inexpensive. But we do have the house & toys now, for no cost. Selling 2nd house & land, covered all that "rent", and what we have now. Valued now at about 3-4M, and saving us money every day forward. One size doesn't fit all of course, and house & land are way more profitable than condos at resale. But if break even, it's at worst rent free, which is one of your biggest monthly expenses.

I love the other side ... comic relief

Whoa ... almost 1/10th the price I could think of a few toys to buy with the extra ฿฿฿฿฿

Yea, but price & value for us poor folks. It's a no brainer. Buy a car, or buy a car and a house w/solar and avoid most future operating & maintenance cost. Our car & house cost less than some of these cars. Unless you got a race track out back ... my ego doesn't need to know, the car can do that, but I've got nowhere safe to play with it. Even the Seal is overkill for me, speed demon that I used to be. I'd rarely need or use that power, or end up killing myself or someone else .... I'm old & practical now ... 😭

I'm sticking with what has worked with me, and the complete opposite of what the 'professional' are pushing. IMHO they're pushing unhealthy diet, lifestyles, and selling meds to correct their advice. I've proved that to myself. Weening off their med, while feeling better and blood work #s improve and proving my way is better. Go figure, and proof enough for me. When you consider what they told us was safe & effective the last few years, and all their silly recommendations, I completely ignored. Knowing they were silly without a med degree. All the crap they've approved, then taken off the market. Kind of lost all faith / trust in anything they (FDA, CDC, NIH, WHO) state any more. Too much $$$$ involved for them to remain unbias. Then when you do the opposite of what they suggest, and everything is better ... nuff said. Not to say some of the medical break throughs haven't been amazing & saved lives, but the rest, is just profiteering. Seems for may things, they're much happier making a profit treating, than curing ... IMHO

Stock BYD , kicking butt of souped up overprice crap ...

They're the funniest ....

Considering the price difference of the cars in TH vs CH, they're making a tidy profit. MG not so much, as ZS not that much cheaper in CH. Which added to another reason I bought it. Prices will probably remain the same, when subsidies end, as production costs have come down considerably, or so we read. Advantage BYD, since they make their batteries, where others have to buy from BYD or CATL. It's going to be a tight, competitive market, with many going for market share & exposure instead of profits. Guessing after a couple years, many aren't going to make it. Again, another reason for going with MG, well established in CH & TH. BYD also will have no problem, as the reality, BEVs is actually just a side line for them. Turning into a very nice one. After they capture their market share and knock out the competition, then we'll see price increases, or even less cost to produce, and the profits for them will be there, and no real need for price increases. I think the price war will be short lived next year, and especially after the subsidies expire. As long as they're selling, why bother with any price decreases.

For those days when you wonder ... "Why do I bother with AN? " You just can't get this kind of entertainment elsewhere ...

simple mop, one of those that fits a micro cloth on/off, easy cleaning. If dust everyday, really does keep up with keeping the dust to a minimum. If having a dog, daily is necessary anyway.

https://motortrivia.com/2023/08/aion-to-launches-aion-y-plus-in-thailand/

I must be going deaf then, as not hearing it. Won't be because there's possibly more profit in tile. They'll also need more steel to hold the heavy tiles up. Or they simply don't do, as old school, which would concern me more. Good Luck. Maybe we'll have a good long downpour, and I can make a vid, inside to veranda to inside, then out to the carport. Carport of course you'll hear. When in the bedroom at night if a downpour, I'll ask, 'Is that rain ? That's how little I hear' Sometimes have to turn the AC off to hear it. Not the ding ding ding, you are imagining of water on tin roof, but massive amount of water on the roof, and sounds not much different, if any, than on a tile rood, IMHO

That's before they had competition and steady sales. BYD took a big bite out of that, so now have reduced some models, ICEV & EVs. Surprised not the EP+ although was quite the bargain, till late. Don't think they've discounted the ES either, which is a bit overpriced IMHO. VS & HS, rarely discounted, and minimal. 2025 is going to be very interesting for new car shoppers. New options, specs, and a bit of a price war, I think. The auto show should be a trip

I can talk & look at the traffic at the same time. Even put it on speaker. Sometimes, I even talk to the wife next to me while driving. I am that good 😎 Texting, very rare, and on open roads, or gridlock. Speech to text as posted. I'd say the dog is the most distracting thing, as sits on my lap. If she hasn't caused me to have an accident in 10 yrs, I don't think the phone will. Texting is kind of silly while driving. If not a quick yes or no, or call you later, I'll simply call the person, and actually talk to them. Why text ? Probably because it's free, but seriously

@jayboy Since you mentioned Cross, guessing you really don't need something as lart as a Fortuner. If you can charge at home, don't ignore BEVs. At least take a peek and test drive one. Before splashing out 1M baht or more. Posted this earlier, ignore the rant, and just look at the specs & price. I own and love the MG ZS EV. Also had the ICEV version, and loved that. Also on sale now for 599k I think. Though for same price, hard to not go with the BEV version. ICEV, do like the Corolla Cross, and looks quite nice. That's all I know about them, as see a lot of them when O&A. Definitely would get that instead of the Yaris Cross. But seriously, for the price 1M baht, do peek at MG & BYD offerings. Daughter has the BYD ATTO 3, a more stylish MG ZS, though not a fan of the driver's seat. Very nice though. Good luck with whatever you choice is. Oh yea, here's a thread on Charging Stations (CS), and TH has more than enough. Anyone stating differently, hasn't a clue what they are talking about.

Been re-educating myself over the last couple years. Never really followed the food pyramid, but know it. And now how ridiculous it is. Did listen to the lower fat, more carbs part of 'unhealthy eating' recommende, after decades eating right, their version of unhealthy. Blood work & #s always perfect. Only changed when I started eating their version of healthy. Luckily only for about 10-15 yrs of 67 yrs. 2 full years now of complete reversal. As posted, carbs & sugars getting cut down or out. Already make our own kefir & natto for K1 & K2. Big fan of garlic & cayenne pepper. Eat blueberries & strawberries, along with dark chocolate for my sweet tooth fix. Posted more than a few times, enjoy whole food, home cooking, and little to no processed foods. Really does make a difference. Never did live on junk food, thankfully. Another reason cut statins out, as they inhibit hormone and enzyme (CoQ10) production.