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Unfortunately, that will never be a reality. Why when O&A, we don't even bother with the metro areas, as hate driving in congestion, and public trans is lacking. Even Krung Thep is annoying to get around during rush hour on public trans. If not for daughter living there, we would avoid going there at all.

When I was 18-25 yrs old, then all I could afford was cars 10+ yrs old. With couple exceptions, wanting an alder classic; 1950 Buick or my older Caddy. But most purchases were poverty driven. ???????? As stated earlier, only 1 new vehicle/work truck (required) in USA. Here/TH, 2nd hand are silly priced, and in many ways suspect (flooding), I simply by new, along with no desire to be stranded when O&A. In metro area, imagine diesel banned, and half of or more cars are EV, then what a pleasure breathing the air would be. And avoid a lot of health issues diesel exhaust causes. Not a big believer in MMCC myself, but local air pollution would be much improved. Very relevant depending where you live. TH, EVs will be more economical for quite some time, if not always. Even when on the road, cost to top up is less than half a petrol car. At home 1/4 or 1/5 the price of petrol, more if having a TOU meter, or solar system. Cost to buy in is the same as Japanese imported ICEVs, or even 1 decent EV (Neta V) cheaper than Japanese badged ICEVs (4cyl /1.5L) made it TH.

8 yr warranty, if still around, don't think I'll / she'll need to swap it out with <150k kms, if that.

To the thread title .. Pretty much the same, though sold everything before TH was a thought. Knew I was leaving the state I lived in (TN), and the state (PA) my properties were in. And probably the USA all together. TH being last place I visited, during retirement place recons, and decided, why not. Doubt if I'd return to USA, to live anyway. Maybe a year or 2 nomadic visit of all the National Parks, but that's all. Same, Thai wife, makes RE investments (not rentals) very easy, Still have brokerage account in USA, with address (brother's), though everything else is TH (SS/DD). Keeping the properties in USA would have only made sense if I needed the income they produced (rentals), all were free & clear. RE Taxes being a killer, and investing in TH has been better. Friends & family live in an area I'd wouldn't return to, so no need for any connection in the USA. Definitely no regrets, as It's been quite fun living in TH. Same same as USA, but different ???? No real desire or thoughts of leaving.

Does make easier, faster reading, not seeing their drivel.

Even if not LFP battery, the others seem to be around the 1000 cycle mark, and we would even have a hard time putting 300+k kms on a vehicle. Especially my wife, and even myself, as my O&As are winding down. O&As this past year, come end of Oct 2023, will account for 40-50% of our driving. About 7k or our 18k kms already, with 1 more outing up N, and probably 2k+ kms R/T. Having a hard time finding different, interesting things of late, since been around the country so many times. Just hope the rest of the car, last as long as the motor & battery pack. If not, battery pack added to the solar system. Surely the techies will have that down to an easy swap out, when and if the time comes.

I tried myself, and yea, too many links, and not the one I want. Sure I posted the source the first time I posted the graph. Some time ago. So many other sites agree, I stopped looking. edit: well done Vinny

Make your own, too easy. Don't want to deal with casings, make sausage patties, or shape as links, if wanting. Make a sauce out of the pan drippings, nothing lost or wasted ????

Yea ... and apparently 2500 cycles for an LFP battery is on the low end of estimates. As posted, for our ZS, that's 900k kms. If just take about 500k of those, extreme negative, that's 25 yrs of driving for us. Well, for me, as the wife won't be driving that much after I'm gone. I'm knocking on 68, and will be long gone. 25 yrs, and she'll be in her 70's, and still have 80% capacity of the battery. Not needing to be replaced and simply less range per charge. Everything she needs is 5 kms away, so 250ish kms range certainly won't impact here life. She can even make a R/T to Hua Hin with that range, and still have a nice reserve when back home. How much is a 25 yr old car worth. About -0-, EV or ICEV. At least the EV won't require constant maintenance & new parts. Try getting parts for a 25 yr old ICEV ... good luck with that one. I had 1950 Buick Special in 1975. Had to rebuild the carb, with a kit that wasn't even made for it. Since no junk yard had a 1950 carb for it, or anything close. It actually worked, but rebuilding a carb, not for the faint of heart, even if having the proper kit.

Just added another. Always reports replies for deletion that point out his misinformation. Sore loser in discussion, that can't agree to disagree.

Google search the text in the photo, and it should pop up. Quick attempt and I couldn't find, but most sites agree with 2500 cycle for LFP. More than a few to peek at on G.

Why would 'state owned' auto makers, need to give themselves subsidies? Are people that daft. They sell cars to their citizens, at near cost, as that's how socialism works. State owned businesses are not profit driven to their own citizens, as it should be. They make up the profit line, when exporting & selling. No price gouging at home. No silly overpaid union workers. The simply provide quality vehicles to their citizens that need them, and an affordable price. All types & price ranges. The 'Big Four' Chinese auto makers are 'state owned': "There exists a grouping of traditional “Big Four” state-owned car manufacturers of China, namely: SAIC Motor, FAW, Dongfeng, and Chang’an, with car sales of 5.37 million, 3.50 million, 3.28 million and 2.30 million in 2021 respectively" - wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_industry_in_China The ignorance of the anti EV / CH folks is mind boggling.

And some folks think the 2500 cycles is conservative and quote 10k. That's a stretch. And they don't need replacement, just hold 80% of original capacity. Most if having a problem, with cells/module, simply replace the cell/module that at bad, not the whole pack.

You really think she is qualified to be president ? Has nothing to do with her being a mixed race female. She's simply incompetent to hold office. And people wonder how the country got in the state it is.

I know plenty about buying old cars. That's what you buy till you can buy new ones: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303105-what-about-your-first-few-years-of-mechanisedmotorised-transport/#comment-18270550

Far from rich, just comfy. That's what happens when you work, plan a retirement and use common sense. Luckily no major health issues along the way.

I just added 2 more, and one wasn't Gordon Ramsay ... ???? edit: make that 3 ... ????

Hard not to hear about them, since M came to TH. As I stated, I don't put much stock in M or restaurant ratings. I also don't Q for food, or travel longer to/from to the food, than it takes to sit and enjoy it. If in the neighborhood, then yea, I'll try anything. You implied I didn't have the wallet for 'your' dining choices. Remember, I'm on an sh!!ty MG budget. I can find good pub grub at plenty of places. They did look tasty though, may have to see where located. Have a pleasant day.

Saw the Dolphin @ CS while O&A last week. Looks quite nice, though really do prefer the Atto 3. That's a pretty sweet ride, and I see a lot of those. Starting to see a fair amount of MG4s also. Along with Neta Vs. Very few 2022 MG ZSs ... ????

Being a carnivore, even I think that's animal abuse to the max. Surpasses veal.

Didn't know you truck was made by MB... ????

I think you & I have different ideas of fine dining ... ... tell me that's not a plastic chair ... ???? None of those are close to expensive, not have any ambiance, although, some food selection sure do look tasty.

I'm sure your Celerio will be well received at valet parking ... ????

What the hell does a car have to do with dining out. I prioritize, and a car is low on the list. Those restaurants don't ring a bell.

Why would I go to an overpriced celerity restaurant. Eaten at Smokin' Joe's (not a chef) numerous times, but actually knew him, and not overpriced, and a 1st class personality. A great man, and shame we don't have more like him. Haven't been to an expensive restaurant since I've been in TH. Was one nice one in Udon Thani, far from expensive, though many didn't go there and complained it was. Shame it, and another closed.