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Yes….i am still undecided and yes I know but I am taking my time…. just seen Toyota have some deal for the motor show for the Veloz - with no sign of when the new hybrid veloz will be released is this still a good car/deal to get?

So do you recommend the MG VS and that model at 700K? Good car? Yes, taking our time, also waiting to save for the downpayment 🙂 Was waiting for the new hybrid Veloz but looks like it's not coming until later in the year.....Yes, the Mg is attractive because of price 🙂

Hi ALL! Looks like the Veloz Hybrid is not coming out any time soon, therefore Im pretty much stuck on the Toyota Yaris Cross - budget and resale value etc. What about an MG? Like the MG ZS looks pretty cheap on their official site, could that be a good option too? Thanks

i don’t understand - we wait until December to save up the down payment. We have not looked at the safety but more at the price. We assume these top brands are quite safe. I think I would lean towards the veloz but with rumours a hybrid is coming soon I wouldn’t want to take a risk

The 3 we can afford and are looking at are: toyota Yaris cross toyota veloz - new one coming soon? mitsubishi expander cross Thoughts? Would want to buy in December.

Thank you, everyone has been very helpful! There is a lot to take in! Some of it is pretty crazy, I had one lady offer a 30K discount on the xpander cross and the toyota dealer was like 2k on the yaris cross - such different discounts!

How does it compare to an MG ZS - been told it’s smaller but I’ve been in it and can’t tell. We have two child seats back should fit right. How is the sound driving on highway heard it’s loud? is the premium luxury worth it what extra do you get?

I get this, but in my head renting is throwing away money - if I buy at the end I will get at least something back? I know some people here are here to retire, but others like myself I guess are working and on 2 year contracts etc and we never know if we may stay in thailand 10 years or maybe things change at work, our happiness changes or emergencies back home and that may mean our time here is shorter. Anyway, I think now I am even more confused....:) Also, does anyone know if I finance a car on 48 months and then need to cancel the finance early.....is it a matter of just paying the remaining amount in a lump sum or are there penalties etc? Is it simple to do?

I will try to explain. I know nothing about cars other than I like some and some not so much. I have a family and didn’t have the cash to buy when we first arrived so rented and just kept going. My work in contractual and we are here for fixed contracts but we have family etc back home and never know how long we will be here but again that means we may be here 5 years or 2? Who knows!!?? The reason to buy is thinking that if and when we leave we will be able to sell and recoup something…..renting we are just spending 18k every month and at the end we won’t recoup anything. We send money back every month and invest in private pension etc so to buy outright we would have to stop that for 3/4 months - hence why I prefer to buy on finance. I can put down 170-200k down payment. buying new seems easy and straight forward - second hand I don’t want to risk and I’m not sure they do finance. Also I don’t have a Thai guarantor but someone said if you put a big enough Dow payment you don’t need one? well I hope that helps explain a little better my situation. advice?

Also, why have two dealers said they don’t have any veloz in showrooms is that because there is a new model coming?

Thanks yes I am looking at the Yaris - only issue is it seems to be smaller than my current MG ZS. i am looking for people with experience with the following 3 cars: TOYOTA YARIS CROSS MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS TOYOTA VELOZ those are the 3 I am looking to buy.

thanks this is all very helpful.......Yeah, I need to sit down to see actual numbers, if I can get 600k after 3 years then makes sense as renting would cost me around 500K+ for that time...... Cheers, I am going to have to try to drive all 3 and see what offers deals are available. Any other tips when buying?

I did try but they said no..... I am now looking at 3 vehicles - The Toyota Yaris Cross, The Toyota Veloz and The Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV. I am going to try to test drive all 3 at some point if I ever have time but I am thinking that checking them out with the family, test driving them and seeing what deals are available will help me make a decision. Any owners of any of these cars have any advice? Thanks Anything else to look out for?

They look good but would a veloz be better? What about resale value? Would Toyota be easier to sell down the road?

Forgot to ask - how much down payment do I need to put down to not need a Thai guarantor? Last question - should I go new or is it worth finding something on Toyota sure and financing there? But for example an older model Corolla cross is still upwards of 800k so is a new Yaris cross or veloz better?

Update: thought about it and considering we don’t know how long we are going to be here we are not going to buy electric. I would love to as think Thailand is better prepared than Europe and I like the idea of charging at home (I will not have the house or driveway I have here back at home) but the fact we may leave in a couple of years just means no full electric. new top contenders are the Toyota Yaris Cross or the Veloz. I prefer the Corolla Cross but unfortunately that’s just out of our budget. I am going to test drive both - the Yaris cross is nice but it seems smaller than my current MG ZS….anyway between these two cars any advice? Anyone here owns either? thanks for all your comments!

I’m on my phone and not sure where the private message button is?

@KhunLA can I private message you with some questions? I am leaning towards electric but my wife isn’t sold - she worries about trips to Rayong etc and where to charge. I also admit I like the BYD but also not sure if I would need a wall charger and how complicated that is at home? Finally when I sell I’m not really bothered how much I get just that it sells - still early days but shouldn’t be too difficult yeah?

That’s what I am driving - been renting for 2 years this is year 3 don’t mind it but mine makes a very loud noise when accelerating

I drove it and it was class - quiet, inside felt like a private jet 😂

I want to finance so think must buy new but thanks for advice!

Is it this one?

Thanks I’ll check the Facebook group. So this mg ZS EV is from 2022? And it’s the latest model? On the mg website it’s confusing as it says new mg ZS EV but I’m guessing that’s the one that’s not out yet? do you recommend the MG ZS EV? Finally we rent a house in a Moobaan, would there be any reason the landlord wouldn’t want us to install a wall box charger? is the MG ZS EV the same as the petrol version just EV?

Thanks everyone! Lots of useful information! I don’t want to look at second hand as I want to finance. thanks for the recommendation of the mg ZS ev - I can’t find it at that price? 1. Questions about this model - someone said it’s going to be phased out, is this bad? Is there already a new model? 2. Would the Atto3 be a better option? 3. We also looked at the M6 which is a full electric mpv and that looked nice too! 4. Has anyone seen or read anything about the sealio ? It was real nice to drive and hybrid but can only do 90km on ev.

I test drove a BYD Sealion and was impressed. i am looking for a car for the family - 2 adults and 2 small kids. Also would be nice to fit the grandparents when they visit from Europe but again this I know is not always. we drive to school/work every day and then shopping or into Bangkok city center at weekends. we drive to pattaya and rayong for getaways and Koh Chang etc. can you recommend any suitable cars? Not more than a Million and I am open to electric if it’s a good option but I will want to sell it on when we leave Thailand. Will be putting down around 200K and financing the rest. THANKS!