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Hi everyone, I’m planning to move to Thailand next month and my budget for a car is 200,000 Baht or less. What brands are good, easy to repair, and commonly used in Thailand for 6/7-seaters? I currently have offers for the following: Chevrolet Captiva 2012 for 189,000 Baht Chevrolet Captiva 2007 for 145,000 Baht Toyota Wish for approximately 160,000 Baht Toyota Avanza 2012 for 215,000 Baht What should I get? I’ve heard that Chevrolets are not very popular in Thailand and can be hard to repair. I like the appearance of the Captiva, but I’m concerned about maintenance. Should I go for a diesel or petrol engine? I’ve never had a diesel car before, but I’m open to it if the fuel price is cheaper than petrol. If a 6/7-seater isn’t possible within my budget, a 5-seater SUV would be fine too. Please recommend some models and brands. P.S. Is there a service in Bangkok that offers car condition checks? I don’t want to end up with a flooded car. 😄 Thanks in advance!