MESmith

Hopefully, they'll add Dubai-Chiang Mai too

I just put my Ford in for the first service at 10K.

Costing me 4,000 baht for a old change and filter. I will do the next one myself.

Hopefully they will give me my white plates today

I heard Fords were expensive to service here but 4k for an oil filter and drain the oil is CRAZY!!!

The Ford website now has a page listing prices of spare parts

http://www.ford.co.th/en/trucks/new-ranger/cost-of-ownership/part-price-comparison

The rebate for cars only applies up to 1.5 liters, and you have to pay it back if you sell within 5 years. For 4 door trucks you get about 10% of the total price back, so definitely a useful chunk.

I know myself and I'll hammer the arse off a 1.5 liter car, so it will be having problems in 5 years, the suspension will be falling off from the roads around where we live, and I'll have to hire a truck or SUV anyway for the times I have visitors or when we move house, probably next year (4 adults and luggage in a Honda Jazz makes for a very cramped journey). A nice big 3.0 TD truck will put up with that sort of abuse much better, and should still be worth something in 5 years.

Well, here's a quick round-up, IMHO...

Hilux: Aging very well, incredible resale value, pricey for such dated tech and styling, and the interior still like a taxi special. Recently refreshed with 5AT and a little more HP/Nm (but still de-tuned), but wait times are growing to 4+ months now. New model may be as far away is H2 2014.

DMax: Isaan's favorite, new chassis a huge improvement over the old, interior design by Chev is so-so. New twin-turbo engine coming next year in a minor change. Wait times up to 3-4 months for some variants.

Triton: Styling can be polarising, but if you like it, it's still holds ground against the newcomers due to keen pricing/deals. Usually able to get a better overall deal than what you'll get on the 'big two', and no unreasonable wait times for delivery. Due for a complete model change within 18 months.

Navara: Notoriously thirsty, and a little rough compared to current competition. Deals not as good as it's low sales volume might suggest, as most Nissan dealers are overwhelmed with March buyers, and Sylphy tire kickers. Will be sharing a new platform with Mistu within 18 months.

Colorado: New engines not as good IRL as they look on paper, and as the donor responsible for the D-Max's not-so-pretty interior, it doesn't do any better here. Best availability of all the 'next-gen' trucks though, and some models stand out as value buys.

Ranger: Completely botched launch (delayed almost a year to begin with) and continuing production problems cripple this option. If you're willing to wait a long time, and aren't afraid of buyer's remorse when Mitsu/Nissan and Toyota bring out their next-gen, go for it.. The 809K 4-door XLT is especially great value, if you can get one...

BT-50: Surprising everyone (including Mazda) with it's sales success. Polarising styling that's probably more in line with your wife's taste than your own. Bizzarely, does not appear to be as badly effected by production difficulties as the Ranger, even though both share the same platform, and Mazda outsells the Ford. If you can bring yourself to like the styling, definitely worth considering.

Hey, no more 'dilemma' for me..I finally got my 2.2 XLT 4Dr AT last week for the 'first' price of 799K!!...no complains IMHO

The latest retail price for the 2.2 XLT 4 dr AT Hi-rider is 819k

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

i will just say another thing on this thred,, i do agree that paddy land shouldnt go for the amounts mentioned on here, 25,000, 30,000, would be about right,

but you put that same bit of paddy land at the side of a busy road,,,??? what then,, like so many members have said on here its all about location,, yes land that has no road way to it no electric to it, would be worth 25k, but next to a road have a think about it,

just my thoughts,, jake

The OP was talking about almost inaccessable land being 100,000 Bt/rai, up to 1 mill in a good location. Ridiculous prices.

Around where I live, nr Chiang Mai, people are buying rice paddy at 200 - 300,000 baht per rai, to excavate the soil for building projects.

dispose of people throughout the weekends as I tend to do.

I'd keep quiet about that if I were you

i will just say another thing on this thred,, i do agree that paddy land shouldnt go for the amounts mentioned on here, 25,000, 30,000, would be about right,

but you put that same bit of paddy land at the side of a busy road,,,??? what then,, like so many members have said on here its all about location,, yes land that has no road way to it no electric to it, would be worth 25k, but next to a road have a think about it,

just my thoughts,, jake

The "inaccessible land" can be bought up & excavated for fill, to build up the land nearer the roads that is to be developed. Where there's muck, there's brass

quote "Chiang Mai Province has been selected to be one of the 10 countries named as “Asia’s City of Charm”

??????

Looks like a "photoshopped" Ranger

Thanks for the advice, im ready to go back and fight my corner now haha

Now i just have to decide, black or gunmetal blue? and i just cannot make my mind up

Any thoughts?

Gunmetal blue. Black is so "yesterday"

I have a cheap "Eye-On" 8" tablet from Big C.

After reading this thread, copied a 252 page pdf truck manual on to it. Adobe reader is terrible. Very slow, "no jump" to function. Tried same doc with Aldiko reader. Brilliant. Try it.

must it really be a truck? the rebate is pretty low between 13000 to 20000

much higher on a 4 door pickup

btw, saw for the first time a FIRE ENGINE RED XLT i believe. If you really want to stand out from the crowd or rescue cats stuck in trees, get this colour.

There are at least 3 driving around Chiang Mai. Political statement?

USB only on the Wildtrak. I've got the AUX socket there. Wouldn't surprise me if I could get the cover off, that a USB socket is hiding beneath. For some bizarre reason Ford thought USB is only for top end models

The wiring is there for the USB but you need the Bluetooth module which hides under the Airbag, wiring is also there for it.

Interesting. Do you know if this upgrade is being offered by anyone?

Been out today looking at the main Pickups on the market and have decided to go for the Mazda BT-50 2.2 MT at 746,000

I was only offered as a freebie one years free insurance, and after reading this thread i think that might be a bit stingy.

Can others tell me what should be the norm in free extras?

About a month ago, I took a test drive in that model in Chiang Mai. The salesman volunteered quite a lot. Bed liner, insurance, registration were the major ones.

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That model doesn't have ABS or airbags, hence the cheap price compared to the Ford Ranger 2.2MT

Noticed yesterday that the XLT has 6 speakers - 4 in the doors & a couple of tweeters on the front pillars. Website specs only state 4, so that's a bonus. If only someone could work out how to fit a USB socket - I would imagine it's the same audio unit as the Wildtrak & Mazda.

Yeah the USB socket is below the aircon nobs

USB only on the Wildtrak. I've got the AUX socket there. Wouldn't surprise me if I could get the cover off, that a USB socket is hiding beneath. For some bizarre reason Ford thought USB is only for top end models

Noticed yesterday that the XLT has 6 speakers - 4 in the doors & a couple of tweeters on the front pillars. Website specs only state 4, so that's a bonus. If only someone could work out how to fit a USB socket - I would imagine it's the same audio unit as the Wildtrak & Mazda.

Raining today, so a chance to try out the "auto wipers". They work really well, adjusting wipe frequency to suit the conditions, & speed of truck. Drove on slow country roads with very light rain, & on superhighway at speed. Excellent.

Now what to do with my left hand?

Clouds are coming more from the north today, yesterdays rain came from the south.

Maybe they went to Mae Sai for a visa run

Had a couple of these nests in the garden. Tiger hornets? Nests about the size of a football. Some locals came after dark to torch them & eat the larvae.

Even after reading this thread today, still got stung by some small bee or wasp while clearing long grass from around trees. I guess there's a reason the locals dress to cover every inch of skin when working the land. Have to knit a balaclava

Every time I trim the hedges, have to rake it first to find the stingers.

Picked my 2.2 XLT AT up today in Chiang Mai Been a long wait, but very happy now.

There were 9 other trucks picked up today, & the parking lot was full of more, including at least 3 Wildtraks, so I guess they're starting to up the deliveries. Still a pretty rare sight up here, compared to the Mazdas.

OK...I was wondering about it...and your color I hope?! Congrats

Yep, Gunmetal Blue.

Tried to get some free reverse sensors thrown in, "Due to the long wait", but the boss just smiled & explained I'd have got a truck earlier if I'd been flexible on colour......

We hired bikes out of Pai, and rode those crappy chicken chasers up and down the mountain to get there. I was back there about 3 years ago, and although they have discontinued the kayak trip I did through Tham Lot, there are still lots of options for thrill seekers or the more sedate. Great place.

They still do the kayaking through the cave & down to Soppong. Did it last month.

Picked my 2.2 XLT AT up today in Chiang Mai Been a long wait, but very happy now.

There were 9 other trucks picked up today, & the parking lot was full of more, including at least 3 Wildtraks, so I guess they're starting to up the deliveries. Still a pretty rare sight up here, compared to the Mazdas.

Congratulations, hope you post some feed back on your new ride.

Still waiting for my WT 2.2

First thing you notice is how quiet it is. Also seems a lot higher ride than my 4x4 Strada.

Picked my 2.2 XLT AT up today in Chiang Mai Been a long wait, but very happy now.

There were 9 other trucks picked up today, & the parking lot was full of more, including at least 3 Wildtraks, so I guess they're starting to up the deliveries. Still a pretty rare sight up here, compared to the Mazdas.