Recommendations please

[Mansell]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

OP,  with that budget you can buy a nice Mazda 2 with all mod cons, and park it easily.

My free entertainment at the shopping malls is watching fat-arsed pickups and SUV's attempting to reverse into a parking space. Combine their size with average Thai driving skills, and it's a comedy of errors.

Totally agree....live in Korat and would not wish for a bigger or heavier vehicle. Car is comfortable, drove from Phuket to Korat. And nothing more to pay if buying for cash. Getting a decent color is a trick, but if you like red go for it....and I would go for the hatchback instead of the saloon version.

[Lacessit]

1 hour ago, mogandave said:

 

They’re building the Range Rovers and Jags now.

IMHO you've just supported his assertion.

[dallen52]

5 hours ago, somtamjames said:

TATA must be the new Trabant version of former east Germany. 

Actually. 

Tata owns Jaguar and is one of the most successful players in the Automotive market. 

Great Wall also make a fantastic utility vehicle. Chinese. 

 

I personally would be looking beyond the car and looking at the aftermarket parts and service that is available in Thailand.. 

 

My experience with the major brands outlets here is not good. 

The level of experience and expertise in the workshops is par average. 

 

You have to drive it. 

You also have to like the look of it. 

 

But at some point you will have to look at getting it fixed or serviced. 

[Lacessit]

20 hours ago, dallen52 said:

Actually. 

Tata owns Jaguar and is one of the most successful players in the Automotive market. 

Great Wall also make a fantastic utility vehicle. Chinese. 

 

 

One of the most successful players in the automotive market? Where?

TATA and Great Wall consistently achieve the worst safety ratings of vehicles tested by ANCAP - 1 to 2 stars.

As for Jaguars, they are a heavily discounted brand in Australia. Dealers can't give them away.

 

[dallen52]

5 hours ago, Lacessit said:

One of the most successful players in the automotive market? Where?

TATA and Great Wall consistently achieve the worst safety ratings of vehicles tested by ANCAP - 1 to 2 stars.

As for Jaguars, they are a heavily discounted brand in Australia. Dealers can't give them away.

 

Missing the point.... 

One of our learned friends compared to the Ruski built Eastern European car. 

I think you are stretching the truth in that they are giving them away. 

In Australia... 

We are in  a country where ANCAP means sweet FA. 

The OP was looking for a good deal on a car around 600,000.

I suggested a couple of makes. 

 

Airbags and ANCAP do nothing for the bozos in the back of the Isuzu or Toyota. 

Even less if the occupants do not have seat belts on.. 

Plus Thailand says only front seat occupants to have seat belts on... 

Edited May 8, 2018 by dallen52

[JAS21]

7 hours ago, dallen52 said:

Missing the point.... 

One of our learned friends compared to the Ruski built Eastern European car. 

I think you are stretching the truth in that they are giving them away. 

In Australia... 

We are in  a country where ANCAP means sweet FA. 

The OP was looking for a good deal on a car around 600,000.

I suggested a couple of makes. 

 

Airbags and ANCAP do nothing for the bozos in the back of the Isuzu or Toyota. 

Even less if the occupants do not have seat belts on.. 

Plus Thailand says only front seat occupants to have seat belts on... 

Are you sure about the accuracy of your last sentence ...

[Lacessit]

7 hours ago, dallen52 said:

Missing the point.... 

One of our learned friends compared to the Ruski built Eastern European car. 

I think you are stretching the truth in that they are giving them away. 

In Australia... 

We are in  a country where ANCAP means sweet FA. 

The OP was looking for a good deal on a car around 600,000.

I suggested a couple of makes. 

 

Airbags and ANCAP do nothing for the bozos in the back of the Isuzu or Toyota. 

Even less if the occupants do not have seat belts on.. 

Plus Thailand says only front seat occupants to have seat belts on... 

I understand the Trabant panels were actually made of lacquered cardboard. The learned friend was pointing out quality level is similar.

Jaguar is supposed to be a large luxury car to compete with BMW, Mercedes or even Lexus. The fact that they are priced at about AUD 65K when the comparable brands are priced north of AUD 100K says something about their image.

True, ANCAP means sweet FA here. That doesn't mean you should be inviting him to escalate his risk level.

Noted you have not stated where TATA is successful. India, maybe. That's like saying Proton is successful in Malaysia.

[GreasyFingers]

On 5/5/2018 at 12:09 PM, thailoneus said:

Any views on the Toyota Avanza?

We have had an Avanza for 2 years, 40,000 km. It is not a bad little car and if you remove the rear (3rd row) you have a useful wagon with plenty of space. No mechanical problems and Toyota service is very good. We have a manual and my only complaint is the gearing ratios. The engine is noisy in 5th at about 3500 revs and you think you need another gear. They could have made 5th more of an overdrive.

[mogandave]

We have had an Avanza for 2 years, 40,000 km. It is not a bad little car and if you remove the rear (3rd row) you have a useful wagon with plenty of space. No mechanical problems and Toyota service is very good. We have a manual and my only complaint is the gearing ratios. The engine is noisy in 5th at about 3500 revs and you think you need another gear. They could have made 5th more of an overdrive.

Never drove one but I like the Avanza

[dallen52]

On 9/5/2561 at 7:27 AM, JAS21 said:

Are you sure about the accuracy of your last sentence ...

I stand corrected...