PAV123 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Anyone who knows if there is a "public" used car price list, which is regularly updated? Looking for a used car to a friend of mine here on the internet, but prices vary quite a bit, for the same type of car, equipment and year model. Any good advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted October 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2018 Unless you can speak good Thai, or have a Thai to negotiate for you I would stay away from the small car sales and stick to places like "toyotasure" guaranteed used cars, and the prices will be fixed. Otherwise you'll pay more as soon as they see you! (is my experience). There is no 'list' that I have heard of.Its all pretty much whatever they feel they can get. 2nd hand here are outrageous in my opinion. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Many good private deals out there. Insurance companies have prices sort of that's where Mrs asked for a value on our car. Price will depend on the model of the car wanted too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash999 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 If you look at sites like Chobrod and Taladrod you can get a sense of costs. For popular models prices are generally in line with one another. Bear in mind there can be quite a big difference for the same model and year in spec/trim. For example a new from the dealer Honda Jazz bottom spec vs top spec is a very big range, so you'll see that reflected too in used cars. And of course high or low KMs and condition will impact on price too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 https://www.one2car.com/en 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolminthemiddle Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Quote Anyone who knows if there is a "public" used car price list, which is regularly updated? Yes. https://www.redbookasiapacific.com/rbcert/index.php?lang=en&cc=th 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, malcolminthemiddle said: Yes. https://www.redbookasiapacific.com/rbcert/index.php?lang=en&cc=th The prices you get from Redbook are sky-high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, Xonax said: The prices you get from Redbook are sky-high. Hmmm, well I am selling my trusty Vigo so.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I looked ads for one's that were sold and up it a bit because I knew buyers would offer less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahjongguy Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Whether you are buying or selling, RedBook gives you a very useful benchmark price for a specific model, options, and "kilometerage". ???? It lists trade-in as well as private sale values. Well worth 100 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolminthemiddle Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, Xonax said: The prices you get from Redbook are sky-high. Which price is sky high? Private or trade? Red book gives both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, malcolminthemiddle said: Which price is sky high? Private or trade? Red book gives both. Is there a free version....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stud858 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Usually by looking at several ads online, you'll get a feeling for the low ball price. Regardless of price. Get all the usual tests. Air con pressure test for example is a must. After deciding on the highest price you are prepared to pay for a tested car, make your offers and don't show too much excitement or interest in the car. If your offer is accepted too quickly, you know you've paid too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, stud858 said: Usually by looking at several ads online, you'll get a feeling for the low ball price. Regardless of price. Get all the usual tests. Air con pressure test for example is a must. After deciding on the highest price you are prepared to pay for a tested car, make your offers and don't show too much excitement or interest in the car. If your offer is accepted too quickly, you know you've paid too much. Well I will accept an offer very quickly if it's OK.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgard Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Try http://www.truck2hand.com/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorriedNoodle Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Was using http://www.rodthai.com/ 10 years ago, still seems to be working. Not paying for redbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farang99 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 11:11 PM, CharlieH said: Unless you can speak good Thai, or have a Thai to negotiate for you I would stay away from the small car sales and stick to places like "toyotasure" guaranteed used cars, and the prices will be fixed. Otherwise you'll pay more as soon as they see you! (is my experience). There is no 'list' that I have heard of.Its all pretty much whatever they feel they can get. 2nd hand here are outrageous in my opinion. No such thing as a blue book. The price of second hand cars is what the seller thinks the potential buyer would stand for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 11:11 PM, CharlieH said: Unless you can speak good Thai, or have a Thai to negotiate for you I would stay away from the small car sales and stick to places like "toyotasure" guaranteed used cars, and the prices will be fixed. Otherwise you'll pay more as soon as they see you! (is my experience). There is no 'list' that I have heard of.Its all pretty much whatever they feel they can get. 2nd hand here are outrageous in my opinion. Have to agree . Also I went to Toyota Sure & they are also pricey . Couple of car sales in Bangkok , one is called one2car that seem to be OK ish but the one thing that does concern me is the sometimes immaculate condition of the cars even if 4 years old . No way to find out if you are buying a crash repair that I know of . Also finance seems to be on the high side . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, superal said: Have to agree . Also I went to Toyota Sure & they are also pricey . Couple of car sales in Bangkok , one is called one2car that seem to be OK ish but the one thing that does concern me is the sometimes immaculate condition of the cars even if 4 years old . No way to find out if you are buying a crash repair that I know of . Also finance seems to be on the high side . We just bought a ride from a dealer that was linked to one2car....Gave a written guaranty for engine and trans for one year...I spent a lot of time looking at panel lines etc for damage repairs, also those weeee under hood paint dabs on the engine etc bolts to see if they had been undone..It was "clean" from engineering/bodywork...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, superal said: Have to agree . Also I went to Toyota Sure & they are also pricey . Couple of car sales in Bangkok , one is called one2car that seem to be OK ish but the one thing that does concern me is the sometimes immaculate condition of the cars even if 4 years old . No way to find out if you are buying a crash repair that I know of . Also finance seems to be on the high side . In my experience Toyota Sure only buy late cars and old cars they will offer next to nothing more or less saying we don't want it. S/H dealers are pricey even paying cash and vat is added. Buying private you can get a good deal if you pay cash if you have to get finance then no choice other than to pay big % 's. Edited October 20, 2018 by Kwasaki 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: In my experience Toyota Sure only buy late cars and old cars they will offer next to nothing more or less saying we don't want it. S/H dealers are pricey even paying cash and vat is added. Buying private you can get a good deal if you pay cash if you have to get finance then no choice other than to pay big % 's. Mrs.Trans went to Sure....Saw a nice old Vios, it had 300,000km on the clock for daft money......It has taken me many days of chat to open her eyes that she must really take into account age, mileage and not the badge and it looks OK...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Kwasaki said: In my experience Toyota Sure only buy late cars and old cars they will offer next to nothing more or less saying we don't want it. S/H dealers are pricey even paying cash and vat is added. Buying private you can get a good deal if you pay cash if you have to get finance then no choice other than to pay big % 's. I did not know that vat was added to the asking price , not something that I have had before . Can you please confirm that and what is the vat rate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 hours ago, superal said: I did not know that vat was added to the asking price , not something that I have had before . Can you please confirm that and what is the vat rate ? 7% as far as I know and if you buy private you reduced the cost you paid if you get my gist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I would only ever buy a car from a farang. Asians generally skimp on maintenance, with inevitable consequences for engine life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coremouse Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) one2car is pretty good reference, aim for LOWEST price on one2car for standard / starting point. facebook marketplace also great looking place, but not well organized as one2car also craigslist, bahtsold, or go to a big used car tent look at price tag under windshield Edited November 17, 2018 by Coremouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Lacessit said: I would only ever buy a car from a farang. Asians generally skimp on maintenance, with inevitable consequences for engine life. Hogwash 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 minute ago, canthai55 said: Hogwash Your experience is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 buying used cars in LOS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 minute ago, canthai55 said: buying used cars in LOS Tell us all....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, canthai55 said: buying used cars in LOS So have I. The used Vios I bought from a farang is still going strong after 70,000 km of my use. The Merc I bought from an Asian was a different story. Cheap bastard put water in the radiator instead of coolant, and ran it on 91 octane instead of the recommended 95. No service records. Admittedly I took a punt on the W124 engine being durable; however, it was anything but. Sold it a few months ago, thankful to be rid of it. An expensive lesson. It's going to get very interesting when higher mileage CVT used cars flood the market. CVT's are very expensive to replace/repair, and they demand meticulous maintenance plus premium transmission oils. I'm willing to bet many Thais will skimp on maintenance costs, with inevitable consequences. I understand the Nissan CVT's are particularly vulnerable. You're entitled to your opinion. However, the lack of detail to support the opinion detracts from its credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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