Popular Post emptypockets Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Fair enough. I'd buy one too if I were a farmer. Or if you liked camping, towing a boat, going off the beaten track. If you are a suburbanite or city slicker or are from a country where pickups are a rarity..... Stick to the smaller vehicles. It's all about personal needs, desires and choices. There is no right or wrong in this discussion. Why do people buy AMG or BMW? They're only a car. Edited May 3, 2019 by emptypockets 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kelsall Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 The good thing about having a pickup truck is you can haul stuff. The bad thing about having a pickup truck is you can haul stuff. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Kelsall said: The good thing about having a pickup truck is you can haul stuff. The bad thing about having a pickup truck is you can haul stuff. I know exactly what you mean. I a similar vein I used to have a small Oxy acetylene set. Very (too easy) to be borrowed and returned empty. I later bought large cylinders, it doesn't get borrowed any more. IF someone needs to use it they are welcome to bring their job to me. That rarely happens. Edited May 3, 2019 by emptypockets 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlclark97 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 My wife and I have two 4 door pickups. Unusual but she is an excellent driver and once had a commercial license for big rigs. Newer models are as comfortable as a sedan. Newer 4 door models also can be had with 1.8 to 2.4 liter engines that perform as well as anyone should need if primarily for personal use and they are economical. Current models come with several air bags. There is more substantial material around you in the event of a crash. Space is available on the times you may want to bring things from the DIY stores. I have only driven pickups since 1978 eventually settling on nothing less than the 4 door models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: Thailand has the second highest ownership of pickups in the world. And the country that leads the world in pickup ownership is Texas. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, jvs said: Another childish comment,there are a lot of genuine reasons for people to buy a pick-up. yes, but never forgetting where you are... 'twas written within the context that thais rule the roads 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, jrbkk64 said: Go and try the Ford Raptor. A pick up but with great suspension and engine. I love mine. I was on my way to buy a MB GLC Coupe but stopped at the Ford dealer to see if could try the Raptor. Was sold after a test drive and saved 2 million ???? I thought it was your girlfriend's car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 37 minutes ago, Kelsall said: The good thing about having a pickup truck is you can haul stuff. The bad thing about having a pickup truck is you can haul stuff. And if you think that's bad (and it is), wait until they find out you have a trailer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiChakayan Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) I drive a CRV, great car. Next one will be another CRV probably, maybe an Innova which is cheaper and roomier. On the rare occasions I need a pickup I borrow, or rent with or without driver. Anyhow, most of the bulky stuff gets delivered new to our house, and taken away by pickup (or trike) owners.. Edited May 3, 2019 by KiChakayan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, NanLaew said: And if you think that's bad (and it is), wait until they find out you have a trailer! Which brings us next to the missing tool kit...???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 5/2/2019 at 6:38 AM, Denim said: Is it a macho thing ? In a Village People sort of way . People who live in villages with dirt roads and provide a gratis taxi service to their extended family find them very useful. And when the buffalo gets sick and needs to go to the vets it can be hell shoehorning them into a Vios not to mention the mess on the cloth seats. Quite so, and when the boyfriend is a farang, the buffalo gets sick remarkable often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, PerkinsCuthbert said: Quite so, and when the boyfriend is a farang, the buffalo gets sick remarkable often. Never seen a buffalo in a pickup truck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonP Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Why? All of the pro's mentioned by other posters plus I regularly get roped in to transport 7+ plus monks and I believe it will be more easy to resell. In fact I already have a list of interested parties from the village. I might add that I rarely journey less than 300km round trip, usually 1000+. Once back in Pattaya the truck stays parked up and the scooter is used. I have been satisfied with a 2.2lr engine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, transam said: Never seen a buffalo in a pickup truck.. They're usually on the flatbed; more fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, transam said: Never seen a buffalo in a pickup truck.. Well.....once they enter a Vios you just cannot get them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Denim said: Well.....once they enter a Vios you just cannot get them out. and the horns play merry havoc with the roof fabric.... Edited May 3, 2019 by PerkinsCuthbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, NanLaew said: And the country that leads the world in pickup ownership is Texas. Never knew that Texas was a Country.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Denim Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just now, PerkinsCuthbert said: and the horns play merry havoc with the roof fabric.... Exactly. Plus once they've been in a saloon car they get a bit snobby about going in a pick up. It's a face thing. Here's one for transam. Easy compared to : 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Huayrat said: The fastest your legally drive is 120kph and everycar can do that so no need for power. Tell that to all the Mercedes Benz drivers, not to mention all the Ferrari and supercar owners in Thailand. ???? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 A modern day pickup is a good choice in LOS, tax breaks, cheap fuel, 4 door has saloon car cab space with plenty of headroom plus you can haul stuff, and considering never knowing a road condition in any particular Thai area the truck deals with it via tough suspension components... There are times I miss my Vigo 4x4 auto... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Denim said: Exactly. Plus once they've been in a saloon car they get a bit snobby about going in a pick up. It's a face thing. Here's one for transam. Easy compared to : Calves....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Denim said: Exactly. Plus once they've been in a saloon car they get a bit snobby about going in a pick up. It's a face thing. Here's one for transam. Easy compared to : Ahh, rural Thailand! Where else can compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Three seems to be two common criteria of those foreigners owning a pick up. Pattaya and rural village. I live in a city, and have never stayed in pattaya more than 2 nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Three seems to be two common criteria of those foreigners owning a pick up. Pattaya and rural village. I live in a city, and have never stayed in pattaya more than 2 nights. If I lived in Patts I would have a pickup. I would feel safer in one being broadsided by an outta their head clown on a m/bike, or even a car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, transam said: plus you can haul stuff I hate hauling stuff, I pay others to haul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, transam said: A modern day pickup is a good choice in LOS, tax breaks, cheap fuel, 4 door has saloon car cab space with plenty of headroom plus you can haul stuff, and considering never knowing a road condition in any particular Thai area the truck deals with it via tough suspension components... There are times I miss my Vigo 4x4 auto... I like my old 4 door, FWD, 2.5 turbo diesel Ford Ranger. I have a bad back and to get into the truck, I push the seat right back and climb UP into the cab. My neighbour had a Honda Civic and I have to be a contortionist to get DOWN into it. I can do it but I keep banging my head of the door frame and once I am in it is a bugger to get out of. My BIL has a Nissan Almera which a little easier to get in and out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, billd766 said: I like my old 4 door, FWD, 2.5 turbo diesel Ford Ranger. I have a bad back and to get into the truck, I push the seat right back and climb UP into the cab. My neighbour had a Honda Civic and I have to be a contortionist to get DOWN into it. I can do it but I keep banging my head of the door frame and once I am in it is a bugger to get out of. My BIL has a Nissan Almera which a little easier to get in and out of. Our lad has a Civic, bash my head every time, screen in your face, difficult to get out of.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I've bought mine 17 years ago from my wife's uncle. Now with 310,000 km on the clock, it still runs like a Swiss watch, because I service it regularly. Oil change with filter every 5,000 km. No ABS, no airbag, my only "protection" is a heavy bumper in front and one in the rear. We have roads with potholes that are bigger than some countries, many roads wouldn't be possible with a sedan. I need to be able to put my bike on it which isn't easy but doable. I sit a little bit higher and that can only be good when having an accident compared to a little car. Having a two-door pick up means lower tax, green license plates are very similar to those of farmers in other countries. When I go shopping, it's just convenient to have so much space, from time to time I have the whole family on my truck. I know a shop where all mechanics buy their stuff and get all I need for almost nothing. Enough reasons to have a pick-up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, billd766 said: Tell that to all the Mercedes Benz drivers, not to mention all the Ferrari and supercar owners in Thailand. ???? ???? Thanks, I will try to remember that next time I am driving on Highway 12 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 52 minutes ago, PerkinsCuthbert said: Ahh, rural Thailand! Where else can compare? Rural Myanmar? VID20180304163143.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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