Jai Dee Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Mercedes X class .. top spec'd ones close to 2.8 mil bt purchase price before you even get to import duties and stuff .. Try 4M baht... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted July 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jai Dee said: Try 4M baht... Crikey even more damage to your bank balance then .. in Britain the top end ones are around £70k which is a lot for what is essentially a working vehicle .. All the Japanese trucks with Toyota being top of their pile offer better value and probably do the job as well if not better than the European vehicles but they don't have quite the cachet of the Merc' .. And if money really were no object you could try an AMG G-Wagen 6x6 .. Edited July 26, 2020 by Justgrazing Sp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: And if money really were no object you could try an AMG G-Wagen 6x6 .. About 47.5M baht if I am reading this article correctly... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, Jai Dee said: Try 4M baht... Plus the X Class is being dumped. Apparently sales volume has been a bit of a dud. Not enough Benz buyers want a tarted up Nissan Navara with a fancy badge on the front. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf81 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I haven't tried any other brand than Toyota, but I feel a Toyota pick-up is generally the safest bet. Toyota's are used in war zones around the world. These are work horses that are generally easy to repair, easy to find parts for. There's an episode of Top Gear where they try to destroy a Toyota Hilux and lapping it up each time only with original materials from the truck. And after each punishment they still manage to get the Toyota in working condition again. https://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/06/politics/u-s-treasury-isis-toyota/index.html https://newswire.net/newsroom/news/00090677-us-probe-toyota-for-being-isis-vehicle-of-choice.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_War 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 minute ago, wolf81 said: Toyota's are used in war zones around the world. And Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopy Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 59 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Pickup versions of Mercedes legendary G-Wagen are available ..Mercedes X class I don't see the X class on the Thai Mercedes Benz web site. And the pickup version of the G-Wagen is not shown. How are these purchased in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airalee Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 42 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Crikey even more damage to your bank balance then .. in Britain the top end ones are around £70k which is a lot for what is essentially a working vehicle .. All the Japanese trucks with Toyota being top of their pile offer better value and probably do the job as well if not better than the European vehicles but they don't have quite the cachet of the Merc' .. And if money really were no object you could try an AMG G-Wagen 6x6 .. How about a Unimog? I wonder what they’d go for here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 FORD Ranger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Jai Dee said: Try 4M baht... That's the one with proper Merc drive train, the cheaper one is really a Nissan with a Merc badge...I did read somewhere it is to be discontinued.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madgee Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) I.M.O. The new Toyota 2.8 Revo 'Rocco'. (refined suspension and updated interior) The biggest gripe with the old 'Rocco' was with its hard ride when empty. This is no longer a problem. I'm going for the 2.4 as I don't need the grunt and it's about 180k cheaper! I took one for a test drive and even my dog agreed it was great! ???? Edited July 26, 2020 by Madgee Forgot to mention my dogs opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 4 hours ago, canopy said: If you are going to recommend something, please mention what makes it the best. It could be a simple subjective reason, features, specs, just anything. The only post that has done a real good job so far nominates the Mitsubishi as the best of the best and no one has disputed it or offered reasons anything else might be better. And of course vehicles sold in Thailand Of course All same In Thailand get with it, spec is your choice or your particul style you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaviator Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Justgrazing said: Crikey even more damage to your bank balance then .. in Britain the top end ones are around £70k which is a lot for what is essentially a working vehicle .. All the Japanese trucks with Toyota being top of their pile offer better value and probably do the job as well if not better than the European vehicles but they don't have quite the cachet of the Merc' .. And if money really were no object you could try an AMG G-Wagen 6x6 .. Just what mum needs for the school run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Xaos said: Ford Ranger top model I have a 2001 Ford Ranger, 4 door. fwd with 414,xxx km on the clock and it still rattles along happily as the daily runner. If I could I would but another Ford Ranger 4 door but 2 wheel drive automatic as I rarely use FWD any more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Number 23, Pink Panther, Patpong 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Jai Dee said: About 47.5M baht if I am reading this article correctly... At that price I could buy a new Ford ranger every year for 47 years and still have change left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 This is so subjective to what the buyer wants, the best reliability, the best looking, the best riding, there are so many criteria, also how long do you plan to keep it? as then if it comes with a longer warranty that may be more important. I tried them all and chose what I liked the best on looks /price although all were fairly similar, service is another issue, even with well known brands thats really all down to each dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Mavideol said: 2020 Mercedes X-Class Pickup Truck or Nissan as its better known Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 4 hours ago, transam said: Yes, as I said before, a Toyota....???? Ugly with a hard ride, is what I thought when testing it and no apple car play android auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Mazda Bt 50 pro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 hours ago, ChipButty said: Mine is manual never had a problem with the clutch 150k My Toyota on its original clutch at 235k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, wolf81 said: I haven't tried any other brand than Toyota, but I feel a Toyota pick-up is generally the safest bet. Toyota's are used in war zones around the world. These are work horses that are generally easy to repair, easy to find parts for. There's an episode of Top Gear where they try to destroy a Toyota Hilux and lapping it up each time only with original materials from the truck. And after each punishment they still manage to get the Toyota in working condition again. https://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/06/politics/u-s-treasury-isis-toyota/index.html https://newswire.net/newsroom/news/00090677-us-probe-toyota-for-being-isis-vehicle-of-choice.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_War If you havent tried any others how can you know? Will you be working in a war zone? I tried them all and the result was surprising. Ones I thought would be good from reading tests were not, Ford Ranger bi turbo, felt slow and soggy and that was the Raptor version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, ujayujay said: Mazda Bt 50 pro! Wait for the update, or is it already out ? Its due very soon thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Noodle Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hands down the only answer is the top of the line Ford Raptor. Beats every metric and no truck in the same class can beat it. Second place is the Toyota Hilux by sheer reliability and the amount of time it’s been around, including it’s global variations. There are no other choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 6 hours ago, canopy said: If you are going to recommend something, please mention what makes it the best Ford...best cuz my "F" stock is on life support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jirathama Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 49 minutes ago, bodga said: Wait for the update, or is it already out ? Its due very soon thats for sure. Its coming end of this year, based on the Isuzu. They stopped cooperation with Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammed Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 starting point must be deciding if you want 2 door for longer bed or 4 door for more passenger comfort, some of the 2 door with long bed cant even slide back and so are out if you are tall. expanding on this there is a warped fashion these days to make the back support curved as if you were suffering hump back or are really really short, price is not a good indication on comfort, the most uncomfortable i ever had to ride in was a $1 million mercedes sport car, you really ought to test sit in them before they can be an option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) I just bought a Toyota Rocco , i love it but only 300kilos I will have get back to you, got new promo too, 5 year 150,000 Edited July 26, 2020 by Ireland32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 7 hours ago, ChipButty said: I have to agree with you D-MAX is the one, I have owned 2 still have one now I have done a lot of driving in this one in all kinds of weather up and down Thailand I have also owned a Vigo a nice drive on a straight dry road once you hit the rain even with 4 wheel drive I never considered it safe at high speed, How’s resale on Dmax’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Madgee said: I.M.O. The new Toyota 2.8 Revo 'Rocco'. (refined suspension and updated interior) The biggest gripe with the old 'Rocco' was with its hard ride when empty. This is no longer a problem. I'm going for the 2.4 as I don't need the grunt and it's about 180k cheaper! I took one for a test drive and even my dog agreed it was great! ???? I just got mine 2.4 Black love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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