Best truck under 900k

[Yellowtail]

  On 2/26/2021 at 5:23 AM, NanLaew said:

 

After all, that's all that Toyota does.

 

TRD.

 

Sportivo

 

Etc..

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I bought TRD Fortuner to get the black & red leather interior which I liked much more than the other options.

 

Along with the trinkets, it also added rear-wheel disk breaks and 20" tires. I think the rear-wheel disks are standard on all Fortuner models now. 

[NanLaew]

  On 2/26/2021 at 2:55 PM, Yellowtail said:

 

I bought TRD Fortuner to get the black & red leather interior which I liked much more than the other options.

 

Along with the trinkets, it also added rear-wheel disk breaks and 20" tires. I think the rear-wheel disks are standard on all Fortuner models now. 

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Do they throw in them red Brembo disk brake caliper covers for free?

[Thai Dan]

  On 2/26/2021 at 5:09 AM, NanLaew said:

 

Your spurious 'cancer' analogy aside, is rust and corrosion a serious issue in Thailand though? I see more Tata's on the dry and humidity-free roads of Isaan these days.

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The fact that I found it to be an issue here in Isaan should tell you something (Yes, I live in Isaan too).  IF they were on the roads of the northern U.S. in winter, I don't think they'd be roadworthy enough to pass inspection after a couple of years.  But, at their price point they are bound to get sales here, wouldn't you agree?.  You tell us though: next time you see them on the roads, look closer and see if they have rust.  Do come back here and tell us all, okay?

 

Your questions inspired me to look deeper.  Thanks for that.  It turns out Tata cars/trucks don't sell in the U.S.  And for Europe, here is a chart from carsalesbase.com that seems rather self explanatory (Note: the Sales numbers are actual number of units):

 

[Yellowtail]

  On 2/26/2021 at 5:02 PM, NanLaew said:

 

Do they throw in them red Brembo disk brake caliper covers for free?

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As you know, most all manufacturers have trim packages that command an up-charge. Some people like them, some don't. As I said, I like the Fortuner TRD interior, that's why I paid the extra 60K, which is not a lot in the scheme of things, particularly when for me, the interior is one of the most important aspects of a vehicle.

 

Does attempting to belittle what others drive make you feel better about yourself and what you drive?  

[stoneinfocus]

Nice to see petty bickering and point scoring is alive and well! 

 

For looks, I like the new Navara, in a colour that Porsche would label 'crayon.' 

 

 

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/1/2021 at 1:27 AM, stoneinfocus said:

Nice to see petty bickering and point scoring is alive and well! 

 

For looks, I like the new Navara, in a colour that Porsche would label 'crayon.' 

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Would that be what Nissan labels "Forged Copper"?

[stoneinfocus]

It's basically dark grey. 

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/1/2021 at 1:08 PM, stoneinfocus said:

It's basically dark grey. 

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Or what Nissan labels " Stealth Grey"...

 

I like grey, but I think some bright yellow, red or blue accents would do a lot for it. Not a lot just a little here and there...

[NanLaew]

  On 2/27/2021 at 4:00 AM, Yellowtail said:

 

As you know, most all manufacturers have trim packages that command an up-charge. Some people like them, some don't. As I said, I like the Fortuner TRD interior, that's why I paid the extra 60K, which is not a lot in the scheme of things, particularly when for me, the interior is one of the most important aspects of a vehicle.

 

Does attempting to belittle what others drive make you feel better about yourself and what you drive?  

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Does that TRD package include the insecurity or is that natural?

 

I ride a push bike BTW.

[owl sees all]

  On 3/1/2021 at 1:27 AM, stoneinfocus said:

Nice to see petty bickering and point scoring is alive and well! 

 

For looks, I like the new Navara, in a colour that Porsche would label 'crayon.' 

 

 

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My Toyota Tiger 4WD Pick-up is 18 years old.

 

I check it every week for water and oil. It's done 240k km. I had a dodgy time with the engine making a racket, so I changed the oil. One of the wipers has shredded and is not sweeping the water off so good. Also the back seat has a couple of splitz in it. Most other things work OK.

 

Only had one belt-drive change about 90k past. MOT this month.

 

I would buy the same pick-up again if I was looking for new. If I could get it in my favourite colour that would be a bonus. But I wouldn't want alloy wheels or anything fancy.

[falang1969]

I bought an Isuzu D-Max 2.5 Titanium Cab 4 Manual with 12km on it in 2012.

 

Now at 130k and literally no issues (apart from a flat battery) in that time, so what's that, 8 years?

 

For cost of ownership and reliability, can't go wrong.

 

An oil and filter change every 20k or so and that's it! Still on same discs and pads with plenty of wear left in both and one set of new tyres at 90k.

 

"Serviced" the other day at an Isuzu main dealer = full oil and filter change, new headlight bulb, replacement cam belt and air con belt, full coolant replacement cost 3300bht.

 

Forget manufacturers recommendations (unless in warranty period), use you common sense when "servicing", not required every 10k etc.

 

P.S. Forgot 3 sets of wiper blades!

 

 

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/4/2021 at 8:36 PM, falang1969 said:

I bought an Isuzu D-Max 2.5 Titanium Cab 4 Manual with 12km on it in 2012.

 

Now at 130k and literally no issues (apart from a flat battery) in that time, so what's that, 8 years?

 

For cost of ownership and reliability, can't go wrong.

 

An oil and filter change every 20k or so and that's it! Still on same discs and pads with plenty of wear left in both and one set of new tyres at 90k.

 

"Serviced" the other day at an Isuzu main dealer = full oil and filter change, new headlight bulb, replacement cam belt and air con belt, full coolant replacement cost 3300bht.

 

Forget manufacturers recommendations (unless in warranty period), use you common sense when "servicing", not required every 10k etc.

 

P.S. Forgot 3 sets of wiper blades!

 

 

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I've had four Isuzus and they cannot be beat for value. Thinking about buying my boy a new Highlander for his eighteenth birthday coming up....

[actonion]

  On 2/11/2021 at 11:25 AM, Susco said:

 

You want to claim that you can't buy any quality products of the items you mention that are not made in China?

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I recently went around all the Electrical appliance shops in Pattaya, shopping for a  new Toaster,  the European brands names like Philips and Bosch  are both made in China,   sadly i could not find  one  made elsewhere 

[actonion]

  On 2/11/2021 at 1:27 PM, Airalee said:

I must be doing something wrong.  Should I take pictures of my stereo gear too?

 

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[actonion]

  On 3/5/2021 at 1:47 AM, actonion said:

 

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The labels are made in USA ,  the products are made in China  lol 

[colinneil]

You just cannot beat Isuzu, we sold a Highlander at 9 years old to B.I.L. he still drives /abuses it every day, goes from his gate to road junction about 130 mtrs screaming in first gear.

Yet it has never missed a beat in 13 years.

Bought a Dmax just over 4 years ago, only thing done to it, new battery 3 months ago, we are thinking about another new 1, not even considering looking at any other make, it will be a Dmax.

[Airalee]

  On 3/5/2021 at 1:48 AM, actonion said:

The labels are made in USA ,  the products are made in China  lol 

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Uhhh.  No.

[stoneinfocus]

My S.I.L drives a D-Max, as do I sometimes, and though it's starting to feel a bit long in tooth, with 300k on it, it does still work just fine. I'm leaning towards Isuzu after everyone's comments. 

[caribbean82]

  On 2/11/2021 at 4:09 AM, NCC1701A said:

right now you can get a Ranger XLT. MT AT 2X4. and Wildtrack 4x4 BIG BAHT. They discontinued the FX4 this year. A new quad cab 4x2 automatic XTL is just under 900,000.  

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Ford ranger, Mazda bt50 are the same ute. I prefer bt50 coz it's 10k less

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/24/2021 at 8:07 AM, caribbean82 said:

Ford ranger, Mazda bt50 are the same ute.

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This may have been true ten years ago.

[caribbean82]

  On 3/24/2021 at 4:09 PM, Yellowtail said:

 

This may have been true ten years ago.

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True ranger has made some changes bt50 hasn't but they are still fundamentally the same car with the 3.2 5 cyl

[vinny41]

  On 3/24/2021 at 6:16 PM, caribbean82 said:

True ranger has made some changes bt50 hasn't but they are still fundamentally the same car with the 3.2 5 cyl

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Since December 2020 Mazda are now working with Isuzu and Mazda pickups are based on d-max floorplan,engine,gearbox

[Smithson]

After a lot of research and hiring a few pickups we bought Triton in 2008. Now with 220k it's still running fine and never had a problem. As someone else said they are the best value, also I found them to be the best handling compared to the Isuzu and Hilux that I'd hired.

 

The Isuzu was great on fuel and the Hilux turbo great for power. But I didn't find it handled well. It failed a safety test in Europe, I think it's called the moose test.

 

The Triton was also best on safety and cheapest.

 

One thing I found researching, most people are very happy with whatever pick up the bought. They're the best value due to low taxes.

 

 

[Smithson]

Among the various options from different makes, is there a 4 door, that isn't raised high and has the more powerful turbo intercooler motor?

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/25/2021 at 3:37 AM, Smithson said:

Among the various options from different makes, is there a 4 door, that isn't raised high and has the more powerful turbo intercooler motor?

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You could look at the Isuzu X-Series Speeds...

[Smithson]

  On 3/25/2021 at 3:51 AM, Yellowtail said:

 

You could look at the Isuzu X-Series Speeds...

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Funnily enough I was just doing that. The 2 Door 4x4 with 3lt 190 hp motor is B832,000. That's not bad, except it's raised and not four door, which is more the 100k extra. I'm not sure how necessary 4 door is, as Thais don't mind squeezing in the back and seat belts can be fitted cheaply.

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/25/2021 at 4:09 AM, Smithson said:

Funnily enough I was just doing that. The 2 Door 4x4 with 3lt 190 hp motor is B832,000. That's not bad, except it's raised and not four door, which is more the 100k extra. I'm not sure how necessary 4 door is, as Thais don't mind squeezing in the back and seat belts can be fitted cheaply.

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It's also a new platform and Isuzu has great service most everywhere, great re-sale and (I think) the cheapest service in Thailand. 

[Smithson]

TRITON

Mega Cab Plus 2.4 GLX 6MT

• 2.4L diesel 
•  2WD manual transmission 
•  6-speed manual transmission 
•  4-cylinder in-line DOHC 16 valve MIVEC variable turbo Inter cooler

Start ฿694,000

Double Cab Plus 2.4 GLS 6MT

• 2.4L diesel 
•  2WD manual transmission 
•  6-speed manual transmission 
•  4-cylinder in-line DOHC 16 valve MIVEC variable turbo Inter cooler

Start ฿824,000

[Andy from Kent]

  On 2/23/2021 at 12:03 AM, steve187 said:

the sales staff in the ford dealer in Pattaya were lazy and not interested in selling, 

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That's sadly  common with all brands here.

[Yellowtail]

  On 3/25/2021 at 4:58 AM, Andy from Kent said:

 

 

That's sadly  common with all brands here.

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Here being Pattaya of Thailand? While I have encountered lazy sales people, I would not say that's the rule in Thailand.