Has anyone bought an MG Pickup? Or know someone who has?

 

Currently back in the States, returning to LOS in October.

 

Here, I drive a very basic (XL) 1995  Ford F-150. I love its simplicity and dependability and can do all maintenance and repairs myself. Nothing but solid transportation. No gadgets, no stereo, no GPS, no smart phone hookup. Point A to Point B, nothing more.

 

I'm looking for the same in LOS. Although I understand any new truck will have some bells and whistles, again, I'm just looking for Point A to Point B and a warranty. Very unlikely I will put more than 3000 miles (5000km) on it per year and it will be stored under cover. 

 

The most basic F-150 for 2021 (stateside) lists at $25,000.  The basic MG, 2.0 D 6MT has an MSRP of 560,000 baht ($18,000). At that price, it is hard to justify buying a used pickup. Is that model readily available?

 

Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

 

No experience with MG cars or trucks, but you can't go wrong buying Chinese IMO.  It's going to take a concerted effort to fund the Belt and Road.

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I would checkout the facebook pages its not unknown for people to get upto 250,000 baht discount on MG pickups

 

for the 1st 3 months of this year they have sold in Thailand  1,460 pickups compared to  Isuzu pickups

https://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-pickup-q1-2021

 

 

I'm not in the market anymore I will keep what I have. 

If I did just want a basic truck I'd buy an MG smartcab.

17 hours ago, Heng said:

No experience with MG cars or trucks, but you can't go wrong buying Chinese IMO.  It's going to take a concerted effort to fund the Belt and Road.

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What is the belt and road?

12 minutes ago, HeijoshinCool said:

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What is the belt and road?

Do not feed the troll, please.

I Just bought a fully loaded MG HS Turbo X SUV.  Great product, discounted 150k as I paid cash for it at the Car show they had in March here in Bangkok.  The lot in Minburi is the main dealer for MG in Thailand and they have plenty of truck right now.  PM me and I can put you in touch with the GM.

If your looking towards the end of this year I would look at the Ford Ranger as a new model is coming out later this year or begining of 2022

as you can can see here prices for the belt and braces models start fairly low

I have seen current models for sale from 439,000 baht Ford facebook groups are the best place to look

https://www.ford.co.th/en/trucks/ranger/compare-models/

5 hours ago, HeijoshinCool said:

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What is the belt and road?

 

It's how the Chinese and overseas Chinese will make the world a better place through infrastructure development...ports, roads, high speed rail, etc.   Those funds have to come from somewhere and state run industries are an important part of that.  

I wonder why with such low usage you don’t just hire a vehicle each time you come? No depreciation, maintenance, storage, battery problems, dry rotting of tyres etc

friend of mine bought one and got a huge discount. paid abt 500 k with AT and other extras. Small engine though. Wouldn't buy a Chinese car in this lifetime. Furthermore CP is a major stakeholder in MG thailand...

11 hours ago, HeijoshinCool said:

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What is the belt and road?

Quote from Heng - 

"It's how the Chinese and overseas Chinese will make the world a better place through infrastructure development...ports, roads, high speed rail, etc.   Those funds have to come from somewhere and state run industries are an important part of that."

 

Alternatively you can look at it as the export of toxic debt by China to buy or build strategic transportation infrastructure in foreign countries (China Myanmar Economic Corridor, China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Darwen Port, Hambantota is Sri Lanka et al).  The loan is packaged as being an investment in the other country's infrastructure however the economic projections to justify the interest on repayments are based on a rather rosy view of the world economy and how it's rate of growth to enable the country to repay.  Failure to repay results in confiscation of the facility by China to be run by them and for them.  The comment on state run industries are valid, it just depends on which state is running them.

What could possibly go wrong?

Does the MG pickup offer a Covid-free air conditioning option?  Had an MGB at college.  Don’t think I’d buy MG now.

I can recommend MG.

I have an MG HS.  Great car.

My girlfriend works for MG.

Please contact her.

She will advise you and ensure you get the good deal, no matter where you live in Thailand.

There are some great deals to be had.

7 minutes ago, Deli said:

friend of mine bought one and got a huge discount. paid abt 500 k with AT and other extras. Small engine though. Wouldn't buy a Chinese car in this lifetime. Furthermore CP is a major stakeholder in MG thailand...

AT?  CP?  give us a clue mate

AT - auto transmission

CP - 

https://www.cpgroupglobal.com/

First off MG was a <deleted> car manufacturer before the Chinese bought it . So after copying it and making it with even cheaper parts I'm sure it is a bargain basement vehicle.  So I guess if your expectations are set very low, you will be satisfied.  There is another very low cost truck here from India  named TATA. 

On 6/9/2021 at 1:31 AM, HeijoshinCool said:

Has anyone bought an MG Pickup?

I would never buy anything Chinese. 

 

12 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

I Just bought a fully loaded MG HS Turbo X SUV.  Great product

I'd be interested in your opinion in a few years time when it starts falling to pieces. 

2 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I would never buy anything Chinese. 

 

Presumably you don't buy much of anything at all then ?  living off the land on fruit,fish and vegetables... ???? no phone, no internet, no computer, no tv  etc etc etc  China makes just about everything now days  we can not escape from it !

My rule of thumb buying a pick-up in Thailand. Choose a brand that have many service centers all over the country. Toyota and Izuzu stand out prominently and they are good robust pick-ups. 

15 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'd be interested in your opinion in a few years time when it starts falling to pieces. 

Solid vehicle, good quality and in my opinion it rivals the Mazda.  Check some of the reviews on it from Australia and the UK, you might be surprised.  Quiet ride, the infotainment center works good as well as the navigation.  Good safety features and warning devices.  360degree camera for parking and backing up.  The I-smart features are great.  I can remote start the vehicle, so the car cools off before I get down to it, from anywhere as long as the vehicle is locked, which it should be.  Has a vehicle location GPS, as well as a DVR camera to record driving which also reduces the insurance.  Had all of the windows tinted at 60 percent on the sides as well as the windscreen at 40%, and the panoramic moonroof tinted to 80%.  Sure it is not powerfull like my Cayenne was, but getting around in Bangkok there is no need for massive power or speed.  On the highway it cruises right along.  This MG has come along way from the original GS they made years ago, and then the ZS is also very popular.  It has leg room not only in the front but the rear seats as well.  5 year warranty, bumper to bumper, so if it falls to pieces as you believe then it gets fixed no issues.

20 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I would never buy anything Chinese. 

 

 

What car do you own then?

Absolutely Not , Support China after this Crisis…I drove in one better to  get a go - kart , suspension is a Horrible 

On 6/9/2021 at 1:31 AM, HeijoshinCool said:

Here, I drive a very basic (XL) 1995  Ford F-150.

check out Ford here in Thailand. 

 

Like Sinovac, stay away from that communist Chinese <deleted>. 

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

What car do you I own a Toyota Rocco , I was in a MG it felt like the flint stones car  

On 6/9/2021 at 2:45 AM, Heng said:

No experience with MG cars or trucks, but you can't go wrong buying Chinese IMO.  It's going to take a concerted effort to fund the Belt and Road.

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Silk Road for China Dirt Road for the rest of us 

10 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Solid vehicle, good quality and in my opinion it rivals the Mazda.  Check some of the reviews on it from Australia and the UK, you might be surprised.  Quiet ride, the infotainment center works good as well as the navigation.  Good safety features and warning devices.  360degree camera for parking and backing up.  The I-smart features are great.  I can remote start the vehicle, so the car cools off before I get down to it, from anywhere as long as the vehicle is locked, which it should be.  Has a vehicle location GPS, as well as a DVR camera to record driving which also reduces the insurance.  Had all of the windows tinted at 60 percent on the sides as well as the windscreen at 40%, and the panoramic moonroof tinted to 80%.  Sure it is not powerfull like my Cayenne was, but getting around in Bangkok there is no need for massive power or speed.  On the highway it cruises right along.  This MG has come along way from the original GS they made years ago, and then the ZS is also very popular.  It has leg room not only in the front but the rear seats as well.  5 year warranty, bumper to bumper, so if it falls to pieces as you believe then it gets fixed no issues.

An MG and Sinovac , what could go Wrong 

FYI I own a 2013 Ford Ranger 2.2l 6-speed with 230.000 km.  Runs smooth, no squeaks, no smoke, good paint.  Has the best in class frame.  Will replace with same next year.

34 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I would never buy anything Chinese. 

 

Japanese for sure.  Chinese never. unless your into cheap immitations.

I dont know if available, but I would check out the Maverick line of new pickups. Supposedly a scaled back version of the 150, and with a hybrid engine. I saw the 20K sticker price, and was intrigued. As an owner of a Maverick car back in the 70s (I think), id be interested in the point a to b attribute that had. My mem sucks, but I think it had a slant 6, and it was the most basic thing on the road back then from Ford... except maybe for the Pinto, which  sold at fire sale prices ????