hhtown Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Hi All, I'm looking to buy a 2nd hand 4x2 or 4x4 small Truck. I'm interested in Isuza, Toyota Hilux or any other popular brand. My budget is around 250k baht, what would you consider a good buy and what Age / milage could i get for this budget. Car must be Fuel efficient & Low maintenance & repair What would you recommend on the following points 4x2 v 4x4 Diesel v Petrol Auotmatic v Manual Private v Showroom Anything to be especially wary off when buying a 2nd hand Truck ? Appreciate all experienced and sensible comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2021 For that money I would go private for either Isuzu or Toyota 2.5 diesel with service history and the lowest mileage one according to years old. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhtown Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 23 hours ago, Kwasaki said: For that money I would go private for either Isuzu or Toyota 2.5 diesel with service history and the lowest mileage one according to years old. Thanks. , I will start my search . It does seem that 2nd hand trucks are expensive in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, hhtown said: Thanks. , I will start my search . It does seem that 2nd hand trucks are expensive in Thailand Due to the pandemic it makes the S/H pickup truck market the cheapest I've ever seen it. Don't be too scared of high mileage if it has service history, no service history is not a good sign. Diesel engines are pretty bulletproof and terrorists are good proof of reliability. ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I'd go for a diesel auto. As Kwasaki said, Isuzu or Toyota. (Just about any garage is familiar with them). There are various websites in Thailand where you can check prices of vehicles for sale. I don't have a list to hand but Bahtsold is one. Bargains can sometimes be found from farang who are returning to their home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I would go for Toyota 4x2 unless you intend to go off road driving 4x4 is just more to go wrong and the extra weight. The reason I say Toyota is simply a lot more after sales parts are available. One thing I will say of Utmost Importance if whatever you buy has a timing 'Belt' (and not chain) and has over 100,000 klm on the clock fit a new belt whatever the seller tells you (unless there is prove of it being done) as it is sooo easy to turn off the warning light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhtown Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Thanks all for your input, appreciated. My search starts as of now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysoul Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 hello, On 8/27/2021 at 8:24 AM, brianthainess said: One thing I will say of Utmost Importance if whatever you buy has a timing 'Belt' (and not chain) and has over 100,000 klm on the clock fit a new belt whatever the seller tells you (unless there is prove of it being done) as it is sooo easy to turn off the warning light. I can only second that by experience, bad experience as you can guess (one cam shaft of 2 and 6 valves of 16) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 42 minutes ago, hhtown said: Thanks all for your input, appreciated. My search starts as of now . Auto diesel (2wd if you are on regular roads). But Toyota and Isuzu at this prices are at least 10-15 years old or more, so the condition will be variable. But they will be easy to service and get parts for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhtown Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thanks for the Timming belt warning. I'm looking at Isuzu and Toyota . What's average price of servicings and annual insurance for these trucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, hhtown said: Thanks for the Timming belt warning. I'm looking at Isuzu and Toyota . What's average price of servicings and annual insurance for these trucks Servicing at Cockpit not much more than 2000 baht usually less. Not sure about a trucks age but my 4 year old Isuzu 1st class insurance with 10,000 baht voluntary payment if my fault including Govt CTPL insurance I pay 850 baht over 10 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancharee Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 anyone know the cost of a timing belt change on a hilux tiger 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pifo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Try to buy it from a farang, for 2 reasons: -you will spot better a farang trying to scam you. - a farang selling his stuff is open to negociation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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