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My old Toyota pickup needs replacing.

I want to test drive a Renault Megane Sport Tourer Estate, but can't find a dealer down here - Phuket.

The MG3 is similar, but I like the flat load space in the Renault when the rear seats are folded forward - just like my old Renault 19 16V hatchback:

 

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The MG3's load space isn't flat.  Any other hatchbacks like these two worth looking at?

 

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4 hours ago, steve187 said:

looking at this review, the seats don't lie flat - 

looking for a new Renault in Thailand is like looking for a unicorn

It's a lovely car and a lovely colour. Reminds me of my Renault 19 16V. It went around corners like it was on rails - fantastic suspension. I wouldn't get the hybrid version - petrol engine, manual gearbox for me. (I don't believe in all that CO2 nonsense).

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Just now, G Rex said:

Sadly - there are no Renault dealers in LOS

I had a RenaultSport Megane RS250 - driving it was the most fun you could have with your clothes on!

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I want one! (In blue)

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Renaults and Peugots and Citroens are a bit <deleted>.

 

The import duty is 80% - so think of the better Japanese car you can get for the same money. 

 

That Megane looks nice though - but only 250 horses - a bit under powered.

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2 hours ago, pedro01 said:

Renaults and Peugots and Citroens are a bit <deleted>.

 

The import duty is 80% - so think of the better Japanese car you can get for the same money. 

 

That Megane looks nice though - but only 250 horses - a bit under powered.

I saw a new Peugeot SUV a few weeks ago, good looking but yeah.... 

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The partnership between Renault and Nissan means Renault unlikely to appear in Asian markets.   Back to the alternatives, the Suburu Forester might be worth a look, as estate car like dimensions with 4WD, and handles like a real car rather a truck based SUV.  The Toyota Corolla Cross in hybrid version could also be on your wishlist.

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9 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

At least Peugot and Citroen have dealers in this country. 

What, rationally, makes them "a bit <deleted>" in your experience?

owned them previously.

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9 hours ago, Henryford said:
On 5/29/2022 at 11:33 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

What, rationally, makes them "a bit <deleted>" in your experience?

They are French

So are Alpine, Bugatti, knickers, fries and kissing and they're not <deleted>.  Got anything rational?

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A day wasted today! Note to self: "Check whether the car dealer has the entire range in stock."

 

So I went to Subaru, north of Phuket town, to have a look at the new Impreza - nice blue, not too flashy1151103599_2022-05-3019_33_28-Greenshot460.jpg.ed410f9c4fa720b105c3cdb7445daa30.jpg

As soon as I said "Impreza", he says: "Thailand mai mii - not have."

WTH?!

 

So tomorrow I'll call Mazda and ask Mr Anuphas(?) if he has, or can get, the Mazda 3 Fastback. In Blue. (I only want blue.)

 

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20 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

So are Alpine, Bugatti, knickers, fries and kissing and they're not <deleted>.  Got anything rational?

My Renault 19 16V was blue and beautiful to drive.

 

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25 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

A day wasted today! Note to self: "Check whether the car dealer has the entire range in stock."

 

So I went to Subaru, north of Phuket town, to have a look at the new Impreza - nice blue, not too flashy1151103599_2022-05-3019_33_28-Greenshot460.jpg.ed410f9c4fa720b105c3cdb7445daa30.jpg

As soon as I said "Impreza", he says: "Thailand mai mii - not have."

WTH?!

 

So tomorrow I'll call Mazda and ask Mr Anuphas(?) if he has, or can get, the Mazda 3 Fastback. In Blue. (I only want blue.)

 

Saw a new HR-V in sort of an ice-blue the other day, it was good looking....

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4 hours ago, JetsetBkk said:

Yes, that's on my list of possibilities.

The front end looked great, the rear I liked much better than the "Cross" looking rear-ends. 

 

I think the platform is only about a year old as well. I think the Subaru is about five...

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Another wasted day going to Phuket town. ????

So this is what I wanted to look at: 

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Nice looking, BLUE, and there it is on the Thai web site:

https://www.zigwheels.co.th/en/new-cars/mazda/3-fastback/price-amphoe-mueang-phuket

 

So I went to Mazda, Phang-Nga Road and was greeted by much "Farang!" being shouted by various "sales assistants" until one showed up who could just about... oh, never mind.

 

So I showed her the picture - the same as the one above - and she showed me the Grey one. "No, I want a Blue one", says I.

"Mai mii! Old model. We have new model. Have Grey."

 

Good grief! ????

 

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2 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

Another wasted day going to Phuket town. ????

So this is what I wanted to look at: 

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Nice looking, BLUE, and there it is on the Thai web site:

https://www.zigwheels.co.th/en/new-cars/mazda/3-fastback/price-amphoe-mueang-phuket

 

So I went to Mazda, Phang-Nga Road and was greeted by much "Farang!" being shouted by various "sales assistants" until one showed up who could just about... oh, never mind.

 

So I showed her the picture - the same as the one above - and she showed me the Grey one. "No, I want a Blue one", says I.

"Mai mii! Old model. We have new model. Have Grey."

 

Good grief! ????

 

It is funny that they will show you a different color hoping you won't notice.

 

Why not order one?

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12 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

It is funny that they will show you a different color hoping you won't notice.

 

Why not order one?

I asked her if I could order one, but she said it was an old model.

 

Crazy ????‍♂️ 

 

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10 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

I asked her if I could order one, but she said it was an old model.

 

Crazy ????‍♂️ 

 

Call Mazda direct if you want one. 

 

I had a new car dealer in the US offer to paint a new car a different color for me when I was leaving the showroom.

 

People on salary often do not care much about selling. That there is so little they can actually offer makes it worse.

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19 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Call Mazda direct if you want one. 

 

I had a new car dealer in the US offer to paint a new car a different color for me when I was leaving the showroom.

 

People on salary often do not care much about selling. That there is so little they can actually offer makes it worse.

That's a good idea! I could test drive the grey one and, if I like it, order a blue one from Mazda, not the dealer in Phuket.

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1 hour ago, JetsetBkk said:

Another wasted day going to Phuket town. ????

So this is what I wanted to look at: 

1659638118_Mazda3500.jpg.6787aec25ef48afc1a3d73a5fa21d0d4.jpg

 

Nice looking, BLUE, and there it is on the Thai web site:

https://www.zigwheels.co.th/en/new-cars/mazda/3-fastback/price-amphoe-mueang-phuket

 

So I went to Mazda, Phang-Nga Road and was greeted by much "Farang!" being shouted by various "sales assistants" until one showed up who could just about... oh, never mind.

 

So I showed her the picture - the same as the one above - and she showed me the Grey one. "No, I want a Blue one", says I.

"Mai mii! Old model. We have new model. Have Grey."

 

Good grief! ????

 

how big are you... I am 5' 9-5'10 interior a little too small, 2 front seats are acceptable but adults on the rear seats will not be comfortable. I had one in White, getting in and out always hitting my head on the door frame,  1.5 years later decided to exchange for a CX5 at that time they didn't had the CX30 which I would have selected

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2 hours ago, Mavideol said:

how big are you... I am 5' 9-5'10 interior a little too small, 2 front seats are acceptable but adults on the rear seats will not be comfortable. I had one in White, getting in and out always hitting my head on the door frame,  1.5 years later decided to exchange for a CX5 at that time they didn't had the CX30 which I would have selected

I wanted a Honda Prelude about twenty years ago. It sat pretty good but it was ah head-banger. Same with the little Acura of the same vintage. 

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