OK to buy a Chevrolet Pickup?

[CrossBones]

I am interested to buy  chevvy pickup

Maybe this. Are they any good?

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756052425624468/

 

 

Am I right in thinking that Chevrolet have shut down in Thailand now? Is that any  reason not  to buy a used model? I think many of the parts are shared with ford or isuzu?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

[couchpotato]

Nothing wrong with a Chevy truck, BUT as you mentioned they have no sales or dedicated service departments for about a year now. I believe Ford (who took over their Pattaya showroom/service dept) will still service Chevy vehicles, but you are not getting Chevy trained mechanics, and will Ford cover them forever.

So in my humble opinion just find a good 2nd hand Toyota, Isuzu or Ford and you won't have any service headaches in the future.

[soi3eddie]

IMO crazy to buy anything other than Toyota or Isuzu truck in Thailand. You need back-up and service. 

Edited September 11, 2022 by soi3eddie

[FrederikKitten]

I bought Toyota Hilux, because it's what everybody drives here, easy to buy exact second hand model, easy to find parts, easy to find people who can fix it, easy to sell... .

 

If you're into cars and want Chevrolet go for it. Otherwise I think it's not worth a headache, especially if you see car just as a thing to get you somewhere or transport something.

[CrossBones]

47 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

IMO crazy to buy anything other than Toyota or Isuzu truck in Thailand. You need back-up and service. 

if its a used truck out of service warrantee, what is the issue? Chevrolet have been selling trucks here for many years, surely its not hard to find a mechanic. - sorry im not saying you are wrong just want to know why the dealer service is so important on a 4 year old truck'

 

[CrossBones]

Just now, CrossBones said:

if its a used truck out of service warrantee, what is the issue? Chevrolet have been selling trucks here for many years, surely its not hard to find a mechanic. - sorry im not saying you are wrong just want to know why the dealer service is so important on a 4 year old truck'

 

Are parts for 2019 model colorado hard to find?

 

[Hummin]

Knowing Chevrolet past and future in Thailand, I can't understand why you want to buy a used Chevrolet? If new and half price, maybe, but still depending on where you live and you know you have a service line you know you can trust! 

 

Another point, you can't expect it will be an easy sale if you decide to sell. Cheap to buy but hard to sell for the price you might want in return.

[Dan747]

I would not buy a Chevy due to spare parts might be an issue-Good Luck.

[CrossBones]

the only reason im considering is because they are half the price of equvalent isuzu.

[473geo]

Go for it, should you need any repairs, plenty of knowledgeable Thai guys who are well capable of keeping a truck running for years without excessive costs 

 

[steve187]

you buy which brand you want, something you like according to your budget, too many posters on here push Toyota all the time, i think when chevvy pulled out of Thailand they committed to suppling parts for a number of years, lots of parts for vehicle in Thailand are supplied by companies other than the manufacture, the  pickup brands in Thailand are Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Tata, MG, Isuzu, to listen to some posters on here all others apart from Toyota are falling to pieces, worthless, or sitting around not being repaired due to mechanics not knowing how to fix them

I bought a Mitsubishi Triton pick up new 7 years ago and it has been faultless over the 70,00Km i have driven it

[Hummin]

5 minutes ago, steve187 said:

you buy which brand you want, something you like according to your budget, too many posters on here push Toyota all the time, i think when chevvy pulled out of Thailand they committed to suppling parts for a number of years, lots of parts for vehicle in Thailand are supplied by companies other than the manufacture, the  pickup brands in Thailand are Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Tata, MG, Isuzu, to listen to some posters on here all others apart from Toyota are falling to pieces, worthless, or sitting around not being repaired due to mechanics not knowing how to fix them

I bought a Mitsubishi Triton pick up new 7 years ago and it has been faultless over the 70,00Km i have driven it

Triton is a good budget car and Mitsubushi is Great on service and Quality. Got one myself

[Kwasaki]

6 hours ago, CrossBones said:

if its a used truck out of service warrantee, what is the issue? Chevrolet have been selling trucks here for many years, surely its not hard to find a mechanic. - sorry im not saying you are wrong just want to know why the dealer service is so important on a 4 year old truck'

 

Your right nothing to worry about they are a very cheap good truck to buy because people on forums usually know very little about motors. 

Parts will be available and workshops are available via Zigwheels and internet list workshop places near where you live.

People I know go with their Chevi truck to our local Cockpit outlet.

I have seen Chevy cars and SUV's at Cockpit being serviced when I take my Isuzu truck.

Here's another if you want to do things yourself.
https://gpautoparts.co.th/en/chevrolet-genuine-parts-2

[KhunBENQ]

9 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

IMO crazy to buy anything other than Toyota or Isuzu truck in Thailand. You need back-up and service. 

Ford, Mazda and Nissan fans won't be happy to read

[Lacessit]

9 hours ago, CrossBones said:

if its a used truck out of service warrantee, what is the issue? Chevrolet have been selling trucks here for many years, surely its not hard to find a mechanic. - sorry im not saying you are wrong just want to know why the dealer service is so important on a 4 year old truck'

 

It's not. If you can find a good mechanic, a Chevvy should be no problem. They are reasonably robust, if somewhat agricultural.

Dealer service is usually more expensive, and some employ low-cost, inexperienced labor to assist the bottom line of the dealership.

I have an independent mechanic servicing a 3 yo Mazda 2, keeps it running like a Swiss watch.

 

[Ralf001]

8 hours ago, Dan747 said:

I would not buy a Chevy due to spare parts might be an issue-Good Luck.

Why would spare parts be an issue ?

 

 

 

[JBChiangRai]

The parts situation for Chevrolet is dire, some parts cannot even be ordered and have to be sourced second hand.  I would avoid Chevrolet like the plague.

[Liverpool Lou]

11 hours ago, CrossBones said:

I am interested to buy  chevvy pickup

Maybe this. Are they any good?

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756052425624468/

 

You're considering buying an obviously modified used one?   If you are, I'd be more concerned about the quality of the mods, the ride and the subsequent difficulty of moving it on after you've had enough of it than whether it was "any good" when it came from the factory.

[Liverpool Lou]

3 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

The parts situation for Chevrolet is dire, some parts cannot even be ordered and have to be sourced second hand.  I would avoid Chevrolet like the plague.

Which parts are you having dire problems getting and which parts "cannot even be ordered" anywhere?

[Ralf001]

17 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

The parts situation for Chevrolet is dire, some parts cannot even be ordered and have to be sourced second hand.  I would avoid Chevrolet like the plague.

Which parts ?

[Kwasaki]

22 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

The parts situation for Chevrolet is dire, some parts cannot even be ordered and have to be sourced second hand.  I would avoid Chevrolet like the plague.

That's scaremongering rubbish I have 2 friends in the village that would say you don't know where to get them serviced or get spare if they need them. 

[Kwasaki]

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

Ford, Mazda and Nissan fans won't be happy to read

Or Chevy and MG trucks or the Thai made truck forget the name. ????

[chilly07]

Chevrolet and Isuzu pretty well identical so buy an Isuzu. 

[Billpro785]

Any shop such as Cockpit will be able to do basic service and maintenance . Spare parts such as Oil/Air Filters , wiper blades, brake pads can still be sourced OEM, and aftermarket. Any other hard parts that might be needed, can be ordered from the states via amazon, and Rock Auto. Will usually take about 2 to 3 weeks. Being model year 2019, it will be quite a while before any major work will be needed. The only issue on parts would be if the vehicle was involved in accident and needed body parts, Most likely the shops in Bangkok would have used parts. 

Any decent mechanic with a good diagnostic tool, AKA computer will be able to troubleshoot driveabilty issues, and parts such as map sensors,  idle air motor, and other sensors can be ordered  via Rock Auto via the states. I would even suggest you maybe even buy your own diagnostic tool, they not that expensive and easy to use , just plug the cable into the 16 pin connecter under the dash, and follow the screen prompts. Even a basic tool with give you codes and point you and your mechanic in the right direction. I used to be a aircraft mechanic and car mechanic in the states, and brought some of my more higher end diagnostic tools with me to check on my on vehicles. 

The model you are looking at , has no major recalls or safety issues listed on the websites in the states. 

Bottom line, if you like it, buy it , it's a good looking truck and would be fun to drive. 

[JBChiangRai]

8 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Which parts ?

Electronic control unit for the air conditioning. Not available new at any price.

[Ralf001]

7 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

Electronic control unit for the air conditioning. Not available new at any price.

For which model chevrolet and how old is it ?

[Billpro785]

for a Colorado ? Climate Control Module 74.00 USD  in stock 

 

[JBChiangRai]

2 hours ago, Billpro785 said:

for a Colorado ? Climate Control Module 74.00 USD  in stock 

 

8 year old Colorado LTZ air conditioning control unit, not available to order through dealer channel in Chiang Rai.  My friend’s car, he had to source a 2nd hand part. I think you will find it is not actually in stock. 

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

8 year old Colorado LTZ air conditioning control unit, not available to order through dealer channel in Chiang Rai.  My friend’s car, he had to source a 2nd hand part. I think you will find it is not actually in stock. 

Wont be made by Chevrolet.

Need to find decent spare parts store.

[Gottfrid]

No problem if you like Chevy