Advise sought on second hand PCX or Nmax

[CallumWK]

As the title says, I consider buying a second hand PCX - Nmax or something in the same class.

I don't use the bike much, maybe once every fortnight, since I live out of town and have a car, but it should be a comfortable ride for the occasional 20 - 30km trip and have some storage under the seat.

What should I look for, what age and what price? Are there any negatives on either of the models I mentioned which I should look out for?

Any suggestions where to get it at the best price, I'm east of Pattaya, are welcome.

[Agusts]

Any of those are a good choice, can add ADV 160 or Aerox 155 to the list, but I would pick PCX or Nmax myself, best bang for buck, comfy and can handle any usage scenario - specially two up travel as well, more roomy than other two... 

 

Find one no more than 2 years old and no more than 15000 km, still under warranty and can't go wrong. Also never buy a used bike without a comprehensive test ride first..., good luck. 

[CallumWK]

What would be the going price for a 2 year old pcx or nmax?

[Agusts]

Check Facebook markstplace, choose town/city near you, then go and see a few and test drive, a lot of fun... 

 

After you have seen a few you know what is a well maintained good condition bike, and what is a overpriced ex-rental not worth half the price bike...! 🤗

 

A lot of dealers have too, but they usually buy cheap bikes and clean it up, even lower mileage and sell it expensive.., but occasionally find good ones that worth the extra, they also give their own warranty which is not bad..., but that's for older bikes, a 2 year old should have Honda/Yamaha warranty  - only if it has service book with stamps on it (this is also important) , Thais usually ignore this and don't have service book!!! 

[CallumWK]

I started looking online, and most bikes are from 2 major second hand sellers. But prices drop like a rock.

2023 registered with ABS and only about 1500km for 60.000 baht. Advertised as first owner, and having full service history, and including 1-year warranty from seller.

I assume the 3 year Honda warranty is also still valid.

 

2024 registered with ABS and only 500km, for 70.000 baht. Again, first owner accident free and warranty from seller.

 

Are these prices realistic, or should I be very wary?

[papa al]

19 hours ago, CallumWK said:

I started looking online, and most bikes are from 2 major second hand sellers. But prices drop like a rock.

2023 registered with ABS and only about 1500km for 60.000 baht. Advertised as first owner, and having full service history, and including 1-year warranty from seller.

I assume the 3 year Honda warranty is also still valid.

 

2024 registered with ABS and only 500km, for 70.000 baht. Again, first owner accident free and warranty from seller.

 

Are these prices realistic, or should I be very wary?

Buy both.

[CallumWK]

2 hours ago, papa al said:

Buy both.

 

I got an update 😅

 

 

[Agusts]

Yep, many scammers..., Of course if too good to be true, then it ain't right... 

 

Never send money to anyone on FB, I've bought many things there, but first figured out if they are real, then went to their location, check the goods, even test, plug in power etc. , or test ride, check the paperwork, receipts etc., then pay cash... 

 

Most scammers don't go this far, they also know who sounds like a victim and who not..., they pull out soon enough. 

 

If in doubt with vehicles could ask them to go to a DLT office to transfer to your name, then you pay, the mention of this and scammers run a mile...! 😜 

[CallumWK]

12 hours ago, Agusts said:

Yep, many scammers..., Of course if too good to be true, then it ain't right... 

 

Never send money to anyone on FB, I've bought many things there, but first figured out if they are real, then went to their location, check the goods, even test, plug in power etc. , or test ride, check the paperwork, receipts etc., then pay cash... 

 

Most scammers don't go this far, they also know who sounds like a victim and who not..., they pull out soon enough. 

 

If in doubt with vehicles could ask them to go to a DLT office to transfer to your name, then you pay, the mention of this and scammers run a mile...! 😜 

 

Thanks for the useful feedback, I learn from it. I only started looking for a bike when I started the topic, so I'm a complete noob.

I notice Nmax goes slightly cheaper than PCX, but don't know if this is related to popularity, new price or quality.

I currently have my eye on 2023 Nmax with 4500 km and complete service history, and it is cheaper than the listed 2023 PCX, which are mostly also from professional sellers and rarely have a service history.

If you had to choose between Nmax and PCX, which would be your choice, and why?