cannondale Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hello everyone, I am buying a Toyota Vigo in Khon Kean next year and then driving it down to Phuket where I live/work. I would like to get the new G3 hard back fitted before I leave. Some questions Any body know the best place to buy and will they have stock or do I have to order and wait? Any useful tips or info on doing the road trip from Khon Kean to Phuket? Thanks so much for any info Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 oooooops I mean this year, still living in the past!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi cannondale. Yep, I know a good place very near the Chevrolet dealer in KK. The chevy dealer is on the Udon Thani road about 1km-ish North of the crossroads where the Chum Phae-Kalasin road crosses Highway 2. Chevy dealer is on the right-hand side as you drive North. The place I know is a further 300/400m or so on the same side of the road. Sorry, I don't know the name of the place but you'll see it easily. I've used them a couple of times for tinting the windows etc. It's run by a very friendly woman who speaks quite reasonable English. They do all the usual stuff there, Carryboys, TopUp etc. I'd give you a Google Earth reference but that part of KK is very low-res so 'fraid not. Hope this is some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi Micksterbs, Thats great! Thanks for your help. Any tips on the road trip? Best time to go, any lunch money checkpoints etc etc? Thx alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Hi Micksterbs,Thats great! Thanks for your help. Any tips on the road trip? Best time to go, any lunch money checkpoints etc etc? Thx alot If you look at a map, the crossroads I mentioned is where Highway 2 (the main BKK to Nong Khai road) meets Highway 12 to Chum Phae and Highway 209 to Kalasin. I'm taking my Chevy in for a service this week so I'll take a pic of the place I mean so you'll recognise the place. I'll try and get a card so you have a phone number as you'll want to order one beforehand in your colour etc. As for driving from KK to Phuket, I've never done it myself. The only driving I've done down to the South was driving to BKK straight down Highway 2. Looks like the easiest way would be Highway 2 to Saraburi, H 9 around BKK, and then H 4 all the way down to Phuket. The woman who runs this place is a good sort. She has a good memory, too. She spotted me in Tesco just before Christmas, about 11 months since I last saw her. Came straight over and started yapping away. Even remembered my name! When are you planning this trek? Edited January 8, 2008 by micksterbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Ok, here's a very unprofessionally modded map of that part of KK. Of course, I don't know which Toyota dealer you'll be using in KK; it could be that there's one much closer than this one. I just happen to know this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wow, this is great! Thanks so much for the info. Yes it always looks easy on the map! But you know once you start out...................I am thinking of leaving early morning then driving for maybe 5-6 hours per day and take it easy. Probably end of March I will head off. I cant wait I have been renting cars since I got here and now I will have my own wheels yippeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Ok mate. Well, give us a shout nearer the time and we'll have a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 There you go. I noticed that there's a Toyota dealer right opposite this place. Don't know if it's "yours". BTW, if you live in Phuket, why not buy a Vigo there? Just curious; I'm sure you have a very good reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Fantastic mate! Thanks alot! I will actually buy it closer to Kalasin which is near the wifes house. Reason being is I dont do handouts but I try to give business to the locals/family as much as possible, its a fair way of helping out I think and no-one takes me for the gullible farang either. Its also a great excuse for a roadtrip!!! Thx algain for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-uk Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 if someone knows of similar places in Ubon having and fitting Carryboy parts I'd like to know as I need a rear cover for my pick-up. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Fantastic mate! Thanks alot! I will actually buy it closer to Kalasin which is near the wifes house. Reason being is I dont do handouts but I try to give business to the locals/family as much as possible, its a fair way of helping out I think and no-one takes me for the gullible farang either. Its also a great excuse for a roadtrip!!! Thx algain for your help Oh well, never mind! Hope it all goes well and good luck with your trip. Anyone know of a Carryboy dealer in Kalasin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Dont worry all your help is not in vain, I will still buy it in KK with your recomendation and its a good excuse to get into the big city with the rest of the family. I will get the car in Kalisin but I think all the bits I will be safer going to KK. Man I cant wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ok! That's good then. Give us a shout nearer the time, yeah? All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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