raybkk Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) Saw some white car driving the Tollway yesterday. Looked pretty amazing. Not knowing what brand it was as I havent seen them before I decided to follow it. Firts thought was that it must be the new audi... Amazingly it was a mazda... It looks pretty cool for a Japanese.... Any idea's what it would cost? Edited March 24, 2008 by raybkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 It's an import, it costs as much as Lexus Rx350 (and looks like one, too). Cool? Yes, if you've got that kind of money to spend on wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indothai Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Yes, really nice car, too bad it has to be imported making it priced higher than it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiboxer Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Cars are a rip-off here. What you'd pay for a mid model Toyota Camry in Thailand would get you into the BMW or Mercedes range in the States. It's hard to believe dealerships are charging 500,000 Baht and up for what is essentially a tin can on wheels. I haven't seen more than a handful of cars under one million Baht that are built to the same specs as a decent pickup. Pickups have stronger suspension and the little diesel engines run forever. With the bad roads over here, that's something you need to consider. I don't believe a pickup offers many advantages over a car, but for the price, it's the best buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I remember once they ran a detailed comparison, spec by spec, and local Vios turned to be cheaper than UK version. But UK cars are more expensive than the rest of Europe of the US, of course. Taxes are progressive here - the bigger car you want, the more you have to pay to the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdtbm Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 The new car in Thailand is a Mazda CX-9 Price: baht 3,690,000 Engine: 3.7 litre V6 24 valve petrol only Horse Power: 273 Maximum Torque 367nm The reviews say the car is well built and spacious with a rear parking camera. More details can be had by looking up Mazda Thailand (has an English facility). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Any idea's what it would cost? 2,3М, 2007 http://bit.ly/7muos7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Any idea's what it would cost? 2,3М, 2007 http://bit.ly/7muos7 Why are you using a URL shortener ? It's as good as a blind link totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'm getting one - when I save up in 20 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackArtemis Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 they are 22K and 29k starting for the CX-7 and CX-9 here stateside. Anyone willing to pay a 2-3million Baht mark up can go ahead. 90% of cars are not worth it IMHO, as much as I love my mustang I won't be trying to bring it over or drop close to 5 Million baht for a 2005-2007 GT.... Anytime I see a price i think about what it could buy back home. But that's my 2 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 yup i cant see the govt reducing taxes on these cars, although some cars are getting thru on the asean free trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I saw the cost for the CX-9 in Thailand; pang!!! The top spec here in Oz is about $63k with entry level $50k, plus o/r costs and tax. They are a very nice suv and you see a lot on the roads here. The current CX-7 have a diesel that sounds good. Even the base 4 cly model sounds great. Good value for money here. # CX-7 - Classic Wagon $33,990 Model release date: 10 / 2009 Engine Size: 2488cc Engine type: 4-cylinder Power: 120kW Torque: 205Nm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive Fuel Economy: 9.4L/100km Weight: 1600kg # CX-7 - Classic Sports Wagon $38,990 Model release date: 10 / 2009 Engine Size: 2261cc Engine type: 4-cylinder Power: 175kW Torque: 350Nm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Drivetrain: All-wheel drive Fuel Economy: 11.5L/100km Weight: 1745kg # CX-7 - Diesel Sports Wagon $43,640 Model release date: 10 / 2009 Engine Size: 2183cc Engine type: 4-cylinder Power: 136kW Torque: 400Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual Drivetrain: All-wheel drive Fuel Economy: 7.6L/100km Weight: 1745kg # CX-7 - Luxury Sports Wagon $45,990 Model release date: 10 / 2009 Engine Size: 2261cc Engine type: 4-cylinder Power: 175kW Torque: 350Nm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Drivetrain: All-wheel drive Fuel Economy: 11.5L/100km Weight: 1745kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eTiMaGo Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 looks like the lovechild of an RX-8 and a Porsche Cayenne... pretty sexy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Another soft-roader built to appeal to woman. I will admit it does look good but honestly why would anyone in LOS buy one when there are good value twin cab utes for sale at less than half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebebe Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 they are 22K and 29k starting for the CX-7 and CX-9 here stateside. Anyone willing to pay a 2-3million Baht mark up can go ahead.90% of cars are not worth it IMHO, as much as I love my mustang I won't be trying to bring it over or drop close to 5 Million baht for a 2005-2007 GT.... Anytime I see a price i think about what it could buy back home. But that's my 2 Baht. I always think the same - I shudder when I see Thai's driving Mazdas. Okay, the Mazda 2 is reasonable, but the MX-5 and CX-7 take the biscuit. They costs three times as much in LOS whereas back home the MX-5 has a reputation as a gay-hairdresser's ideal car. How has Mazda achieved such brand-appeal in LOS? it simply amazes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackArtemis Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Haha, I agree but I love the Mx-5. The mazdaspeed Miata is a nice little car, but then again I look at them in two ways. 1. Great SCCA track cars 2. Let's drop a 302 or LS1 in it and see how fast it can go! The worst part is Thailand won't ever get a detuned Mazdaspeed3. not too hard to drop from 263hp to under 250... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Why are you using a URL shortener? Just to make it short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackArtemis Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 BTW anyone seriously interested in these models, expect to chew through tires. The camber setup is setup so poorly (and nonadjustable I believe) that many people have to replace tires every 10-20k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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