Zen Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi I have a Work Permit that expires every three months and I have to do my Visa Run before it expires. Anyway, I was wondering if I have this kind of Work Permit, can I own a car in Thailand? If I can own the car, I would probably not be able to get financing from the finance company, but if I pay cash in full, approximately how much discount can I get from the dealer? Btw I'm looking at Honda Jazz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaneggspurt Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 A tourist can buy a car in thailand ,dont expect much discount, and finance is not easy to obtain without a very good sized deposit ( on a work permit ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 oh, so even if i pay them 100% full in cash, i won't get much discount? Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geroc Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Surely you'll have to pay cash. But don't imagine it changes anything for the dealer. The dealer is always paid cash ! By you or by the bank. Besides, if you borrow money to the bank or financial company that works with the dealers, he gets a comission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredusn Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 If you have the proper visa and pay cash for a new car/tr you can expect around 10/15% off of the listed price. Just walk out the door if less................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpan Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I got my Car from Toyota in Sriracha, I got free insurance and a load of freebee's. In Pattaya they wouldnt give anything. I paid Cash and no discount for any new car just freebee's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 A tourist can buy a car in thailand ,dont expect much discount, and finance is not easy to obtain without a very good sized deposit ( on a work permit ) Technically you need to be on a non imm visa to purchase a vehicle.. Tho many offices will still put one in your name without one TiT, the rules dont matter so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 If you have the proper visa and pay cash for a new car/tr you can expect around 10/15% off of the listed price. Just walk out the door if less................. He's arms are going to be very tired then opening all those Honda showroom doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I got my Car from Toyota in Sriracha, I got free insurance and a load of freebee's. In Pattaya they wouldnt give anything. I paid Cash and no discount for any new car just freebee's. This was my experience also. The company also drove me to the Mae Sai immigration office from Chiang Rai to do the paperwork. (Actually they did it twice, they stuffed it up the first time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveDaBlues Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 If you have the proper visa and pay cash for a new car/tr you can expect around 10/15% off of the listed price. Just walk out the door if less................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hi I have a Work Permit that expires every three months and I have to do my Visa Run before it expires. Anyway, I was wondering if I have this kind of Work Permit, can I own a car in Thailand? If I can own the car, I would probably not be able to get financing from the finance company, but if I pay cash in full, approximately how much discount can I get from the dealer? Btw I'm looking at Honda Jazz... Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTrash Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I bought a car a few years ago in my name and at the time all i had was a visa on entry. I bought the car in cash from Toyota and they wanted from me was a letter from the British embassy with my address on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 anyone can buy a car in Thailand and drive it. Make sure u get the new thai drivers licsnse that is good in all the neighboring countries as well. From what i have heard no discounts on cash as they make money off of payments but freebies and getting loans you will need work permit or thai co-signer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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