costas Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 well, here it is, i know nothing about cars, and i need one. from those i've seen (all pick-ups) i can understand on no major differences, or at least none that would affect the intended uses of the car (commuting to and from work, occasional weekend trip) The most convenient , financially, servicewise, etc seems to be the Ford HiRider 2.5, auto, with all the trimmings but is it worth it? anyone with first hand experience or valuable opinions to throw at me please? cheers costas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Has the model line-up changed ? I thought the auto only came with the 2.9 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 its an old design , 8 years or so , and is due to be changed soon. the diesel engine technology is also old , isuzu and toyota common rail engines are more fuel efficient. the ford interior is outdated too. its an old nail that has been given a makeover to give it showroom appeal until the new model comes along. i've heard that ford servicing and customer service doesnt compare to toyota or isuzu , but i have no first hand experience of the model. if you want the car as a workhorse or appliance then its probably fine. but for a slightly bigger outlay you could be getting , i believe , a much better car. chevrolet who use isuzu technology have a new model on the market and it is priced competitively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Tax, I agree with you. But some Ford/Mazda models are being outed at 25 percent discount now and that puts a different slant on it. The 2.9 is a dog but despite the old technology the 2.5 turbo isn't all that bad for an indirect injection and there are no electronics to go wrong so for a work horse it is OK (ish) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costas Posted February 23, 2005 Author Share Posted February 23, 2005 Thanks , i know it sounds silly but since a. i'll only doing 20 km a day on a flat straight line b.i'll only be going locally for WE trips, i.e not major journeys involved c. i could not care less about how better a model i dont really need is and most importantly d. i'll be paying as a Thai, i.e itsnot a visit to the shop with cash in pocket (as i dont have any) but over 4 years, it would appear that for 650k (ish) i'll probably be getting something that will do my job. i know that most will laugh at the notion of trying to get something 100-150k cheaper but i just dont have it at the moment..... as long of course as the car is not an established mankiller that has a history of breaking down every 20 minutes or something thanks again and keep the opinions coming, i wont be buying till the weekend costas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor John Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) You could try Second Hand, I bought that one over a year ago, 1999 Toyota Tiger 4WD, 395,000 Baht 1 Year later I have had no problems and I would probably still get what I paid for it or very near if it was for sale. Edited February 23, 2005 by Doctor John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 c. i could not care less about how better a model i dont really need isyou are a car salesmans nightmare , but its the only way to buy really.i know that most will laugh at the notion of trying to get something 100-150k cheaper but i just dont have it at the moment..... 100 to 150k is about 5 years worth of fuel and servicing , the only smile should be on your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamdomChances Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 If you are only doing 20km on straight raods, have you considered a small car, they start at 450-500,000 and are better on fuel than the pick up's, easier to drive and more comfartable, but you lose on practicaly and resale value, can get some good second hand deals although finance thend to be much more expensive second hand. The Isuzu and toyota are about the pick of the pick-up's at the moment, with the toyota probably the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 You could try Second Hand, I bought that one over a year ago, 1999 Toyota Tiger 4WD, 395,000 Baht 1 Year later I have had no problems and I would probably still get what I paid for it or very near if it was for sale. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice car doc just bought this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costas Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 Thank you all i appreciate a lot all the input! havent bought the car yet, still the toyotas to look at... as i said, being totally ignorant of cars, i thought that second hand would not be an option worth investigating, i'd be ripped of in a heartbeat as for small cars definetely in the run, but unfortunately my size would not allow them to be too small ... so, the money goes up.... PS. is it true that the Ford i am eyeing drinks double than the equivalent isuzu / totyota/ chevy? thats what my maths suggest but i'd love an informed opinion... cheers costas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 A toyota D4D will give you 12 km per litre overall. The Ford will give you less, and I will take a guess here at 10 km per litre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonik Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hey , living in thailand you don't go buying a german car do you. You'd better off with a mitsu,toyota or similar. Sure it's more expencive but for a reason you know. 10 years with ford tought me this , you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonik Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Mercedes made a a car named sangsoung rexton someting.I think it's a good enging in a jap shell.Don't know if they sell it in thailand thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 i believe its an old mercedes engine in a korean car , supposed to be an ok machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Ssangyong. Very good design Very good engineering Absolute SHIT build quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonik Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Yeah you better off with a Daewoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Yeah you better off with a Daewoo <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where do you think the Ford hi rider is assembled/built?( like about 90% of these types of vehicles in Thailand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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