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Hello everyone,

I am currently driving a 3L V6 Ford Escape on a 06' plate but looking to change vehicles....

I am interested in the Pajero sport that is on the market, it gets decent reviews in here and will the price of petrol on the rise again more economical that my current vehicle.

Anyway, went in to the Mitsubushi show room on in Pattaya today and had a look at the Pajero, it looks like it will work for me and they will take the Ford as trade in. My problem is that they will not let me test drive, i have come across this problem before and it still amazes me, it must be the only country in the world where you cannot test drive a vehicle. I explained to the sales person ( who was typically not interested in anything except eating and pulling white hair / animals from her head ) that if it handled ok i would make a purchase and the answer was still " cannot sir, no test drive".

For me it is totally unnaceptable that to spend over 1M on a vehicle and no test drive - madness....

I need to find one to rent for a day so that i can make my decision based on handling, any ideas?

Thanks

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Wow, is that the truth. I have never bought any vehicle without a test drive first. Is that really the policy? I have only bought secondhand here and have driven everytime before purchasing.

My policy is no test drive, no purchase, I would just walk away, no ifs or buts.

Amazing Thailand

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Went to Pattaya dealer and had simular treatment, get yourself upto BKK dealers, no problem getting a test drive there I am sure, also I was offered free tinted windows only in pty,

check the pajero thread http://www.thaivisa....e/page__st__100 much better deals offered.

Price: 1,142,000 Baht

Downpayment: 571,000 (50%)

Financed amount: 571,000

Repayment Schedule: 24 months @ 23,792/mth (0% interest)

Offer #1 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht (I guess that means how much you save with 0% interest rate on offer)
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • Roof mounted LCD TV
  • TV Tuner module
  • Scuff plates
  • Rear bumper garnish
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Reversing camera
  • Chrome door handle covers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

Offer #2 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • 4 piece body kit
  • Reversing camera
  • Side cladding (4 pcs)
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Rear roof spolier
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

This post has been edited by MoonRiverOasis: 2011-01-13 07:23:35

One poster got all this and under sealing thrown in :rolleyes:

Edited by br12stol
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Thanks for the feedback...

Looks like i'll be making a trip to BKK to buy my next car, that's a no brainer if the those deals are legit.....

I do not understand the attitude they have here, they must be losing a lot of business, i do not know anyone that would buy a motor without a test drive???

Does anyone have the address / phone no. of the Mitsubushi dealer that has this offer, i assume there's more than one in BKK

BR

JH

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Go to a garage that offers the best deal, after you have hired your preferred ride choice for a day. Some outlets don't want to give a test drive for fear of you crashing it, which is understandable cos on a test drive one always puts the foot to the floor at some time. :D Imagine the main purchaser, a Thai flooring it, rather not. :lol:

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Thanks for the feedback...

Looks like i'll be making a trip to BKK to buy my next car, that's a no brainer if the those deals are legit.....

I do not understand the attitude they have here, they must be losing a lot of business, i do not know anyone that would buy a motor without a test drive???

Does anyone have the address / phone no. of the Mitsubushi dealer that has this offer, i assume there's more than one in BKK

BR

JH

Try Khun Chun: 089-7671331 - chun.nkc [at] hotmail.com Posted by MRO on this thread

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I have to leave LOS early next week for about 3 weeks, unfortunately i have to work for a living......

Upon my return i will make a trip to BKK & hopefully purchase my new Pajero Sport.

I will post how i get on there, thanks for all your input....

BR

JH

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Went to Pattaya dealer and had simular treatment, get yourself upto BKK dealers, no problem getting a test drive there I am sure, also I was offered free tinted windows only in pty,

check the pajero thread http://www.thaivisa....e/page__st__100 much better deals offered.

Price: 1,142,000 Baht

Downpayment: 571,000 (50%)

Financed amount: 571,000

Repayment Schedule: 24 months @ 23,792/mth (0% interest)

Offer #1 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht (I guess that means how much you save with 0% interest rate on offer)
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • Roof mounted LCD TV
  • TV Tuner module
  • Scuff plates
  • Rear bumper garnish
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Reversing camera
  • Chrome door handle covers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

Offer #2 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • 4 piece body kit
  • Reversing camera
  • Side cladding (4 pcs)
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Rear roof spolier
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

This post has been edited by MoonRiverOasis: 2011-01-13 07:23:35

One poster got all this and under sealing thrown in :rolleyes:

Great, you could cancel your condo or your house and live in the car :lol:

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Went to Pattaya dealer and had simular treatment, get yourself upto BKK dealers, no problem getting a test drive there I am sure, also I was offered free tinted windows only in pty,

check the pajero thread http://www.thaivisa....e/page__st__100 much better deals offered.

Price: 1,142,000 Baht

Downpayment: 571,000 (50%)

Financed amount: 571,000

Repayment Schedule: 24 months @ 23,792/mth (0% interest)

Offer #1 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht (I guess that means how much you save with 0% interest rate on offer)
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • Roof mounted LCD TV
  • TV Tuner module
  • Scuff plates
  • Rear bumper garnish
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Reversing camera
  • Chrome door handle covers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

Offer #2 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • 4 piece body kit
  • Reversing camera
  • Side cladding (4 pcs)
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Rear roof spolier
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

This post has been edited by MoonRiverOasis: 2011-01-13 07:23:35

One poster got all this and under sealing thrown in :rolleyes:

Great, you could cancel your condo or your house and live in the car :lol:

No kitchen sink, drat. :huh:

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Went to Pattaya dealer and had simular treatment, get yourself upto BKK dealers, no problem getting a test drive there I am sure, also I was offered free tinted windows only in pty,

check the pajero thread http://www.thaivisa....e/page__st__100 much better deals offered.

Price: 1,142,000 Baht

Downpayment: 571,000 (50%)

Financed amount: 571,000

Repayment Schedule: 24 months @ 23,792/mth (0% interest)

Offer #1 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht (I guess that means how much you save with 0% interest rate on offer)
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • Roof mounted LCD TV
  • TV Tuner module
  • Scuff plates
  • Rear bumper garnish
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Reversing camera
  • Chrome door handle covers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

Offer #2 (2WD):

  • First class insurance + Por Ror Bor (road tax)
  • Interest discounted > 30,000 Baht
  • 3M Window tint (7 years warranty)
  • 4 piece body kit
  • Reversing camera
  • Side cladding (4 pcs)
  • Side mirror covers with LED
  • Rear roof spolier
  • Paint protection (sealant)
  • Weathershields
  • Carpet floor mats
  • License plate covers
  • Rubber floor mats
  • VIP card for discounted parts
  • Free first 5 services
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Diamond warranty - 5 years/150,000 KM

This post has been edited by MoonRiverOasis: 2011-01-13 07:23:35

One poster got all this and under sealing thrown in :rolleyes:

Great, you could cancel your condo or your house and live in the car :lol:

No kitchen sink, drat. :huh:

No shower or toilet. :o

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