Jitar Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) I saw Subaru XV and Forester on display today as well. The Forester list price is 1.9M baht, the XV is 1.35M. To me, the Forester looks dull but the XV "edgy" styling looks OK. The XV interior is small though. I am not convinced the 2.0L engine is up to the job in either, 150hp and 1.5 tonnes does not sound very inspiring. Something about the importer, MotorImage makes me nervous and their dealer network is not great, their brochure lists 14 dealers. Subaru would need to offer something a lot more outstanding to make me an owner. Mercedes had a CLS shooting brake on display for only 5.4M baht. Gawd that thing got a major smack in the arse with the ugly stick. Edited June 8, 2013 by Jitar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon210 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I saw Subaru XV and Forester on display today as well. The Forester list price is 1.9M baht, the XV is 1.35M. To me, the Forester looks dull but the XV "edgy" styling looks OK. The XV interior is small though. I am not convinced the 2.0L engine is up to the job in either, 150hp and 1.5 tonnes does not sound very inspiring. Something about the importer, MotorImage makes me nervous and their dealer network is not great, their brochure lists 14 dealers. Subaru would need to offer something a lot more outstanding to make me an owner. Mercedes had a CLS shooting brake on display for only 5.4M baht. Gawd that thing got a major smack in the arse with the ugly stick. The "shooting star" is best used as a funeral hearse... Just like the Stavic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I saw Subaru XV and Forester on display today as well. The Forester list price is 1.9M baht, the XV is 1.35M. To me, the Forester looks dull but the XV "edgy" styling looks OK. The XV interior is small though. I am not convinced the 2.0L engine is up to the job in either, 150hp and 1.5 tonnes does not sound very inspiring. Something about the importer, MotorImage makes me nervous and their dealer network is not great, their brochure lists 14 dealers. Subaru would need to offer something a lot more outstanding to make me an owner. Mercedes had a CLS shooting brake on display for only 5.4M baht. Gawd that thing got a major smack in the arse with the ugly stick. I actually like the look of the forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Maybe wait and see if they put the 'XT' high-powered 177kW turbocharged boxer engine in the Subaru XV.. Believe the XV has the 2.0 lt Forester engine, so they could fit the XT engine in.... ? There is a dark blue XV round where I live, no oil painting but OK looks to me far better looking than the new CRV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffo77 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 maybe i'm just tired of seeing the usual offerings and XV looks like a breath of fresh air, even with the "edgy" look ;-) Sent from my Windows 8 device using Board Express Pro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 New Maserati Ghibli coming end of the year 6.9m for the ghibli 7.9m for the Ghibli S. Perhaps another option instead of the Subaru :_) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 They had an Impreza with the XV in Mega on Sunday. Boy, the rear half has been hit with an ugly stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffo77 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) They had an Impreza with the XV in Mega on Sunday. Boy, the rear half has been hit with an ugly stick. was it hit harder than on the CRV? Edited June 11, 2013 by raffo77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 They had an Impreza with the XV in Mega on Sunday. Boy, the rear half has been hit with an ugly stick. Where was the impreza? I only saw a Legacy, XV and Forester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Guess this is another new car that we will not see http://auto.sanook.com/5583/honda-civic-tourer-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thai people don't like wagons I think...The Accord wagon is also a very good looking car imo, but not available here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) put post in wrong section. Sorry about that Edited June 16, 2013 by fredob43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thai people don't like wagons I think...The Accord wagon is also a very good looking car imo, but not available here Often wonder if they had the option would they buy a 4 door Automatic Pickup then add a canopy + leather cushion + air con, would they not just buy a more comfortable Estate/Wagon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thai people don't like wagons I think...The Accord wagon is also a very good looking car imo, but not available here Often wonder if they had the option would they buy a 4 door Automatic Pickup then add a canopy + leather cushion + air con, would they not just buy a more comfortable Estate/Wagon ? Same here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thai people don't like wagons I think...The Accord wagon is also a very good looking car imo, but not available here Often wonder if they had the option would they buy a 4 door Automatic Pickup then add a canopy + leather cushion + air con, would they not just buy a more comfortable Estate/Wagon ? Same here... Well, the only comparable wagon to this setup (based on price) would be a Thairung.. So my guess is, they either don't want a Thairung, or don't want to spend the extra to get into a PJS/Fortuner/MU-7/Everest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon210 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thai people don't like wagons I think...The Accord wagon is also a very good looking car imo, but not available here Often wonder if they had the option would they buy a 4 door Automatic Pickup then add a canopy + leather cushion + air con, would they not just buy a more comfortable Estate/Wagon ? Same here... Well, the only comparable wagon to this setup (based on price) would be a Thairung.. So my guess is, they either don't want a Thairung, or don't want to spend the extra to get into a PJS/Fortuner/MU-7/Everest Not to mention a few other points: - 4 WD if they need it; - Ground clearance; - possibility of loading very heavy objects in the bed (or more family members); - Diesel torque and power; - Pothole resistance factor; Comfort is not all here... Versatility also comes in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Probably also the price I've seen a couple Benz wagons and they look great, but I can image they cost well over 3,000,000 THB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Well, the only comparable wagon to this setup (based on price) would be a Thairung Very top heavy, and the silly price of body and interior parts/trim.. [ eg: 1,260 baht for some piece of trim can only get from Thairung, same part but will not fit = 290 baht for the D-Max..] door trim appear a week item on the Thairung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Yeah, I go through a lot of door trim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaustev Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Facelifted "Challenger" now out in Australia. Nothing radically different with it but I guess it will come our way with the Pajero Sport in the next update. New grill/bumper and I believe tail lights but that is about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Pretty sure we aren't going to get that updated Pajero sport as they just updated it last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I wish that Mazda wold continue bringing in the CX-9. I want one badly. If anyone knows where I can find a new one let me know. I have no choice I have 5 kids Edited July 3, 2013 by mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Lets Hope Ford just go away. Spoonmans treatment should be a warning. Those with Multi Clutch Boxes await the same fate.Sod Off, You Bust Em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I wish that Mazda wold continue bringing in the CX-9. I want one badly. If anyone knows where I can find a new one let me know. I have no choice I have 5 kids http://www.mazda.co.th/models_cx9_main.php From Mazda Thailand New 2013 CX-9 Mazda CX-9 3,690,000 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Lets Hope Ford just go away. Spoonmans treatment should be a warning. Those with Multi Clutch Boxes await the same fate.Sod Off, You Bust Em. S o you think less competition in the market is a good thing? While I understand that everything you don’t own is crap, without competition, whatever it is you do own would likely be crap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Pretty sure we aren't going to get that updated Pajero sport as they just updated it last year. The Pajero Sport gets a minor/nano change every January, like clockwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushi5734 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Spoke to a bloke in my local ford dealership earlier today, the fiesta Ecoboost will be here by the end of this year or early 2014 it will come in 1.0 and 1.6 which I presume will be ST or sport version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Spoke to a bloke in my local ford dealership earlier today, the fiesta Ecoboost will be here by the end of this year or early 2014 it will come in 1.0 and 1.6 which I presume will be ST or sport version. Did he confirm if the 1.0L will come in an auto trans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushi5734 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 No he didn't say but Ford usually have one manual model and 4/5 auto models, I can't see them changing that as most Thais can't drive a manual or find that it would be too much of an intrusion on their continual phone calls whilst driving, also having an auto makes it easier for their kids to run around the car unseat-belted. =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 No he didn't say but Ford usually have one manual model and 4/5 auto models, I can't see them changing that as most Thais can't drive a manual or find that it would be too much of an intrusion on their continual phone calls whilst driving, also having an auto makes it easier for their kids to run around the car unseat-belted. =P Odd that in any make......... but try an Auto Pickup, much harder to get both new or find second hand any age... main problem with manual cars is they come in base model only, No extra's, No safety. Same as Thais don't like the hatch will always buy a saloon... odd that in the Focus easier to see in the Mazda 3, as both were the same price new... the hatch [that no Thais will buy?] hold there value much better than the saloon, same year, colour, km on clock etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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