I live in chiang mai, i want to buy a small budget car, range from 3 -4 hundred thousand.....which company and which model is good,,? regarding resale, maintenance, fuel consuption and performance...i am very confused....

Thanks

You mean a new car? Then look at the Thaivisa motoring subforum.

Cheapest reasonable car is probably this one: http://www.nissan.co.../home/hpage.htm

Will cost 400K-something baht though. You don't want the absolute cheapest model.

Edited February 4, 201214 yr by WinnieTheKhwai

The cheepest would be the Cherry brand from China. They have had bad reviews particularly for Safety . That is enough not to consider them alone .

Kia also produces a 'city car' that is built to Euro standards and slightly less expensive. However, its resale value would be questionable, though the company's warranty is longer and their vehicles nowadays are of high quality. Mitsubishi will launch its competitor in March - of all things.

The cheepest would be the Cherry brand from China. They have had bad reviews particularly for Safety . That is enough not to consider them alone .

Also depends on what kind of a driver you are. You would want to enjoy it, I'm sure.

You would be looking at the smallest versions of Toyota, Nissan, Chevvy, Ford and Honda. All of them will start from 450.

Personally, since I'm a fast driver, I chose Honda City. Never looked back for 4 years.

Good hunting!

Proton do one in the 400k range, quite nice really for what it is, when the Mrs passes her test sometime in the near future that's the one im going to buy her.

Proton do one in the 400k range, quite nice really for what it is, when the Mrs passes her test sometime in the near future that's the one im going to buy her.

Give her a bottle of whiskey to hand to the driving examiner and you can buy her a Proton next week.

If you're planning on buying a car in a Thai's name, & it's their first car, you should also consider the effect of the car excise rebate - I believe not all models qualify.

The Toyota Vios is very economical on fuel and is zippy. Yaris is also ok. Both will be easy to resell in the future.

If you're planning on buying a car in a Thai's name, & it's their first car, you should also consider the effect of the car excise rebate - I believe not all models qualify.

must be 1500cc or less and you cannot transfer for 5 years, rebate 100k after 1 year.

I have a friend with a 1-year-old, 2 door hatch for sale. 4000km, 2 year warranty, first class VIP insurance for 12 months, etc. PM me if you want more info.

If you're planning on buying a car in a Thai's name, & it's their first car, you should also consider the effect of the car excise rebate - I believe not all models qualify.

must be 1500cc or less and you cannot transfer for 5 years, rebate 100k after 1 year.

I think you have to be under the age of 30 also, but not 100% on that

The Toyota Vios is very economical on fuel and is zippy. Yaris is also ok. Both will be easy to resell in the future.

probably out of the price range stated though as the base model for the Vios is 515k

If you're planning on buying a car in a Thai's name, & it's their first car, you should also consider the effect of the car excise rebate - I believe not all models qualify.

must be 1500cc or less and you cannot transfer for 5 years, rebate 100k after 1 year.

I think you have to be under the age of 30 also, but not 100% on that

Have to be a first time owner but nothing about being under 30 years of age. And it's 100k back on 1400 to 1500cc 1200cc you get 60 - 75k back depending on model, as per the link.

If you're planning on buying a car in a Thai's name, & it's their first car, you should also consider the effect of the car excise rebate - I believe not all models qualify.

must be 1500cc or less and you cannot transfer for 5 years, rebate 100k after 1 year.

I think you have to be under the age of 30 also, but not 100% on that

Have to be a first time owner but nothing about being under 30 years of age. And it's 100k back on 1400 to 1500cc 1200cc you get 60 - 75k back depending on model, as per the link.

Toyota told my wife that she had to be under 30 to qualify when we were looking at buying a Vios and she asked about it. So did Mitsubishi before we bought our new car, but we didn't qualify on that anyway due to the engine size.

Edited February 5, 201214 yr by thaimiller

Currently waiting on a Mazda 2 for the missus, she's over 30 and we were told we will be able to get the full 100k back in a year. 1500cc and its a first purchase.

Currently waiting on a Mazda 2 for the missus, she's over 30 and we were told we will be able to get the full 100k back in a year. 1500cc and its a first purchase.

Like I say I wasn't 100% sure, but two dealerships of 2 different manufacturers told us the same thing. No harm in checking next time you go down just to be sure. Better than being dissapointed in a years time.

The new Suzuki Swift. 1.2 lit but very nippy. Available from March Im gonna get 1

Currently waiting on a Mazda 2 for the missus, she's over 30 and we were told we will be able to get the full 100k back in a year. 1500cc and its a first purchase.

Like I say I wasn't 100% sure, but two dealerships of 2 different manufacturers told us the same thing. No harm in checking next time you go down just to be sure. Better than being dissapointed in a years time.

I'll get the missus to check, she's looking at a Mazda 2 to replace her Vios.

Edited February 5, 201214 yr by 2unique

Currently waiting on a Mazda 2 for the missus, she's over 30 and we were told we will be able to get the full 100k back in a year. 1500cc and its a first purchase.

Like I say I wasn't 100% sure, but two dealerships of 2 different manufacturers told us the same thing. No harm in checking next time you go down just to be sure. Better than being dissapointed in a years time.

I'll get the missus to check, she's looking at a Mazda 2 to replace her Vios.

no under 30 rule but do have to be older than 21...

Currently waiting on a Mazda 2 for the missus, she's over 30 and we were told we will be able to get the full 100k back in a year. 1500cc and its a first purchase.

Like I say I wasn't 100% sure, but two dealerships of 2 different manufacturers told us the same thing. No harm in checking next time you go down just to be sure. Better than being dissapointed in a years time.

I'll get the missus to check, she's looking at a Mazda 2 to replace her Vios.

no under 30 rule but do have to be older than 21...

Cheers for that. It was worth checking I suppose.

Thanks for all comments..I am sorry, was out..so couldnot checked replies.....if anyone have a single hand drive car for resale, plz pm me......less then 3,00,000 baht....

Second WTK's suggestion- the Nissan March eco-car.

Upper middle range model 460K THB. Driver side airbag, AT, full power windows/locks, CD, alloy wheels, etc.

Since they hit the market, I've seen 100s of them here in CM. Very popular car for local driving conditions- tight turn radius; easy to park.

Honda Brio at about 505K THB also a strong contender. Flood crisis has hit availabilty of this model, however.

I keep intending to buy one or the other; just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Second WTK's suggestion- the Nissan March eco-car.

Upper middle range model 460K THB. Driver side airbag, AT, full power windows/locks, CD, alloy wheels, etc.

Since they hit the market, I've seen 100s of them here in CM. Very popular car for local driving conditions- tight turn radius; easy to park.

Honda Brio at about 505K THB also a strong contender. Flood crisis has hit availabilty of this model, however.

I keep intending to buy one or the other; just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Second WTK's suggestion- the Nissan March eco-car.

Upper middle range model 460K THB. Driver side airbag, AT, full power windows/locks, CD, alloy wheels, etc.

Since they hit the market, I've seen 100s of them here in CM. Very popular car for local driving conditions- tight turn radius; easy to park.

Honda Brio at about 505K THB also a strong contender. Flood crisis has hit availabilty of this model, however.

I keep intending to buy one or the other; just haven't gotten around to it yet.

how abt TOYOTA vios 1.5j, A/T, ABS..? 570K THB

I said already....

New suzuki swift 1.2l

Local thai review sites say its the dog's b**locks.

Available from mid March

You really should check it before buying anything

I said already....

New suzuki swift 1.2l

Local thai review sites say its the dog's b**locks.

Available from mid March

Hi

Any pricing and delivery time on this one ?

Philippe

Around 500k +-20k for top model. Pricing not released yet. Available from 21 March in showrooms

Simon 'said already....

New suzuki swift 1.2l

Local thai review sites'

Links please, Google keeps refering to Ireland. Cheers

That Suzuki looks quite nice. I saw one yesterday and it's quite a good deal for the money.

Its called Headlight magazine only online. Jimmy is well known and respected by Thais

http://www.headlightmag.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3570:Exclusive-First-Impression-Suzuki-SWIFT-EcoCar-(FIRST-REPORT-in-THAILAND)&catid=62:sub-b-segment-1000-1300-cc&Itemid=73