northend_boyz Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi All, Wifey and i just had a baby boy and are now in the search for a new vehicle. I originally wanted just a second sedan (because of price) but my wife convinced me that a larger vehicle would suit us better. 600 000 baht range no longer an option!! Checked out the Azanza and APV, took test rides... and no thank you!!! Drive cheap and look cheap!!! 700 000 baht range no longer an option!! Ford Ranger... my dream vehicle. Wifey, "no, pick up trucks" Me, "please, they are affordable and size is good for a family of 3" Wifey, "No" Me, "Come on" Wifey, "NO" 800 000 baht range no longer an option!! That leaves me at the 900 000 baht range. There are some decent MPV's in that price range. Freed and Innova, for example. They'd suit our purpose. However, i bumped into the Thai Rung website and found the TR All-roader..... it looks very intersesting and seems to satisfy both of our needs. I'd like a pick-up and she wants room, perfect. Price: decent. I'd rather pay that type of money for the All-roader than an MPV. But i don't see any of these on the road (been looking for weeks) and very little info/reviews on them on the net. Does anyone here have any experience with this tank or have heard anything about them? I'd appreciate any info, good or bad. Also any other recommandations would be welcomed... but i won't hit a million baht. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 basicly a cheap isuzu mu7 if the specs suits you, its fine and i would rather get this than freed or innova but what you really need to do is to stand up as a man, and get a 799k baht ranger and a pink fino for wify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 How about the Thai Rung Transformer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 How about the Thai Rung Transformer I find it really cool, based on Vigo, looks like hummer/benz gelendewagen, but a bit pricy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northend_boyz Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Out of my price range but super cool none-the-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) How much does it cost? The school it's parked outside is very reasonably priced by private school standards in Chiang Mai. Edited February 22, 2012 by MESmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 How about the Thai Rung Transformer Does it transform into anything that looks like it wasn't made in my garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 not sure how a knock off mini hummer can be called cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Back on topic, I agree with KBB, I think the OP should show who's wearing the trousers & order the Ranger. Stick a canopy on the back & you've got luggage storage & plenty of room on the back seat for the little one & their future sibling I'm about to order one, & it's the perfect family vehicle Edited February 22, 2012 by MESmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Great advice for others. Remember, wives often wear trousers as well, and it the OP has an interest in getting his out of hers any time soon, he may consider treading lightly. That said, book a test drive in a loaded Mazda, stop by while she's in the car and she might warm up to the pickup idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 800 000 baht range no longer an option!! + Wifey, "no, pick up trucks" Why ? the Chevrolet Allroader starts @ 820,000 ... The top Z71 fully loaded with leather etc is under 1 million. The Isuzu Adventurer is more expensive by over 100k Both are the pickups so can fool the 'Wifey' but TR has put on there Estate 7 seat body........... big shorter than the pickup [if you look at one the back wheels has very little body over hang]....... The minus points.. All body parts and trim must be bought from TR = very expensive.... Also a bit top heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Expect new models of the Allroader to start surfacing within the next few months (based on the new Chev/Isuzu pickups). IMHO, great value but only if it's going to be a keeper (resale sucks). Another option is the 2.4L 5MT gasoline Pajero Sport SUV (915K) - comparable to MPV's for performance and FE (i.e. not fantastic), but much more versatile, and likely better resale, as SUV's are way more popular the MPV's in TH, and the PJS is the best seller.. Back to the Allroader, while it has absolutely zero street cred and poor resale as a result, it's cheap to buy, and cheap to run, and if using an Isuzu engine, it'll last practically forever.. Where it suffers is fit & finish (don't look too closely, heh), NVH, and general driving manners. Some of these negatives should improve with the new generation though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backwoods Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 How about the Thai Rung Transformer The Transformer is still a concpt car, so not in the mix of choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Another option, many on the roads, Thai friend has one say a very fine cheap motoring, done high mileage and never missed a beat. Proton Exora 7 seats, starts @ 650,000 manual, top of the range Auto is 815,000 baht. Edited February 23, 2012 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Another option, many on the roads, Thai friend has one say a very fine cheap motoring, done high mileage and never missed a beat. Proton Exora 7 seats, starts @ 650,000 manual, top of the range Auto is 815,000 baht. popular as taxis here in Phuket, taxi guys say there are no major issues, some of them do more than 100k km a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Back to the Allroader, while it has absolutely zero street cred and poor resale as a result, it's cheap to buy, and cheap to run, and if using an Isuzu engine, it'll last practically forever.. Where it suffers is fit & finish (don't look too closely, heh), NVH, and general driving manners. Some of these negatives should improve with the new generation though. I have no idea so asking, will there be a NEW Allroader ? as Chevrolet are coming out with there own pickup based 7 seater ? Chevrolet: 2012: All-new Trailblazer - to be unveiled in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Can I suggest the OP goes to the dealer himself, alone, and buys a car without his wife? She can buy her own car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcat Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Can I suggest the OP goes to the dealer himself, alone, and buys a car without his wife? She can buy her own car. I always ask my wife's opinion on the car,color etc,but at the end it's always my choice and she will gladly agree...what I've learned here wifes always want the most expensive thing they can get,no matter what it is...they can sell it for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I have no idea so asking, will there be a NEW Allroader ? as Chevrolet are coming out with there own pickup based 7 seater ? Chevrolet: 2012: All-new Trailblazer - to be unveiled in March Well, there will definitely be a new Thairung... Whether it will still be called the Allroader isn't yet known though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I have no idea so asking, will there be a NEW Allroader ? as Chevrolet are coming out with there own pickup based 7 seater ? Chevrolet: 2012: All-new Trailblazer - to be unveiled in March Well, there will definitely be a new Thairung... Whether it will still be called the Allroader isn't yet known though Od they havent done any Navara suv, the old Nissan pickup as suv by Thairung didnt sell that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northend_boyz Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the useful info!!! TR All-roader sounds right for us, but i'll give the Pajero Sport SUV a look. My plan is to purchase a vehicle at the Motor Show in March. So it'd be nice if TR unveiled the new model there. Wife's on maternity but will be back to work in April so need a second car by then so can't wait. Main problem i see is the price of body parts. Does that mean insurance is expensive? I'm still fighting for the Ranger and won't stop until the motorshow. For those telling me to man up, my wife has a strong personality and thats one of the reasons i married her. Anyways, thank you all for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 How about the Thai Rung Transformer The Transformer is still a concpt car, so not in the mix of choices! They have a price up on the website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 basicly a cheap isuzu mu7 if the specs suits you, its fine and i would rather get this than freed or innova but what you really need to do is to stand up as a man, and get a 799k baht ranger and a pink fino for wify A couple years back was looking for a new Isuzu Jackaroo/Trooper and all searches came up with the Thai Rung as the replacement .....seemed a bit too SUV rather than a the more truckie Jackaroo..The BT50 is very SUV like inside ( Mazda hypes that in some of their literature) and may well please the wife..it's also got "pretty eyes" too ..right KBB?...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 basicly a cheap isuzu mu7 if the specs suits you, its fine and i would rather get this than freed or innova but what you really need to do is to stand up as a man, and get a 799k baht ranger and a pink fino for wify A couple years back was looking for a new Isuzu Jackaroo/Trooper and all searches came up with the Thai Rung as the replacement .....seemed a bit too SUV rather than a the more truckie Jackaroo. The Trooper's actual replacement is the MU-7... Both were/are pickup-based SUV's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Did they build them both for a while? I know they marketed the Trooper in the US for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 basicly a cheap isuzu mu7 if the specs suits you, its fine and i would rather get this than freed or innova but what you really need to do is to stand up as a man, and get a 799k baht ranger and a pink fino for wify I think a sort of black/green/yellow gooey finish Fino is more appropriate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Did they build them both for a while? I know they marketed the Trooper in the US for a while In Thailand, production of the Trooper ended in Q3 2004 when the MU-7 production began. There were still Troopers in showrooms up until around mid-2005 though, so both were on the floor together for a short while.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'd go with a benzine Pajero Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northend_boyz Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'd go with a benzine Pajero Sport. Why benzine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northend_boyz Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 My wife did a bit of research on Thairung vehicles, and she came across 2 or 3 reviews that say thairung vehicles are assembled poorly and as a result start to squeak after a few years. I'm not if i should worry. Anyways, we called Thairung and according to the main office there are less than 10 allroaders left for sale. They offered a decent deal so considering it. Will negotiate more... How much is the MU7? Does anyone know the price range for the Trailblazer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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