Thinking Of Buying A Car

[DickyDavies]

I live in bangkok, I'm thinking of buying a 1990's car from an expat in pattaya, seems very cheap 50k, I don't want to be conned, anyone give me advice on things to look out for please

[arthurwait]

Tow trucks.

[Newguy70]

Conned?

It's a two decade old vehicle. It is what it is at the end of the day.

[utalkin2me]

This is just simply one of those things where you will either have the knowledge to have a pretty good idea the car is ok, or not. It sounds to me like you don't. It is a gamble. If you really want to go for it your best bet would be to find a friend who knows, or to ask him questions and get a feel for how honest you think he is.

[mrtoad]

You wouldn't pay 50 quid for a car like that back in the uk

[DickyDavies]

yeah, think I'll sack it off, thanks

[whybother]

Why do you need a car in Bangkok?

[thrilled]

Thats right ya don't need A car in Bangkok.Maybe if ya like sitting in traffic,that moves at a mile an hour.Skytrain,subway,watertaxi ,and regular taxi work for me.

[driedmango]

God you couldn't pay me to be driving a car in bkk unless it was out of town. I can barely handle sitting in a cab during a traffic jam let alone being behind the wheel.

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[kamarada]

Buy a scooter, that's the best option for Bangkok

[candypants]

i suspect all those who claim they would never need, have, or use a car in Bangkok have either never driven, never driven in Bangkok or simply cant afford a car.

dont knock it til you have tried it.

Edited January 22, 2013 by candypants

[ignis]

Lots of cars and pickups from the 80"s and 90's about, some used every day and never give any problem. or breakdown.... If it is a Thai built car then anyone can repair it if something goes wrong + plenty of used spare parts about

Just be sure it has a Book [log book] and in the sellars name, and that the road tax is up to date

[whybother]

i suspect all those who claim they would never need, have, or use a car in Bangkok have either never driven, never driven in Bangkok or simply cant afford a car.

dont knock it til you have tried it.

You need a car to get OUT of Bangkok. You don't need a car IN it.

I see enough evidence outside to knock without trying it. Why would I want to sit in traffic for 2 hours every morning and every night (and considerably more when it rains)?

[richard_smith237]

i suspect all those who claim they would never need, have, or use a car in Bangkok have either never driven, never driven in Bangkok or simply cant afford a car.

dont knock it til you have tried it.

You need a car to get OUT of Bangkok. You don't need a car IN it.

I see enough evidence outside to knock without trying it. Why would I want to sit in traffic for 2 hours every morning and every night (and considerably more when it rains)?

When I'm working in BKK offices / office hours I take the sky train because the traffic is too bad... BUT, I need my wife to take me to and collect me from the sky train because taxi's at those times are difficult to get.

When I am not working and just spending my days in BKK, I will travel around the city outside of peak rush hours, a car offers great convenience even though it is probably slower than taking the sky-train... (I won't take moto-taxis).

A car also places you in a healthy state of mind and removes the city claustrophobia, at the drop of a hat you can escape BKK and drive anywhere any time...

I agree, a car is not essential, but I see it as necessary for a comfortable existence.

On Topic: for a 50k car I would also factor in likely repair bills..

Edited January 22, 2013 by richard_smith237

[mrtoad]

i suspect all those who claim they would never need, have, or use a car in Bangkok have either never driven, never driven in Bangkok or simply cant afford a car.

dont knock it til you have tried it.

Bangkok is okay for driving, I never bothered with a car though when I was living full time there, now I spend more time out of Bangkok, the convenience of a car is far greater.

[driedmango]

I would much rather public transportation and stuff .

. I guess I drove to much in Canada and taking a cab cheap is ace

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[UKJASE]

i bought a car over a year ago, from a farang in hua hin, for 50,000B also

it is a mitsubishi lancer / champ and now has over 250,000km on the clock

i have never, touch wood, had any problems at all with it (apart from me mate taking the mickey out of me, for driving an old car)

probably the best 50K i have spent in thailand..... been all over in it