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

Tow trucks.

Conned?

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

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.

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

yeah, think I'll sack it off, thanks

Why do you need a car in Bangkok?

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.

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

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, 201313 yr by candypants

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

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)?

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, 201313 yr by 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.

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.

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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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