What Are Expats Looking For In A Used Car

[Lancashirelad]

At 3.5 years old very little difference if any between auto & manual values, especially on a mainstream car.

Any Brits know if they have the equivalent of our Glasses Guide or CAP Black Book in Thailand?

[IMHO]

At 3.5 years old very little difference if any between auto & manual values, especially on a mainstream car.

Any Brits know if they have the equivalent of our Glasses Guide or CAP Black Book in Thailand?

Can non-Brits answer the question too?

Redbook is the most comprehensive valuation tool, but costs 100 Baht: http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/th/home.php?lang=en

Thanachart Bluebook gives only low-ball insurance valuations, but is free: http://www.thanachartbluebook.com/

[54321]

An original vehicle at a reasonable price. I do not expect to pay top price for the extras someone bought 3 years ago, nor do i want a car that has a "pocket rocket" sticker on the side, it does not say to me it has had a careful owner. Clearly i saw your advert. I think the car is too expensive, if someone could afford to buy it, they could also afford a brand new car with a warranty for the next 3 years or so

[Lancashirelad]

At 3.5 years old very little difference if any between auto & manual values, especially on a mainstream car.

Any Brits know if they have the equivalent of our Glasses Guide or CAP Black Book in Thailand?

Can non-Brits answer the question too?

Redbook is the most comprehensive valuation tool, but costs 100 Baht: http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/th/home.php?lang=en

Thanachart Bluebook gives only low-ball insurance valuations, but is free: http://www.thanachartbluebook.com/

Yes of course IMHO. Apologies for the assumption (always a dangerous thing) that non Brits wouldn't be familiar with the publications I named. Thanks for the useful links, I'll check them out later.

[ignis]

At 3.5 years old very little difference if any between auto & manual values, especially on a mainstream car.

Any Brits know if they have the equivalent of our Glasses Guide or CAP Black Book in Thailand?

Sorry that would make the Auto very cheap or the Manual very expensive...

Most Thai mainstream Manual cars are base models only, not even basic safety features.

The difference between say a base manual Vios and a mid stream model Auto 2010 or 11 is around 100k, even the same base model the Auto is some 50k more.

[IDL]

An original vehicle at a reasonable price. I do not expect to pay top price for the extras someone bought 3 years ago, nor do i want a car that has a "pocket rocket" sticker on the side, it does not say to me it has had a careful owner. Clearly i saw your advert. I think the car is too expensive, if someone could afford to buy it, they could also afford a brand new car with a warranty for the next 3 years or so

555....so you question my taste then. LOL

Mate, it's a 'sticker', which of course can be removed. My attempt at a little humour (though obviously not seen that way by all-ROFL).

I struggle to see the connection between that sticker (actually one either side) and a less than careful owner...help me out here!"£$%^&?

I'm pleased you offered your opinion, that's the purpose of my post. Thanks.

BTW, with Thailand's roads, car parks, road-sides, n all, it's no easy task keeping a vehicle in tip-top condition for 3yrs. In say UK for example, of course we would all expect a 3yr-old car to be darn close to new, but here it's a heart-pumping mission to avoid all the elements. I've pampered this car, often to the point of frustration for other road users, though I will have her sit comfortably at 120-30 if the road conditions suit.

[stevenl]

An original vehicle at a reasonable price. I do not expect to pay top price for the extras someone bought 3 years ago, nor do i want a car that has a "pocket rocket" sticker on the side, it does not say to me it has had a careful owner. Clearly i saw your advert. I think the car is too expensive, if someone could afford to buy it, they could also afford a brand new car with a warranty for the next 3 years or so

555....so you question my taste then. LOL

Mate, it's a 'sticker', which of course can be removed. My attempt at a little humour (though obviously not seen that way by all-ROFL).

I struggle to see the connection between that sticker (actually one either side) and a less than careful owner...help me out here!"£$%^&?

I'm pleased you offered your opinion, that's the purpose of my post. Thanks.

BTW, with Thailand's roads, car parks, road-sides, n all, it's no easy task keeping a vehicle in tip-top condition for 3yrs. In say UK for example, of course we would all expect a 3yr-old car to be darn close to new, but here it's a heart-pumping mission to avoid all the elements. I've pampered this car, often to the point of frustration for other road users, though I will have her sit comfortably at 120-30 if the road conditions suit.

To me the stickers would be a no-no for buying. Remove them yourself asap.

[VocalNeal]

I think the answer maybe do you want to sell the car or are you offering it for sale? There is a difference.

( Try going into a car dealer and when they say are you interested in buying a car. Say, Mo. But I am interested in you selling me a car!)

Regarding auto If the buyer was American that would be normal. Standard is usually the option.

Another question might be how much premium over others will a "farang-owned" car fetch. If in fact there is a premium.

If you cast around you will find what other Mazdas are selling for then you can decide what you are asking. Same as everyone else but yours is "farang-owned" might sell it quicker.

Quite a clever way of drawing attention to a used car ad by the way

[IDL]

I think the answer maybe do you want to sell the car or are you offering it for sale? There is a difference.

( Try going into a car dealer and when they say are you interested in buying a car. Say, Mo. But I am interested in you selling me a car!)

Regarding auto If the buyer was American that would be normal. Standard is usually the option.

Another question might be how much premium over others will a "farang-owned" car fetch. If in fact there is a premium.

If you cast around you will find what other Mazdas are selling for then you can decide what you are asking. Same as everyone else but yours is "farang-owned" might sell it quicker.

Quite a clever way of drawing attention to a used car ad by the way

You have certainly got me thinking...thanks.

Your first line is currently playing with my head!"£$%^&* I guess, now you have me thinking, I do have a reluctance to sell her, I mean 'it'. I've had a few cars over my years, but never been a prolific buyer; tend to get one, like it, keep it going, and only change on the rare occasion something comes along that particularly interests me..

It's only because I'm leaving that selling is necessary...though it does leave me with mixed feelings. One of the earlier posters pointed out, to me, my affection may be an obstacle...hhmmm

Thanks for this, one sometimes need to be reminded of what one already knows, before one can see clearly.