joshstiles Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 WHOA WHOA WHOA.....DON'T BUY THE FORD OR MAZDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BE SORRY THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED SERVICE OR IF YOU EVER NEED PARTS FOR YOUR FORD / MAZDA. I CAN OFFER FIRST HAND TESTIMONY ON THIS. BUY THE TOYOTA. BETTER QUALITY....LONGER LIFE....BETTER SERVICE.....BETTER SUPPLIER BASE. OR DON'T LISTEN TO ME AND BUY THE FORD....YOU WILL BE SORRY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) WHOA WHOA WHOA.....DON'T BUY THE FORD OR MAZDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BE SORRY THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED SERVICE OR IF YOU EVER NEED PARTS FOR YOUR FORD / MAZDA. I CAN OFFER FIRST HAND TESTIMONY ON THIS. BUY THE TOYOTA. BETTER QUALITY....LONGER LIFE....BETTER SERVICE.....BETTER SUPPLIER BASE. OR DON'T LISTEN TO ME AND BUY THE FORD....YOU WILL BE SORRY. A) why are you shoutingB. depends which Ford dealer you go to for your servicing, I am coming up for my 8th service on my Ranger and have had no issues with service !! Calm down, have a bowl of popcorn and smile like you mean it Edited June 6, 2014 by cornishcarlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjonburi Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 2015 Hilux testing.. Ranger is benchmark? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Open Cab Ford the only way to fly. I bought a Ford in 1999 and drove it 400,000 kms without an engine issue. Something around 260,000 kms on my present Ford 4 x 4. The new ones are even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexaco123 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I wanted the most reliable 4x4 on the market so I bought the latest model Toyota (has 2 airbags) 6 months ago (in my Thai wife's name due to financing). 750,000THB, about a third down, 5 year loan. I went with the 2.5 litre because, since being revamped, it has nearly the torque of the 3.0 litre and I didn't need to spend another 100,000THB for a navigator screen and rear camera. With the Toyota I get the added benefits mentioned by others above. New models of any make can be iffy as it can take a couple of years or so to work out the bugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PBob Posted June 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2014 My BIL who is a motoring expert (so the family says) does not recommend the Toyota because the brakes are too good. His friend was driving a Toyota and was forced to brake hard, someone ran into the back of him and broke his neck. Mind you in the past two years he has run out of gas three times when I have been with him, been involved in two fatal accidents in the same week (the second was a cow) and happily drove with a cooling fan that had shed a blade. Took his advice and bought an Isuzu and cannot fault it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoonman Posted June 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2014 WHOA WHOA WHOA.....DON'T BUY THE FORD OR MAZDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BE SORRY THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED SERVICE OR IF YOU EVER NEED PARTS FOR YOUR FORD / MAZDA. I CAN OFFER FIRST HAND TESTIMONY ON THIS. BUY THE TOYOTA. BETTER QUALITY....LONGER LIFE....BETTER SERVICE.....BETTER SUPPLIER BASE. OR DON'T LISTEN TO ME AND BUY THE FORD....YOU WILL BE SORRY. I agree 100%. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 On a sober note if I was buying another truck I'd go Nissan Navara at the mo but maybe a later one will try to look like a car as well. Also I don't understand about Fords, have 5 people I know who have them, different year models and they have had no trouble at all, what's it all about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smileygc Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just back from a great meal with friends we are visiting in Trang, red wine was fine. Nothing drunk 'V8 Rules' when I last posted. But happy to get a least a pint should we meet! Just feeling good as my darling wife was all suay and sitting next to me waiting to leave for the restaurant. I just wanted to finish the TV post before we left. Surprised you can't say "Syhte" though ! Have fun, got to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My BIL who is a motoring expert (so the family says) does not recommend the Toyota because the brakes are too good. His friend was driving a Toyota and was forced to brake hard, someone ran into the back of him and broke his neck. Mind you in the past two years he has run out of gas three times when I have been with him, been involved in two fatal accidents in the same week (the second was a cow) and happily drove with a cooling fan that had shed a blade. Took his advice and bought an Isuzu and cannot fault it. Bought a Nissan, the air conditioning was too cold and strong despite the hot weather. Caused my drink to become too cold, so when I drank it the first time, I immediately puked it out and it splashed all over the windshield. Then suddenly I couldn't see the road and crashed. Another time when I stepped on the accelerator because the engine had too much torque, my tea spilled all over the seats, so I immediately had to wipe the seats and not focus on the road, then I crashed again. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smileygc Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My BIL who is a motoring expert (so the family says) does not recommend the Toyota because the brakes are too good. His friend was driving a Toyota and was forced to brake hard, someone ran into the back of him and broke his neck. Mind you in the past two years he has run out of gas three times when I have been with him, been involved in two fatal accidents in the same week (the second was a cow) and happily drove with a cooling fan that had shed a blade. Took his advice and bought an Isuzu and cannot fault it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Interesting how carmakers are linked to World Wars. Each is a major player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smileygc Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 PBob, I do like your humor...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 That's what I am trying to get at " Don't buy Ford or Chevi " I have a Isuzu, and I have a Chinese brush cutter and goes well and at half the price of a Honda one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'm not American but if it were not for them I probablly speaking German now if I was still alive. I remember my Dad buyiny a Ford and not buying Japanese too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pralaad Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Do not get Toyota! new model is coming out next year i believe, so you would be "outdated"Do you know when next year the new model will be out?? No sorry , but recall reading a thread here with a sneak preview of a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgal Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Most oil companies in the world rely on Toyota hilux/vigo. They proved to be perfectly suitable for working in remote/desert locations under harsh conditions. I've never seen a mitsu, ford, mazda around.... For the new model : http://fullcarsreview.com/2015-toyota-hilux-full-review-specs-features-quality/ Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Edited June 6, 2014 by Thorgal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carib Posted June 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2014 There is only one brand with the better fuel economy and that is Isuzu. In every test it always wins hands down. These are costs which always come back after buying the most worst investment anyone can make (applies to all vehicles). There are only two trucks which in my opinion are the best, also taking dealerships, service, parts and prices into consideration, and those are either an Isuzu or a Toyota. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 As a Navara owner (well the bank stills owns it and it's in my mrs name but I pay and drive it) I will say I love the 3.2 wildtrak in all Black. There is not a better looking truck around. If I was buying one however, I would by the Mazda 3.2 4x4 cause it's a better deal. You can find a 2nd hand one for seven hundred thousand ++ in mint condition. Not many around like the WT. Drove a Chevy and didn't excite me rather the styling didn't. Isuzu is ok, prefer the top the range non v cross version. Now we have a new Navara coming soon and Toyota in the months / years ahead which will change the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skuttlefish Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I bought the 3.2 4x4 mazda. I like the look of the Ford better but it was 10% dearer and there was a 1 year waiting list. Mazda were good to deal with but kept forgetting things and I had to go back to the show room about 12 times to close the deal and get everything right. The 3.2 seems about right for passing and I would hate to trade down to a 2.2- just sounds too little for a heavy truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) I drove at 2.2 mazda and was surprised by how much get up and go it had - probably due to the transmission I suspect. I imagine your 3.2 goes very nicely. At least with the 2.2 Mazda one don't have to worry about finding fake 3.2 badges to replace the 2.2 on the front fenders when suffering litre envy like those of your extended family. Edited June 7, 2014 by bkkjames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Iam in the process of putting the Ranger front onto a Mazda at work................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watso63 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Mazda BT-50 HI-RACER 4 door. Superb pick up. Vitually the same as the Ford, but much better value for money and a nicer (in my opinion) interior. Just done 26,000km with no problems. No rattles, ill fitting panels etc. I was getting 7.2l/100km fuel consumption then recently fitted a Carryboy Sport Lid GMX and I am now getting 6.9l/100km. Very comfortable, drives like a car with perfectly weighted steering and no body roll. 18,000Thb fully comp insurance and 3,800Thb tax (if you own the car, ie have the blue book and not lease or rent) I have driven most of the other trucks and I am glad I bought the Mazda. The Isuzu would have been my 3rd choice after the Ford. Maybe the new Nissan and Toyota might be good and that's what I would expect anyway, but I don't have any complaints about the Mazda and that 2.2l engine has plenty of power, so don't worry about that. Let us know what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 No one got a Tata. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Eat it last night with melted cheese. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watso63 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 No one got a Tata. 555 I couldn't find a Tata to test drive. I wanted to bring it to my village to see the reaction of everyone, especially my TGF. Best way to find out if that love is real. By the way, how do you post those funny moticon thingys? Any help kindly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Im also thinking about buying a new pick up. Later this morning Im going to have a GOOD look at the ISUZU 4 door, If I can con mrs Jessi into parting with some of HER money I might just go for a MU7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) No one got a Tata. 555 I couldn't find a Tata to test drive. I wanted to bring it to my village to see the reaction of everyone, especially my TGF. Best way to find out if that love is real. By the way, how do you post those funny moticon thingys? Any help kindly appreciated. Up top click on 'smiley' Don't think it can be used on a phone type thingy. Drove the small tata and it was a good little truck but the heat from the engine being next to to drive seat was something the air-con couldn't cope with. Edited June 7, 2014 by Kwasaki 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeHere Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I bought an Isuzu DMax 2.5L 4 door Xtreme version end of 2010... service is a bit disappointing (window motor was not covered under warranty as well as alarm system with some issues), but the truck is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I bought an Isuzu DMax 2.5L 4 door Xtreme version end of 2010... service is a bit disappointing (window motor was not covered under warranty as well as alarm system with some issues), but the truck is superb! That sounds strange................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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