ryanhull Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi all, Where is the best place to buy a cheap second hand car? I've looked at the classifieds and a few websites however cannot really find anything under 200,000 that isn't a complete shed, I actually have a new Suzuki but I am looking for something as a project car to do up in my Spair time, I know cars are expensive in Thailand but surely there must be some cheap cars being sold? Or is it a case of going to auctions or trying to find a car not on the internet? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 http://www.thaicar.com/price/100000-200000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nputman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Taladrod on the internet. http://www.taladrod.com/w20/Home/ Edited July 24, 2014 by nputman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil2 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 There are in lots of neighbourhood. Try around Jusco Phattanakarn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Auctions aren't a bad option, but often only open to Thais....... and they are pretty good at snapping up the obvious bargains. The selection is more likely to be newer cars where the financing has slipped or have been used as a working car for a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlwilliamsjr18 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 There is such an inflation on used vehicles, and do people use a blue book (http://www.kbb.com/) to determin a fair price? I've given up my search, and my motorbike has sufficed for many years, and besides, most shops will deliver goods if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharashima Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Bought one at olx.co.th.Used "google translate to communicate.Many cheap bikes and cars. Most do not understand English. Be patient. You willfind one very cheap. This is a Thai website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsr Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 A website I discovered only a couple of days ago is Baht & Sold. www.bahtsold.com It has plenty of vehicles in all price ranges, and you can select an area of interest. And it's all in English. I noticed the OP mentioned "a project car to do up" ... does that constitute working? Esp if the car is then sold at a profit. I'm wondering, because I've been thinking of doing something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 .......I saw an old Peugeot selling for 25,000 baht near my daughters' school.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nithisa78 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I've trustworthy friend in, Ubon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Auctions aren't a bad option, but often only open to Thais....... and they are pretty good at snapping up the obvious bargains. The selectipon is more likely to be newer cars where the financing has slipped or have been used as a working car for a year or two. Auctions in Pattaya frequented mostly by Foreigners. Not sure I understand how particular cars or any object can be "snapped" up by anybody at an auction....the person who bids the highest..... gets it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi check out Apple Auctions they have many going in different city's they have many cars on the site. Check it through Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you purchase a cheap car in Thailand...you are about 2 weeks away from needing a mechanic... You get what you pay for...there are very few good inexpensive cars floating around for sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshorebudd Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you purchase a cheap car in Thailand...you are about 2 weeks away from needing a mechanic... You get what you pay for...there are very few good inexpensive cars floating around for sale... Project car...something needing a mechanic is exactly what hes looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montereyjp Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I see what appears to be decent cars for less then 200k all the time... I peruse the classifies almost everyday... Not sure what you are looking for but I have a 1994 Audi a100 2.3E automatic that I have been thinking about selling.. top notch car with a galvanized steel body and inline 5... Just had it all fixed up with all the fluids replaced and all eletrical stuff repaired.. Rides nice and solid... PM me if you are interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you purchase a cheap car in Thailand...you are about 2 weeks away from needing a mechanic... You get what you pay for...there are very few good inexpensive cars floating around for sale... I bought a Toyota Corona LPG about twenty five years old, for 150.000 Baht about five years ago, it has been very reliable, and has never needed any repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghlonghair Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) If you are looking for a cheap car to buy......I have a 1977 Toyota KE 35 SR for sale.......I bought her 2 years ago as a project car.......She is now 90% complete.......The reason for sale, because my back injury........I had a bad accident, a few years ago.......I even had an operation, 2 years ago........I used to have Ford Capris, all models and used to return them like new, as a hobby........After the accident and moving to Thailand, I tried to return to my hobby, but, unsuccessful.......So, my car just sits on the driveway.......I start her every morning and she runs, like a dream........ So, if you are interested, DELETED Price, 90,000 baht........... Edited December 30, 2015 by seedy personal details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhull Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for the info all, really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhull Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 .....I saw an old Peugeot selling for 25,000 baht near my daughters' school.... Do you know the location on this? I see what appears to be decent cars for less then 200k all the time... I peruse the classifies almost everyday... Not sure what you are looking for but I have a 1994 Audi a100 2.3E automatic that I have been thinking about selling.. top notch car with a galvanized steel body and inline 5... Just had it all fixed up with all the fluids replaced and all eletrical stuff repaired.. Rides nice and solid... PM me if you are interested... Please could you send me some info and pictures? thanks http://www.thaicar.c.../100000-200000/ Looks good however no english version and dont appear to show prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 .....I saw an old Peugeot selling for 25,000 baht near my daughters' school.... Do you know the location on this? I see what appears to be decent cars for less then 200k all the time... I peruse the classifies almost everyday... Not sure what you are looking for but I have a 1994 Audi a100 2.3E automatic that I have been thinking about selling.. top notch car with a galvanized steel body and inline 5... Just had it all fixed up with all the fluids replaced and all eletrical stuff repaired.. Rides nice and solid... PM me if you are interested... Please could you send me some info and pictures? thanks http://www.thaicar.c.../100000-200000/ Looks good however no english version and dont appear to show prices? How can you not see the price - look top right corner of every ad - B180,000 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhull Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 ah yes, sorry... some have prices some dont, hey its a shame these sites are not in english versions too, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 ah yes, sorry... some have prices some dont, hey its a shame these sites are not in english versions too, cheers Well considering 99% of people on the sites don't use English as first language not surprising... Anyway get your Mrs / friend etc to call and ask questions you have in Thai*** ***Note: be prepared for a frustrating experience if your Mrs / Friend is not a car person. A good test for this is get her to check out AOP's posts on here and if she can understand them, she is qualified to call the advertiser and ask how many KM's on it and so on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amse Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Don't discount the local ads, especially the ones where the owner xpat is leaving Thailand. I lucked out a year ago and bought a 1990 Nissn Sunny for 23,000 baht that the gentleman already invested over 200,000 baht into. It runs like a champ and it's basically a bare bones car with automatic transmission and AC. Usual things happen to it of course, and I'm continueing to have things repaired so it will last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantk41 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 FYI All cars sold in the Tent type second hand cars sales areas have a 1 year warranty, and if problems arise will be fixed free. For second hand cars bought by private sales there is no warranty. Buy as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 FYI All cars sold in the Tent type second hand cars sales areas have a 1 year warranty, and if problems arise will be fixed free. For second hand cars bought by private sales there is no warranty. Buy as is. Sorry to disagree about the 1 year warranty for tents. Some might perhaps. Not all 100% for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I have a Nissan NV for sale only 69000 baht Taxed, Insured and drives great. call me if interested , car is in Pattaya Edited December 30, 2015 by seedy personal details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristhai Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I have a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer 1,500cc, only 107,000km, white color, auto, in ok running condition for sale only 69,000. Car is in Bangkok. Contact for more details DELETED Edited December 30, 2015 by seedy personal details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbanda Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Nice deals all around...but...better to shop with a Thai expert. No laws about tampering odometer, or frame damage disclose after an accident, or flood, and Thais are masters in car and bike restoration. Personally I will not buy any European car, only Japanese. Just for curiosity I looked on the recomended web sites and I saw some interesting buys, like a Nissan Frontier double cab, Nissan Sunny, Nissan Safira.....I said that I like Nissan? Edited July 24, 2014 by umbanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nice deals all around...but...better to shop with a Thai expert. No laws about tampering odometer, or frame damage disclose after an accident, or flood, and Thais are masters in car and bike restoration. Personally I will not buy any European car, only Japanese. Just for curiosity I looked on the recomended web sites and I saw some interesting buys, like a Nissan Frontier double cab, Nissan Sunny, Nissan Safira.....I said that I like Nissan? Wanna buy mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukguyinthai Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 There are many Auctions in and around Bangkok. You have just as much chance as anyone else to buy at the right price. They have cars from 10k up. They have a full range .If you seriously want to go look, I go most weeks .Send me an email. The most important thing if buying from a private individual or a car showroom. is to take the seller with the blue book to the transport dept to put the vehicle in your name. Do not pay one Baht, until this is done. Not one single Baht, if they don’t like it walk away. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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