ChesneyHawkes Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I get that, but it's a way of tempering any anger there could be for paying more. Quite a lot of people ordered mid year and were expecting 1.6. To be told it's not gonna arrive before year end so you're gonna have to pay 1.75 wouldn't be helping Ford in the PR stakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I get that, but it's a way of tempering any anger there could be for paying more. Quite a lot of people ordered mid year and were expecting 1.6. To be told it's not gonna arrive before year end so you're gonna have to pay 1.75 wouldn't be helping Ford in the PR stakes. From what I understand, if you booked it at 1.6M Baht, you will pay 1.6M Baht and get the MY15 spec. Ford started taking MY16 bookings/prices the moment they knew they had to - which is why they were the first to publish 2016 prices (almost 2 months ago now). i.e. the only "nasty surprise" was when booking, right when the price changes were announced. No-one who booked at 1.6M is paying 1.75M. Edited January 24, 2016 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I get that, but it's a way of tempering any anger there could be for paying more. Quite a lot of people ordered mid year and were expecting 1.6. To be told it's not gonna arrive before year end so you're gonna have to pay 1.75 wouldn't be helping Ford in the PR stakes. From what I understand, if you booked it at 1.6M Baht, you will pay 1.6M Baht and get the MY15 spec. Ford started taking MY16 bookings/prices the moment they knew they had to - which is why they were the first to publish 2016 prices (almost 2 months ago now). i.e. the only "nasty surprise" was when booking, right when the price changes were announced. No-one who booked at 1.6M is paying 1.75M. That's good to know. My experience was different though, as I was told it was 1.6 but if I didn't get it by Dec it'd be more expensive. How much more they didn't know, but they couldn't give me a guarantee. This was around August when I wanted to see what the other brands had coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailoht Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 MY16 has some differences. Ford held some features back when they first released the 3.2l T+. This was to help absorb the price increase from Jan 1 2016 when they added the missing features. It also allowed them to add some headline grabbing starting prices without upsetting those who couldn't get a model early doors. So cheaper lower spec, higher cost fully loaded. Finally, it also simplified their production by only making the cream interior available to start with. *Reflex blue is a new colour exclusive to the T+ *They now have two lines, one to cater to those who ordered black mica metallic/reflex blue/sunset metallic now getting cream interior and aluminium metallic/sparkling gold metallic/cool white getting black interior. *active cruise control *collision mitigation system with HUD, pre charging the brakes and also intervening if a crash is inevitable *lane keeping assist *driver alertness system *auto high beam control IMHO, is that all the options they added? For me my gf wanted black interior so we were happy to wait to get a MY16 model. Auto high beam and active cruise are feature if really want so happy to pay a premium to get them. You'd only be resentful of the price increase if you didn't want any of these things. The metallic black or sunset red Titanium+ with beige interior would be my choice. I think the blue reflex is a bit too conservative (dull) for my tastes, though a midnight blue EV T+ with beige interior would work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutenberg Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sad for those who didn't know that they bring a real top spec later on. You should have at least the top spec, not only the half top spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sooner, and for 150k less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Sad for those who didn't know that they bring a real top spec later on. You should have at least the top spec, not only the half top spec. Um ... an opinion ...I wonder if the MY16 'extras' would have been available on the MY15 at what it is costing now ... around 160,000thb, how many would have actually forked out for them.Active cruise control is a niceity however I very recently drove up to Nan from BK and used cruise control frequently ...no problem switching it out when required. The Moon Roof I didn't want, basically a waste of money ...actually had it open today though. I'm impressed with our EVT+ and for 1.6mb some motor car. Edited January 24, 2016 by JAS21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sad for those who didn't know that they bring a real top spec later on. You should have at least the top spec, not only the half top spec. Um ... an opinion ...I wonder if the MY16 'extras' would have been available on the MY15 at what it is costing now ... around 160,000thb, how many would have actually forked out for them.Active cruise control is a niceity however I very recently drove up to Nan from BK and used cruise control frequently ...no problem switching it out when required. The Moon Roof I didn't want, basically a waste of money ...actually had it open today though. I'm impressed with our EVT+ and for 1.6mb some motor car. better add ventilated seats Do not understand why in so HOT climate . In leather seats not add ventilated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailoht Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sad for those who didn't know that they bring a real top spec later on. You should have at least the top spec, not only the half top spec. Um ... an opinion ...I wonder if the MY16 'extras' would have been available on the MY15 at what it is costing now ... around 160,000thb, how many would have actually forked out for them.Active cruise control is a niceity however I very recently drove up to Nan from BK and used cruise control frequently ...no problem switching it out when required. The Moon Roof I didn't want, basically a waste of money ...actually had it open today though. I'm impressed with our EVT+ and for 1.6mb some motor car. better add ventilated seats Do not understand why in so HOT climate . In leather seats not add ventilated. That would be 'cool'! Maybe they are saving that for a future model year release??? .... along with (Sync 2) GPS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Sad for those who didn't know that they bring a real top spec later on. You should have at least the top spec, not only the half top spec. Um ... an opinion ...I wonder if the MY16 'extras' would have been available on the MY15 at what it is costing now ... around 160,000thb, how many would have actually forked out for them.Active cruise control is a niceity however I very recently drove up to Nan from BK and used cruise control frequently ...no problem switching it out when required. The Moon Roof I didn't want, basically a waste of money ...actually had it open today though. I'm impressed with our EVT+ and for 1.6mb some motor car. better add ventilated seats Do not understand why in so HOT climate . In leather seats not add ventilated. That would be 'cool'! Maybe they are saving that for a future model year release??? .... along with (Sync 2) GPS? COOL ... it's 13C here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailoht Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That would be 'cool'! Maybe they are saving that for a future model year release??? .... along with (Sync 2) GPS? COOL ... it's 13C here ... Welcome to the north! Does it get that chilly in the metro Bkk area? Where are you guys now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disting Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 9 degrees in khao yai this morning. Thank the maker for the heater for the school run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It was 15 degrees Celsius this morning in the big smoke, back to normal in a couple of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Going back to work tomorrow ÷30 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Anyway Ford are still complete prats here,you couldn't get the oid one ,now you lot are on about a newer one..at least Mitsu can supply.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have to wait 1 month for my new Ford Everest. 1 Month is better than what Mitsu could do over here in Isaan. Only Toyota could deliver the car in 1 week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailoht Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 COOL ... it's 13C here ... 9 degrees in Khao Yai this morning. Thank the maker for the heater for the school run. It was 15 degrees Celsius this morning in the big smoke, back to normal in a couple of days Isn't it the EVT that comes with a heater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 If you're paying cash and not to fussy about the colour then there is always a good chance of fast delivery since there's usually somebody who doesn't get approval by finance... That's how we got our Mitsu within a fortnight and I guess the same conditions apply to Ford and all the other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 COOL ... it's 13C here ... 9 degrees in Khao Yai this morning. Thank the maker for the heater for the school run. It was 15 degrees Celsius this morning in the big smoke, back to normal in a couple of days Isn't it the EVT that comes with a heater? There are 3 zones and 15 different vents heat (or cold) can come out of in all EV variants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPGumbypgh Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 If you're paying cash and not to fussy about the colour then there is always a good chance of fast delivery since there's usually somebody who doesn't get approval by finance... That's how we got our Mitsu within a fortnight and I guess the same conditions apply to Ford and all the other brands. Yes I got lucky and received a phone call on Dec 29th would we accept a black titanium + and pay cash. Yes indeed sir, be there in an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailoht Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 If you're paying cash and not to fussy about the colour then there is always a good chance of fast delivery since there's usually somebody who doesn't get approval by finance... That's how we got our Mitsu within a fortnight and I guess the same conditions apply to Ford and all the other brands. Yes I got lucky and received a phone call on Dec 29th would we accept a black titanium + and pay cash. Yes indeed sir, be there in an hour. Congratulations on your new EVT+!!! Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 If you're paying cash and not to fussy about the colour then there is always a good chance of fast delivery since there's usually somebody who doesn't get approval by finance... That's how we got our Mitsu within a fortnight and I guess the same conditions apply to Ford and all the other brands. Yes I got lucky and received a phone call on Dec 29th would we accept a black titanium + and pay cash. Yes indeed sir, be there in an hour. Then we are Black EV Titanium + brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 There are 3 zones and 15 different vents heat (or cold) can come out of in all EV variants is have hot air? Becouse then i go Mae Sai near month ago by fortuner . can drive up 60kph or need open to cold air condition for window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 even my old PJS has hot air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Even my crappy Ford pickup has climate control Edited January 25, 2016 by JaseTheBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 even my old PJS has hot air. its Fortuner I have nothing surprises now. i forget last time checking it in dealer. but before i have ask about this is problem How i can drive if less 15C or i need get jackets and sweater and align the temperature inside and outside So sorry for ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 In other news a lighthearted head to head between the Everest and a Holden Sportswagon for Australia Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailoht Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 There are 3 zones and 15 different vents heat (or cold) can come out of in all EV variants is have hot air? Because then i go Mae Sai near month ago by fortuner . can drive up 60kph or need open to cold air condition for window. With 'Climate control', the operator dials in (sets) a temp number that the system maintains. Those of us w/o climate control more than likely don't have a heater core in our vehicles here in LoS (with a few exceptions?) and thus are SOL when having to drive on (on extended trips) these cold days! I for one will be driving in winter clothing I had stored especially for return trips back to the home country during winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 With 'Climate control', the operator dials in (sets) a temp number that the system maintains. Those of us w/o climate control more than likely don't have a heater core in our vehicles here in LoS (with a few exceptions?) and thus are SOL when having to drive on (on extended trips) these cold days! I for one will be driving in winter clothing I had stored especially for return trips back to the home country during winter months. it is not the biggest problem facing in Thailand buying and owning a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 more and more I like the idea to buy from Japan auction import car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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