Second hand car or Motor bike info (Ubon area)

[malct]

Can i ask what kind of car and age of car i would get for 50,000 Baht.

My wife is wanting to buy her son a car to run around town, a small car would be better.

also can you buy a new Honda motor bike for around 50,000 Baht.

We are heading up to Yasothon and Ubon Ratchatani in the next 2 weeks

My wife's son is still at Uni, so because he is young, i dont want to go mad on spending to much money on a car or bike, but my wife is on about paying 100,000 For a car.

Thank you for any help

Malc

[gerry123]

more ! more! more! in answer to the question i have never seen a car/pick up for sale at that price not a runner anyways

[johng]

Second hand car prices have come down quite a bit since the " first car scheme"

I recently sold a running ( not to well but running taxed and insured) Nissan Sunny for 15,000 baht

New honda wave cheapest version about 34,000 baht most expensive about 48,000 baht

[kevc]

Have a look here it'll give you an idea of what's around. http://www.taladrod.com/w20/Home/

[DILLIGAD]

My mates got a 2013 CB150 for sale for 50k & not too far from Ubon

[malct]

I am shocked at the price of second hand cars after checking http://www.taladrod.com/w20/Home/ I have just sold a Renault megane which was 6 years old for £2000, it might have been better getting the car shipped to Thailand LOL .

I think the bike is the best way to go for a young 21 year old, plus buying cheap, he may end up with lots of problems likes of timeing belts snapping etc

Thank you for your help

Malc

[DILLIGAD]

2nd hand prices have been crazy high for decades Malct. Also the ability not to import 2nd hand vehicles into LOS.

[happynthailand]

don't buy nothing 2nd hand,the thai's don't service their cars or motorbikes,when it dies they buy a new one

but if you buy from an expat its most likely its been taken care of

just my 25stang worth

[Martyjustice]

Malct. 100k for a car seems good, if its in good condition. If you are looking for a car from an Expat that has had routine service, I have a 05 Isuzu Highland quad cab for 300k.

[happynthailand]

sence your son is still in school,and "young" a motor bike is the way to go,you can buy a new motor bike for under 50,000T/B

then when he's older move up to a car

[malct]

Thank you all for your advice, i think a bike is the best option