lasidaho Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Farang, Planning on buying a new car, either Chiang mai. Or Bangkok, any information will be of great help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 There are very few cars that can dive..... Maybe you confused the dive with the drive forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Moved to Thailand Motor forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Farang, Planning on buying a new car, either Chiang mai. Or Bangkok, any information will be of great help There are car showrooms in both of those provinces ... if you have no idea what you want other than an auto one option is to wait until the beginning of December and go to the car show. Do you have a budget? A small run-around will set you back 500,000 thb wheras a Merc or BMW will start from around 4,000,000 thb You haven't really given much info ... have you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technologybytes Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 You can get good deals on the last couple of days of the month if you can make immediate payment, many dealers have quotas to make. The dealers are quiet in Chiang Mai right now, I reckon it's a good time to be a buyer. Also some great deals on nearly new cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkup Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 If you're buying a Ford make sure you choose a dealer who gives a $%^_ about your business and has good customer service within the store, before/after sales is notoriously bad with Ford.. I ended up buying a Isuzu even though I wanted the Ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Whatever you do. Dont buy a Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Decide how much you can spend on a new car, then decide from the various makes which one you want. Easy really. Buy something like a Honda, Toyota or Nissan. There are lots of outlets for these makes so you wont have a problem further down the line is you need a replacement part. Edited June 29, 2015 by gandalf12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Buy a 3.2 Mazda BT50 - pretty much what the Ford Rangers offers for less money with nicer dash (IMHO), reasonable service at the dealership and a smiley face at the front too. The 5 cylinder makes a nice noise when you give it the beanz too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteman Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 3 million will get you a new merc go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzarella Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My favorite new cars.. Subaru XV SUV..998.000 AWD Hunday Elantra starting 800.000 BMW Z1 SUV starting 1.100.000 Mazda 2 with the new auto transmision...starting 550.000 Mazda 3 with the new auto transmision starting 800.000 Honda Jazz or City with the new E 85 engine....starting 550.000 Honda HVR SUV or Mazda SUV starting 900.000 Nissan Teana or Honda Accord starting 900.000 Nissan Silfy or Toyota Corolla starting 700.000 But...the best deal will be to buy some of those cars, second hand, 2 to 3 years old, under warranty, and pay up to 35% less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodroy Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Buy a 3.2 Mazda BT50 - pretty much what the Ford Rangers offers for less money with nicer dash (IMHO), reasonable service at the dealership and a smiley face at the front too. The 5 cylinder makes a nice noise when you give it the beanz too. Since Mazda is owned by Ford! No shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Read here yesterday or the day before that excise duty going up in the New Year....maybe a piece of info. that may interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 3 million will get you a new merc go for it A little over 2 million will get you a new BMW (Mercedes always remind me of taxi's which is what they are often used for in Germany) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My favorite new cars.. Subaru XV SUV..998.000 AWD Hunday Elantra starting 800.000 BMW Z1 SUV starting 1.100.000 Mazda 2 with the new auto transmision...starting 550.000 Mazda 3 with the new auto transmision starting 800.000 Honda Jazz or City with the new E 85 engine....starting 550.000 Honda HVR SUV or Mazda SUV starting 900.000 Nissan Teana or Honda Accord starting 900.000 Nissan Silfy or Toyota Corolla starting 700.000 But...the best deal will be to buy some of those cars, second hand, 2 to 3 years old, under warranty, and pay up to 35% less. Where did you get the Z1 from? The price list for BMW in Thailand is (From BMW site): BMW PRICE LIST 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Buy a 3.2 Mazda BT50 - pretty much what the Ford Rangers offers for less money with nicer dash (IMHO), reasonable service at the dealership and a smiley face at the front too. The 5 cylinder makes a nice noise when you give it the beanz too. Since Mazda is owned by Ford! No shock! No, it is not owned by Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My favorite new cars.. Subaru XV SUV..998.000 AWD Hunday Elantra starting 800.000 BMW Z1 SUV starting 1.100.000 Mazda 2 with the new auto transmision...starting 550.000 Mazda 3 with the new auto transmision starting 800.000 Honda Jazz or City with the new E 85 engine....starting 550.000 Honda HVR SUV or Mazda SUV starting 900.000 Nissan Teana or Honda Accord starting 900.000 Nissan Silfy or Toyota Corolla starting 700.000 But...the best deal will be to buy some of those cars, second hand, 2 to 3 years old, under warranty, and pay up to 35% less. How do we know how they have been looked after...? You get a compression test done, and check all the fluids visually. Then drive it and listen for abnormal sounds, compare it with driving a new one. All car dealers fall over themselves to give potential customers a test drive. Anyone buying a new car throws 10 - 20% of what they've paid down the drain as soon as it hits the road. The Nissan Almera seems to have very rapid depreciation, perhaps someone can explain why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Caveat emptor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My favorite new cars.. Subaru XV SUV..998.000 AWD Hunday Elantra starting 800.000 BMW Z1 SUV starting 1.100.000 Mazda 2 with the new auto transmision...starting 550.000 Mazda 3 with the new auto transmision starting 800.000 Honda Jazz or City with the new E 85 engine....starting 550.000 Honda HVR SUV or Mazda SUV starting 900.000 Nissan Teana or Honda Accord starting 900.000 Nissan Silfy or Toyota Corolla starting 700.000 But...the best deal will be to buy some of those cars, second hand, 2 to 3 years old, under warranty, and pay up to 35% less. 35% less? Where in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My favorite new cars.. Subaru XV SUV..998.000 AWD Hunday Elantra starting 800.000 BMW Z1 SUV starting 1.100.000 Mazda 2 with the new auto transmision...starting 550.000 Mazda 3 with the new auto transmision starting 800.000 Honda Jazz or City with the new E 85 engine....starting 550.000 Honda HVR SUV or Mazda SUV starting 900.000 Nissan Teana or Honda Accord starting 900.000 Nissan Silfy or Toyota Corolla starting 700.000 But...the best deal will be to buy some of those cars, second hand, 2 to 3 years old, under warranty, and pay up to 35% less. Please leed me to a Honda Accord stating at 900,000baht at that price I will update my city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Buy a 3.2 Mazda BT50 - pretty much what the Ford Rangers offers for less money with nicer dash (IMHO), reasonable service at the dealership and a smiley face at the front too. The 5 cylinder makes a nice noise when you give it the beanz too. Since Mazda is owned by Ford! No shock! Ford only owns 2.1% of mazda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasidaho Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 wanted to know better in BKK or CM, to purchase, know what I'm buying just wanted some info on process Thanks to all replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pik Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Get Honda. Reliable and affordable if you want BKK license plates buy in Bangkok if you want CM licence plates buy in Chiang mai You can get BKK licence plates in CM but it will cost you 8,000bath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 wanted to know better in BKK or CM, to purchase, know what I'm buying just wanted some info on process Thanks to all replies Ah ... now we understand better ...if you had said what vehicle you wanted someone may have recommended a particular dealer. Do you know what paperwork you need to supply to the dealer. If you are on O or OA visa or extension of one of those you will need to supply a proof of address letter from immigration or your embassy if you don't have a Yellow Book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshstiles Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 .....go to a showroom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab5BKK Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) A good start would be to have a look @ the manufacturer's web sites, then visit car dealers... ask the questions directly to the dealers (paperwork, deals, delivery times, etc.) Edited June 30, 2015 by Fab5BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon999 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Probably get a better deal in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I thought this post was some sort of riddle - well done dissecting it guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simoncnx Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Get Honda. Reliable and affordable if you want BKK license plates buy in Bangkok if you want CM licence plates buy in Chiang mai You can get BKK licence plates in CM but it will cost you 8,000bath Bath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab5BKK Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yep, for the "S" version (the Spa version) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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