Used Cars In Chiangmai

[Austhaied]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

[Blinky Bill]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

Can't recommend any particular place as Used Car dealers throughout the world share the samne reputation.

There are many Used Car yards on Rattanakosin Rd between the Municipal Sports Stadium and the River. From Changpuak Gate head towards Mae Rim for about 500-700 metres and take a right at the Changpuak Bus Station, continue straight ahead past the stadium, the yards are on the right.

Edited September 26, 2006 by Blinky Bill

[meadish_sweetball]

Unless you are very good at spotting defects even though somebody has done their best to hide them, I would consider adding some 100 000-200 000 getting a new car instead. Be especially wary of telltale signs from crashes such as mended cracks in the engine etc.

[Gonzo the Face]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

There are many Used Car yards on Rattanakosin Rd between the Municipal Sports Stadium and the River. From Changpuak Gate head towards Mae Rim for about 500-700 metres and take a right at the Changpuak Bus Station, continue straight ahead past the stadium, the yards are on the right.

You sure about those directions BB, sounds more like directions from the airport to the McCormick Hosp

[JuniorExPat]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

Hi Austhaied

I've sent you a PM as I have a truck for sale . . . .

JxP

[chanchao]

What was the URL of that Chiang Mai used car site again? Can't find it at the moment.

[Austhaied]

Cheers Blinky. I found the area you mentioned this afternoon. Its sort of near the JJ market and also near Index furniture. Anyway i was blown away by the ridiculous prices, not much different than new prices.. Anyone ever had any luck with new car financing in CM ?? I have 50 % to put down and would look at paying off the balance over 12 months... Regards, A.

[Blinky Bill]

You sure about those directions BB, sounds more like directions from the airport to the McCormick Hosp

Gidday Gonz. I really think a number of TV members (self included at times) should be given instructions on how to get to the Suan Prung Hospital on Chang Lo Road between Mahidol and Thipannet Roads.

No Pun intended.

[tigerbeer]

You sure about those directions BB, sounds more like directions from the airport to the McCormick Hosp

Gidday Gonz. I really think a number of TV members (self included at times) should be given instructions on how to get to the Suan Prung Hospital on Chang Lo Road between Mahidol and Thipannet Roads.

No Pun intended.

kawan, its good you know those directions too. never know when we would have a new thread asking for directions to SP hospital.

[Blinky Bill]

You sure about those directions BB, sounds more like directions from the airport to the McCormick Hosp

Gidday Gonz. I really think a number of TV members (self included at times) should be given instructions on how to get to the Suan Prung Hospital on Chang Lo Road between Mahidol and Thipannet Roads.

No Pun intended.

kawan, its good you know those directions too. never know when we would have a new thread asking for directions to SP hospital.

Sore Kawan, ya, di Chiang Mai ada banyak orang dari negari barat sudah gila...Tapi anda dan saya biasa ya?

Edited September 26, 2006 by Blinky Bill

[Gonzo the Face]

You sure about those directions BB, sounds more like directions from the airport to the McCormick Hosp

Gidday Gonz. I really think a number of TV members (self included at times) should be given instructions on how to get to the Suan Prung Hospital on Chang Lo Road between Mahidol and Thipannet Roads.

No Pun intended.

kawan, its good you know those directions too. never know when we would have a new thread asking for directions to SP hospital.

Sore Kawan, ya, di Chiang Mai ada banyak orang dari negari barat sudah gila...Tapi anda dan saya biasa ya?

Tidah Bagus, BB, tidah bagus, dan slamat malaam..... to be continued.... Pun intended....now dats Italiannnnnn

Edited September 26, 2006 by Gonzo the Face

[lannarebirth]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

Can't recommend any particular place as Used Car dealers throughout the world share the samne reputation.

There are many Used Car yards on Rattanakosin Rd between the Municipal Sports Stadium and the River. From Changpuak Gate head towards Mae Rim for about 500-700 metres and take a right at the Changpuak Bus Station, continue straight ahead past the stadium, the yards are on the right.

I walked into one of these lots a few years back and was just floored as I watched the Indian owner helping his mechanic turn back the odometer on a late model truck. He didn't seem the least bit disturbed that I was watching him, and when he was done he came over to see how he might be of service to me. Buy new, or maybe from a farang who has to leave town suddenly is my suggestion.

[adjan jb]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

Niyom Panich

Probably the most reliable used car dealer in CM.

5 years ago I bought their cheapest sedan (Mitsu Champ 11 years old, 170 000 km for 120 000 bahts) and I never experienced a single problem.

Their mechanics, trained by Toyota, are the best in town.

[ThaiPauly]

Buying second hand is a very risky business.

85% of Subaru Imprenza's for instance are "cut and shunt" jobs in LOS

As previously stated its worth spending a couple of hundred grand more on a brand new one IMHO

Cars out here are hardly ever "Written off" as labour to fix them is so cheap

Plus buying used, the dealers will hardly ever let you take a test drive, there was an interesting post on this subject a while back where a member wanted to test drive a used car, but the dealer said he could not as he would get it dirty....lame or what?

Having said that though, I wanted to test drive a brand new car from a specialist dealer in Thong Lo, Bangkok and they wanted me to put down 100,000 Baht deposit before I drove it. If I did not like it...no refund, just had to keep test driving others till you find the one you want.....you gotta be kidding me I walked away

TP

[Austhaied]

Hi all. Any recommendations on used car dealers in Chiangers, (besides drowning them all).. Looking at 200,000 to 350,000 range.. Cheers.

Niyom Panich

Probably the most reliable used car dealer in CM.

5 years ago I bought their cheapest sedan (Mitsu Champ 11 years old, 170 000 km for 120 000 bahts) and I never experienced a single problem.

Their mechanics, trained by Toyota, are the best in town.

Cheers adjan, i dont know why i never thought of them before, as i have bought all my home appliances and even my motorbike there, i guess i just remember they have the new car showroom.. We are talking about the same Niyom Panich close to the Airport Plaza no ?? Thanks again. Anyone had any luck with new car finance in CM ??

[adjan jb]

Cheers adjan, i dont know why i never thought of them before, as i have bought all my home appliances and even my motorbike there, i guess i just remember they have the new car showroom.. We are talking about the same Niyom Panich close to the Airport Plaza no ?? Thanks again.

Right, it's close to the Airport Plaza. There's also a branch on Rachadamnoen rd.

They let you take a test drive : as far as I'm concerned I went to Hang Dong (highway) and then to Doi Suthep (the long and winding road) via the Canal rd (Klong Chon Pathan).