saintphil Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota I'm very happy with mine and would not consider the 2 brands you mention better, certainly not when I bought it Thank you for the reply stevenl, I think my minds made up, the mazda does seem the way ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Nothing wrong to consider the best value you get for your money. I obviously have a BT-50 , getting 2 years old now. That time the only new models were the Isuzu/Chevy and the Mazda/Ranger, limiting choice significantly. This has changed now. I would have taken the Ranger as it just looks cooler, if not Fort would have lied to me straight in the face (won a security price in SG, Mazda is the old model, other BS) at two dealers. Seems that was their script. In addition the long waiting time and nothing for free. Mazda throw in 10 partly insignificant freebies, but included was also a 1 year first class insurance worth 20k. That and the 90k lower price of the Mazda were good enough to chose the smiling face, not to think about after sales support from Ford if they even lie to you before you make a testdrive. So yes, I'm happy with my BT-50, suspension could be a bit better but it's an ute, not a cruiser. Amazing what that beast transported so far and it can still kill almost every other at a traffic light. Would buy the Mazda again anytime. I must admit,i went to a few other dealers and the Mazda dealer were a lot more helpful, And without a fistful of baht to hand to buy it cash they have already knocked a fair chunk off the price ,and have i not tried to get any extras yet.so I am hopeful with a pocket full of cash to get some upgrades Thanks Madmac for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Just did . No regrets, great car. Suspension is a bit hard on the rear if unloaded, that could be better. Low fuel consumption, you get around 8...9l/100km in real, mostly city. Mazda service here in CNX is good, many new built centers, they also have a lot more locations than Ford, so don't need to drive through the whole city. I would buy it again. P.S. got also free leather seats (well, that fake leather) because madame wanted it, would not take this again in TH, you burn your ass. Alternatively wear long trousers...but who wants this [/quote Already been given orders by her in doors about the seats, as she burns her backside on the fake leather seats in the pickup we own at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Latest stunt... Another one Edited September 26, 2015 by MadMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Latest stunt... Another one Even more helpful the last picture, because a bigger bike is the next thing on the to do list , and just been to town today to measure up, on a few suspects, I guessed the tailgate wouldn't go down through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Big bike does not fit on the double cab with closed door. Scooter does. But it's no issue. Just keep it down, it's just an extension, rock solid. I had the 3m tower pieces on the car which were actually 1.5m in the open. Hang a red something at the end and it is ok. For the bike, it's easier to get it on the car than off, unless you have a ramp. That was a challenge for itself. Got the ER6 from Kampheng Phet, stood solid on the car, so did the tower from Chumpae. It drove better with the heavy weight on the rear wheels than without . Wife thought otherwise...555 Edited September 26, 2015 by MadMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Good to hear so many are happy with their choice of a model that the op did not ask about !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutoie2 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I watched a review last night and the consensus was that Mazda have missed the mark. People expecting it to be up with the class leading Ranger will be disappointed. Depends on what "the mark" is... for years now, Mazda's strategy has been simple: be a price leader. I think they've still hit that mark. LOL, can you remind us all of Mazda truck monthly sales, should be good for a laugh or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) The "freestyle" BT50 is the current model with some more plastic minus the fake lights in the back... Oops, sorry, I mixed it up. It's not the "Freestyle" but the "Eclipse" edition I meant. First one OP meant facelifted, second "special pre-facelift" with more plastic and no fake lights. Freestyle is the 2-door version with the longer cabin. Edited September 27, 2015 by MadMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Big bike does not fit on the double cab with closed door. Scooter does. But it's no issue. Just keep it down, it's just an extension, rock solid. I had the 3m tower pieces on the car which were actually 1.5m in the open. Hang a red something at the end and it is ok. For the bike, it's easier to get it on the car than off, unless you have a ramp. That was a challenge for itself. Got the ER6 from Kampheng Phet, stood solid on the car, so did the tower from Chumpae. It drove better with the heavy weight on the rear wheels than without . Wife thought otherwise...555 Seem to have similar tastes the ER6, is the weapon of choice I will probably be getting , unless something comes up on the web, would like a Supermoto like had back home but not paying KTM prices, and theres not a lot of that style about, so the ER6 looks a good substitute,for a bit of touring, as it is more upright riding. Thanks for all your helpful input MadMac, Just got to pick a colour now for the BT50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Had a SV650s in Singapore before and liked it more, even with carburetor (2001 model). The ER6 is ok, just too heavy. But I love the twins . You can get one for the price of a big scooter nowadays, thanks to Kawasaki the prices of big bikes are down to real world levels. They were the first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Two years ago they gave a 7000B discount for white BT50. No idea why and if still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Two years ago they gave a 7000B discount for white BT50. No idea why and if still available Pearlescent white is my choice, misses is Brown , could be the scales tipper if that offer is still on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 There is some nice dark blue also. Anyway, whatever makes you happy. Be sure they give you the food mats for free (Mazda, not that sh*t that falls apart when you look at it) and the 1st class insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 That's why I live here ...my misses is brown .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota We bought our Mazda BT50 in December 2014, the 2.2, it drives like a dream. We chose it because similar makes and models were very much pricier. Just returned from Mazda dealership in North Pattaya and had a chance to look at the new model, the only difference I could see was new front grille, new running boards and a bigger badge on the rear tailgate. As a previous poster mentioned there is nothing much to touch it at the lights and overtaking etc, definately buy another, but hoping this will last us for some time. p.s The first service was free and this one which included oil change and filters cost 5700 baht. 3 year warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota We bought our Mazda BT50 in December 2014, the 2.2, it drives like a dream. We chose it because similar makes and models were very much pricier. Just returned from Mazda dealership in North Pattaya and had a chance to look at the new model, the only difference I could see was new front grille, new running boards and a bigger badge on the rear tailgate. As a previous poster mentioned there is nothing much to touch it at the lights and overtaking etc, definately buy another, but hoping this will last us for some time. p.s The first service was free and this one which included oil change and filters cost 5700 baht. 3 year warranty. Thanks for the reply Vogie , think I have made my mind up to go for the Mazda but every little bit of more info helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota We bought our Mazda BT50 in December 2014, the 2.2, it drives like a dream. We chose it because similar makes and models were very much pricier. Just returned from Mazda dealership in North Pattaya and had a chance to look at the new model, the only difference I could see was new front grille, new running boards and a bigger badge on the rear tailgate. As a previous poster mentioned there is nothing much to touch it at the lights and overtaking etc, definately buy another, but hoping this will last us for some time. p.s The first service was free and this one which included oil change and filters cost 5700 baht. 3 year warranty. 5700 baht for oil change and filter? It only cost me just over 1000 baht for the Isuzu and that was ate an Izuzu service centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 the 5700b is the price for the second service.... not sure what relevance your cost of an oil and filter for an Izuzu has to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 the 5700b is the price for the second service.... not sure what relevance your cost of an oil and filter for an Izuzu has to do with it. What do they do at a second service that's worth that? Tick a lot of boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota We bought our Mazda BT50 in December 2014, the 2.2, it drives like a dream. We chose it because similar makes and models were very much pricier. Just returned from Mazda dealership in North Pattaya and had a chance to look at the new model, the only difference I could see was new front grille, new running boards and a bigger badge on the rear tailgate. As a previous poster mentioned there is nothing much to touch it at the lights and overtaking etc, definately buy another, but hoping this will last us for some time. p.s The first service was free and this one which included oil change and filters cost 5700 baht. 3 year warranty. 5700 baht for oil change and filter? It only cost me just over 1000 baht for the Isuzu and that was ate an Izuzu service centre. Can't see the relevance in your comment, but I'm sure we are all very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota We bought our Mazda BT50 in December 2014, the 2.2, it drives like a dream. We chose it because similar makes and models were very much pricier. Just returned from Mazda dealership in North Pattaya and had a chance to look at the new model, the only difference I could see was new front grille, new running boards and a bigger badge on the rear tailgate. As a previous poster mentioned there is nothing much to touch it at the lights and overtaking etc, definately buy another, but hoping this will last us for some time. p.s The first service was free and this one which included oil change and filters cost 5700 baht. 3 year warranty. 5700 baht for oil change and filter? It only cost me just over 1000 baht for the Isuzu and that was ate an Izuzu service centre. Yes very high but what did they do extra ??......... Full Service with all parts and labour @ 40 and 80,000 Km Mazda website states = 4,780 baht.. oil and filter change = 930 baht for the other Service schedules.... mine now has 378,000 KM, so will be changing next year at 400,000 KM.[ as do with all pickups].. trouble free motoring .. for me better than all the D-Max versions I had before. so yes will buy another, just be a question of is the Ranger better ? but being able to get a good discount on Mazda expect it will be a new BT50 Edited September 30, 2015 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks again for the input from all members , but has anyone owned one to give a personal view of the day to day running, of one , and wether they had wished they had gone for a better model ie the Ford or Toyota We bought our Mazda BT50 in December 2014, the 2.2, it drives like a dream. We chose it because similar makes and models were very much pricier. Just returned from Mazda dealership in North Pattaya and had a chance to look at the new model, the only difference I could see was new front grille, new running boards and a bigger badge on the rear tailgate. As a previous poster mentioned there is nothing much to touch it at the lights and overtaking etc, definately buy another, but hoping this will last us for some time. p.s The first service was free and this one which included oil change and filters cost 5700 baht. 3 year warranty. 5700 baht for oil change and filter? It only cost me just over 1000 baht for the Isuzu and that was ate an Izuzu service centre. Yes very high but what did they do extra ??......... Full Service with all parts and labour @ 40 and 80,000 Km Mazda website states = 4,780 baht.. oil and filter change = 930 baht for the other Service schedules.... mine now has 378,000 KM, so will be changing next year at 400,000 KM.[ as do with all pickups].. trouble free motoring .. for me better than all the D-Max versions I had before. so yes will buy another, just be a question of is the Ranger better ? but being able to get a good discount on Mazda expect it will be a new BT50 Next service is 700 baht, must depend where you go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) 930b for 7 litres of full synthetic oil and filter @ a mazda dealership sounds cheap. Edited September 30, 2015 by Don Mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutoie2 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 930b for 7 litres of full synthetic oil and filter @ a mazda dealership sounds cheap. yep must be having it away with one of the oil rags in the workshop. Recent 160k km service on my D4D Vigo 1380 THB for 6L Toyota fully syn & 370 THB for the filter. Usually they just put the half synthetic oil in but were very apologetic when handing me the bill, "not have" they kindly told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yep 930b is way wrong. oil and filter list price on mazda website is Bt.2715.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Sure is: http://www.mazda.co.th/docs/cars/new-mazda-bt-50-pro/menu-pricing-all-new-bt-50-pro-22-4x2-04-aug-2015.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Sure is: http://www.mazda.co.th/docs/cars/new-mazda-bt-50-pro/menu-pricing-all-new-bt-50-pro-22-4x2-04-aug-2015.pdf Thanks very useful, unless they do various charges across the country, will find out soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintphil Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Latest stunt... Another one Even more helpful the last picture, because a bigger bike is the next thing on the to do list , and just been to town today tomeasure up, on a few suspects, I guessed the tailgate wouldn't go down through. Thanks for the advice got a good deal. And chuffed with the motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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