ChesneyHawkes Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Check it out, haven't seen pricing yet. https://www.ford.co.th/servlet/BlobServer?blobtable=DFYBlob&blobkey=id&blobcol=urlblob&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadervalue1=max-age%3D1000&blobwhere=1249201552141&blobheadervalue2=attachment%3B+filename%3D1249201552141.pdf&blobheadervalue3=6711276&blobheadername1=Cache-Control&blobheadername2=Content-Disposition&blobheadername3=Content-Length Edited March 12, 2016 by ChesneyHawkes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huayrat Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I can't make my mind up to buy the new civic RS or the New Focus.. Focus has more power and I might edge that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Its got a proper 6 speed auto now too and not a cvt. The honda would be good for 10 years. My civic still goes strong after 12 years. But what about the focus? Then cant compare ford and honda service. The ford would need to be considerably cheaper for me to consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm just annoyed it's got all the things I want in my Everest. Namely perpendicular parking, sync 3 with CarPlay, 360 degree parking camera system and a Sony sound system. Gives me hope the Ford Edge will make it to these shores at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I could never get excited about a ''FORD''., now if it was a ''Mercedes'' or a 'BMW'' or a ''Volkswagen'' now that would get me going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I could never get excited about a ''FORD''., now if it was a ''Mercedes'' or a 'BMW'' or a ''Volkswagen'' now that would get me going... Benz I get, BMW I get if you're talking M or X, but VW?? I don't get that one. I don't get Audi either though - both those brands seem to be having a competition with Toyota for the blandest design possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 I could never get excited about a ''FORD''., now if it was a ''Mercedes'' or a 'BMW'' or a ''Volkswagen'' now that would get me going... It's a Ford wow. Would say WOW if it was a mustang. All depends on the context. If the new civic came to LoS in coupé form it would get a wow. Other cars worthy of a wow include the Honda S660, new C class coupé, and when I first saw the 4 series. VW doesn't deserve any wows at the moment. Ok, all wowed out for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I dont get much excited about any car whose value is half tax and half substance. Maybe not that extreme but you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I love Cars, but that went out the window when I moved to "Thailand", would love to have a "Classic Car", but I just don't enjoy driving here, it scares me.... But I have loads of good memories..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I dont get much excited about any car whose value is half tax and half substance. Maybe not that extreme but you get my point. I guess it's only 2-door pickups for you then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 I could never get excited about a ''FORD''., now if it was a ''Mercedes'' or a 'BMW'' or a ''Volkswagen'' now that would get me going... Benz I get, BMW I get if you're talking M or X, but VW?? I don't get that one. I don't get Audi either though - both those brands seem to be having a competition with Toyota for the blandest design possible VW's Thai site only listed the Sirocco when I check a few weeks ago, so they seem about as bothered with us as we are with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I could never get excited about a ''FORD''., now if it was a ''Mercedes'' or a 'BMW'' or a ''Volkswagen'' now that would get me going... Benz I get, BMW I get if you're talking M or X, but VW?? I don't get that one. I don't get Audi either though - both those brands seem to be having a competition with Toyota for the blandest design possible Audi and VW seem to be front runners in the worst dealer network category as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I could never get excited about a ''FORD''., now if it was a ''Mercedes'' or a 'BMW'' or a ''Volkswagen'' now that would get me going... Benz I get, BMW I get if you're talking M or X, but VW?? I don't get that one. I don't get Audi either though - both those brands seem to be having a competition with Toyota for the blandest design possible VW's Thai site only listed the Sirocco when I check a few weeks ago, so they seem about as bothered with us as we are with them. VW will be officially represented by the parent company in Thailand soon... But don't get too excited yet, unless you're in the market for an Up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Its got a proper 6 speed auto now too and not a cvt. The honda would be good for 10 years. My civic still goes strong after 12 years. But what about the focus? Then cant compare ford and honda service. The ford would need to be considerably cheaper for me to consider it. I guess need say Thai ford service and Thai Honda service.. Becouse I get experience with Thai Toyota.., its sims not Toyota service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 So no GPS in the Focus ? also that apple thing.... does the system work with android phones ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesneyHawkes Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Its got a proper 6 speed auto now too and not a cvt. The honda would be good for 10 years. My civic still goes strong after 12 years. But what about the focus? Then cant compare ford and honda service. The ford would need to be considerably cheaper for me to consider it.I guess need say Thai ford service and Thai Honda service.. Becouse I get experience with Thai Toyota.., its sims not Toyota service Toyota probably has the best service network in LOS.....That is why Toyota is respected as the way to go... What have you done Transam! Now we're gonna get ardokano and his Tuna story again. Where are my earplugs?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Its got a proper 6 speed auto now too and not a cvt. The honda would be good for 10 years. My civic still goes strong after 12 years. But what about the focus? Then cant compare ford and honda service. The ford would need to be considerably cheaper for me to consider it.I guess need say Thai ford service and Thai Honda service.. Becouse I get experience with Thai Toyota.., its sims not Toyota service Toyota probably has the best service network in LOS.....That is why Toyota is respected as the way to go... Dullest cars on the planet though. I suppose if you spend a few hours every day in the service centre a Toyota makes sense. If you want the best Thai manufactured car to actually drive, then it's a Ford (unless you're stuck in an alternative reality). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I can't make my mind up to buy the new civic RS or the New Focus.. Focus has more power and I might edge that wayDrive them both then you'll know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 But the reality is that all companies here have good and bad dealers, good cars and the occasional lemon. All companies have had bad reports about how they deal with issues and on here we have had good and bad reports about both Toyota and Ford. In my opinion it seems that dealer issues are the same whatever company is involved and the only criteria that differs is the actual vehicle. Hence I choose Ford and am glad I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Off Topic posts Removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 That is great.....Can I ask how long you keep your ride in LOS.....?Sorry. Was that aimed at me?We had intended to keep our last vehicle for a long time, but the gulf between the new Wildtrak and our 4 year old one was so large we sold it. We intend to keep this one for a long time, but you never know what will be available in x years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 nothing wrong with a Focus. ours is 7 years old, never any problems except a new set of tires and for a short trip, e.g. a haircut i prefer this handy little rascal and leave Benz and Jaguar in the carport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat handler Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ha ha ha, a Ford Focus, only milk and orange juice should come in 2 litres. That said expect gear box troubles, I hear them focus's are famous for it. Now if only you could buy these in Thailand http://www.hsv.com.au/GEN-F2/see/gts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 i hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) I must admit I don't really understand the paranoia when it comes to getting your car serviced... Yes Toyota has around 400 dealerships in Thailand - double that of Ford - but sheer numbers don't guarantee good service, just convenience. But on that, even if your dealer is 50KM away instead of 25KM, what's the issue? I mean, you have a car right? OTOH, I also understand that it's completely normal for people the "find a good thing and stick with it". I also do that - for example, I now only buy Apple computers, because I'm yet to have one fail me. I also prefer LG TV's over Samsung ones, etc, etc. But the difference I think in my case is, I did actually try products from a lot of other brands before I made those decisions. When it comes to cars, JD Power surveys prove that there is no significant difference between the reliability of the mainstream Japanese, American and Korean brands sold and serviced in Thailand. If you want to let the fear of the unknown, or urban legends scare you into compromising that is your prerogative I guess. For me, I'll just choose cars that I believe are the best at the time. It hasn't failed me yet Over the years I've owned a cars from nearly all of the mainstream brands (and a few not so mainstream) in Thailand: Mazda, Toyota (x4), Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Honda, Isuzu and Ford (x2). Not one of them has let me down, but all of them have pissed me off to at least some degree with their pre or after sales service - but for me, that could just be returning my call late Edited March 12, 2016 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 ^^^^ The servicing. It aint about the quantity of the dealerships it is about how Ford consistently treat their customers like they are nothing more than a piece of dog doo doo on the heel of their shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ha ha ha, a Ford Focus, only milk and orange juice should come in 2 litres. That said expect gear box troubles, I hear them focus's are famous for it. Now if only you could buy these in Thailand http://www.hsv.com.au/GEN-F2/see/gts/ If you could, you'd be cross shopping it against some pretty well respective German brands by the time it had taxes applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 ^^^^ The servicing. It aint about the quantity of the dealerships it is about how Ford consistently treat their customers like they are nothing more than a piece of dog doo doo on the heel of their shoe. Well then, in my case they must be very inconsistent - my only gripe with them so far was a late house-visit appointment (pre-sales). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 While I agree that the dealers service departments can be a bit hit and miss, I have always been in favor of finding an independant shop. Seems they care more for their customers. The problem - both here and in the West - is finding a good one. But once found, I try and stick with them. Of course, warranty considerations apply to those who bought new, but I try not to succumb to the temptation - and the hit you take when you leave the dealership for the first time. All the new doodads do not interest me in the least - lane assist, park assist, assist assist. My view - learn to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 ^^^^ The servicing. It aint about the quantity of the dealerships it is about how Ford consistently treat their customers like they are nothing more than a piece of dog doo doo on the heel of their shoe. So Toyota how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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