anglesea Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Second hand Ford Focus. 5 years old with 65,000 km on the clock (discovered later that it had been wound back over 10,000 km). Had it over a year now and no problems. Car was probably made in Europe as controls on different side to Thai made cars. Strong car with metal body. Automatic. Tyre's had lots of miles on them. Cost me 290,000 bart to buy, more than I should have paid I suspect but i am happy with it. It has dual airbags that are good for Thailand and goes well on the road. I have travelled long distances with 5 people and luggage and went smoothly although a little slow on acceleration. Had a service done by a local garage (ex Ford tradesman) and cost me 2,100 bart) - amazingly cheap - about a quarter of the price in Australia for the same service. Onl;y problem I have had was that the rear shock absorbers died. Both replaced for 1,000 bart with third part parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto_manibo Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Technically in 1995, a Suzuki Carribean which I rented then flipped and destroyed in Samui on the way back to Chaweng from Chong Mon beach. It was my first time in Thailand, I thought I had insurance and with pressure from the Police and confiscated passport...I "bought" the remains of the Carribean. My first truly owned vehicule, was a brand spanking new Isuzu Spacecab SL in 1997. I never got plates for it and sold it within 6 months. Edited April 22, 2016 by pluto_manibo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The first vehicle I bought was a Vigo for the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) This will surprise you I am sure, But I am nearly 70 years old now and have Never owned and probably never will own a vehicle. Neither in Thailand or in my home country (the U.S.) A line from a Jimmy Buffet song comes into my head. It goes, "Well I have been a wanderer, and I have wandered far, But the one thing I have learned for sure, is God won't own a car." Edited April 22, 2016 by IMA_FARANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bascat Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 First bike: Honda Dream 1993. Still have it with 90,000 km. Bullet proof. First car: Toyota Mighty X Xcab 1995. Still have that too. 204,000 km. Converted to 3.0 ltr 5L engine and auto gearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akentryan Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Suzuki Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) 2002 New Honda CRV2005 New Toyota Fortuner2008 New Toyota Fortuner Smart2011 New Toyota Fortuner Sportivo2015 New Toyota Fortuna Sportivo (Still Have)2015 New BMW 320d GT (Still Have)Bikes: (All Gone)New Honda CBR 150Honda VTR FirestormNew Honda CBR 150New Kawasaki 250 DTrackerNew Kawasaki Ninja 250Honda CBR600RR Wasted a Few Baht Here J Edited April 22, 2016 by pattayapip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 2002 New Honda CRV 2005 New Toyota Fortuner 2008 New Toyota Fortuner Smart 2011 New Toyota Fortuner Sportivo 2015 New Toyota Fortuna Sportivo (Still Have) 2015 New BMW 320d GT (Still Have) Bikes: (All Gone) New Honda CBR 150 Honda VTR Firestorm New Honda CBR 150 New Kawasaki 250 DTracker New Kawasaki Ninja 250 Honda CBR600RR Wasted a Few Baht Here J Wow, they were all your first vehicles in Thailand, You must have an impressively sized garage to house them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 2002 New Honda CRV 2005 New Toyota Fortuner 2008 New Toyota Fortuner Smart 2011 New Toyota Fortuner Sportivo 2015 New Toyota Fortuna Sportivo (Still Have) 2015 New BMW 320d GT (Still Have) Bikes: (All Gone) New Honda CBR 150 Honda VTR Firestorm New Honda CBR 150 New Kawasaki 250 DTracker New Kawasaki Ninja 250 Honda CBR600RR Wasted a Few Baht Here J Wow, they were all your first vehicles in Thailand, You must have an impressively sized garage to house them all. Got carried away and followed some previous posts listing all car bikes, Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This will surprise you I am sure, But I am nearly 70 years old now and have Never owned and probably never will own a vehicle. Neither in Thailand or in my home country (the U.S.) A line from a Jimmy Buffet song comes into my head. It goes, "Well I have been a wanderer, and I have wandered far, But the one thing I have learned for sure, is God won't own a car." I am guessing that you have always been an urban dweller, in places with decent public transportation. I am your polar opposite. 53 years old, between USA and Thailand I have owned 21 cars/trucks and 7 motorcycles My current fleet is USA: two trucks (son is driving one), one Jeep, one car, three motorcyles Thailand: two trucks, one motorcycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 2002 New Honda CRV 2005 New Toyota Fortuner 2008 New Toyota Fortuner Smart 2011 New Toyota Fortuner Sportivo 2015 New Toyota Fortuna Sportivo (Still Have) 2015 New BMW 320d GT (Still Have) Bikes: (All Gone) New Honda CBR 150 Honda VTR Firestorm New Honda CBR 150 New Kawasaki 250 DTracker New Kawasaki Ninja 250 Honda CBR600RR Wasted a Few Baht Here J I am considering a D Tracker...what can you tell me about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It was fun, mostly only used as a toy and really did not go off road on it, but a well built bike and had no problems, only did about 2000 Km on it before i sold it i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It was fun, mostly only used as a toy and really did not go off road on it, but a well built bike and had no problems, only did about 2000 Km on it before i sold it i think It looks to me like a "supermoto"-type bike. That was a short-lived fad in USA. Street-legal dirt bikes with smaller wheelsets, suitable for a bit of light off-road. In competition the courses were a combination of "motocross light" and some on-road sections. It seems like just the thing for the crappy roads/trails here. I like the MSX also, but it does not seem "quite right" for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The consensus here in the North - if you keep the knobbies and really get on the dirt trails - the KLX is the one to get. If you are more street biased - Super Motard style - the CRF is the one. Rented both for a week, ended up with the CRF250M. Work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A beautiful 2011 Fiesta 1.6S, in stunning metallic silver. She has FSH, less than 22000km, bluetooth audio, handsfree, a non jumpy twin clutch gearbox, 125BHP, recent new battery, d*mn! you can even talk to her!! Nong Fiesta has been the length and breath of Thailand without a hiccup. Oh, did I mention she's for sale soon??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A beautiful 2011 Fiesta 1.6S, in stunning metallic silver. She has FSH, less than 22000km, bluetooth audio, handsfree, a non jumpy twin clutch gearbox, 125BHP, recent new battery, d*mn! you can even talk to her!! Nong Fiesta has been the length and breath of Thailand without a hiccup. Oh, did I mention she's for sale soon??! Is there such a thing as a "stunning" metallic silver...?............. Sure....all equally "stunning"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A beautiful 2011 Fiesta 1.6S, in stunning metallic silver. She has FSH, less than 22000km, bluetooth audio, handsfree, a non jumpy twin clutch gearbox, 125BHP, recent new battery, d*mn! you can even talk to her!! Nong Fiesta has been the length and breath of Thailand without a hiccup. Oh, did I mention she's for sale soon??! Is there such a thing as a "stunning" metallic silver...?............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A beautiful 2011 Fiesta 1.6S, in stunning metallic silver. She has FSH, less than 22000km, bluetooth audio, handsfree, a non jumpy twin clutch gearbox, 125BHP, recent new battery, d*mn! you can even talk to her!! Nong Fiesta has been the length and breath of Thailand without a hiccup. Oh, did I mention she's for sale soon??! Is there such a thing as a "stunning" metallic silver...?............. Silver vehicles are great when buying secondhand. You can tell how many accidents it has been in by how many different shades of silver the vehicle is now painted in !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1980 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer cs3 m/t Had use of other cars in Thailand but this is the first actually all mine and in my name, also have an old Yamaha Nouvo Elegance which is my first bike fully mine and in my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 1937 1140cc V-twin Royal Enfield; bought it in 1968 for $300 from one of the owners of Thai Heaven on Petchaburi Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A 2000 Nissan Frontier Cab 2.5 in 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 car: In 2007 audi TT 1.8 2004 ... not realy buy it be card debt from my korea friend, so I give 100k yuan( 14k US$) and get car in Thailand . Scooter: 2009 Honda PSX few month used from my russiand friend Moped: 2009 Kawa Ninja 250 from shop can even say buy same day with PSX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) A beautiful 2011 Fiesta 1.6S, in stunning metallic silver. She has FSH, less than 22000km, bluetooth audio, handsfree, a non jumpy twin clutch gearbox, 125BHP, recent new battery, d*mn! you can even talk to her!! Nong Fiesta has been the length and breath of Thailand without a hiccup. Oh, did I mention she's for sale soon??! Is there such a thing as a "stunning" metallic silver...?............. Silver vehicles are great when buying secondhand. You can tell how many accidents it has been in by how many different shades of silver the vehicle is now painted in !! This is talking about Thailand Toyota? no matter what color then. PS On silver audi 4 my gf in UK have many painted from accident, but cant see.. Edited April 22, 2016 by ardokano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Glad SHE could fix it............ Not SHE. UK insurance and audi service centr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 1/ Yamaha TTX, bought secondhand for 24,0000 baht. Only complaint - stupid spoked wheels which make it difficult to put air in the tyres. Anyone know where to get valve extensions? 2/ Toyota Vios, 2006, bought secondhand for 239,000 baht. Spent 30,000 baht on new tyres, shocks, wheel bearings. Has CNG. Brilliant fuel costs, about 0.6 baht per km. 3/ Mercedes 1989 W124 300 CE coupe. Boy's toy. Bought secondhand for 300,000 baht, spent another 200,000 baht bringing it up to my standards. Highway car with great acceleration if I really sink the boot in. Blows the diesel pickups and SUV's into the weeds in the hills between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Have only ever bought vehicles from falangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songlaw Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Tiger Boxer 250 RS. Got me through the 2010/2011 floods and onto and through other assorted hijinks, as well. An idiosyncratic, but fun little bike, that despite the accompanying image, wasn't half bad to look at. Even when I didn't get a second look, the bike usually did. And with a few common sense mods (Only British/Italian/American classic bike enthusiasts need apply) it was possible to make it damned near bullet-proof, as well. Despite having dissociated from Sachs some time earlier on, Tiger remained an interesting company right up until their demise, and offered a number of diverse and fairly well thought out approaches to "songlaw" transportation. Would that they could have survived. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Bickering posts Removed. The author of said posts has not brought this subject up again since Warned to let it be. Other posters would do well to let it lie also. Nice and Friendly Forum - I think we all want that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieeyed Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I bought a cart to pull behind the buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Chrysler Cherokee Jeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceN Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 A Yamaha 125 in 1985. I forgot the name of the model. It was a four-stroke engine but had plenty of torque. I could easily get the front wheel off the ground from a stop. First four-wheeled vehicle was a 2011 Isuzu D-Max, which I still have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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