Gary A Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I have crossed one major hurdle. I have convinced my wife that she doesn't need a new Pajero. Too expensive also. There are just the two of us. She has also decided that she does indeed feel safer in a pickup, the main reason is sitting higher than in a car. So far she has ruled out Ford, Mazda and Chevrolet. She spent an hour at Toyota negotiating and once again, they are not keen on discounts. They try to sweeten the deal giving away a lot of free junk. We don't need a new TV or all that plastic trim junk. She has also decided that the Revo interior is too ugly. It also is more expensive than her 800,000 budget. (879,000 baht). It appears that Isuzu may also out because I think they don't offer an automatic transmission in a two door extended cab. The two main wants are an automatic transmission, a year of insurance and a beautiful interior. She also wants genuine leather seats but so far, none offer them in the two door. At this time Mitsubishi is high on her list. Being Thai, she is somewhat of a Toyota lemming but she hates the Revo interior. I am very happy with my 2015 Isuzu V-Cross. She doesn't like the manual transmission and she says the truck just feels too big and is difficult to drive. (?) I have promised her that I will let her choose whatever pickup she wants as long as it is a diesel pickup. I don't worry much about resale because we tend to keep our vehicles a long time. Her Ford Focus is a 2007 and no dealer wants to accept it as a trade in. My old Nissan Frontier was a 2004 before I bought the Isuzu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Gary A said: feel safer in a pickup, the main reason is sitting higher than in a car.!! Pajero.? Personally I'd keep the Pajero just as high as a truck l thought and safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 If it's not about the price I would prefer a Pajero over a pickup any time. No "truck" with leaf springs but proper suspensions. The "safety" of the pickup is more a psychological thing than a reality. Look at the accident pictures/videos, how they collapse, wrap around trees etc. Look at the data: 1500 kg empty weight for a big vehicle with such heavy motor and wheels. Where is the weight invested in safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said: The "safety" of the pickup is more a psychological thing than a reality. Sooooo true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: If it's not about the price I would prefer a Pajero over a pickup any time. No "truck" with leaf springs but proper suspensions. The "safety" of the pickup is more a psychological thing than a reality. Look at the accident pictures/videos, how they collapse, wrap around trees etc. Look at the data: 1500 kg empty weight for a big vehicle with such heavy motor and wheels. Where is the weight invested in safety? I agree that it is a physiological safety thing. No Pajero because 1.4 million baht for a third vehicle is too much money to spend. I should mention that she also farms and she would still be using my Isuzu for hauling fertilizer and other things that she would not want to haul in a Pajero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cause iv sod all to do, traders next to Wifes Business ask me to fetch things, my fav is a new Toyo called Revolution, cant say i dislike any really, rather like the Nissan, it feels more Heavy Duty,but not the Hosewifes Choise. must say the Rangers fine, to drive,but always grab my Mobile,.... Fords reputations has stuck now over here. SAFE ?, gime a Car anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Do you tend to keep the Isuzu with manual? I can well understand that she favors an automatic. Genuine leather in (an extended cab) pickup? I have never seen that and read strong advice against leather seats under the conditions here. Maybe you can talk her off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 3rd vehicle !! Get her a Honda Scoopy and go on a real nice holiday instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Do you tend to keep the Isuzu with manual? I can well understand that she favors an automatic. Genuine leather in (an extended cab) pickup? I have never seen that and read strong advice against leather seats under the conditions here. Maybe you can talk her off. She's willing to forego the leather seats. I actually prefer fabric myself. The Ford Focus has leather seats and they burn your butt after being in the sun for very long. It definately need to be an automatic. The car has spoiled her. She actually liked the old manual Nissan Frontier. That Nissan was probably the best vehicle I have ever owned. The Isuzu V-Cross is my truck and whatever she buys will be hers. I really like my V-Cross. She already has a Honda Wave and I have a Yamaha Nouvo. Edited April 19, 2017 by Gary A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 If it's not about the price I would prefer a Pajero over a pickup any time. No "truck" with leaf springs but proper suspensions. The "safety" of the pickup is more a psychological thing than a reality. Look at the accident pictures/videos, how they collapse, wrap around trees etc. Look at the data: 1500 kg empty weight for a big vehicle with such heavy motor and wheels. Where is the weight invested in safety?A Pajero is no safer than a pickup as it's basically Triton with rear coil springs and a longer cab.I do agree with Gary's missus that the Mitus seem the best low or mid-range trucks at the moment.Sent from my SM-T815Y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, JaseTheBass said: A Pajero is no safer than a pickup as it's basically Triton with rear coil springs and a longer cab. I must have mixed that up with another model. If only I could remember. So yes forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 What about a compromise, something like the Ford Ecosport, within your budget of 800k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINIMIGLIA Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Henryford said: What about a compromise, something like the Ford Ecosport, within your budget of 800k. God he is not that desperate, awful things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 The triton is also the only pickup that can be run in 4wd on sealed roads (good for rainy days). It's smaller and lighter than other pickups so quick enough. It's just got a 5 speed auto (competition have 6 speeders now) and not the most handsome truck on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) jeep, VW, Muhindra, Kia, .... and Triton triton is good for 800k Edited April 22, 2017 by steven100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 3 hours ago, DavisH said: The triton is also the only pickup that can be run in 4wd on sealed roads (good for rainy days). It's smaller and lighter than other pickups so quick enough. It's just got a 5 speed auto (competition have 6 speeders now) and not the most handsome truck on the market. My ol' Vigo can run in 4WD on wet roads, handbook says so and l have for near 10 years...Perhaps the latest Toyota offerings in LOS can't, don't know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbanda Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 In my opinion. Best and safest SUV for the money. The Nissan XTrial AWD and the Subaru XT AWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Gary ... a budget of only 800,000thb is somewhat limiting. If you can't afford more at present think about saving up for a few months and then the choice will widen considerably ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICECOOL Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I have a 3.0 auto dual cab Isuzu. I think you will find they have. Great vehicleSent from my SM-G900F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I have had a Triton diesel DC Auto 2wd now for nearly 5,5 years (65 000 km) only replaced the battery and tyres. Services cheap and get average 11 km/l with my diesel. If you take the running cost of the diesel Triton vs our Mazda 2 which gave us on average 13,5 km/l the Tritons running cost was just about the same over 50 000 km (excluding depreciation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, SOUTHERNSTAR said: I have had a Triton diesel DC Auto 2wd now for nearly 5,5 years (65 000 km) only replaced the battery and tyres. Services cheap and get average 11 km/l with my diesel. If you take the running cost of the diesel Triton vs our Mazda 2 which gave us on average 13,5 km/l the Tritons running cost was just about the same over 50 000 km (excluding depreciation). .....how you drive your mazda2....allways pedal to the metal...? I drive 18km/l with my 2016 mazda 2.......and not slowly slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonboy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 "It appears that Isuzu may also out because I think they don't offer an automatic transmission in a two door extended cab. " Buy a manual one and convert to automatic. will cost you around 70K baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 "I have promised her that I will let her choose whatever she wants as long as it is a diesel pickup." If it doesn't work out with her call me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereinthailand Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Isuzu has extended cabs with automatic but you have to move up to the highlander z model. http://isuzubluepower.com/index.php#/2door-specifications Base spacecab only has manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert24 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Here's just my view. The Triton is a good pick up, good value for money. A friend of mine is an architect, does a lot of km per year and loves it. I have driven with him as a passenger and it's a nice vehicle, albeit he has the manual gearbox. However just an aside. I wouldn't leave the decision about cars/pick ups to the wife. That's something I would decide myself. If it's mainly for the farm, I probably would go for an Isuzu, maybe a second hand one as it will suffer anyway from carrying the loads etc etcSent from my SM-J710F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Never known a Thai Lady want a Truck for personal use unless she's a Tradeie.?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungnorm Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Wife shopping for a new pick up mmm What bars is she trying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Never known a Thai Lady want a Truck for personal use unless she's a Tradeie.?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa ConnectI'll introduce you to my missus...Sent from my SM-T815Y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirasan Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 hours ago, JaseTheBass said: I'll introduce you to my missus... Sent from my SM-T815Y using Tapatalk Yeah mine did too but I used it as leverage to get myself a second motorbike later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 4/23/2017 at 9:31 AM, Ace of Pop said: Never known a Thai Lady want a Truck for personal use unless she's a Tradeie.? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect She is a farmer. She would not want to haul manure in a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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