giddyup Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I see a couple on the road here and first impressions are that it's not a bad looking SUV, price starting at 1.2 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I have no real personal experience with MG in Thailand, but looking at how many Thai people are complaining about leaking window seals, broken transmissions, broken plastic interior parts, I think it would be smart to give them a couple of more years to get their act together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 MG is selling a lot of cars up here in Nakhon Sawan. Mostly the 3 and 5. The 3 isn't my cuppa tea but the 5 looks nice enough. At 1.2M I'd recommend scrapping together a bit more and getting the Subaru XV (got it and love it) or spending a bit less and getting the Honda HRV (fully loaded costs 100K less than the MG). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 The MG GS is attractive because of its engine. Especially the 2.0T with 220 BHP. However, you can take a look at a few facebook pages regarding issues with MG in Thailand. Other brands also have issues but these usually are way more technical and fewer than MG. MG is still dealing with basic issues such as leaking seals, broken plastics, stained and or ripped leather seats, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I would add another 200k for Honda Crv which is bigger and better resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, JoeW said: The MG GS is attractive because of its engine. Especially the 2.0T with 220 BHP. However, you can take a look at a few facebook pages regarding issues with MG in Thailand. Other brands also have issues but these usually are way more technical and fewer than MG. MG is still dealing with basic issues such as leaking seals, broken plastics, stained and or ripped leather seats, etc, etc. Not a shabby deal. Any reports on the MG's turbo engines' reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, dave_boo said: Not a shabby deal. Any reports on the MG's turbo engines' reliability? Not sure about the reliability, but you can see a decent review here: http://www.motoring.com.au/mg-gs-2017-review-106612/ Their conclusion: It’s not a game-changer and it’s not a class-leader. It’s a mundane car in many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Seems like their service isn't as great as in Australia...13,610 THB for an i-stop battery seems a bit excessive :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARYZX6R Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 There's too many better cars to consider in this class. Go and see one in the flesh cheap and nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Almost 3k for engine oil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 59 minutes ago, stubuzz said: Almost 3k for engine oil! Synthetic, perhaps lots of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anythingleft? Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Synthetic, perhaps lots of it.....You do love the oil discussions don't you Mr Trans lol Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 30 minutes ago, Anythingleft? said: You do love the oil discussions don't you Mr Trans lol Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk My pet love is tyre pressures though......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Bought my wife an MG 3 back in November. She claims it's the best car she's ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 18 hours ago, JoeW said: Not sure about the reliability, but you can see a decent review here: http://www.motoring.com.au/mg-gs-2017-review-106612/ Their conclusion: It’s not a game-changer and it’s not a class-leader. It’s a mundane car in many ways. And this one: http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/2017-mg-gs-first-drive-review-20170328-gv8lqn.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It isn't an MG its just a cheap Chinese car that has been rebadged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, yardrunner said: It isn't an MG its just a cheap Chinese car that has been rebadged Have a read... https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mg-motor/gs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, transam said: Have a read... https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mg-motor/gs i have read and am still of the same opinion, these are kit cars imported from China and tarted up in the UK and i am sure that the MG badged vehicles sold in Thailand have been nowhere near Oxford UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, yardrunner said: i have read and am still of the same opinion, these are kit cars imported from China and tarted up in the UK and i am sure that the MG badged vehicles sold in Thailand have been nowhere near Oxford UK Rolls Royce...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 39 minutes ago, yardrunner said: It isn't an MG its just a cheap Chinese car that has been rebadged See what Jeremy Clarkson has to say here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 48 minutes ago, transam said: Rolls Royce...? Mini...? Jaguar...? Land Rover...? It seems only Caterham, Lotus, and Ariel are all that's left of the proud (ignoring the Lucas Electrics part!) British vehicle manufacturing legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, dave_boo said: Mini...? Jaguar...? Land Rover...? It seems only Caterham, Lotus, and Ariel are all that's left of the proud (ignoring the Lucas Electrics part!) British vehicle manufacturing legacy. Morgan Is British owned, and I believe Lotus in Norfolk are actually Malaysian owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, dave_boo said: Mini...? Jaguar...? Land Rover...? It seems only Caterham, Lotus, and Ariel are all that's left of the proud (ignoring the Lucas Electrics part!) British vehicle manufacturing legacy. There are some great vids on youtube regarding the demise of the UK motoring history..The Rover one is an eye opener... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 MG when British = Headaches, now that it is Chinese MG = more headaches. With all the negative regardless of how it looks at 1.2 that is a lot of problems at that price, especially minimum service locations etc...I'll stick my Toyota Fortuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Wonder how much Germany, India , China n Japan , paid the likes of Red Robbo to ruin the Industry. Lucas can be excused because accountants did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, thailand49 said: MG when British = Headaches, now that it is Chinese MG = more headaches. With all the negative regardless of how it looks at 1.2 that is a lot of problems at that price, especially minimum service locations etc...I'll stick my Toyota Fortuner It would seem the Honda HRV offers a hell of a lot more than the MG for considerably less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 20 minutes ago, thailand49 said: MG when British = Headaches, now that it is Chinese MG = more headaches. With all the negative regardless of how it looks at 1.2 that is a lot of problems at that price, especially minimum service locations etc...I'll stick my Toyota Fortuner MG's when they were MG's were not a headache......Look up Morris Garages history... Where you gonna stick your Toyota Fortuner...................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, CharlieH said: Morgan Is British owned, and I believe Lotus in Norfolk are actually Malaysian owned. Actually looked up the Lotus issue and while they have an engineering facility in Malaysia but are a subsidiary of a Chinese company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpharma Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah...first they want "Quality tourists" from China...and now "quality cars".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 59 minutes ago, transam said: There are some great vids on youtube regarding the demise of the UK motoring history..The Rover one is an eye opener... It was pretty much all over by the time I was born; but hearing the old timers wax on about them, as well as seeing them in old Bond movies and appreciating the styling means that I can still feel the twinge of sadness that comes from those companies losing their way. Of course the best of those cars had to use Ford engines. And yes that barb there is to stir the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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