Thailand’s Cheapest New Cars - Come along for the RIDE, buy New or Used?
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Looking at new car prices In Thailand plus used cars. Wow there are some dodgy people selling very average cars at high prices.
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I drive a TOYOTA Yaris Auto CVT it has 300,166 km. Never an issue
I am a Farang living in Thailand and went through the same process. I also wanted to put down 50% on a Ford Ranger. The bottom line is very few banks or finance companies will give to you as they always think you will skip the country. They will give to Thais even if they have a salary of very little as they can take them to court. Didn’t fancy putting into my women’s name so didn’t get. If you have a Thai guarantee then they would but didn’t want to do that. Hope that helps anyone. Great channel…..
Thanks mate, very helpful information 👍
I'd stick with Honda, Toyota or Subaru. Jazz might be your ticket. They do still make them and they are very nice.
Agree, Jazz has been replaced with the City but a good car 👍
I live in the States, and owned a Hyundai Sonata with a CVT, that ran great. It was quick off the line, and silky smooth throughout the gear shifts.
Thanks Jason for the great car shopping tour. I think cvt transmission were brought to market to supposedly get better fuel economy, but I also heard they wear out sooner than the normal automatic transmissions. Take your time. I'm happy the air quality here in Pattaya has improved. I think I would love to retire here. 😊
Welcome John, yes that is what was intended with the manufactures but now I honestly think it is price, a CVT would be dirt cheap to manufacture and probably even cheaper than a manual transmission yet they still charge a premium over a manual. Yes air quality is much better 👍
Never buy Nissan cars with CVT as my brother is a nissan car wrecker repairer and they are bad news.
Toyota very good cvt as I've got a Voxy 2lt van and it's a rocket ship with no seats in the back but sometimes I'd prefer gears.
I have a Toyota corolla CVT and it accelerates amazingly well. Honda and Toyota are supposed to have got over most of the issues. I'm still looking forward to getting my Navara pro 4 2x. With all the pick ups there seems to be a big price different between manual and automatics. I'm no expert but have loved my Corolla. Very good video as usual.
Thanks Neil, not saying they are slow, I personally just don’t like the engine noise and clearly not a fan but that’s just me. Yes the Navara is great and you will love it.
Cheers mate and hope you are not offended by my dislike for the CVT. The Yaris drove superbly 👍
I know that the only way you can buy a car there without being price gouged is if the car is manufactured in Thailand. So, what is the most elite, highest namebrand car you can buy there, that’s manufactured there, and not subject to the extreme tariffs?
Also, are the prices of used cars so high because they are also taxing used cars at an exorbitant rate in Thailand, or is the previous owners simply passing on the high costs they paid to the new purchaser
Mate, I'd go with the manual Suzuki. For the price, it's new, compact, and will get you around reliably. That is a win in my book. Cheers!
Yep, I probably will as it is cheaper than some 10 year old used cars in avg condition
Awesome, look forward to seeing what you buy! Also will be interesting if you can get finance on a retirement visa.i own a Mazda 6 and its a great car
Thanks, yeah good cars the Mazdas 👍
Good information , thank you ! What about trucks ?
Thanks mate, this is a recent video
MORE BANG for Your BAHT in Pattaya?? BUT…This TIME it’s DIFFERENT
ruclips.net/video/SEKQTMNzFTY/видео.html
We have a 2020 Yaris automatic. Bulletproof. No problems, just change the oil. Gets great mileage, comfort ok. Has body kit and mag wheels, even looks pretty good.
For sale mate?
@@goodvibespattaya2423 ha ha No, sorry. Honda Jazz used might be a good option. Love your videos!! How did the financing attempt work out? Good luck.
@@brucesnyder690 no good, need to provide work visa, proof of income and all the usual stuff as per the west 👎
💯 agree on CVT, a classic automat is a way better, I drive a robot
yaris, mazda2 and even almera are good cars, a small(short) car probably is a better choice if they have issues there with park places.
new car always protected by manufacture's guarantee, so you can drop the car at the station without long debates
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I have had two suzuki swifts because they are about the cheapest. They run fine. Cheaply made but good in the right places like motor and transmission and mechanicals. If you lean on the body of the car it could dent or plastic break. But overall for the price it is a bargain.
Thanks Nick, I really surprised by the Celerio and even the doors had a fairly decent thud when closing, appreciate that you have taken the time to comment 👍
Great vlog Jason.
Would have loved to hear how the finance inquiry went.
What happened to your mates old car, you could of got that at mates rates 😊
Thanks Simon, just found out finance is a NO without a work permit, proof of income, bank statements etc.
Jason, rumor has it, you don’t care for CVT transmissions 🤔😉
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I agree with you buddy, the Suzuki would be the best option given the price, I hired one in Chaing Mai , was a great little performer. The auctions in Bangkok might be a option, buyer be ware though 😊 all the best champion 🏆
Thanks mate 👍 will check it out
Thanks for video Jason, I have a Nissan Versa of the last 15 years they are great cars, mine has a CVT and I understand what you mean, but my transmission has not needed any repair in those 15 years, so my 1st choice would be the Nissan Alterra, they are known as Altima's here in the US. My second choice would be the Mazda, also very good cars here in the US. My other suggestion: buy new not used of you can afford it. Good luck in your search and Happy Easter to you!
Hi Joseph, yeah in Australia it’s also known as an Altima and CVT’s are generally okay, just not for me and yes looking at a new Celerio but just need to check finances, used cars here are quite dodgy, not all but if you don’t know cars you could easily buy a lemon 🍋
I just see you have made a donation through PayPal, thank you very much mate, so very much appreciate it!
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Sure, cars need petro to get you on the road!
Great video, thanks for the pricing at the end. Also I like your video better because you give prices, other people don't give prices most of the time. I read the comments first and if some 1 complain that there no prices in the video I don't watch them.
Thanks very much for the kind words 👍
The Hondas will have a much better CVT. you won't get that rev with no movement at the first 0-35mph .. I say because the engines are tuned for low-end torque. Have a look at them.
Thanks, I used to work for Honda as an Area Manager and know the product well and been in the industry 40 years 😩👍
What ever choice automobile you select don't get black color or red in a hot climate.
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Another thought. If you know what you are looking at,as you seem to, then lower labour and parts costs can make a car or pickup that you’d write off in Aust fixable in Thailand. If you have the time and patience to get it fixed you could pick up a bargain that way.
Good point Paul, still looking
just get the mazda 2 - if u hate cvt so much stop considering them. FYI - i bought new in late 2021 a 2022 Yaris mid-range for ~570,000 baht - for my wife - bec i wanted the full suite of air bags front and side for SAFETY. I also wanted her to learn to drive first before getting something better. You never mentioned safety, maybe not important to u but the roads are unsafe in thailand. And of course a/c is mandatory too. It has been GREAT car - i recommend it. Excellent mpg and we drive back/forth between maha sarakham and Pattaya 3-4 times per year and all around Pattaya. I dont like cvt either but it performs well enough. You can shut off the auto stat/stop - that "feature" SUCKS.
Thanks mate, appreciate you taking the time to comment and share that you have a Yaris 👍👍👍
Loved this vid, thankyou for posting and hopefully you will find something soon😊
Thank you Tammy, always appreciate your support 😁😁
The CVT used in scooters is awesome, and simple, but yes, the CVT transmissions used in most cars today to get optimal fuel economy is awful...and damn expensive when it fails.
Exactly 👍
why dont u look at the DT Motors EV micro-car - u can get a/c and auto for about $3000 usd. It will hold 3 people if u push it a bit ... but for around town only - 60km on a charge but u can charge with household current in ~ 2 hours. Or the SCP brand which is made in china but u can get 2 seats in front - they cost more but not hugely more. A little more refined than DT Motors - but DT is made in Thailand - abouy 100 miles from Pattaya i think
I ended up with a second hand Hilux but they sound good, might go and check them out 👍
can't beat that Suzuki price in manual. Cheap and reliable motoring all you need for local drives. Maybe not so much fun on the highway though.
Agree ✅
Fun video. As a gear head myself I would want something that has a small amount of fun in the rare times when the road is open
Yes that would be good 👍
Wow! My last 3 cars had a CVT. I have no idea what your talking about. Elastic band????
Great info Jason.Thank you
CVT is a no-go for me. I would prefer a manual tranny long before I would settle for a CVT. The Yaris sure has come a long way. When they first came out in the states I called them roller skates.
Me too mate, hate them 😩
buy a new car pal 😁 don't buy secondhand, not worth the risk
Yeah I might have to, just didn’t want to eat into my small amount of savings but I figure over the course of the time I own it, I won’t lose much ✅
Hi Jason. Another excellent video. What are your thought on the MG range? I thought it may have made your list. MG3 Core auto -$20,000 drive away in OZ. ZS excite $24.000 and I think they have a dealer in Pattaya. I am coming over in September and hope we can catch up.
MG is great value in Aus but here the MG3 is no longer available, yeah i have been to the dealer in Pattaya. Catch up sounds good 👍
I like Mercedes myself a good 300 class is just fine used with 125-140k around 5000.00 used in Los Angeles California Don
My favorite cars but not practical for me here unfortunately
I didn't know farang can get finance I had to pay cash for my Toyota Fortuner buy a Toyota
Get a used Toyota Corolla. Much much cheaper and those things build like tanks.
I bought a used Hilux ✅✅✅
Where can get
2 pots run the aircon, 1 pot drives the car😄
Honda and toyota has the best resale value if decided to sell in future
They sure do mate 👍
Good comparison Jason. How about MG, KIA or Hyundai ?
As for CVT I agree, I have a Dualis. Not happy!!!
Keep going mate
They have discontinued the MG3 and Hyundai & Kia are basically nonexistent with the exception of the Kia Carnival! Thanks mate and sorry about your Duallis
Make sure you get a white one as only white is cooler in the sun. Also do not over tint the windscreen as while it's cooler in the sun, it makes it very dangerous driving at night. And should you have an accident, you may be liable as just because everyone tints the windscreen, it does not mean it's legal even in Thailand.
Good point, my mate just changed the tint on the windscreen on his Hilux for that exact reason 👍
As they say check all used cars out with a good mechanic from top to bottom great clip Jason.🙏👍
Yep, I am a mechanic and super fussy and there is a lot of dodgy cars/people here, worse than Parramatta in the 80’s.
@@goodvibespattaya2423 How right u are indeed Jason.
A good mechanic is very hard to find indeed I'm sure u are one of the best.The videos that u do u say what it is NO bullshit honest as it is.🙏👍
@@Snip59 thanks mate, how are you feeling?
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Slow transfusion this week plus other procedures as well but ok.
Great video. Share your distaste of CVTs. I would stick with a standard trans (FWD) or maybe an auto if RWD.
Agree, since bought a used Hilux auto 👍
Toyota is best in Uniited States. I'd look at a used Yaris 3 yrs old low miles and compare prices. they run 100k no issues.
Here I am looking at 2018 BMW X2 - 21-23k 50k miles.... There of course I'd would not spend more 15k.
Pattya soon!
Can’t go wrong with a Toyota ✅✅✅
Jason how about the MG?
The cheapest MG is now 585,000 Baht for the MG5, they discontinued the 3
Suzuki Manual all the way
Not that I would buy one but are any of the Chinese cars worth a look ?
MG recently dropped their small hatch the MG3 and it should have been priced well, all the other Chinese brands are pushing electric ⚡️ cars
Not sure if I've driven a CVT Jason? Probably not. Anyway, I would go with more of a traditional, but at the end of the day it's your money and what you want to do with it. haha Cheers bro!
Thanks mate, will do and yeah hate CVT’s
Have you been able to determine the most prevalent used cars? That's where I like to start, in the hopes parts and mechanics are more abundant. 4WD or not.
Pretty much like the new cars, Isuzu and Toyota really hold their value and dealers are everywhere 👍
Buy the Toyota and look after it and you'll prob get close to your money back or not lose too much. Maybe find a Thai GF and let them do Uber to pay for the car ? :-)
The base models from Hilux and other pickups start in the same price range and they have manuel.
Yep, similar but I don’t need a pickup as my mate has one for hauling the bikes and traveling, I just need a runaround 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 no problem, just an idea. The resale price seems better to for Hilux and Dmax.
I tried adding this before and RUclips was showing an error. I posted "Also, check out the "rent to buy" options in Bangkok as there is better value there."
Thanks mate, will do 👍
Im with you jas,,, F#@k the CVT... A torque converter all the way mate. Manuals are good too! IMHO. Having said that "MAX" is probably a CVT but that's a totaly different beast!
Yeah 100% and Max is very different to a car with a CVT ✅✅
What you had listed is the MSRP. In the US, shopping for new cars is different. We'll get the dealer's invoice price and negotiate the final OTD price. So in Thailand, you can't haggle the price down for new cars?
You can but they don’t move much on the price and the salespeople are reluctant to talk to their manager as they loose face for giving in, they just tell you about all the free stuff like window tint, mats, weather shields etc. Anyway I always push for a discount and try to do it in a polite way 👍
whens the last time you bought a car in the usa? Most dealership sell for more than msrp in 2023 thats if you can find a car
why did not you check out the Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10 ?
Kia stopped selling the Picanto in Thailand a number of years ago, I actually nearly bought a second hand one and I have not seen an i10, 20 or 30 in Thailand unfortunately as they are good 👍
Good move Jason, Thai folks don’t like to look after their cars to well. I have a Toyota Hilux that my brother in law drives around in up in Buriram. When I got back there after covid my Ute was in desperate need for a good service, the oil was black and filthy. I said no more can he drive my car but the Mrs overturned that decision lol. The mentally is if its not broken no have to pay to fix?? Yep get the new car OR just rent a car until your income streams start to flow a little more. Good luck.
Haha yeah, I’m sure many Thais just drive it until it stops with the exception of fuel, nothing else gets done. I will keep looking and see what comes up but the new Suzuki is a very good option at 338,000 baht, just shopping some dealers to see if they will discount, so far one has offered 6000 off 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 yep but it’s a lot of money. If you budget to live on 30,000 baht a month that’s another whole year you can stay in Pattaya. I do hope this work you have coming up is a winner and maybe you can get another 20,000 subscribers and get some decent RUclips cash as well. I’ll be honest though I’ve seen enough condos but hey while folks are watching keep going. I wish you luck.
Was looking at an old gen Nissan Cefiro with an rb20det, hks everything, for 430k bht in Bk. Buy something badass like that. Or wimp out and get one of those little MG's.
I love cars, especially something like the Cefiro ✅ MG have stopped selling the small MG3 hatch so definitely won’t be one of those
The Mazda 2 sold in Australia is built in Thailand, so no import taxes in Thailand.🤫
They should be cheaper as they are all made here
Thanks for the video. Did you have a chance to drive the city and the almara? Curious which car you would say is the most comfortable in terms of the seats and smoothness of the ride over a long road trip?
I didn’t drive either but sat in them and the Nissan had the more comfortable seats but please don’t take my word for it and test drive both 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 I will buddy. Thank you.
have a Nissan Qashqua no problem with CVT in fact travelling at 100ks per hr and wanting to overtake they are very quick..If your clunking around in Pattaya traffic a manual would be the go in my opinion...as they are quicker at lower speed etc..
That’s great, yeah leaning towards the manual new Suzuki, looked at used cars today and they are shit, high kms, old and more money 😮
Personally speaking, I wouldn't touch anything that doesn't have a clutch pedal - but I'm an old man.... and people these days are too lazy to change gear properly.
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I was a Nissan - Kia - Ford Manager here in Australia and agree with Nissan - great cars but damn they were hopeless in marketing and doing anything....so annoying. Now I work for an Auction House and make way more money - how did you go with that flat? The one you were going to maybe rent out the other room?
Haha good to hear from you Rod 👍 I didn’t take that apartment, too much of a hassle trying to rent out the other room and a few other reasons 😁
@@goodvibespattaya2423 I would say with your experience as a mechanic to buy second hand and just maintain it - I sell used cars everyday and yes it's silly prices but with your knowledge - you should be good. Out of those cars you listed - you would say Toyota or Mitsubishi.....
@@rodmcgrath2503 thanks mate, if it was out of all the cars in the video it would be the Mazda 2 with traditional 6 speed auto and if that wasn’t an option for some reason then the Toyota
Would be interesting to get an update on financing with retirement visa. And what amount DP required.
Can’t get it mate, need to have work permit and proof of income, if you have this you can finance with small deposit
i would just get the cheapest 5 speed.
Still looking but if I was to buy the new Suzuki it would be the bare bones poverty pack manual Celerio 👍
Aussie Chryslers and Holdens were sent to Thailand and Vietnam in the 70's. Would be interesting to see if any of them were still around and what prices they are now. Much easier to work on ;)
I 1970 Holden HG premier popped up on marketplace yesterday for 220,000 baht In great condition
@@goodvibespattaya2423 10k AU$ is a way better price than they are here (Adelaide) ;) Great car to stand out as an Aussie in Thailand LOL
@@kymhaniford yeah I know, had a 1JZ engine
The Thai's do love the 1jz's
Thanks for the video. Do you have any idea on how much insurance would be for yourself?
With the new car prices they include “first class” insurance or what we know to be full compensative for the first year but good question and one I need to ask if I end up buying new 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 thanks for the info. Good luck with your hunt for a car.
one more moment: are you sure about leather seats? coz it will be really hard to use them in sunny days
Don't ever buy a used car in asia! Just get the that new one ;-)
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why?
Be interested to know how you got on with finance options😉
@@johngibson1054 no good John, need work permit, proof of income, bank statements and all the stuff we are used to in Australia. I even offered 200,000 baht as a deposit on the 338,000 Celerio and NO
@@goodvibespattaya2423 oh right , thats about the same as i was told when i looked into a loan to buy a condo.
CVT works well in my riding lawn mower, but a car heck no
I’m moving over from aus in the next couple of months and was looking at getting a celerio is there any wait time for them?
Depends on what grade, I will check. I just want a manual
Same here manual,
You are better off buying a shitbox used car. You must park outside your current condo, and don't have to worry about it getting dinged and vandalized. But you really do not need a car. You can rent if you wanna travel Thailand.
Thanks Frank
Financially you might as well just get a Bolt when required.
Good point, I might do some calculations on that 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Well, ฿600,000 over 10 years with free gas, free repairs, free tires, free insurance, free everything is ฿5,000 a month. That's a lot of Bolt rides. If it was me ~80% of the time I'd be on my bike, walking or taking a baht bus.
why aren't you looking at 2WD pick-up trucks?
I bought a second hand hilux pickup in the end, it’s in some of the videos 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423what did you pay for the Hilux and which year?
@AmbientWanderer paid 170,000 baht and it was a 2006 but that was over a year ago and since sold
@@goodvibespattaya2423 I’ve been looking for a car in Thailand for the past 2 months with a budget of around 160,000., and struggling to find anything suitable. It really doesn’t get you much does it… most cars I’ve seen around this price have been in pretty bad condition, each with their own problems. You really have to be lucky to find anything decent unless you’re paying up to 250~300,000, and by then you’re getting close to the price of a brand new car!
Interesting one that! Thai's not needing to show proof of income explains why they all buy new stuff! Even if they can't afford it, just end up giving it back. I think its the same thing with the motorbikes and of course secondhand prices are unexplainable 🤔🤑
What about a lease back 3 years old?
Not sure but will check it out 👍
Hey what do you think about CVT cars?
Are you trying to trick me? Hate them
Any expat who needs to finance a car in Thailand is too poor to live in Thailand.
What are your thoughts on cvt cars? Lol
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How about MG 5. Looks great. Price, value good.
They do look great and well priced 👍
@goodvibespattaya2423 we live jn Trang. A few weeks ago were offering 679,000baht model fir 589,000, four years no interest finance plus free first year insurance.
As a foreigner, what was the response on the request for finance with 50% deposit?
Only if I could provide work permit, proof of income, bank statements etc, I even went back with a 200,000 baht deposit on the 338,000 Suzuki and NO.
Thai National can get 100% Finance with no proof of income; just their ID card and House certificate
@@petersmith6520 thank you 🙏
Spending all that RUclips money 😂
Lol!😂 RUclips are yet to pay me a single cent 😩
CVT sounds dangerous
They are okay but not for me, I just don’t like them and some do have problems
So if I put my foot down to accelerate to avoid a collision the car will respond quickly, just make a lot of revving noise?
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Obviously you never heard of a launch gear
I’m a mechanic by trade and worked in the industry all my working life and no, I have not heard of launch gear, launch control, yes but not launch gear ?
@@goodvibespattaya2423 launch gear is what they have added to newer CVTs to get them off the line fast then the CVT takes over. In my opinion CVT have a bad reputation and deserved but what we have today is many times better than the old technology that said I would not buy one if I had a choice, seems like you don’t have a lot of choices
@@jdedad they need it, as mentioned many times, I hate CVT’s and won’t buy one, I would rather drive a manual than a CVT 😁👍
I hate cvt with passion
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Hi Jason why not give your mate James the 50% deposit and pay him the rest monthly only I thought
Deposit for what, you mean Barry his old Hilux? It’s sold
@@goodvibespattaya2423 hi Jason no for a new car for you .pay him and not the garage mate
@@williamreid2296 ahhh yes, mate finance ✅✅ I will ask him 😁
Great video thanks ..
Your first few words made me laugh when you pronounced Si Racha - it is not Si-Ra-Cha - it is Si-Ra-Char
Same?
@@goodvibespattaya2423 nope. Not cha ... but chaa ... a long sound
@@StephenHodgkiss okay thanks mate? Its all about pronunciation
@@goodvibespattaya2423 yeah Thai is a nightmare to learn in the early days. As many will confirm, one word such as KOW can mean 5 different words in Thailand based on the tone used. And with 44 constanants & 26 vowels I think as well.
@@StephenHodgkiss wow 😮
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Eww! A Manuel? Why? 🤔🤔🤔
Personally I would prefer manual to a CVT but ended up buying an old Hilux
You should off kept ya mates Toyota hilux Ute that was a bargain…cheers from kangaroo 🦘 land
It sold unfortunately 🙃