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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Buying a used car in Thailand?
Reader question: Buying a used car in Thailand?
Dear readers,
We are currently staying in Sichon in Nakon Si Thammarat province for at least half a year, now I want to buy a car for about 2000 euros or rather 80.000 baht for this period.
When I look at a car, I think the price goes up a lot.
Does anyone have experience with this and what is the best thing to do? My wife is Thai but cannot drive a car.
With kind regards,
Hein
Dear Hein,
Wouldn't it be better to rent a car for this period.
After all, you also have to sell it again after those 6 months.
I have no experience with this but it seems to me that selling becomes an obstacle.
I know someone who took over a Toyota Camry from someone who went to the Netherlands. Maybe you can rent it for this period.
But just buying for six months doesn't seem like such a good idea to me.
For 80000 bath you can't buy a second hand car in Thailand, you can forget.
As Fred says, I would also just rent a car. If you rent a car for a longer period, there is often something to do with the price.
You should know that cars in Thailand are quite stable in value. As a result, you cannot buy too much for 80.000 baht, an old barrel of 15-20 years old. And selling is also difficult because most Thais prefer to take out financing for a new one.
Let your wife go buy a car, don't show your pale nose, otherwise it will be a Farang price 3x more expensive 555.
If she doesn't understand it, she'll have someone who is reliable and knowledgeable. Shouldn't be hard to find someone like that.
Success!
Second-hand (can already be 3rd or 4th hand) is often the misery of buying a Thai.
Rent a car much better and much cheaper.
Second-hand cars are ridiculously expensive in Thailand. If you want something reliable, it is better to rent long term.
I have a 1993 Honda Accord 2.0 VTEC for Sale.
On LPG and in excellent condition.
Only want 90.000 THB for it and you will have to pick up the car in BKK.
Car has just been serviced & 4 new tyres.
That amounts to around 2300 euros for a 22-year-old car – also by Dutch standards (with higher new prices) a very 'solid' price……….
You must take out insurance for one year.
You may also need a Thai driver's license…
Car for 80.000 baht… then make sure a car mechanic follows you.
Check out this option:
Get someone who has a car that runs on LPG and can come quickly after a call to take you somewhere. Estimate how often you want to use it and how much it will cost. This way you have no responsibility in case of accidents and no costs in the event of a breakdown.
Make clear agreements (possibly arrange for a backup driver) and check whether he has insured his car (although this should not be your problem), because there are plenty of people who drive around without insurance!
(I have met 2 ladies who with pain and difficulty could only afford the monthly payment, whizzing across the road with 120, without insurance. I immediately cut off those relationships, because after an accident the hand is held up at farang-boyfriend.)
With 120 km / h on the Thai road "whispering" is fine.
There are also many cars for sale around 80-100.000 THB that can last for years.
In my opinion, all the reactions here are a bit of "the best steering wheel....." and very exaggerated.
You also often buy a 2nd hand car with insurance, which you do not have to take out again….
Very negative all….
Hein I know near you an isuzu truck is that something?
I have responded before, I am in favor of renting but this aside for now.
We have a taxi company here that takes me everywhere for a fixed amount.
Last Wednesday with me and my wife I went out all day. Picked up at our house at 06:00 and back home at 19:00
Cost 2200 Baht
Or do you go on the road every day in the car just like in NL.
Join me in this. If you are in Thailand you will not drive every day in half the year.
For short distances, take a taxi. First 4 km 35 bath or so. For a ride of 25 to 30 km you pay about 300 to 400 baht.
If you want half a day you will lose about 750 to 1000 bath. And a whole day like above 1500 to 2500.
Find a taxi driver who lives and/or stays in your area and make an appointment with him. Are you going somewhere make sure he can eat and drink something. Sometimes you still need a good guide.
The apparent extra costs are amply recouped by not running the risk in the event of accidents and discussions with the police about whether or not an offense has been committed.
Buy a 2nd hand car for Baht 80.000-? Do you know about cars? Can you do repairs yourself? This will cost you a fortune in repairs. I think you believe in fairy tales too. I bought a Nissan Sunny 10 years ago for Baht 70.000 - and it was already 15 years old at the time, now entering its 26th year of life. I still drive it daily and repair most of it myself. Man, you don't know what you're getting into. You rent for 6 months. If I had to make a list of all repairs, that list would be a meter long. As I said, I do most of it myself, but that is now also going to be difficult because parts are no longer made or available. I'm looking at scrapyards now to see if there's anything to find. Take advantage of this story.
Dear Hein,
you can turn it or turn it how you want and the reactions will always be very diverse. Used cars in Thailand are “relatively” expensive compared to the Netherlands and Belgium. You can buy a wreck here for 80.000THB, unless you can buy a car from a good acquaintance. Second-hand cars are "fooled" in all kinds of ways and you don't know any background about it. Has the car been in a major accident? How many kilometers has that car “really” driven? Was maintenance performed at regular intervals? You don't know anything about it and you can only guess. The second-hand cars will look beautiful, usually even too good for their age ... nicely decorated .... You can buy good, young cars from official dealers. These usually come from seizure but then cost a lot more than 80.000THB. It is usually not worth buying a second-hand car over a new one.
The same for mopeds: I recently went to look for a second-hand moped for my housekeeper: 10.000 THB less than a new one ... then I bought a new one with a one-year warranty, basic insurance for one year, maintenance for one year, free helmet and motorcycle jacket ... .. just doesn't compare to second hand.
If you can: for six months: rent one and you will save yourself a lot of headaches.
lung addie
Hello Hein,
We are currently also in Sichon, at least until the end of January. We have a number of Thai acquaintances here who may be able to help you further.
Let me know if you're interested in that.
Greetings,
John and Erica