Is it cheaper to buy a second-hand car/SUV in the north or south of Thailand?

Jun 16, 2024
6 months ago
Alan ********
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Buying a second hand car/suv in Thailand is it cheaper to get one in the north or south thanks in advance
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The consensus among community members is that the location does not significantly affect the price of second-hand cars in Thailand; rather, it depends on supply and demand. Major cities like Bangkok generally offer a wider selection and better deals. Many commenters advise against buying used cars without expert knowledge due to potential issues with hidden accidents or modifications. It's suggested to conduct thorough inspections and check service history when purchasing a used car.
Karim ***************
North Bangkok, Pathum Thani. You have lots of car dealerships up that way.
Tobben ********
Money talks ( the price) !
Ian *********
Pick ups can be a bit of a lottery as they are often overloaded and have a hard life. I know for Toyotas you can check the s/h and damage.
Daniel **********
The South.
John **********
Doesn't it all depends upon the sellers circumstance? And if it's a dealer or individual. Location does not matter (exc

ept Phuket where prices are way inflated for everything )
Michael **********
suvs supposedl;y on sale in Khoin Kaen according to internet.
Pete ********
Depends on which areas flood....The CM auction lot seems to gain many vehicles after BKK floods....I always sought locally owned vehicles....
Geir ********
I found lots of good deals on Facebook marketplace.
Ted ********
Toyota SURE
Michael *********
This topic just came up with my wife & I. In the US I would never buy a new car due to the huge depreciation as soon as you drive it off the lot. Now again this is the US. My Thai wife swears by not ever buying a used car in Thailand. I just cannot fathom spending so much more on a new car (even higher than US prices for same car) just to drive it back & forth around town. Thoughts?
Karim ***************
@Michael ********
Second hand cars hold their value much better in Thailand.
Geir ********
@Michael ********
Thai people have weird ideas spun on lack of education and knowledge. Most farang wives have high school or less. Same goes with the rest of their family. I know it's difficult to fight stupid stubborn people at their home ground, but sometimes you just have to.
Michael *********
@Geir *******
Thanks for the feedback. My wife does have a university degree but the stubborn part is a born in Thai trait.
Terry ********
@Michael ********
Thai Degree? 😂😂😂
Michael *********
@Terry *******
Yeah I know very different than a university degree in the US. If this is what the universities in Thailand turn out I can imagine how bad the primary schools must be. Lol
Terry ********
@Michael ********
The Thai education system is appalling. Deliberately so I think. Keep them dumb; easier to manipulate and control; easier to exploit.
Av **********
I have one for sale
Av **********
@Rowan ********
Ford focus
Av **********
Rowan *********
@Av *********
What do you have?
Steffen ********
Bangkok is the best place to buy a car in Thailand. Biggest selection, best prices and most eligible for negotiation.
Philippe ***********
check market place in fb,have lot of second hand car ,dont forget to change your localisation😜
David **********
I bought mine in chompai
David **********
I bought a in new condition hilux 2017 for
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0 baht it is in great condition
Peter ********
I bought a second hand truck 9 years ago and still have it . A great truck. Bought it in chaingmai where I live
Kǎisǎ **********
Cars are expensive in Thailand. 🇹🇭
Marcel *******
Used cars are too expensive in Thailand compared to new cars
Michael ***********
Gf has a 2022 toyota yaris , she owe’s about
*****
0 on car, wd be willing to take that. Is there a website in Thailand that gives approx value of used cars? In US there are a number of them.
James ***************
Ricky **********
Msg me my wife who lives in thialand is in Bangkok sells used vehicles
Kal *********
Buy new

I was thinking to also get a used car but if u buy new , some dealerships give you free insurance and free maintenance for 2-3 years ... you won't get that if u buy a used car ... plus some additional peace of mind ...
Dean ***********
Bangkok
Oem *******
Haha , you buy year 2010 year car dam cheap …
Phil ********
If your not a mechanic or you don't know a trust worthy one then do not buy a used car here.
Radius ******************
@Phil *******
anywhere.... not just Thailand
Facinz ********
PM me if you need more suggestion,my used car shop is in Pathum thani
Sone ********
I wouldn’t buy second hand in Thailand. You never know what kind of accident or flood has been covered up and you cannot rely on basic honesty in this country.
Radius ******************
@Sone *******
go home with that attitude
Sone ********
likewise, I’m sure.
Edward ******
@Sone *******
when it comes to cars you can't rely on honesty any place in the world
Franky ******
Sone ********
Which one was childish,
@David *******
? “racist”? Or “asshole”? Please share your oratory school perspective. “Respond in kind” has been with us since at least the book of Exodus, and I personally don’t take well to ad hominem attacks aimed in my direction. Especially when they’re baseless. Maybe don’t pile on and just let this go? Which I should’ve done by not writing this very message. 🤦 oh well. Boredom. Boredom is at the root of all the cat fights in this forum and others. The people themselves are not actually bad. They’re just bored out of their minds.
Tony ********
@Sone *******
white boy very smart in Thailand 👍
Rowan *********
That’s true, and many used cars here have had the odometers rolled back. Unfortunately there’s no way of checking
Richard **********
@Sone *******
do you consider your comment just a little or quite a lot, racist?
David ********
@Sone *******
It's fine to chat but getting childish with name calling really shows your personality.
Richard **********
@Sone *******
I asked a question, your response is not an answer. Your initial comment on not being able to rely on basic honesty in this country is the reason I asked a question. If you are Thai or not, assuming all Thais lack basic honesty is a questionable view to have. Be prepared for more people to ask questions. Racism is the same whether it comes from ferang or native Thai. It is wrong and deserves to be challenged or have a light shined on it so all can see and learn right from wrong.

I just took ownership of a lovely used motorcycle without experiencing a lack of basic honesty. All I experienced was friends eager to help a foreign person to start to build their new life in Thailand. Everyone sabai sabai, although very different to how vehicles change ownership invthe UK. Some misunderstandings and a need to have support from a Thai friend for translating and interpreting, however I see no dishonesty from the Thai people around me here. Maybe you have had one or more bad experiences, but remember that assuming makes an ass out of you and me, my friend. Have a nice day.

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Geir ********
Wrong advice. I assume people have eyes and a tiny little bit of knowledge when you buy a car. If the car works it works.
Robert *********
@Sone *******
I have done very well with second hand
Charlie ******
@Sone *******
Yes, you will know if it's an insurance case. Not hard to withdraw case files on a damage car here in Thailand. Just that no one have gathered it all like back home (carverteco or what's the name?) doesn't mean they don't exist.

Most insurance case cars that get damaged goes to auction, It's either written off fully as a parts car and can never drive on the road again or as a lightly damaged car. Flooded ones get deregistered and cannot be registered again. So "you never know is just bullshit".

I would be more worried about the condition of the engine than the actual structure, but that cost about 15-20k at top to fix. But if you like loosing 600k in a second, go with a new one 😉
Phil ********
@Charlie *****
There is no car vertical in Thailand and there is no way of checking a vehicle's history when it is suspected to have been involved in an accident.

The only type of history you can get from a vehicle is the service history if it's been serviced by a main dealer from new.
Charlie ******
@Phil *******
never said it was easy to get it, but not impossible. Its like Sweden before it was all collected in a database
Sone ********
We were writing at the same moment. You did not neglect to mention.
Sone ********
The part you've neglected to mention is the numerous accidents that never make it to insurance because they are negotiated on the street, neither party had insurance, etc. There is literally no record of those. They could be minor, if you're lucky, or they could be major. It's impossible to know, and with Thai roads being what they are (stats are public - not my words here), it's more likely than not that a second hand car has been through something.
Charlie ******
@Sone *******
same thing back in the west with that. Even car vertical can't find such out.
Charlie ******
@Phil *******
no there is not, i have full history of the one that i own. Everytime it gets with insurance gets written down. If its a major accident you can withdraw the case files from the police etc. If its traded of with auctions you can see that in the book.
Phil ********
@Charlie *****
Too much drama.

Case files from the Police?

Need a website where a check can be carried out with reg or chassis number like Car Vertical.
Charlie ******
@Phil *******
though if you have an accident and no insurance and no police involved and you fix it yourself then yes there will be no history to be found.
Charlie ******
@Phil *******
every car have a VIN every VIN is registered if it was a major accident police gets involved and you can claim such an accident with the cars VIN. If just a small one then it's only the insurance. The insurance company is obligated to file every accident small or big with photos etc which is connected to the VIN. If something major happens and insurance writes the car off it will be deleted and the book to the car as well.

Why i know this is cause my brother in law used to work for bangkok insurance being the one that drive out to the accident and file the cases.

In the west there are companies like Car Vertical that collect that data into a simple app. Yes it would be great to have such here as well.
Marcel ***
@Sone *******
get it checked by professional and still cheaper
Phil ********
Steve *******
No difference. Go to Bangkok, more choice better deals!
Matteo ******************
@Steve ******
pick up?
Aston ******
Pm me I have lot of models
Dave *********
Try sv motors Nong chok area. Bangkok
Rowan *********
@Dave ********
Have you bought from them?
Dave *********
@Rowan ********
try Google sv motors Nong chok
Dave *********
@Rowan ********
yes a few over the years and I’ve seen a lot of dealers there buying also
Rowan *********
@Dave ********
Thanks, Dave. I tried searching for the website/Facebook page, but I couldn't find any results. Do you happen to have a link you could share?
James *******
Nothing to do with the north or south, it's to do with supply and demand. So major cities will be the best.
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