Is it worth buying a second-hand Volvo in Thailand considering the parts and maintenance costs?

It is probably so. Reason is that there are only little Volvos on the roads. And I can imagine there are only original parts available. For all the standard models from Isuzu, Ford/Mazda, toyota, Mizubishi you get very good quality and cheap spare parts. Many made in Thailand but also made in Japan.

Or Peugot

I cannot even imagine a Saab

Whatever hope you have don't buy a volvo.take it from a guy that sells parts.

Buy tuk tuk, contribute to the Thai 😉economy

Yes

i think volvo have more expensive parts than toyota in any country

Thoughts on Suzuki?

I have bought loads of cars from Bangkok euro cars are hard to get parts for loads of second hand parts for them in Bangkok but it's a pain sourcing them especially when you have got go through the missus Toyota and Honda second hand are ok if you have someone to look at them first now they are a lot cheaper than before covid I am in udon if you are near there I can help you buy something good sold cars to thaieven they don't no what they are doing ha ha 😂

Any Thai made car should be ok for parts

Yeah stick with the car in front: Toyota 🏆

A Volvo?😂😂😆 Toyotas are🔥( lit ) what part would you even need to replace on a Toyota?

I have a Nissan pickup..and while its been ok..wish I had gotten a Toyota

Toyota everytime

It depends on you... I see lots of older 70´s and 80´s models of Volvo’s kicking around. But I believe that parts would be hard to come by. I would agree with the older toyota, Honda and even some Mazda being a good buy. Older vehicles are however expensive, but there is no rust. I paid 160k baht for a 1 owner 2003 Toyota Corolla Altis fully loaded with the sport mode button 4 years ago. It has 300k kms on it and runs great 👍🏻 with no oil top up between service. I’ve spent 35k in maintenance of parts and repairs in that time. Air con system 20k, new door locks, rear wheel bearing hubs and a new radiator. Oh and new tires last year.

Stick to Toyota all day long. Avoid Nissan, now Renault owns Nissan they are designed to get to the end of the warranty, then fall apart in front of your eyes.

How did this go from visa advice to car advice?

Would never buy a second hand car or bike in Thailand unless you know the seller

Luxury cars brands are rediculously over priced in Thailand. On the flip side, it will hold it's value longer for resell. Compare toyota to Mercedes or volvo and see the crazy price difference on an old car. These are cars posted from dealers with non inflated prices..maybe 5% wiggle room?

Geeky holdings are majority share holders from China since 2010 Toyota I would co for

Honda and Toyota is the best bet. Second hand market is way overpriced so unless you find a bargain normally from expat it might be worthwhile to buy new if you have the means.

I am told second hand cars are expensive in Thailand if buying second hand better buying off someone you can trust

Yeah, to get the parts is the main problem, and also the very limited dealership. All what is locally build even MG would be a better choice.

Yes all imported car's cost way more and that also count for the parts

Parts would be hard to get. Repair would be a challenge. China does have a large Volvo market

Stick to anything made in Thailand

Stick to Toyota. Nissan. Ford for parts & repair the cheapest & easiest

Volvo is a Chinese car now..is it not?

They are expensive everywhere, compared to every brand.. For the quality they have.. Very poor