Been doing this everyday for past 5 months but well worth it when you see it all come together you can get something really well built if your on the ball do not be afraid to voice every concern remember your paying
Parts readily available not that you should need them where as Everest have engine issues parts are expensive look same as the rangers they have issues with them as well look at how many fortuner are on road compared to Everest up to you what you buy but for the price you will pay for either you want to be happy
They are getting fussier including banks had a chip out of a note I couldn't even notice it my self yet it was handed back not to say I went another bank and it wasn't a problem .....but definately no stamps or writing on them or you will be stuck with them
absolutely use western union all the time was charged $4.99 for tranfer fee on 20,000 aussie dollars wise wanted 120.00 dollars with a worst exchange rate
Went thru this yesterday in Korat even with all the required paperwork in place approached 9 branches of different banks and some of the same spent 7 hours trying I was 5 minutes away from getting a account at one branch I had the card and book on the desk with all the paperwork completed only to be told the manager wouldn't let it be opened you just have to keep trying as others have said I managed to get one at the end of the day I don't know how many people are suppose to meet the immigration requirements if the banks play games ...I refused to line a agents pocket for something I could do my self