Pattaya Used Car Shopping with my Pro Tips 

The 1.5 cab is my holy grail. Its the best compromise between the single and double cab. I have always been envious of the Thais who have the best choice in 1.5 cabs as far as pickups go. And the Hilux or the D-Max would always be my first choice. No Fords, no Chevys, or anything else. Its about the availability of parts and the general low maint. requirements.

As always, very informative. Thank you, Loucous. I've thought about purchasing a used car in Thailand, so this is solid. I look forward to seeing more as you shop around and decide on what to buy. Cheers.

Excellent Video again, Lucas! I have learned a lot about buying cars and I have even more respect for you now!

Here is a tip...Take a small magnet to check if full of body filler also check in sunlight...Also check for over spray

Excellent advice, looking forward to updates on your search and purchase.

This was great advice. You addressed a lot of the issues I was wondering about. Thanks! 🙏

Most Excellent! Some good flood tips!

Love the car and bike vids great fun shopping for wheels

I will go for Toyota Hilux 2014 & above. maintains reasonable selling value. ( specially automatic) reliable. service & spare parts are everywhere excellent reputation of brand

I really like the videos when you go for looking at cars and motorbikes. I have seen every single one of all your videos, but my favorite content of your videos is when it is bike or cars related. You do that very well with a lot of good and interesting information. Take care. Greetings from one of your subscribers from Norway.

Love the truck shopping. Checking for flood damage is very important. You are very thorough. Thanks for the info.😎

Marvelous! Very informatic too!

Man I love your videos, the series are so good! You cover EVERYTHING that anyone could possibly want to know about moving to Thailand. I hope you are planning on using this new truck to do some road trips up north! I love the north, the south is TOO DAMN HOT!

Very interesting, thank you. Please keep us posted.

Great, Very informative Video. It reminded me of a few things I already knew but had slipped my mind

Nice work! You never cease to amaze! 🙂

I'm glad you're getting a pick-up. I've been thinking for awhile you should have one, and I think you're going to be happy having one to call your own.

love this topic mate

Great info. I would go one step further when checking a used car and connect a OBD2 scanner. Good luck with your purchase.

Another good vid as usual Lucas.

There would also be a number of very good deals on new trucks manufactured in 2020 that are still unsold. New vehicle sales were down over 20% in 2020. Maybe worth a look.

Thanks for great choice, video and information! Interesting as the size truck you are looking for seems to make the most sense. I think you have far more small truck to choose from, here in States, they have all gotten so big, and thirsty. Great video and thanks for bringing us along car shopping! All the BEST to you and Cheers :)

Great informative vdo. Just sbscribed to your channel and very impressed on the 4 or 5 I've watched so far.

Uh oh! "DRIVES 4 KICKS" is coming. :) thx again for putting out a clip each day on the weekend. I like watching your work while I smell my breakfast cooking.

Good information Lucas. ‘Buyer be aware’

Another great video !

Great blog I worked at a car auction part time for 14 years, great co workers , fun job.

Great tips and advice for purchasing a used car. Thanks 👍

Thanks for sharing Lucas 👍

Manheim is mentioned in the video. I did IT for them but you obviously know what you are talking about. I had many friends in the company and few small time car dealers outside of work... Good advice.

This was interesting. I just happened to buy a used sedan today. I recognize that I am not all that technically proficient with vehicles, so for the most part I prefer to buy new ones so I can control the maintenance it gets. Today though was a used sedan as the daughter's first vehicle. While I may (probably) paid a bit more than you would have if you were doing it, I used Toyota Sure and reviewed the maintenance records the dealer had on the vehicle. I'm happy with the experience, and the daughter is happy getting her first car. I guess that's the important parts. Now I just need to beat into her brain to have the oil changed every 10,000 km. 555

I got a great deal on a truck once. It was a Dodge Ram with just 60k miles on it for only $5k. It was totaled in an accident 4 years later and insurance paid $10k. I don't think I'll find a deal like that ever again.

Good stuff Lucas.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge👍 The Wife and I are seriously talking about selling everything we own in the U.S. and moving to Thailand.... She is Thai... It would be an easy transition...

Great video. Thanks. I'll be in the market for a truck later next year. I'd like to compare prices (Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Pattaya, etc) and also understand the servicing options based on where the vehicle is purchased.

nice vid mate interesting to see the prices

Congrats on hitting 50k subs :)

As a motor trader in the UK for 20 year's or so.... Your Profit is made when you Buy it right!!!!!....😎😎🤠🤠

Hi Lucas, The reason I bought a quad 4 is we like to go fishing in Canada, all 4 of us. It's a pre runner not four wheel drive, an extra 400 LBS really cuts down the gas mileage. The Toyota pre runner is a 4.0 6 cylinder with enough power and cruising speed. The more weight the smoother the ride. You put 500 LBS in it and it just glides down the road. Toyota are very dependable. and everybody has parts if you need them. My quad has a long bed, but you can put down the tail gate and be fine.

My diesel truck is 17 years old with hundreds of thousands of kilometers. It ain't pretty but it runs great and I don't have to worry about somebody wanting to steal it or scratch it up. It's amazing how people who own really nice vehicles will give me my right of way at intersections too...lol. Replacement parts and repairs are cheap, cheap, cheap. I just put 4 new tires on it for 9,000 Baht total, including front end alignment. Like you said , I only drive it occasionally locally, but for trips I throw (foldable ramp) our old motorcycle into the bed and away we go. Nice vid!

Interesting. I think the second-hand prices here are very high, but then again I have never been to an auction, only just looked at dealers. Great tips for identifying flood damage and false km. 👍

I like all your videos, good content always👍

good informative video it would be great if you can provide some guidance to buying second hand big bikes. could really learn some stuff from ya

Your past industry experience really has shone through with your advice tips. Excellent content topic 😎👍

Chevy are very good deal now in Thailand as they are now pulling out of the Thai market , i bought a almost new Sonic LTZ for under 300,000 . still very pleased with it .

That Red For Ranger would fetch $60k AUD in Sydney at the moment . I’d Jump on that for under 20k Aud . I have one , I love it . Tray would be probably too small for you.

The video that i wait for a long time. Buying car or motorbike in thailand. 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

Always insist if possible to hear the engine start up from dead cold. You can hear for knocking if the rod or main bearings are worn out. This usually goes away after it warms up and the metal expands.

Good points. I worked fleet for GM Holden we had subsidised fleet pricing and guaranteed buy backs. However, these cars were usually base model or next one up. Plain Jane colours and usually regulated on emission criteria. In my opinion as a used car sales Manager in Australia that stuff does sell but has low profit margin, due to supply abundance. Fleet doesn't necessarily set the market. I don't purchase late model low km fleet packs, no point. Better off diversifying. We also do finance differently. Someone else can't just pick up the payments, the buyer has a contract with the lender and has a payout figure. That figure must be paid out before sold or borrowed against.

Hi, Lucus & Vee enjoyed your video. You are a wealth of knowledge when it comes down to buying a vehicle whether on two or four wheels. A man of many talents. I think the second-hand Truck is the way forward and far cheaper. As long as it has a service history. 50,000 miles on a truck is nothing. Look forward to seeing where this leads. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

Great video 👍

Great video, lots of information can you do the same video on used scooter that will be nice too , thanks for everything , coming soon

My recommendation would be purchase a used truck from Isuzu or Toyota direct (or any other major manufacturers) and see if it has any factory or extended warranty left on it. Check for mildew smell and check for overspray around the window rubber seals and where body panels meet other body parts if its been repainted or not. Rule of thumb is don't go over 3 or 4 years old and keep it under 60,000 kilometers. Make sure your motorcycle fits in the bed with ramps. Take it for a test ride. A Diesel engine would be good for better fuel consumption, more torque and reliability. Also an automatic transmission would be nice as it is one less thing to worry about while driving, its is all about your comfort! Lastly, notice if the new car dealers have a big sale and/or buy it at the end of the month or year, then buy new!

Awesome 👏🏼

I saw this cool thing called a “ trailer “. Turns out you can haul bikes on those too, with a variety of different vehicles.

Loucous...you're right about those tires buddy...they look like sticks of gum wrapped around a wheel. I think they started that trend over here in the US.👍

The body panel for the A pillar on that white Chevy near the end of the video did not align with the rest of the body panels. I'm not sure, but it also looked like there was some damage under the driver-side mirror on the door, and a chip in the paintwork on the hood.

Some great advice there Rick regardless of where you live in the world 👍🙏 Sorry to bother you can provide websites for auctions in issan Khon kaen or udonthani please?

Great car and truck buying tips for us. Agreed, crew cab short bed Utes are very popular but can't haul much. Good Thai budget 350-450K THB for a used space cab D-Max or Hilux with a normal or high rider body lift suspension to make it through the flooding days there. Patts this year been hit hard with rain flooding. Plenty of trucks in Thailand but finding a takin care of great deal could be tricky. Find a the high volume dealers at the manufactures level; Isuzu and Toyota have low mileage trade ins and loaners for sale. Unless they all go to the auction house there. Even a new long bed regular cab base work truck new in Thailand is under 600k. Taxi fleets that are Nissan Navara could be cheaper. Chok Dee ! Be safe n sane on the Thai roads !

good info

good tip on looking for flood damage

Used car prices have risen worldwide at the moment because of the shortage of computer chips for most new vehicles. The trick I use in australia ( when buying anything) is to get the salesman on the back foot. I just tell them what I want and don’t care if I buy off him or someone down the road. Usually gets them thinking.

I have been to many Auctions in Chiang mai (Union and Manheim ,mainly Union ) for motorcycles .(i used rent them out ) .At the car Auctions i noticed the dealers would regularly peel off the rubber seal around the door frame to check for whatever ? rust ? body repair ? flood damage ?

Man o man, did you time this video right! I'm planning on retiring in Jomtien in Feb and plan on buying a truck (ostensibly for the same reasons) and was curious about used vs new. First, THANK YOU! Next, probably an obvious question, but the sticker price can be negotiated, right? I would be interested in hiring you (or steak dinner & beers!) to be my "life coach" 🤣 on buying a truck & motorcycle. I'm interested in the Honda NC750X DCT. In fact, if you made a video on that bike, I'll watch it a dozen times!😎 Thanks!

Hi Lucas, what will be your planned method of loading and unloading your bike?

Great tips mate. I'm going to go to the auction as I'm looking for 4 or 5 to rent outside the bar. How often is the auction?

Remember the "Resale Red" quote.....red sells because it's an eye catching color the price goes up.

Here's a recent learning experience tip: If the vehicle is a keyless push-button start and it doesn't come with two keys, get ready for some sticker shock if you need/want a second key. And heaven help you if you loose both those buggers. :-)

Just bought a used truck a few days ago as well. The options in Pattaya were super scarce and had to make my way to Bangkok though. Paid a bit more than I wanted, but all the Hilux Revo doublecabs were selling out like fire everywhere.

Next year 2024 im looking for a little Toyota Yaris 2007-2011, I wonder how much I’d have to pay for it.

Very interesting. I hate buying and selling vehicles. Some people love it, like your father.

If you are considering a Ford Ranger, avoid the 3.2ltr 5cyl version. 3ltr Hiluxs are renowned for piston as a result of injector issues. Toyota recommends replacing all 4 injectors every 100,000kms (big money). 2.8 Colorado’s suffered oil burn issues. Isuzu with the 4JJ1 are the best of the bunch

Great video, are you looking diesel or petrol? I have always been a petrol guy. Last December I bought a Mazda, it was a toss up between the diesel and petrol, in the end the front end torque swayed me. Its one of the best decisions I have made with the increase in gasoline prices here in Australia, and economy wise its brilliant

In the uk second hand values are up 30 percent this year due to slow down of cars being manufactured. Chip problems ETC. you need to look at history of prices for the last few years. What goes up must come down!

I’d get a Toyota. I learned my lesson a couple times. Also, I’d be very cautious of previously flooded vehicles.

I haven’t finished watching but go the Toyota HiLux /Vigo 2 door extra cab 2door with the back seats for 2 1.8m tray . On my third and love them. Will only own a Toyota…… built in Thailand makes sense to me 🤷

I wish they sold that Chevy with the small turbodiesel and a manual in the US. Would be a great small work truck.

If you have the money, buy new, simple as that, if you don't have the money, buy as new a truck as you can afford, there is just less chance of something major going wrong. Isuzu is held in great regard in Thailand, but for me, Toyota is the safe bet, i have had a rake of Toyota cars and trucks over the years, never had a major problem with any of them, and some of them have been 20 years old. I obviously don't need to advise you Loucous, you know your trade, but for other potential buyers. You were right to point out flooding issues in Thailand, accidents and also a lot of trucks are used on bad roads in Thailand, farms, dirt tracks etc, and take a real pounding. Sometimes it helps to see where the number plate is registered, ie what province, can help to gauge how the truck has been used, and on what kind of roads, but not always. Your a brave man riding around everywhere on a bike, Thai divers are average at best, the roads are average, and the weather can be against you. Good luck with your hunt, it's defo the way to go.

Toyota all day long. Although, these days Chevy and Ford specifically in the pickup category get huge mileage too. I get the sense even though it’s a used car dealership you don’t have to experience the sleazy used car salesman vice. I’m assuming you can haggle down considerably if you buy out right in cash as opposed to making payments.

Those are Rays Volks wheels on that white Chev truck, worth big bucks here in the UK. Look amazing on that truck, i would'nt swap them !

A new 2021 ford ranger XL Street is approximately 20,000. usd. It's a Extra cab with a desiel engine and 6 spd. Manual transmission. Looks like a good value to me.

are you seeing tons of vehicles - that were flooded ? ~ JDS/CT

How hard is it to get use to right hand drive. I also find that 10 to 12 year old are the best deals you can get them dirt cheap, they may need some work but if you do it right you get great deals. my wife car is a 2008 I bought it for 3k and replace the shocks and a cv joint around $1800 in repairs, these had to be done at the time we bought the car, and just replace the alternator $300 repair. and we have used it for 2 years now if we use it for another 2 years that will be $1250 per year for a car that is great to drive and is fairly clean. I do have fun with old cars and trucks I bought a 2005 Tahoe for $2600 and used it for 5 years now and just bought tires and a battery. It does need a trans now it starting to shift slow, but I will just sell it for parts and may even get $1000 back. still $520 a year for a car is very good, made out on that one. looking for my next one now.

Thais love throwing those TE37 wheels on everything. Not a bad look but, I agree, no point in low profile tires on a truck used as a truck. Best of luck!

Where is that garage you were at.

Buying a vehicle might be related to a new Business coming soon 😊😊😊

What is the "overhead" expenses? i.e. Taxes, fees, registration, "dealer prep", etc.

Do they give any discounts for cash?

Toyota's and Honda's; only worry about mileage above 300k miles!! Bulletproof

Excellent video, thank you for your tips. I have a fortuner but looking for a pick up truck too, so this has been helpful. Cheers

Hi my friend i really enjoy your videos. Have you seen any Nissan NV200 vans for sale?

Be careful……it’s very hard to get parts for a lot of vehicles there……especially American made…..Toyota, Mitsubishi seem to be much easier if they need to be worked on….nice video!

I saw a video a couple of years ago that explained the high number of nearly new/2 to 3 tear old second hand cars for sale. It said a lot of people get a job and can then get a 7 year loan deal to buy them after 2 or 3 years they lose their job and can't afford the repayments and dealers get flooded with these cars but have to cover the loan payments which keeps the prices high and therefore it is better to buy a new vehicle because of the price differential being so close. Hence all those car lots with hundreds of 2nd hand cars.

Those prices for old junkers, crazy market conditions in Thailand

For safety's sake, don't get one without a B pillar in case you get T-Boned. You should also know it's common for cars dealers in SE Asia to turn back the tachometer showing you much lower mileage. Take you time and shop around. Don't rush into things. And keep in mind Vee may not do very well riding in a Toyota.

do the diesel trucks there have DPF's in their exhaust?

Great vid... flooded car damage answered... What about the red plates? (heard can't take those out of province, T or F?)

Maybe they have a sale for thanksgiving, car price are crazy in NVa right now , I work at a Toyota dealer ,new car are 8k to 10 k over sticker . They call it adjusted price dues to the car shortage. When a truck come to drop of new car it like Christmas, all the sale men look to see what here and 1/2 are sold already , they sold a TRD pro 15k over sticker last week , crazy times , even the price for bacon up it was 6$ more for the same pack ,

Good insights, though I'd be wary of a Chevy now that they've left the country.

Back in 2018 I was shopping for a used car in Buriram. Very expensive and little selection. I ended up buying a 2011 Toyota compact in Bangkok for 380,000. Drove it for a year and sold it back in Buriram for 425,000. I think there is a business there. Buy in BKK, sell in smaller markets.

I would get a trailer for the bike. Easier to get off a trailer than out of the pickup bed.