MadameM 60 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Many things to do and be done once I arrive CR! I do need a truck. I was looking at Ford and Isuzu -- open cab. Does anyone use one of these makes and have any suggestion? I used to drive Ford Explorer--Sport 2 doors for over 10 years -- love it. But a friend gave me a remark that Ford in Thailand is not at the same quality as those in the US. I'll never known if he's right or wrong. Can somebody give me some light? My cousin recommended Isuzu. Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
NanLaew 23,143 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Ford is good and their rep is getting better. However, you need to check with any Ford owners in your area on how good the LOCAL after sales and service experience is. My experience with a couple of Rangers with a cumulative ~150,000 km over 7 years in Udon (sales and service) and Pattaya (service) has been very good but from what I have read, there's absolutely no decent Ford after sales service in Phuket and there's a few Ford dealerships in Bangkok to be avoided as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Randell 394 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Hi Madam M I think NanLaew has a very good point. Some more local input about dealers here be a big help. But the Isuzu dealer network is more comprehensive than Ford at present. I own neither so can't tell from personal experience. Al though there are easily 5 or more times more Isuzus around than Fords but there popularity is increasing yearly. Link to post Share on other sites
colinneil 76,159 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Madam M i would definitely recommend Isuzu. We have an Isuzu spacecab, 2 years old no problems, before that we had an Izusu hi-lander, sold it at 9 years old to b.i.l. who still drives it, never been in to any garage other than for regular service. The local Izusu dealer gives first class service. Link to post Share on other sites
sceadugenga 3,068 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 One thing about Isuzu D-Max is that everyone knows how to fix it. The mechanic in the smallest village smiles when he sees one coming. Link to post Share on other sites
South 445 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Go for a Toyota. Super reliable and a dealer in pretty much every Changwat. Don't believe me, 'Google' Ford/Isuzu dealers in the country. Few and far between compared to Toyota .... not that you will need a dealer, super reliable. My present Toyota, not even a light-bulb in 5+ years. You're not in Kansas any more. Link to post Share on other sites
kevvy 2,299 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Ford does not have a good spare parts supply. My wife was a manager at Ford/Mazda , and they were constantly waiting for parts to arrive . This was the production plant Link to post Share on other sites
MadameM 60 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thanks to all of you ... guys! Seems like can't survive in CR without your kindly supports! I'd been using Toyota Corolla right after landing on my first job in Bangkok from 1985 to 1995 (Then I got married and had to let go my car) Love Toyota! In the US, the husband loves outdoor activities, so we got a used Ford Explorer 1998. We let it go in 2014 because a senior gent. in a beat-up car hit it on the rear end, and insurance total it -- sadly! I might consider Isuzu. I like the way Sceadugenga put it "The mechanic in the smallest village smiles when he sees one's coming". But, my hubby still believes in Ford!!!! I guess you guys can't help me on this Link to post Share on other sites
South 445 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 We've tried to help you. Forget what the previous posters have said. Tata, the way of the future. Link to post Share on other sites
cornishcarlos 23,477 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 15 hours ago, sceadugenga said: One thing about Isuzu D-Max is that everyone knows how to fix it. The mechanic in the smallest village smiles when he sees one coming. If your local Somchai can fix a new D-Max, then he can fix a new Ford... I wouldn't trust our local Somchai to check the oil in either My 2011 Ranger served me well, 170k on the clock when we passed it on to a local. I wouldn't be adverse to an Isuzu either though... Any modern pick up is better than a Nissan March... Link to post Share on other sites
cornishcarlos 23,477 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 5 hours ago, kevvy said: Ford does not have a good spare parts supply. My wife was a manager at Ford/Mazda , and they were constantly waiting for parts to arrive . This was the production plant Luckily I never needed any parts for my Ranger Link to post Share on other sites
catman20 4,236 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 a friend of mine bought a new Isuzu D-Max the inside fell apart the same friend bought a new ford ranger 3.2 a couple of years back he loves it and ive driven it, it great and if i was going to buy a pick up i would buy the ford ranger 3.2. Link to post Share on other sites
catman20 4,236 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, cornishcarlos said: Luckily I never needed any parts for my Ranger a new car/truck you should not need any new parts. Link to post Share on other sites
cornishcarlos 23,477 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, catman20 said: a new car/truck you should not need any new parts. Yup, it was new for 7 years Link to post Share on other sites
kannot 16,906 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The Fords have an all new engine in higher spec models , Isuzu's quite an old pick up now. Link to post Share on other sites
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