My First Car in Thailand: Cost, Process & Mistakes to Avoid [2026]
7.6K views · Apr 3, 2026 · Travel & Events
Comments · 154
@lavista4u · 5 months ago
Actually, Thailand is the largest manufacturing base outside Japan for Japanese Automakers, there are over 7000+ Japanese companies operating in Thailand. Thailand is sometimes called “The Detroit of Asia.” Toyota Hilux fully built in Thailand is exported to 100+ countries. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport , ISUZU D max made in Thailand.<br><br>Honda HR-V model is fully built in Thailand exported to all ASEAN , UAE , Australia so getting spare parts is not a problem. Due to high manufacturing cost in Japan, many automakers moved to thailand in the 80s. Thailand is actually THE place to buy Japanese cars now :)
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@robertferguson8331 · 5 months ago
This is a 5 year old car with average miles. In the UK, most cars depreciate 50% over 3 years. France tends to depreciate 10-15% per year. I think this is a fair deal for you both. Plus Mike, it's a Honda. Fantastic car. It will never die.
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@ccrider8483 · 5 months ago
Obliously, when one buys used the color is not a choice, but black cars under that tropical sun must get very HOT.
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@TimmyShutUp1 · 5 days ago
solid deal. fair. But yes a Honda would bring about 50%
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@CarRentalGuy · 3 months ago (edited)
Great video Mike, thanks for this! I've rented several cars out of Bangkok for road trips and wondered what the process might be like to purchase a car there someday... (Kevin also from Canada) Great channel, subscribed!
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@tudortudor8915 · 5 months ago
Just came across your channel and I really enjoy your videos! Looking forward to more of your content.<br>Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing.
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@AlexLadprao · 5 months ago
Very interesting and just at the right time for me, as I'll buy a car in Thailand later this year too. Thank you!
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@costoflivingabroad · 3 months ago
More interviews please!
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@nealweeks6632 · 3 days ago
that is about right. It is a nice reliable car that you purchased. You would pay more.
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@jamesparkes4759 · 5 months ago
Thi People are So Helpful
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@JANGOPC · 4 months ago
thanks for the video im not from the US its helpful you talk in baht and not in usd only.
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@costoflivingabroad · 3 months ago
OMG Im so jealous. This is it, this is VN vs TH je ne sais quois!
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