Stick with the Japanese brands for quality, reliability and resale value. GPX scooters fall by 40% in value when you ride out the door. ADV 160. NMax 155 or PCX 160 is the best choice.
Maybe the scooter is intended as transport and not part of an investment portfolio Keep the thing for 5 years and depreciation in relation to purchase price isn't such an issue
It is a scooter under 100,000 baht. Who cares about resale. I'm not riding a bike I do not enjoy for 5 years or more just to get 5,000 baht more in resale.
Hi Greg & Roy, Just my opinion as a retired motor mechanic also a motorcycle petrol head if I was you I would buy a Honda or Yamaha for reliability and resale. I know you have your heart set on the Chinese scooter with the ABS etc but it won’t last the distance. It’s the same here in Australia people buying Chinese cars at the moment they won’t be so have with all the gadgets when the get trade-in value on the next purchase. Also in Thailand look what the Thais drive Honda & Yamaha bikes because the car get repairs and parts anywhere in Thailand. Also the drive Toyota , Honda , Isuzu pickups and cars everywhere for the same reason. I am going to buy my little runaround in Thailand in November it will be Honda. As I said only my opinion good luck with the retirement Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul
Hi Irish Paul, the video isn't finished yet. The bike weren't actually Chinese they were Thai, we were given the wrong information. I agree with what your saying but the brand gpx are sold by the Honda and Yamaha dealers. Stay tuned the video isn't over yet.
They drive Honda, Toyota and Isuzu because they are manufactured in Thailand, are part of the Asean Free Trade Agreement, receive lucrative initial tax incentives and benefits, and are priced and financed the most aggressively besides just reliability.
Why is drum in rear deal breaker? My Aerox is ABS but drum rear, I almost never use the rear brake. Shop replaced the front disc pad for 300 baht in under 5 mins. There are many good, quality bikes. One nice option is keyless.
Hi, I am moving to Pattaya in early/mid 2024 and fancy a Piaggio MP 400 hpe, allegedly they are available in Thailand but have not seen any in the dealerships around Pattaya. Any chance you could have a look around and point me in the right direction?
If you want reliability then spend the extra money and get a Honda ( check out the mileage on some of the Honda scooter rentals , 45,000 km and still running strong ) how many Chinese made scooters do you see that even make it to 5000 km before being thrown in the dumpster
The gpx drones are Thai and becoming very popular, and are supposed to be very strong. There are other Chinese brands available. Not sure if we will be looking at them. In the end I will take them through it but the final choice will be there's.
My bar is in Rompho market Jomtien.www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-rvo1&sca_esv=560409506&hl=en-GB&cs=1&sxsrf=AB5stBjwZwqf7BiLwDb53HlkaWiwmlEDdw:1693103483266&q=Palmys+Sports+Bar+and+Cafe&ludocid=7955068987533180018&ibp=gwp;0,7&lsig=AB86z5Xj0IvZrOj_KxFLEGbdY88F&kgs=485fad826c76a602&shndl=-1&shem=lbsc,lsp&source=sh/x/kp/local/m1/4
Are you really going to buy a scooter without Ann driving it first? She should test drive any candidate bike with Roy on the back because that's how it's going to be driven. This way Roy and Ann can compare the power, brakes, suspension, comfort, etc. of any/all scooters under serious consideration and avoid buyer's remorse.
I'm not doing anything other than showing options, I told them to stick to Japanese but the Chinese stuff is so cheap, it's totally up to them and Ann wants it to look retro, but Roy doesn't want to pay 140k and Yamaha filano are only 125, not much power. We will see how this plays out today.
A true friend would have stopped this guy from buying a moterbike he plans on being the passenger on. How long has he been in thailand to already have a gf? Again a real friend would have school this guy a bit. Don't commit to nothing until at least a year has passed.
I bought a lady a motorbike in Pattaya 15 years back. I didn’t see her again after 3 months. 😂
Yeah but how many hummers did you get in that three months
Steep learning curve
@@paula-yr7pp hourly
Top tip, have her finance it in her name. If she leaves you stop making payments. Bike shop problem then.
Typical that all want want then go . Always asking for phones and scooter
Stick with the Japanese brands for quality, reliability and resale value. GPX scooters fall by 40% in value when you ride out the door. ADV 160. NMax 155 or PCX 160 is the best choice.
His lady doesn't like them.
Maybe the scooter is intended as transport and not part of an investment portfolio
Keep the thing for 5 years and depreciation in relation to purchase price isn't such an issue
It is a scooter under 100,000 baht. Who cares about resale. I'm not riding a bike I do not enjoy for 5 years or more just to get 5,000 baht more in resale.
Thanks for comments.great help guys.will ride a few
This was a good vid mate, showing others pricing and selection.. too vid for others thinking of coming over for longer period
Hi Greg & Roy, Just my opinion as a retired motor mechanic also a motorcycle petrol head if I was you I would buy a Honda or Yamaha for reliability and resale. I know you have your heart set on the Chinese scooter with the ABS etc but it won’t last the distance. It’s the same here in Australia people buying Chinese cars at the moment they won’t be so have with all the gadgets when the get trade-in value on the next purchase. Also in Thailand look what the Thais drive Honda & Yamaha bikes because the car get repairs and parts anywhere in Thailand. Also the drive Toyota , Honda , Isuzu pickups and cars everywhere for the same reason. I am going to buy my little runaround in Thailand in November it will be Honda. As I said only my opinion good luck with the retirement Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul
Hi Irish Paul, the video isn't finished yet. The bike weren't actually Chinese they were Thai, we were given the wrong information. I agree with what your saying but the brand gpx are sold by the Honda and Yamaha dealers. Stay tuned the video isn't over yet.
They drive Honda, Toyota and Isuzu because they are manufactured in Thailand, are part of the Asean Free Trade Agreement, receive lucrative initial tax incentives and benefits, and are priced and financed the most aggressively besides just reliability.
ขายต่อและประหยัดต้อง Hondaเท่านั้นครับพี่ชาย ส่วนนถยนต์กระบะผมแนะนำ Isuzuดีกว่า Toyotaจะเปราะไม่แข็งแรง
Good vibes Pattaya was ready to upgrade he's selling his scooter Honda just wanted you to know
Great video finding out prices for future from wa
Mityon Yamaha across from Big C hands down best deal. Bought 3 bikes there in 4 years.
Going there today to finish video.
Great info Thanks
I bought from them a 2023 honda 160 adv captain America in August. Might be the one in the backround at minute 7
Aerox would be the go if they came with a rear disc plus abs . I like having 14 inch wheels front and back .
@NickGerr69 I've looked but all I can find is conversions . Do you have a link ?
Why is drum in rear deal breaker? My Aerox is ABS but drum rear, I almost never use the rear brake. Shop replaced the front disc pad for 300 baht in under 5 mins. There are many good, quality bikes. One nice option is keyless.
good info thank you brother.
Good work there Greg 🎉helping out a mate
Nice video. Any chance you can drop pins for the dealership locations or at least add the names to the description please?
The pom should keep his cash in the bank, especially when you can rent a good bike for peanuts in Pattaya.
That was good. Cheers.
Hi, I am moving to Pattaya in early/mid 2024 and fancy a Piaggio MP 400 hpe, allegedly they are available in Thailand but have not seen any in the dealerships around Pattaya. Any chance you could have a look around and point me in the right direction?
I will see what I can find.
I would have leaned him towards the ADV. better suspension, reliability, and resale value.
Congrats Roy on getting your own set of wheels your journey is complete you are officially now an expat🙂👍
Hasn't got it yet.
😎@@aussieinthailand1965
Great advise
If you want reliability then spend the extra money and get a Honda ( check out the mileage on some of the Honda scooter rentals , 45,000 km and still running strong ) how many Chinese made scooters do you see that even make it to 5000 km before being thrown in the dumpster
The gpx drones are Thai and becoming very popular, and are supposed to be very strong. There are other Chinese brands available. Not sure if we will be looking at them. In the end I will take them through it but the final choice will be there's.
Great video. Where is the second shop you visited?
Also where is your bar sorry just new to the channel and would love to visit
My bar is in Rompho market Jomtien.www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-rvo1&sca_esv=560409506&hl=en-GB&cs=1&sxsrf=AB5stBjwZwqf7BiLwDb53HlkaWiwmlEDdw:1693103483266&q=Palmys+Sports+Bar+and+Cafe&ludocid=7955068987533180018&ibp=gwp;0,7&lsig=AB86z5Xj0IvZrOj_KxFLEGbdY88F&kgs=485fad826c76a602&shndl=-1&shem=lbsc,lsp&source=sh/x/kp/local/m1/4
The second shop was on the dark side, koh tolae
@@aussieinthailand1965 thank you will be there in 4 weeks will come visit the bar
@@aussieinthailand1965 can you please send me the name or address as I would like to see those Chinese bikes. Thanks see you at your bar
Idk how to drive a motor bike so I gotta have a Thai girl drive me haha
Cheers mate
🙂
Are you really going to buy a scooter without Ann driving it first? She should test drive any candidate bike with Roy on the back because that's how it's going to be driven. This way Roy and Ann can compare the power, brakes, suspension, comfort, etc. of any/all scooters under serious consideration and avoid buyer's remorse.
I'm not doing anything other than showing options, I told them to stick to Japanese but the Chinese stuff is so cheap, it's totally up to them and Ann wants it to look retro, but Roy doesn't want to pay 140k and Yamaha filano are only 125, not much power. We will see how this plays out today.
Think greg is just narrowing choice down and will do.thanks
Vespa made in Vietnam
Get a Harley!
A true friend would have stopped this guy from buying a moterbike he plans on being the passenger on. How long has he been in thailand to already have a gf? Again a real friend would have school this guy a bit. Don't commit to nothing until at least a year has passed.
What ever happened to all the Honda Groms? I was going to get one of those eventually but you never see them anymore???