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Rogdogg · 7 July 2013, 11:36 PM

So, earlier today I went with a friend to a local BMW garage in Bangkok to view the new BMW M5. He is interested in buying one so had an appointment with the dealer. As it is a car I love he asked if I would like to accompany him to take a look. I couldn't wait. Well, actually, it turns out I most definitely can wait. You would need your head examined.

I'm not 100% sure but I think the U.S. price starts at approx. $92,500.

At today's exchange rate the current Thai price (in dollars) for the new BMW M5 is $385,110 (11,999,999 Thai Baht)

For imported cars that are not manufactured or assembled here there is up to 300% import duty for cars brought in.

The dealer who is a friend of my friend told him that he has already sold 5 of them.

He also told us that the new M6 Gran Coupe will be at least 14m Baht which converts to $449,300

zeuloa · 8 July 2013, 02:07 AM

Crazy! I live in Nicaragua and prices are high as well (350z for $75k, Honda CRV $40k, Toyota land cruiser basic with cloth seats for $90k, with one equipped like us spec for $130k, and Lexus model for $175k).

On the other band for some reason the Europeans are not that much more expensive. A friend bought a 2012 s600 for $150k.

rolexgolfer · 8 July 2013, 02:18 AM

I agree it is absolutely ridiculous, but what in Thailand what are you income, property, state, local, and sales taxes? In the states we end up "paying the piper" via those taxes rather than import duties.

STEELINOX · 8 July 2013, 05:04 AM

The Thai people are obsessed with cars and especially sitting in traffic like nowhere else on the Planet !

Very goofy set of priorities them Thai people have - thank the Gods I'm only half Thai !

YMMV

Passionata · 8 July 2013, 05:15 AM

For 300k you can buy very serious stuff here in Europe however i wish i could drive an m5 over the edge.

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Demosthene · 8 July 2013, 12:27 PM

The US pays incredibly little for cars in comparison to a lot of places in the world.
A 2012 BMW M5 starts at $230,000 in Australia.

zama · 8 July 2013, 08:35 PM

Yep 230K in Australia and we get gouged on every other tax known to mankind. Stamp duty on my house at Christmas was $80,000, and our top marginal tax rate is 46% and cuts in at about $160K, but the lifestyle is great!!!!!!

And if you think that is impressive to buy I-tunes in Australia is more than double that of the USA despite you buying it online from a US Apple site, and to think the criminals once came here by boat, now they live in cyberspace!!!!!!

applebook · 9 July 2013, 04:44 AM

The last that I checked, these prices aren't too far off what the UK pays for Bimmers.

It's a joke, really.

Demosthene · 9 July 2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zama

And if you think that is impressive to buy I-tunes in Australia is more than double that of the USA despite you buying it online from a US Apple site, and to think the criminals once came here by boat, now they live in cyberspace!!!!!!

You think Apple is bad

It’s literally cheaper to fly to the US to buy Adobe Creative Suite Master 6!

http://www.news.com.au/technology/bi...-1226576920561

7 July 2013, 11:36 PM	#1
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Thai Car Prices So, earlier today I went with a friend to a local BMW garage in Bangkok to view the new BMW M5. He is interested in buying one so had an appointment with the dealer. As it is a car I love he asked if I would like to accompany him to take a look. I couldn't wait. Well, actually, it turns out I most definitely can wait. You would need your head examined. I'm not 100% sure but I think the U.S. price starts at approx. $92,500. At today's exchange rate the current Thai price (in dollars) for the new BMW M5 is $385,110 (11,999,999 Thai Baht) For imported cars that are not manufactured or assembled here there is up to 300% import duty for cars brought in. The dealer who is a friend of my friend told him that he has already sold 5 of them. He also told us that the new M6 Gran Coupe will be at least 14m Baht which converts to $449,300

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STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	The Thai people are obsessed with cars and especially sitting in traffic like nowhere else on the Planet ! Very goofy set of priorities them Thai people have - thank the Gods I'm only half Thai ! YMMV __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

8 July 2013, 05:15 AM	#5
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	For 300k you can buy very serious stuff here in Europe however i wish i could drive an m5 over the edge. Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Yep 230K in Australia and we get gouged on every other tax known to mankind. Stamp duty on my house at Christmas was $80,000, and our top marginal tax rate is 46% and cuts in at about $160K, but the lifestyle is great!!!!!! And if you think that is impressive to buy I-tunes in Australia is more than double that of the USA despite you buying it online from a US Apple site, and to think the criminals once came here by boat, now they live in cyberspace!!!!!! __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

9 July 2013, 04:44 AM	#8
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	The last that I checked, these prices aren't too far off what the UK pays for Bimmers. It's a joke, really. __________________

8 July 2013, 02:07 AM	#2
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Crazy! I live in Nicaragua and prices are high as well (350z for $75k, Honda CRV $40k, Toyota land cruiser basic with cloth seats for $90k, with one equipped like us spec for $130k, and Lexus model for $175k). On the other band for some reason the Europeans are not that much more expensive. A friend bought a 2012 s600 for $150k.

8 July 2013, 02:18 AM	#3
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	I agree it is absolutely ridiculous, but what in Thailand what are you income, property, state, local, and sales taxes? In the states we end up "paying the piper" via those taxes rather than import duties.

8 July 2013, 12:27 PM	#6
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	The US pays incredibly little for cars in comparison to a lot of places in the world. A 2012 BMW M5 starts at $230,000 in Australia.

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