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Registration: 10 May 2018

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bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Advice needed please by bill9986

Hi, I am NZ European recently retired, currently living in New Zealand. I am thinking of flying to Kuala Lumpur and buying a used car (Toyota Landcruiser/Prado or Harrier) to then spend some time travelling through Malaysia to Thailand and wherever ...

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So it is a month later now. I came, bought a 2009 Proton Saga done 80k, and have been driving it for a couple of weeks. Got yrs road tax,,full insurance including glass, and car drives all good. Have been cruising around south of KL, went down by ... Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Negotiating car price by bill9986

Hi to all, I am considering coming to Kuala Lumpur in a couple of weeks to buy a car. I have found a Toyota SUV that looks ok. It is a 1999 model done 100,000ks. I am wanting a Toyota for it's reliability and resale value, and a SUV for a ...

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Thanks Gravitas, Thai consulate here say's it will grant me 60 visa with no outward air ticket required. I need to be able to show over $9000nz in the bank to get a multiple entry visa. I will be buying a dash cam for recording activity in front ... Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Advice needed please by bill9986

Hi, I am NZ European recently retired, currently living in New Zealand. I am thinking of flying to Kuala Lumpur and buying a used car (Toyota Landcruiser/Prado or Harrier) to then spend some time travelling through Malaysia to Thailand and wherever ...

bill9986

Thank you. I will have to try to figure out what to do about the address part of it. Maybe the Malaysian consulate here in NZ can help with that question :) Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Negotiating car price by bill9986

Hi to all, I am considering coming to Kuala Lumpur in a couple of weeks to buy a car. I have found a Toyota SUV that looks ok. It is a 1999 model done 100,000ks. I am wanting a Toyota for it's reliability and resale value, and a SUV for a ...

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Thank you Gravitas. VERY HELPFUL I have been speaking with the Thai consulate here and have a better understanding of the temporary import process now. Lots of paperwork :) Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Negotiating car price by bill9986

Hi to all, I am considering coming to Kuala Lumpur in a couple of weeks to buy a car. I have found a Toyota SUV that looks ok. It is a 1999 model done 100,000ks. I am wanting a Toyota for it's reliability and resale value, and a SUV for a ...

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Thanks Gravitas, your advice is greatly appreciated as I am all new to this. I have found some serviced apartments on Google. Will now look for GPS machine Cheers Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Negotiating car price by bill9986

Hi to all, I am considering coming to Kuala Lumpur in a couple of weeks to buy a car. I have found a Toyota SUV that looks ok. It is a 1999 model done 100,000ks. I am wanting a Toyota for it's reliability and resale value, and a SUV for a ...

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Thanks Gravitas. By any chance do you know of a serviced apartment/residence in Kuala Lumpar that is reasonably priced. I can use my friend Google but you may have better knowledge. Cheers Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Negotiating car price by bill9986

Hi to all, I am considering coming to Kuala Lumpur in a couple of weeks to buy a car. I have found a Toyota SUV that looks ok. It is a 1999 model done 100,000ks. I am wanting a Toyota for it's reliability and resale value, and a SUV for a ...

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Thanks for that. If I am a tourist buying vehicle to travel through Malaysia to Thailand to continue travelling, I will not have an address in Malaysia ? Could I use the hotel I will be staying at as the address ? Thanks Read More

bill9986 created a thread
6 years ago

Negotiating car price

Hi to all, I am considering coming to Kuala Lumpur in a couple of weeks to buy a car. I have found a Toyota SUV that looks ok. It is a 1999 model done 100,000ks. I am wanting a Toyota for it's reliability and resale value, and a SUV for a ... Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Advice needed please by bill9986

Hi, I am NZ European recently retired, currently living in New Zealand. I am thinking of flying to Kuala Lumpur and buying a used car (Toyota Landcruiser/Prado or Harrier) to then spend some time travelling through Malaysia to Thailand and wherever ...

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I was told once that I should slow down and I would go faster. I needed the question answered so joined this forum and asked the question and realised after I had submitted it, that it was the Auckland forum I had asked. Stupid I am. I have since ... Read More

bill9986 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Advice needed please by bill9986

Hi, I am NZ European recently retired, currently living in New Zealand. I am thinking of flying to Kuala Lumpur and buying a used car (Toyota Landcruiser/Prado or Harrier) to then spend some time travelling through Malaysia to Thailand and wherever ...

bill9986

Hi Gravitas, Are cars expensive in Malaysia ? Are they cheaper in Thailand or where would you suggest I buy ? Thanks Read More

bill9986 created a thread
6 years ago

Advice needed please

Hi, I am NZ European recently retired, currently living in New Zealand. I am thinking of flying to Kuala Lumpur and buying a used car (Toyota Landcruiser/Prado or Harrier) to then spend some time travelling through Malaysia to Thailand and wherever ... Read More

bill9986 created a thread
6 years ago

Advice needed please

Hi, I am NZ European recently retired, currently living in New Zealand. I am thinking of flying to Kuala Lumpur and buying a used car (Toyota Landcruiser/Prado or Harrier) to then spend some time travelling through Malaysia to Thailand and wherever ... Read More