PATTAYA is Driving me CRAZY- What WOULD YOU Do!?!

[@goodvibespattaya]

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[@WalkingExcursions]

The video is simply amazing! Incredibly colorful and bright shots of Pattaya, you can feel the atmosphere of celebration and fun. Thanks to the author for the opportunity to plunge into this colorful world even through a screen. Pattaya is a place you want to visit at least once in your life.

[@anthonydowling3356]

I would keep the pickup /Ute .It would be a big come down to be in a jazz .If you ever have an accident you will wish you were in the Ute .

[@goodvibespattaya]

Yeah keeping Maxine and not buying the Jazz, will keep looking for a project though. Thanks mate 👍

[@sunshinemodels1]

This is one of the best channels on youtube. Hope you see you soon in Pattaya. Thanks

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thank you for saying that, you have made my day 😊😊😊

[@ArrBee6]

Cheers mate, car stuff sounds interesting.

[@foxmulder4560]

I feel your pain. Great video Jason.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍

[@xpatriotkiwi]

That is not OCD, you just like to keep busy. Just do you bro, Keep on pumping out the content.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍👍

[@jgb4unme1]

That truck is so clean and nice. I wish I was already there...I'd buy it from you! lol. I do like the car shopping vids. That white Mercedes was really nice looking at the dealership. Hope you are well.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Hi Matt, yeah Maxine is in great condition and made that Honda look terrible and definitely not buying it. Yes the white E Class is a stunning car, love them especially with the AMG styling 👍. Thanks mate, I’m good and hope you are too 😊

[@Colincarpenter2]

You know the day you sell the Ute , you will buy a table or something and need it, particularly if you go playing on buy and sell market places.. Sell I see a Ute as different purpose, reverse up to a beach, couple of chairs , esky , little Webber go anywhere and you are set

[@goodvibespattaya]

Yeah I know mate, it’s bloody handy and will more than likely keep it and just have a play around buying a car, fixing it up and selling it 👍

[@stevedobson7837]

Da Nang seems like a lovely place, and great value as well. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@goodvibespattaya]

Wouldn’t mind checking it one day 👍

[@tookay5]

thought the Mazda 3 was way overpriced with the number of miles. I have a Mazda 6 2015, with only 50K miles, still looks like new. Value is only $9k

[@goodvibespattaya]

Used car prices are high in Thailand and many cars have quite high mileage, definitely cannot compare to other parts of the world, as you know the car market, prices and used car values vary from market to market.

[@stevewilliams2565]

Hi mate. Thanks for the inspection vid. Not car guy myself , always get mechanic mate for second opinion lol. Think any car in Pattaya would have some rust issues as near the sea. Cleaning...just spent four hours cleaning friends house while he was out., Cobwebs and spiders everywhere 😮.. Vacuumed everywhere was driving me crazy! The Castle...One of the 'all time' go back to movies lol. BonnyDoon..." How's the serenity 😂. Take care.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, sounds like you have OCD too! Classic movie 👍

[@mickyLat3652]

I know you dont need a ute but I would be sticking with that low km Hilux. It is still a 4 seater for the odd times where you might need extra seats. Back seats not great for comfort but it wont be you sitting in them. Cheers

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, keeping Maxine for now as I do love it but looking for a car to buy, fix up and resell like I used to do in Aus, will be fun finding places to help basically tart up cars and film it 👍

[@christo6760]

How’s the serenity? I drove through Bonnie Doon last week. The house is an holiday rental. Has the jousting sticks in the front window and the tyre swing is on the tree 😁

[@goodvibespattaya]

Haha, ahhh the serenity 👍. I think so many Aussie’s can relate to The Castle, tell him he’s dreaming! I drove my parents made with the Trading Post, I was totally obsessed with it 😊😊😊

[@davidford7840]

Hello Jason, that's a little different , think you should keep Maxine, it suits you , you should do a bit of wheel and dealing there to keep yourself busy , find a good honest mechanic shop there to do any repairs , my parents used to have a 90s something model Holden barina , it was a great little buzz box , but we all have our options, I prefer a medium size car Great video

[@goodvibespattaya]

Hi mate, thanks and probably will keep Maxine 👍. Not buying the Jazz but will keep looking, I have found a good mechanic close by I can trust. Haha 90’s Barina, not a bad car 👍👍👍

[@Snip59]

Swiss Bike Rental are great jason A1 service & Rental & Prices I use all the time.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, appreciate the recommendation 👍

[@Snip59]

Its been repaired jason all over 2009 model of course it would have had some work done on the body its rusting away.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Yeah not a good car mate, not buying it 😊

[@trevorcuthbert2839]

All good I will be going to the Bangkok car show when I come back Will keep in touch Regards Trevor

[@goodvibespattaya]

Sounds good 👍

[@trevorcuthbert2839]

Hi Jason Back in Pattaya now do you want to catch up ??

[@franclyspeaking]

Hey Jason! As soon as you mentioned the previous videos and the Honda that you were gonna talk about the CVT transmission. Never knew what it was, looked it up and it looked pretty average. Enjoyed the video, would enjoy a few more videos of you wheeling and dealing in Thailand! 🙏🙏

[@goodvibespattaya]

Hey guys, thanks very much! 40 years in the trade and worked for Honda Australia as an Area Manager when they were having issues with the CVT, these days there pretty good but being a petrol head and mechanic, I’m just not a fan. Thanks again guys, appreciate your support and keep up the good work with @Franc and Sarah on KZbin 👍

[@billygun]

Honestly Jason I was going to suggest you do more auto content giving your automotive background I think you are going to get more subs from entering this KZbin demo graph I have been a loyal subscriber since you were single digits Good Luck with Thai wheeler Dealers

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, cars are definitely in my blood so there will be much more to come 👍👍👍

[@RidingLightning]

Good idea with the Pattaya guide but a bit pricy for me to buy one. Good luck with the sales

[@goodvibespattaya]

Okay fair enough, $25 is more of a donation and to help with continuing to provide information, this was a lot of work, time and energy but I appreciate it is not for everyone and people can do their own research and invest time and effort sourcing the information and links. All good 👍

[@RidingLightning]

@@goodvibespattaya you know what now that you put it that way I will donate my $25 dollars to your you tube channel and the information you provide. When I purchase it is it a download able file?

[@RidingLightning]

@@goodvibespattaya you know what, now that you put it that way I will buy one to donate to your channel and the information you provide. I am coming over on March 6th on a 6 month METV to see if Thailand is for me, and then get a retirement Visa. I just paid and downloaded your booklet. I will go through it when I get a chance and give you some feedback. Have a good evening my friend

[@Colin-vy7fm]

😂 offer him half that mate. Love the castle

[@goodvibespattaya]

lol 😂 I walked away from it, too dodgy 🤣🤣🤣

[@stewijones738]

Great movie

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍

[@BADQ]

Nice man, you've had about the same amount of cars as me hahaha I wouldn't part with Maxine mate, good ute that.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, I actually think I’m over 300, had a look back and didn’t realise how many 😊😊😊. Maxine is a great ute, definitely not buying the Jazz but looking for a car to buy, tidy up and sell, like Aus but Thai version 👍

[@BADQ]

Hahahaha too funny, it's a sick obsession isn't it, I so relate to you... I did once have a list of what I've had previously, will have to make something up, got most in photos. Yeah that Jazz was a bit suss I thought, not bad the consignment fee either! I know a few HQ projects in Pattaya should buy one as your next car lol Yeah that would be good.

[@lostboi3974]

I was an automotive painter for 10 years.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Paint on the Jazz was not good 😊

[@BirdDog.]

Those Honda always sound like the valves are ticking.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Yes they do

[@nomadninjaBKK]

Correct me if I'm wrong people, the castle was made to make funds to make the movie The Dish wish Sam Neil. But The Castle ended up being bigger and way popular! The Dish is still a good aussie movie based on the true story but how good is The Castle!!!!

[@goodvibespattaya]

You are probably right, both classic Aussie movies 👍

[@boeasy3015]

When you said "The Castle" i thought you were going to buy some "jousting poles" , but than i thought nah , jousting poles in Pattaya, your dreaming" ... Absolutely love that movie, one of my all time favorite's, in all seriousness , being a mechanic, flipping cars is a great idea, will keep you busy, give us great content and youll earn some good coin, out of interest do you see any Hyundai's around ? are they even sold in Thailand ? Anyway, "hows the Serenity " at Whale Marina 😅 , enjoy mate, stay safe 🙏

[@goodvibespattaya]

Haha yeah not in Pattaya 😂. Great movie and I might have to try and watch again here, if I can! I will keep looking for a car to buy and tidy up as it is a passion of mine, thanks mate. Serenity at Whale is just perfect 👍 👍👍

[@goodvibespattaya]

Sorry mate, there are very few Hyundai’s here, mostly people movers but did see a dealer in Rayong 😊

[@boeasy3015]

@@goodvibespattaya I’ve got a 2014 I30 here in Perth , great little run around , ill possibly look at something like that when I eventually get over there full time 😆

[@goodvibespattaya]

@@boeasy3015 great car the i30, pity they don’t sell them here

[@gregb1599]

Thailand is the place where you can experience what it was like as a kid in NZ riding in the back of the Ute's. Did the ultimate a few years ago riding in the back of a ute during songkran with a 40-gallon drum with a huge block of ICE in it! Driving around the mad streets of Bangkok, watching ladyboys scream as they are hit with ice cold water. Try that now in NZ or Australia, and it's probably a loss of licence and being called an idiot, but just a normal day in Thailand!

[@goodvibespattaya]

Songkran is so much fun and looking forward to it again this year. You are so right in what you say, imagine trying to get away with that in Aus/NZ or probably most western countries. Thanks mate for sharing this 👍

[@kevinrummelhart]

A lot of the used cars I look at have that yellowing headlight issue… What can be done to rectify that short of replacing the plastic headlight assembly?…

[@goodvibespattaya]

You can use very fine wet & dry sandpaper with soapy water then a machine buff or there are headlight restorer kits available at auto parts shops that work 👍

[@cabovermike]

Those honda jazz are expensive, even the old models ,how much was he after ?

[@goodvibespattaya]

They are, asking 179,000 baht

[@davidlawton7845]

No such thing as OCD. Busy people like things to be tidy and squared away-enjoy what you do and don’t see it as a burden…😊

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, I guess so 👍

[@scottbellisle5581]

CVT Constant velocity transmission.

[@nick_fox]

Great Movie !

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate 👍

[@shane.lockandload]

Start clutch 😂 Red learning key 😂 ALB accumulator(legends)😢 Glad those days are behind us 😊

[@goodvibespattaya]

Tell me about it 👍👍👍. Thanks mate 😊

[@xandrewbrown]

Put it in the pool room.

[@goodvibespattaya]

👍

[@xandrewbrown]

How could I forget .. and as the perfect answer to your question 'what would you do' especially about the car -'TELL 'IM HE'S DREAMIN'. cheers@@goodvibespattaya

[@thescythian321]

Do decent older cars turn up in Thailand? Say a pre 1990 Mercedes or Japanese make ? I prefer 1980s and older cars as they are more owner servicable and simpler, i.e. fewer systems to fail and ease of servicability. Also, motorcylces other than scooters? I would be looking for a Cruiser type or a Retro, like Kawasaki W650 or 800 What are prices like compared to Australia? Considering relocating to Thailand.

[@goodvibespattaya]

They do mate, funnily enough I stopped at a yard yesterday that has some classic cars and going back today to make a video, I like 70/80’s cars as well 👍

[@thescythian321]

@goodvibespattaya2423 How's that for timing?! I enjoy your videos mate! Subject matter is often a rung or two out of my budget level (for retirement) but the down to earth aussie take is instantly relatable. So many Yanks doing these vlogs and they are on a different wavelength. Looking forward to more and maybe one on availability of real bikes as opposed to Scooters and hybrids (Skikes or Booters!) I'd love to pick up Kawa W650-800 or An Indian made Enfield if/when i come over to live. Even the older Bullet 350s and 500s are a very versatile bike. Holiday first, recon mission and then maybe settle. Looks like a good life there, Aus is getting too hard and barely worth it.

[@robertschweikl8827]

So For general knowledge as I am in thew market for a ute as I will be in Rural Issan area how much for Maxine or simalir ute prices Toyota Hilux or Isuzu Dmax's 2nd hand 150k kms or lower

[@goodvibespattaya]

I paid 170,000 Baht for Maxine but most I have seen have heaps more kms and pretty untidy. Probably need to spend around 400k to get a good diesel version a bit newer 👍.

[@NateVlog1]

I wanted to come back to Thailand but I ran out of money here in the Philippines 😂

[@goodvibespattaya]

Jeez Man, I love the Philippines too but Thailand is better in so many ways 👍

[@808bear2]

Why do people buy the biggest cars to drive down the smallest Sois?

[@goodvibespattaya]

I personally don’t have a problem but many locals who are not good drivers do seem to struggle

[@skillmeup53]

I think you should keep Maxine unless you get an offer too good to refuse.

[@goodvibespattaya]

I might just do that mate, the Honda was only just okay and makes Maxine look in outstanding condition, thanks mate, really appreciate it 👍

[@TheDani172]

How much is full coverage insurance for auto there? If there is such a thing... Is it decent and back you if you get in an accident?

[@goodvibespattaya]

Depends on so many things, age etc but insurance is quite controversial here and many bad stories especially when you are involved in an accident with a local.

[@neildutton8077]

Honda looks sad mate. It's been in a bump by the looks and noticed sand under the carpet, possibly been flooded at some point.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, it does look like sand although in real life looked more like dirt and not sand but I’m not convinced following a relatively short inspection plus the fact the bonnet and left hand front door have been removed at some point, I’m pretty fussy 😩

[@ajg71sg81]

keep maxine, do a collab with CBmedia and have it worked Thai style.

[@goodvibespattaya]

I probably will keep it, Chad has seen Maxine a couple of times but I never discussed doing a collab although that would be good and potentially putting a 2JZ in her 😊😊😊

[@nick5085]

What was the guy asking for the Jazz ?

[@goodvibespattaya]

179,000 Baht

[@JohnH33817]

Hey Jason, Thats a good thing you like to always be clean home, car etc most guys are the worst 😂😂 I have a friend his car looks like a garbage Dumpster insane how people live. i don't hear it in your voice and feeling it in your your heart the honda was for you?😂keep looking be safe 👍🙏

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, nothing worse than a dirty car full of rubbish, my pet hate 😩. You are right, the Honda isn’t for me

[@Snip59]

I would not that is for sure.

[@tbjdiamonddog]

I wouldn’t swap your 4 cab for that ‘heap of S-T ! ESP if your ocd

[@goodvibespattaya]

Not going to mate, Jazz not good enough and makes the Hilux look outstanding 👍

[@trevorcuthbert2839]

Hi Mate I’m a car guy as well Been coming here for 20 years now living in Soi Khowtalo Pattaya ,will be moving here permanently end of this year sometime Going back to Brisbane the end of this week,back again in March Hope to catch up when i’m back Will drop you a message Regards Trevor

[@goodvibespattaya]

Good to hear mate, I’m car mad if you can’t tell but loving life here in Pattaya. Stay in touch and see you when you come back but I have to go back to Aus for my Sons wedding late March for around 10 days. Thanks again mate 👍

[@trevorcuthbert2839]

Not sure if you have left yet for your sons wedding but I am here till April 8th Going to the Bangkok motor show on the 2nd If I don’t catch up with you this time maybe when I am back Regards Trevor

[@kevbocometh]

Hey Jason I'm just wondering because I owned a 2007 Civic in the United States. The 2007 model was the last year to have an actual gearbox and the CVT started in 2008, not the opposite way around. When I went to sell it in 2016, it was on the market for about 4 hours and I got top dollar. Obviously things are different in different countries but are you sure you got the years right? 🤦🤣🤣🤣. I genuinely have no idea, just asking🤷

[@goodvibespattaya]

Hey Kev, I’m only talking about the Jazz and know the model very well and have the years right, well from an Asia Pacific perspective! I worked for Honda Australia as an Area Manager for a number of years and the data in the video is correct for AP, not sure about the States, markets globally do different things in terms of specs.

[@kevbocometh]

@@goodvibespattaya yes! I noticed later in the video that I did not recognize the engine in the jazz. The civic had the four cylinder dohc. That engine appeared to be something completely different. I am finding that for my price range the CVT may be unavoidable🤦. I'm currently looking for the Subaru XV 2.0. maybe I will hire you as a consultant to make sure that my new vehicle purchase didn't spend any time with fish swimming in it! 🤣 Thanks for clarifying

[@goodvibespattaya]

@@kevbocometh thanks Kev, nothing wrong with an XV or any current generation CVT cars but personally just not a fan, if I was buying a new car and not a pickup (Ute) I would buy Mazda as they are one of the only reputable brands that don’t use CVT’s but in general most drivers won’t have a problem with them!

[@kevbocometh]

@@goodvibespattaya wait... Mazda doesn't use cvts? Ok maybe I have to take another look at my shopping list 🤦🤣🤣🤣

[@goodvibespattaya]

@@kevbocometh no they don’t and that sets them apart and definitely worth putting on the shopping list, the Mazda 2 is without doubt the best small car available in Thailand

[@gregdobbs2577]

those references, dating yourself old mate, lol guessing the same ageish,,,, the mags before the internet,, ya want to trade music references?? keep up the work mate

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, yeah I used to love the Trading Post and car magazines, the good old days 👍👍👍

[@neil1006]

Hi Jason, What price would you put on Maxine?

[@goodvibespattaya]

Hi mate, I asked Alex the owner at PP Autosport and he thinks 170,000 baht is a fair price, what do you think?

[@neil1006]

I'm not up with prices here but that sounds pretty reasonable.

[@neil1006]

Hi Jason, I would be interested in looking at Maxine if you decide to sell. I sent you an email, not sure if you've seen it. Cheers

[@goodvibespattaya]

@@neil1006 Hi Neil, thanks mate. I haven’t had a chance to check emails sorry. I will probably keep the ute for now but still looking around, I will respond to your email tomorrow 👍👍👍

[@xpatriotkiwi]

Don't sell the Ute.... CVT Yuck

[@goodvibespattaya]

I hate CVT, this model Jazz is the only one with a 5 speed torque converter tranny 👍. The only reason I bothered to look at it 😊

[@jimcolless6931]

Tell him he’s dreaming

[@goodvibespattaya]

Yep 👍

[@SatansMinion1974]

Answer the phone ya pellet 😂😂

[@goodvibespattaya]

lol 😂

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

**What was "driving you crazy"?** If it's your OCD...that's not Pattaya...that's YOU! So... WTH is driving you crazy?

[@goodvibespattaya]

Cars in Pattaya are driving me crazy, the condition of used cars for sale

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

@@goodvibespattaya Got it. I'm retired now but have been in the car business for over 40 years.

[@timallison8560]

i would not trade the truck for that car.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Definitely not going to mate, Jazz just isn’t in a good enough state and previous repairs poorly done

[@llewellynlombard7428]

When in doubt, bail out.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Good call and generally my motto too, the Jazz just isn’t quite for me being the fussy mechanic & car guy, I’m too fussy 😩 but budget comes into play with all of us. Thanks mate

[@xpatriotkiwi]

Now I feel like a Troll Toyota to Honda is yuck....

[@goodvibespattaya]

All good Man, I hear you and for now I will keep the Hilux 👍

[@gwaring]

At least your OCD has positive results. Hang in there.

[@razmos1]

Tell them there dreamin mate ! 555555

[@goodvibespattaya]

lol 😂 plenty of dreamers in Thailand… Not buying it, will keep looking 👍👍👍👍

[@BradSabako]

Why do people name vehicles? It seems so weird.

[@goodvibespattaya]

No idea mate, I have owned over 300 cars and this is the first one I named to give it a character on YT videos 😊

[@phillipfairbrass3575]

You buy Toyota end off

[@goodvibespattaya]

Yep, not buying the Jazz and keeping the Hilux for now 👍

[@dwayneFO1]

Tell im there’re dreaming.

[@goodvibespattaya]

Haha that’s it 👍

[@coreyboyland9331]

From one mechanic to another if your unsure about the vehicle, don’t buy it

[@goodvibespattaya]

Thanks mate, not buying it 👍

[@christiananderson2816]

YOU ARE BLLOODY over doing it ok

[@goodvibespattaya]

What do you mean?

[@peterward9755]

Keep the Hilux it will last you forever

[@goodvibespattaya]

Probably will mate, not buying the Jazz 👍

[@stephenharrison3051]

Very canny

[@goodvibespattaya]

👍👍👍

[@HectorGarcia-nb2ld]

Only buy a Tesla

[@goodvibespattaya]

Maybe in other countries but definitely NOT in Thailand

[@HectorGarcia-nb2ld]

Actually they have many in Bangkok and Tesla is considering building a mfg plant in Thailand