Negotiating car price

Other costs:
Roadworthiness test
Road tax (based on cc)
Insurance

Try 10% reduction.

It will take a few days to get the registration document issued in your name and you will need an address in Malaysia to do so.

The newly elected government has promised to end 6% GST (goods and services tax) which you will be liable to pay on your car purchase.

As local language and experience is needed to register and transfer a car, suggest you think in terms of any price reduction being what you will pay the Dealer to complete the formalities for you.

For insurance its based on value of car so you can adjust this if you want. There is no reduction for any non-Malaysian no-claims record.

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

No you will need a contact address for the registration and insurance processes. I don't think a hotel address will be accepted but potentially Serviced Apartment/Residence might.

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

Depends where you mean as "KL" covers a huge area. Dont forget to get some sort of loadable card to pay the road tolls as cash is no longer accepted. Touch and Go is the provider but cards from chemists can also be used. Fuel stations usually sell them too.

Definitely bring your GPS driving device and load with Malaysian and Thai maps.

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

Road signs are in Malay so this might come in handy http://www.expatgo.com/my/2016/02/29/ro … ysia-mean/

And this for how driving is done in Malaysia
http://www.expatgo.com/my/2016/03/01/20 … d-malaysia

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

There is now a limit of 2 land (by road) border crossings per calendar year into Thailand. Otherwise you would need to apply for an entry visa.

You can stay 90 days in Malaysia per tourist entry (this can also be limited to twice depending on the Immigration Officer).

Tourist entry by road into Thailand I seem to recall is limited to 30 days?  But this should be checked as rules change regularly.

I think you will need to ensure you have an onward flight ticket when arriving and when crossing into Thailand.

An amount of Thai Baht per person is required at the border.

Do bear in mind that foreigners are always in the wrong regardless of actual blame if road incidents happen. Especially in Thailand its very "military" oriented. Never break any road or parking rules because the legal consequences can be pretty profound.

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 of me when driving and will be cautious and keep my eyes on the mirrors etc. Thanks for the advice
I have been asking around about what address I need to buy a car, re staying in a hotel while waiting to complete car purchase. Just sent off half a dozen emails and awaiting response.

This may interest you but bear in mind timing because of Monsoon and other closures (conservation)

https://ohmyexpatlife.com/2016/12/17/pa … -thailand/https://ohmyexpatlife.com/2016/02/02/ko … n-islands/https://ohmyexpatlife.com/2017/06/16/phabulous-phuket/https://ohmyexpatlife.com/2016/03/11/be … -to-visit/