The new Honda Civic is an amazing car. Practical, reliable, and economical, it's all the car anyone in Bangkok could ever need. But if you're willing to give up all those things, here's what you could be driving for the same money—or even much less—instead.  

1. A 1984 Porsche 928

A four-door Japanese saloon or the V8 Porsche designed to replace the 911 and wheels of choice for Steve Jobs circa Apple's '80s prime? You decide.

Price: B540,000

Available here: www.kaidee.com/product-118400109

 

2. A Supercharged Jaguar XJR

This rocket ship dressed as a business saloon stretches the budget a bit, but then again, it does have a supercharged 4.0-liter Jag V6—try revving that next to a 1.8 v-tech and tell us which you'd prefer.

Price: B880,000

Available here: www.kaidee.com/product-118478736

 

 

3. An Alfa Romeo Berlina 2000

OK, so it might not have the kudos of its GTV badge-wearing coupe siblings, but there's still heaps to love about this beautifully upright, Italian family car. Just don't get in a crash. Ever. 

Price: B179,000

Available here: www.kaidee.com/product-120220661        

 

4. A 1998 Maserati Ghibli

The engine might only be a 2.8, but with Maserati’s bi-turbos strapped to it, you're guaranteed some blistering performance. This model also features the post-1996 upgrades.

Price: B599,000

Available here: www.kaidee.com/product-107525558

 

5. A 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK230

You get a few more creature comforts with this one: air-con, electronic controls and safety equipment that might actually be capable of protecting your life. You also get a car which, when it was new, would have cost you over B3 million.

Price: B659,000

Available here: www.kaidee.com/product-120222113

 

6. A Classic Series 2 Land Rover

This classic Land Rover is designed to last pretty much forever. Bangkok doesn’t need any more preserved Civics, but we could use some more preserved Land Rovers.

Price: B280,000

Available here: www.kaidee.com/product-120882127