Moving To Dr

[Richard Edwards]

I know these questions have probably been asked before, so please, bear with me, and or point me to the right thread:

1. I'm planning to move by next year. I was thinking about buying a Hilux, diesel, 4WD. I have been trying to get the Toyota dealer to answer my question about the price, but to no avail. Does anyone here know the approximately price for a new one? or used one? Can anybody else recommend another car?

2. I have a 79 vw camper I would love to take. It's in excelent condition, new motor, the works, but I heard only cars no older than 5 years. Is that true, or do I have a chance to take it down there?

3. Would it be worth taking personal stuff: TV's, tools, etc. or am I better off just selling the works and buying new stuff down there?

4. I heard there is a new tax for companies. I have my property under a company's name since I bought it a long time ago. I am planning to build a house on it. Should I change it to my personal name to avoid paying unnecessary attorney's fees and taxes. Please advise.

I know this is a mouth full, so I appreciate you'alls time.

Thanks,

ED

[Hillbilly]

the new Hilux 4 x 4 is about RD$1.4 million
Bring all your tools and important stuff
Sell the VW
Don't sweat the taxes until you are here and see a good lawyer.

HB

[Richard Edwards]

Thanks Hillbilly.

Sounds like great and to the point advice. Any idea why are cars so darn expensive. Can you recommend another car manufacturere similar which makes sense in DR?

ED

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Richard Edwards

Thanks Hillbilly.

Sounds like great and to the point advice. Any idea why are cars so darn expensive. Can you recommend another car manufacturere similar which makes sense in DR?

ED

It's a matter of import taxes.
They used to be a lot higher than they are now.
As much as you pay 50% more for the vehicle at the point of purchase, you also recover it at the point of sale.
There are cheaper brands than Toyota, of course, but it may be wiser to have a slightly used Toyota, than a brand new cheapo brand.
As a rule, if you are a good shopper, you should be able to buy a used vehicle in excellent shape, for approx. 20% to 40% above US Kelley Blue book retail value.

[Richard Edwards]

Thanks again. I was just reading the Moving thread and the car section,i and I understand one can bring a new vehicle in. I called the no. for customs to find out, but there's no answer. Do you know how much (approximately) one has to pay for tax, and is it worth it?

ED

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Richard Edwards

Thanks again. I was just reading the Moving thread and the car section,i and I understand one can bring a new vehicle in. I called the no. for customs to find out, but there's no answer. Do you know how much (approximately) one has to pay for tax, and is it worth it?

ED

Is it worth it, is the key question.
If it were up to me, I wouldn't do it.
I'm not sure that you can bring one new vehicle in.(Assuming you are talking about one vehicle that you can bring in when getting residency)
I thought you had to own it for a minimum of 1 year.

[Richard Edwards]

Thanks again. Will do some more research and let you know. I think you are right about sticking to a well maintained used car/suv.

ED

[Ken]

You may want to post questions in the legal section. For example, whether or not you can bring a new car or must have owned it for some period prior to imorting it. The lawyer who responds to questions on this board only works with questions in the legal section.

[Richard Edwards]

Thanks. Anybody familiar with Altos de Arroyo Hondo area in Santo Domingo. Is it safe enough to buy a condo? Please advise. I'd appreciate it.

ED

[joseinoa]

hey richard i love the new hilux but are ridicously expensive as hillbilly mentioned, but you can also opt for a mitsubishi L200 which are dependable, also there are the izuzu Dmax, and nissan frontier all come in diesel and are cheaper than the hilux personally i would go for the dmax great looking good mileage.