buying a car on the north coast

[b.batista]

Originally Posted by corsair74

Wow. I hadn't heard that shipping a car (or anything else for that matter) is this easy or cheap.



I wonder why more people don't do it?



I may be wrong, but doesn't a large portion of the cost of shipping a vehicle depend upon it's age and value?



Vince.

And taxes. Mucho impuestos.

You're a smart man Vince. Does Robert import his cars? Does Rocky? Does Hillbilly? There are always noobs who think they found the Holy Grail of good deals and tell us all how easy and inexpensive it is. If that were true then why do the experienced long time ex-pats buy here?

[AK74]

Originally Posted by b.batista

And taxes. Mucho impuestos.

You're a smart man Vince. Does Robert import his cars? Does Rocky? Does Hillbilly? There are always noobs who think they found the Holy Grail of good deals and tell us all how easy and inexpensive it is. If that were true then why do the experienced long time ex-pats buy here?

they have no dealer connections in the States to buy and ship for them.

connections and networks is everything.

without connections people buy in Moca.

those with connections buy in US and are happy.

[b.batista]

Originally Posted by AK74

they have no dealer connections in the States to buy and ship for them.

I laughed so hard I peed myself. We have seen noobs like you come and go and all think you have made amazing new discoveries with solutions and that everyone else is blind and stupid. You are part of the 90 % who will not survive the first three years and you will go home like a kicked puppy dog and blaming it all on our country. You are stuck with old communist USSR ideas and you can not let them go. Your only chance is to learn and adapt and stop talking and start listening. Learn from the elders and stop flapping those lips like the wings of a butterfly.

[Lambada]

We have bought all of our vehicles here in DR for the last 16 years. Initially because we heard the horror stories (e.g. US$15,000 tax at Customs) and more recently because we were told when an expat mechanic who had really looked after his jeepeta was leaving the DR & needed cash.

Overall, I strenuously avoid putting myself in any position where I am open to getting the run around - just takes up too much time and is hassle. I don't have an 'in' to Customs although if I really needed one I know how I would work at it. But that's just it, too much 'work' and I prefer to spend my time doing the things I enjoy doing.

I'm somewhat amazed at the US$300 to get the car out of Customs. There was a US$15,000 one about 4 years ago (ok he was obnoxious & Customs made him pay for it ). But let's ask people who have brought their cars in, how much they paid in taxes & then we'll get a broader picture.

[bachata]

Importing used cars from the US to the DR should be a good deal only for those people with mechanic skill who lives in the US and can wait for opportunities to buy salvage cars.

I’m seriously thinking about that…


JJ

[catcherintherye]

"they have no dealer connections in the States to buy and ship for them."

Not true. I would gladly ship any car down to those guys, any time they wanted one, and without renumeration.

Instead, I'm asking Rocky to help find a car for me in the DR.

[AK74]

Originally Posted by bachata

Importing used cars from the US to the DR should be a good deal only for those people with mechanic skill who lives in the US and can wait for opportunities to buy salvage cars.

I’m seriously thinking about that…


JJ

No. Salvage was banned to DR five years ago.

The only reliable and safe way to buy in US - at professional wholesale auction network Manheim. Only licensed dealers can buy and sell there under strict quality and title regulations and control.


All other sources - ebay, private street sales, police auctions, public auctions, open bank auctions - lemons in hiding. Junk in other words.

Cuidado!

[b.batista]

Originally Posted by AK74

The only reliable and safe way to buy in US - at professional wholesale auction network Manheim. Only licensed dealers can buy and sell there under strict quality and title regulations and control.

Amazing. Only licensed dealers. There can't be much more a couple of hundred thousand of those. Mainheim is good but you are doing the noob thing again, flapping your lips and not listening and not learning. The problem is not with the source it is with customs here. Many people have their own cars in US that they want to bring here but don't because of what Lambada has explained. Lambada is also one of the expat elders that you should listen to. Stop trying to show off and learn something or we will soon be waving goodbye to you at the airport.

[AK74]

Originally Posted by Lambada

I'm somewhat amazed at the US$300 to get the car out of Customs. There was a US$15,000 one about 4 years ago (ok he was obnoxious & Customs made him pay for it ). But let's ask people who have brought their cars in, how much they paid in taxes & then we'll get a broader picture.

Not to worry. A person called "customs broker" will do all the legwork and paperwork for you. And will quote you all customs expenses for any particular vehicle even before you place an order to buy.

His services normaly cost $300-$500. Some people do not know routine and instead of a pleasurable experience get into headache.

Any car shipping company has a customs broker`s contact information.

Good luck!

[b.batista]

Originally Posted by AK74

Not to worry. A person called "customs broker" will do all the legwork and paperwork for you. And will quote you all customs expenses for any particular vehicle even before you place an order to buy.



His services normaly cost $300-$500. Some people do not know routine and instead of a pleasurable experience get into headache.



Any car shipping company has a customs broker`s contact information.



Good luck!

Thank you for showing us the error of our ways and the path to car buying salvation. It is so incredible that millions of people continue to buy cars here when you have the magic solution. When they hear how easy and inexpensive it is you are going to be a hero. Thank you thank you.