Buying a car in Bolivia

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Member since 26 May 2013

laurenpgowMember26 May 2013 14:57:45

Hi everyone!

I'm new to Bolivia, but it's clear that it's a gorgeous country!

I am trying to buy a used car here in La Paz, which I know carries various risks (stolen cars, etc.). I've done a lot of research into buying a car here, so I understand it can be expensive and complicated.

What I don't have is good Spanish! I am learning, but unfortunately I'm not that advanced yet! I was hoping for any advice, contacts or assistance with the Spanish side of things (just choosing the actual car!) so that I don't get ripped off. If anybody has any tips, or knows anyone who would be willing to help me (maybe in exchange for a 6-pack of beers??), it would be very much appreciated.

Once I have a car, I will be looking to travel around Bolivia, improve my Spanish, and then either hang around to work or move north to Ecuador to volunteer with refugees in Quito.

Thanks!!!
Lauren

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Member since 17 August 2014

Gringo in BoliviaMember17 August 2014 22:29:23

Not really worth it I'm afraid. There is a huge risk of getting ripped off even with fluent Spanish. Then there is a mountain of paperwork to do. Then taking the car out of the country is a headache as well.

Olivier101 ViP

Member since 20 June 2014

Olivier101ViP18 August 2014 06:19:41

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Hello Gringo in Bolivia,

Thanks for your information.

However, kindly note that the previous message is already more than a year old...

Cheers
Olivier
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