Car: Buy in Country or Ship?

TonyJ54 · 2017-10-17T03:54:56+02:00

We bought a placed in Sosua. I am an airline employee and travel to the DR monthly for a week at a time. Thus far I’ve been renting cars. After I retire I will probably buy a dependable vehicle. I’m trying to make the decision whether I will buy a car in the DR or try to ship one from the U.S. Need all the help that’s out there in making that decision. Thank in advance!!

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Liam H Active member

Member since 07 February 2022

Liam HActive member19 August 2022 08:22:18

#41

Hi, some advice please we are looking to buy a car in Santo Domingo. We have only spoken to MAgna, we like the Hyundai cars do you think we should be talking to other dealers or is Magna a good choice, we arrive on September 1st and need to buy a car by the end of September when our rental runs out as we don't want to keep paying 1500 USD a month to rent. Any advice would be appreciated.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert19 August 2022 10:43:22

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I Will suggest you speak with Cruffman who is a member here. He has in depth knowledge of the market!

Here is his phone and WhatsApp (829) 546-3624

Tippj Serial expat

Member since 12 February 2022

TippjSerial expat19 August 2022 20:34:37

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@Liam H

Hi i wish you luck on your purchase, my friend who Dominican and a mechanic in the US

Told me when I first went POP that the Hyundai is probably one of the best cars for the

Dominican Republic , he said he’s not sure why “ but” they seem to hold up very well over there

And besides the basic maintenance he rarely see them getting major work done… 🤞

cruffman Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2018

cruffmanSerial expat19 August 2022 22:34:42

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they aren't exactly a Toyota or Honda, but they are tough cookies...

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