Cheapest country in South/Central America to import from? (1 Viewer)

[Idonthatemud]

Hi there, Just spent the better part of 3 months in Costa Rica and saw some really nice units and got me really wanting to source one and bring it to Canada. I looked through Kijiji, Autotrader, and Marketplace and didn't find what I'm after. As theres only about 30 units for sale across Canada. I know itll be a great big headache. But since I know Nicaragua is a lot cheaper than Costa Rica I started thinking I could start there. And then thought well why not look at the cheapest place possible. Anyone know where that'd be in Central/South America? Thx

 

[Idonthatemud]

Anyone?

 

[gilmorneau]

Maybe @SNLC ??
Or @REDrum ??

Sift through the 70 series forums looking for the Central American trucks and take note of who has them.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

70 series? Here's a site that gives you an idea what they go for in Venezuela. Macho - Carros, Motos y Otros | TuCarro - https://listado.tucarro.com.ve/macho#D[A:macho]

Possibly "cheap" isn't the most important consideration when buying a vehicle overseas?

 

[NOSAJ]

I imported an HJ45 about 2 years ago from Honduras. I did most of the paperwork myself and arranged all the logistics. I have a guy there who would find me cruisers there regularly and send pictures and prices. After working the prices, shipping and taxes and the quality of the vehicles it wasn’t worth it for me most of the time. I still keep in touch with him and occasionally look for a 70 series troopy etc. I’m glad I did it and learned about importing but not sure I’ll ever do it again from there. Maybe if price was right and if the truck was exceptional but doubtful from SA. If you want pm me and I’ll see what he has, but most are over priced. My .02.

 

[my4boys]

Foreigners cannot legally own vehicles in Nicaragua. I would say Guatemala is the cheapest option in Central America.

 

[Carlos Ortegon]

I can help you to find a nice Car here in Colombia, I agree cheap is not what you are looking when importing a car.