Panama/Car in Panama

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Expert: Diana Storin - 10/29/2009


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We are moving to Panama and trying to decide if it is better to ship a car down from the USA or to buy one there?  We want a 4x4 SUV type vehicle.  If we buy one there, what kind of prices should we expect for a quality, secondhand SUV?  Are there any complications for foreigners buying a vehicle in Panama?

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Hi Becky,

I usually recommend selling your car in the USA and buying a secondhand one here; prices are very comparable to those in the USA, there are plenty of cars available (the Japanese make 4x4 SUVs are a very popular choice), no complications for foreigners buying a car and far less red tape and bureaucracy than importing one! Unless you are very emotionally attached to your vehicle, in my opinion, it makes lots of sense selling it and buying one here!

Good Luck!
Diana

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Diana Storin

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I can answer questions in English and French ; I am in the process of relocating to Panama from Canada and I have hands-on,specific information on all aspects of relocation (buying property, car,immigration,insurance,schools..etc), all the details of the day by day process...You can also try me with questions regarding "Why Panama?"

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I am successfully going through it, counting small victories(and frustrations!) every day; "The devil is in the details" and I can share some of the details!

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Entrepreneur,Sales Agent in Textiles and Homedecor, BA in Textile Design

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