Hello everyone ;-) I am looking for a cheap car to buy within next 3 weeks, not fussed about the brand just a car to take me to work and to drop the kid to school . I have checked the traders on line and they seem to be very expensive , comparing to the prices of used cars on London ( peanuts !;-))) Anyone has one perhaps or know any places in PC where i can get one . many thanks , warm regards nathan
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urgent , looking for a cheap second hand car to get me from a to b !! punta cana
Like you, I was shocked at car process here when I first came from England. You can buy a little cheaper if you buy privately, but then you have the problem of the title transfer, which is complicated here. Many buy from a dealer just because they will handle the process.
check this site SuperCarros - Rep?blica Dominicana - compra de carros, venta de vehiculos to get the feel of what to expect. when you are ready post specs of the car you need (jeep/sedan, price, year) and i am sure you will get some assistance here.
You wont find a cheap car that is reliable.
Make friends with a Dominican, and head to Moca for a day. Or, buy a moto
I bought a 1992 Montero that runs on gas there for about US$3000, and spent another US$1000 fixing it. Cars are expensive.
On a side note, how the hell do Dominicans afford these cars? There are a lot of cars on the roads, nice ones. How can they buy a US$20,000 SUV when they make RD$20000 a month? I don't get it!
Make friends with a Dominican, and head to Moca for a day. Or, buy a moto
I bought a 1992 Montero that runs on gas there for about US$3000, and spent another US$1000 fixing it. Cars are expensive.
On a side note, how the hell do Dominicans afford these cars? There are a lot of cars on the roads, nice ones. How can they buy a US$20,000 SUV when they make RD$20000 a month? I don't get it!
Keep in mind Punta Cana/Bavaro has pretty much no good mechanics and zero parts. Would recommend instead spending a bit more and getting a newer car and avoiding problems. I went the cheap old carj option first then finally got rid of it (after spending pretty much the same amount it had cost me) and bought a new Kia Picanto. Small car but economic to drive and cheap in maintenance. There are a couple of dealers in this area you might want to visit, maybe something worthwhile will pop up.
I did ask about getting credit for a moto, my gas bill was killing me. The bike was RD$60,000 and on a payment plan for 18 months came to RD$93,000. I laughed my way out of the dealership...
I see some of the bigger banks have fairly reasonable rates.
Sorry for the thread hijacking.
I see some of the bigger banks have fairly reasonable rates.
Sorry for the thread hijacking.
Thank you all for the advice it is quite amazing that the cars are so expensive in DR I will be arriving hopefully in about two weeks will have to look around and see what I can find once again thank you all for the advise ;-)
I would think having a reliable car will be very important to you in Punta Cana. With the new boulevards, the roads are good. But this is a well spread out place. Thus you should get a vehicle that has good gas mileage. On the other hand, most people do get around on public transportation that is cheap but wont get you door to door. Also you will be practically limited to day time trips.But since you will be with a child, make your life easier and do get the car. It is probable once you are here you can find some one who is leaving and will sell you their new car for a good price.
Buy a used Toyota Corola.
There must be a million of them here.
The Taxis and Moto Conchos are most Corolas.
Parts are cheap and available, and mechanics are familiar with fixing them.
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There must be a million of them here.
The Taxis and Moto Conchos are most Corolas.
Parts are cheap and available, and mechanics are familiar with fixing them.
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I second Criss on the toyota corolla. IMO, the best car for the 3rd world countries. parts everywhere, mecanics know them inside out, and super easy to sell them. my aunt has a 1990 toyota corolla she has been driving for years, other than a battery and maintenance that thing runs great...my cousin has a 2009 suzuki grand vitara and that thing has been nothing but headaches.
I myself, am looking for a cheap pick up truck...prefer a toyota hilux 4 cylinder, have been looking at the prices and is insane. they will sell the house before they sell their hilux or tacoma... another one I'm looking at is a very tiny Datsun pick up truck with a 1200cc engine..like the daihatsu hijet
if I didn't have to have a pick up... the only choice for me would be a corolla. Get a good mecanic to check it for you. You should be able to get one for under $3000.00 usd or rd$120,000.00 pesos. If you drive stick shift even better.
I myself, am looking for a cheap pick up truck...prefer a toyota hilux 4 cylinder, have been looking at the prices and is insane. they will sell the house before they sell their hilux or tacoma... another one I'm looking at is a very tiny Datsun pick up truck with a 1200cc engine..like the daihatsu hijet
if I didn't have to have a pick up... the only choice for me would be a corolla. Get a good mecanic to check it for you. You should be able to get one for under $3000.00 usd or rd$120,000.00 pesos. If you drive stick shift even better.
Jajajaaja You made me laugh with this one!!! That's precisely how I describe the Carrito Publico to my American Friends and Co-Workers!!! I say remember your friends old busted up 79 Corolla?? Remember sneaking off campus for lunch and how loaded down with people it would be? Yep! That's pretty much what riding in the Carrito Publico is like!
Thanks for the giggle!
Also on a side note my Fiance is selling his 1996 Ford Thunderbird, he's in Gaspar Hernandez area. I don't know how much or the details but it rides well.