Not sure if this belongs in this category, since I am mostly concerned with the net cost of maintaining a car in the north coast of DR.
I have had dozens of cars older than myself over the past few years. Primarily my hobby for fun as well as hobby business. Most were muscle cars or simply unique from the late 50s to early 60s.
Over the past year or so, I have sold most of them off. Now all we have are our work commuters (which will be sold prior to moving should we choose to DR) and a 1963 Plymouth valiant convertible.
I have had that car for going on 15 years now. When I lived in California it was an awesome beach car running a slant 6 engine that you simply could not kill. About 2 years ago I started a restoration to it to bring in some modern conveniences as well as rebuild the braking, suspension, drive train system as a regular driver that I would enjoy.
Now I am wondering what my cost will be to:
A) Transport from Miami Florida - POP
B) Get it through customs (When transported I will have at least my temporary residency) I will have receipts for the car that are under $5,000 total. (It will look pretty nice though, I wonder if that is a problem)
C) Operate the car - Gas, insurance, Oil, Registration, Foreign license cost, etc.
All of this is offset by the need for a vehicle if we live in the Sosua or Cabarete area for 10 years or so. How in convenient is it to be without a car?
Any tips, advice or 1st hand experience would be great. I recall a thread on the cost of living and someone said a car costs more than a house to keep up. Why is this? My car is not financed.
Thanks!
Gary
I have had dozens of cars older than myself over the past few years. Primarily my hobby for fun as well as hobby business. Most were muscle cars or simply unique from the late 50s to early 60s.
Over the past year or so, I have sold most of them off. Now all we have are our work commuters (which will be sold prior to moving should we choose to DR) and a 1963 Plymouth valiant convertible.
I have had that car for going on 15 years now. When I lived in California it was an awesome beach car running a slant 6 engine that you simply could not kill. About 2 years ago I started a restoration to it to bring in some modern conveniences as well as rebuild the braking, suspension, drive train system as a regular driver that I would enjoy.
Now I am wondering what my cost will be to:
A) Transport from Miami Florida - POP
B) Get it through customs (When transported I will have at least my temporary residency) I will have receipts for the car that are under $5,000 total. (It will look pretty nice though, I wonder if that is a problem)
C) Operate the car - Gas, insurance, Oil, Registration, Foreign license cost, etc.
All of this is offset by the need for a vehicle if we live in the Sosua or Cabarete area for 10 years or so. How in convenient is it to be without a car?
Any tips, advice or 1st hand experience would be great. I recall a thread on the cost of living and someone said a car costs more than a house to keep up. Why is this? My car is not financed.
Thanks!
Gary