*** Cars, Jeeps, New & Used Pricing ***

[bachata]

Best car in the world Toyota, number one in DR market and the only one resistant to do "Carro publico" works....

This one in the picture is a LE 1997 Camry, the car I'm currently using. I put US. $ 40. gasoline the day before Labor day in Myrtle beach SC and drove all the way to Raleigh NC, drove all week my baby to school did my weekly errands and to work....

This truck, the one I was using before was using between $45. and $60. every week only for my local drive...

Money in my pockets, not in BP bank accounts.

JJ

 

[bachata]

The Camry has a 2,200 CC engine with an automatic transmission and the truck a 2,500 CC with a manual transmission, I don't understand why the big difference in gas consumption...

Both are 4 cylinders engine.


JJ

 

[cobraboy]

The Camry has a 2,200 CC engine with an automatic transmission and the truck a 2,500 CC with a manual transmission, I don't understand why the big difference in gas consumption...

Both are 4 cylinders engine.


JJ

The 2.5 is a truck engine and builds more low end torque and that takes more fuel. The truck is also heavier, has more rolling resistance and had to push a lot more air.

That would account for the difference.

 

[bachata]

Well I can say marvelous about Dodge Neon this was my first car here in US. My wife bought this car with a lot of miles on it (who know) as the speedometer stop working at 145. K, a 1995 stick shift.... same week I arrived here she bought a 2003 with 78 K . Still driving the same one. The only problem we had with theses cars is that the 2003 blew up the timing belt and got tow intake and four exhaust valves dent at 96. K I fixed my self and the car is still running good.

Both Neon including a third one a 2000 I bought with a hot rod to fix it and make some money are pretty good on gas. between 26 and 36 mils. / Gls.

I highly recommend this car like a one of the best American Cars in its range!

JJ

 

[bachata]

I was blaming a lot about how bad quality theses cars have because I've never saw a car with a blown timing belt in before 100 K mils. is that I was used to drive Toyota and Honda in DR and a factory timing last for 150,000. mils. in theses vehicles.

But when you take a look at the manufacture specification in theses American cars they recommend timing belt to be replaced at 90,000. or less on 6 cylinders motors.

In some case at 60,000. mls. so take a look at your car manual...

Nunca se termina de aprender!

JJ

 

[karlheinz]

Hi all, I'm thinking of selling my yipeta here in Santo Domingo - 2001 Toyota Surf, 4x4, 3litre turbodiesel (a japan market 4Runner in diesel), originally right hand drive switched to left hand drive. Love it in the traffic but lost my job and need to sell. Does anyone have suggestions for price range I might ask? Thinking $300,000 +/-.

Karlheinz

 

[bob saunders]

Hi all, I'm thinking of selling my yipeta here in Santo Domingo - 2001 Toyota Surf, 4x4, 3litre turbodiesel (a japan market 4Runner in diesel), originally right hand drive switched to left hand drive. Love it in the traffic but lost my job and need to sell. Does anyone have suggestions for price range I might ask? Thinking $300,000 +/-.

Karlheinz

Toyota Hilux Surf 2001 En Venta en Rep?blica Dominicana @SuperCarros.com - #201682

 

[karlheinz]

thanks for the price comparison, looks like i'm off a bit - the one above is selling for 265,000

 

[fjw]

Is it possible to Rent a 650 V storm on the north oast by the month??

CB, what do these go for? And those tires seem a little rough for the highway, Im sure it's a great off road bike but how is it on paved roads?

Is it possible to Rent a 650 V storm on the north oast by the month??

 

[fjw]

Is it possible to Rent a 650 V storm on the north coast by the month??

Consider one of these, perfect bike for the DR at half the cost...

Come up to Jarabacoa and ride one of ours...

Is it possible to Rent a 650 V storm on the north oast by the month??

Cheers
Frank

 

[patfahy]

I am going to be in the punta Cana area for three months. Jan 12 - Apr 12, 2012. Is there some way I could rent an inexpensive motor scooter or even buy one and agree ahead of time to sell it back at the end of 3 months. It will only be used for local traveling around the punta Cana area.

 

[susan77]

DR1 has helped me many times (including purchasing property and getting teeth implants!)--now I ask for your expert counsel on buying a used car!
We need a RELIABLE 4 door sedan--NOT an suv-- to drive to/from SDQ and Las Terrenas--
Our friend in Las Terrenas can check out cars when he's in Sto Domingo on Saturdays for school--
Is a budget of $250,000 (pesos - ha!) realistic? Thank you very much!!
Susan

 

[bob saunders]

2003-4 Toyota Corollas seem to go for 400-475,000 pesos. How old a car is OK for you.
http://data.supercarros.com/used_cars/214547_main_bigger.jpg

 

[susan77]

2003-4 Toyota Corollas seem to go for 400-475,000 pesos. How old a car is OK for you

Thanks, Bob, for this starting point-- I drive a 1998 Nissan Altima here in the US, so age is NOT a factor--
Wish we could afford the Corolla, but 250,000 is as high as we can go...

 

[susan77]

Okay---Just found this link http://www.mundoanuncio.com.do/carros

It appears there are plenty of cars at my price point; however, I don't see the mileage (or, I suppose it would be kilometers)?
New question: How difficult/expensive is it to get insurance?
Thanks again-

 

[susan77]

This information is exactly why DR1 is the most valuable resource for anyone visiting or living in the DR-- Thank you SO MUCH, JD! I will definitely get the "casa de conductor" option-- Are there any insurance companies you would recommend? (I will also do a "search" on this thread)
Thank you again!

 

[cobraboy]

JD,
I know this drags back to May, but I would like to ask why? Why wouldn't one want to? Too much hassle with aduana? Or what? I see on ebay 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitaras selling for in the $2000 range. A car of that vintage is fine for me while I am there, and am sure it would take care of me here.
Everyone I talk to says that I cannot import a car older than 5 years old, and a strange requirement enters into the conversation that I would have to have owned it in the USA for at least a year before shipping date, and one even said that by law it stays within aduana for 120 days. I raelize I am not paying you for legal advice, but am baffled as to why if I could do it I wouldn't wanna.
Thanks
Der Fish

Oh, you can import one, but it will be taxed at the rate as if it was new (ITIBIS and first registration), plus there will be an additional duty penalty.

By the time you pay the huge penalty you can buy a newer vehicle here for = or less $$$.

And a '98 Suzuki won't be considered a "classic."

 

[william webster]

Boy, there is a 1995 Land Rover Defender for sale here - 151,000 miles.
Really well kept - loaded.

Can anyone find me a corrupt official ??

 

[bob saunders]

Boy, there is a 1995 Land Rover Defender for sale here - 151,000 miles.
Really well kept - loaded.

Can anyone find me a corrupt official ??

That vehicle may have been here since 1995.

 

[william webster]

That vehicle may have been here since 1995.

Sorry Bob - "Here" is Philadelphia