Luxury cars boom in Colombia. Maserati, Ferrari, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes...

bam m says on Jun 23, 2009, 21:37:

This article is right on....and most cars and trucks over 250 MM are getting bllindaje....III to V....with additional items a la carte....ie 3 kgs of spike up nails out the back on switch (lose the spare and install the solenoids and hinge box) , almost everyone gets that now...at level III and up.

Large increase in replacement acrylic windows as well..as they begin to craze...

Hard foam tires...are also on the riise...in bogota as well...

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 23, 2009, 21:37:

Where could one even drive a Ferrari in Colombia?

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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bam m says on Jun 23, 2009, 21:38:

RJ...bogota...

tons of carerras...and a very few maseratis.. lots of m3's ...lots ..bunch of the new s8's...and s4's on the squeeze with blindaje..

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 23, 2009, 21:46:

Been to Bogota. I have seen the Beemers. But a Ferrari? You wouldn't be able to drive 5 kms without tearing the thing up. Even the major highways are full of serious potholes. At a minimum, it would be a VERY rough ride.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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goin_south says on Jun 23, 2009, 21:48:

tons? lots? bunches? jajajjaja... what sensationalism!

Let's get in touch with LilaM.
I think she'll give us the straight scoop on this issue.
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Good point, RJ.
how fast can one move around in coche, en Bogota?
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Or,.... "more proof that there is still BIG MONEY TO BE MADE... IN THE DRUG TRADE, IN LOCOMBIA!"

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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bam m says on Jun 23, 2009, 21:58:

sorry GS... not sensational....just the truth (ok you're right it ain't the island (miami) or beverly hills for sure)...you can speak to whomever you like....just make sure they have at least some experience with blindaje...

yes, there are some of all the semi exotic cars in bogota...

RJ...no matter the road condition, those cars are there...

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goin_south says on Jun 23, 2009, 22:08:

"I saw TONS of these cars on the streets of Bogota ... jus a few months ago" jaj
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yeah... and they are sitting in the dealerships ;-)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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bam m says on Jun 23, 2009, 22:12:

ok..you're right.

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goin_south says on Jun 23, 2009, 22:25:

thanks; wish my ex- would have recognized that, too.
NOT REALLY ;-)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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krakatoan says on Jun 24, 2009, 10:47:

luckily only see those in bogota and not in Medellin which is great!
I drive a mazda 2 which in Medellin is equal to a mercedes in the states.
People are much more conservative in medellin. You dont need to flash your wealth here
and who wants to do that like the rat race in california.

usually when I see a convertible beemer here, audi, or expenive import I see a bogota license plate

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durito2 says on Jun 24, 2009, 11:06:

As a gringo you should be trying to attract the least amount of attention as possible, not the most. There are tons of mazdas on the road, you won't stand out at all. Gringo in 1960's porsche? Yea that won't attract any unusual attention.

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 24, 2009, 17:17:

Jeff, try replacing a water pump in a '67 911 in Colombia. That would be a $2000 usd bill in the US. How many Porsche trained mechanics are in Colombia? And availability of parts? Sorry, not trying to flame, but ....

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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lampltr says on Jun 24, 2009, 18:38:

RJ, there is a huge Porsche club in many regions of Colombia...get on YouTube. Parts can be had and as a norm, definitely have to be resourceful if you have one. I have 2 now so I speak from experience, later 1 in Colombia, but I keep in touch with PCC/Pereira chapter.

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 24, 2009, 19:55:

Alright, I'll concede lamplighter - you would know better than me. Seriously ... Not being smart. I wouldn't want to tackle trying to have a vintage Porsche worked on by Porsche certified techs in Villavo. Getting a scooter worked on there would be daunting for me.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 25, 2009, 09:36:

I made up "water pump". Change that word for waterever you want. Alternator, head gasket, oil pump, etc.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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goin_south says on Jun 25, 2009, 15:39:

hey Rob..... hotter than a fourth of july firecracker out there on the beach?

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 26, 2009, 00:38:

The 928 was cool. 5 litre V8. You can buy one for a song here in the US. But to fix one up costs a freaking fortune.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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tasco66 says on Jun 26, 2009, 13:35:

Nobody beats my Colombian version of “General Lee“

The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev)

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 27, 2009, 14:13:

That's a cool car Tasco. My guess is a Chevy Malibu?

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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goin_south says on Jun 27, 2009, 14:21:

I'd be a lil worried about all those wires hanging o'er your head

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Simon says on Jun 29, 2009, 19:54:

I dream of one day being able to drive my lamborghini in Colombia!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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