Shipping a vehicle

kernow62 says on Feb 17, 2005, 20:58:

I have heard from the PBH forum of problems while the car sits in Cartagena awaiting shipment to the US. The car may not leave with all its original accessories. If you do work out the details ship a Renault 4 to the South East USA and I will buy it.

For any Canadians, do they have Cuatros there? I have been looking on eBay Canada for one without luck. Did they ever import the Renault Kangoo into Canada?

Off to NJ this weekend to check out a Fiat 600!

0 funny, 0 helpful.

adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 17, 2005, 21:19:

kernow62 says on Feb 17, 2005, 22:16:

Oh now you are kicking sand in my face! I think when we finally get the Smart it will be a horrendous made for the American market version. I had fun zipping around Ireland in one, they are great cars.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

poco says on Feb 17, 2005, 22:27:

53 not big in the collectors market I've looked at the prices on a few "old cars",, in every case,, a better example could be purchased in the United States for less money. A case in point would be the 1946 to mid 50's jeep,, I could only hope I could get one into Colombia for what I'd pay in the U.S.

Here is a link to a 53 being sold on eBay,, there are others,, not sure of the condition of the one in Colombia,, but these things are not worth much unless they are in almost perfect condition or maybe elvis gave it to his girl friend,, (documented).

eBay 1953 Chevy

The 53 were "Fat Pigs",, the 51's had cleaner lines.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

0 funny, 0 helpful.

miamimike says on Feb 18, 2005, 00:20:

Don't forget the DOT Modifications To ship it here it won't leave customs unless these are done(dot mods) If I remember correctly. And they can be expensive. Why doesn't she try to sell it on Mercadolibre.com?? Those prices you mention for this year is really GOOD if they fetch that much. That car would have to have super low mileage on it and Mint original paint. If it was a 55-56 with a 265 V-8 very possibly and if was a 57 Convertible with a 283,stick shift --the SKY is the limit.

Avatar Legend: Bush "If any of you Reporters are wondering, it was a Size 10"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

dannyherm says on Feb 18, 2005, 06:33:

Funny, Gringo... except my girlfriend's family also owns a bus to support her mother. She spent last weekend getting it repaired. And now the government says its too old and needs to be retired. THAT'S WHY they need to sell the '53 Bel Air.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Gator says on Feb 18, 2005, 06:47:

Even though a car... that old is exempt from current EPS and safety requirements the paperworks is still massive-including that from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles where the car will be registered. IMHO not worth the cost and shipping prices.

Here is a link that explains all:

http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm/entering_us/7importingyourcar.htm#freeentry

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

0 funny, 0 helpful.

kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 18, 2005, 10:49:

Been there than that got the t shirt and NOT doing it again. Is a nightmare shipping a car out of Colombia.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Cerealkiller says on Feb 18, 2005, 12:14:

I dont think having a car in colombia is essential...at least not in Bogota. But then again, Insurance isnt that expensive nor is petrol, buses are often extremely old and sometimes gives you the feeling that once you get on one it will start falling apart by bits...not to mention they take ages to get where you want to go.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 18, 2005, 14:30:

the best car for Colombian cities is called "Dodge Patas".
Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

0 funny, 0 helpful.