shipping car from miami to barranquilla

sloopskipper says on Feb 17, 2008, 04:24:

From everything I have read, importing a used vehicle is impossible, with a very few exceptions (except for diplomats, and short term visits). Supposedly, all used auto parts are verboten.

I have been told that with a pensionado visa you can get 3 months (duty free), renewable every 90 days, for all enternity.

miamimike says on Feb 17, 2008, 06:25:

Last I knew it was around 33% and only Vehicles 2008 with less then 10,000 miles on the Speedo!

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

sloopskipper says on Feb 17, 2008, 06:41:

Aha, so need not be totally new?

sloopskipper says on Feb 17, 2008, 06:42:

Mike, is that the same duty that would be included in buying a new, imported, car in Colombia?

bamacellist says on Feb 17, 2008, 07:37:

You should be able to find more information on import restrictions doing an internet search. I recall coming across the info that the car must have been manufactured in the same year it's imported. It seems probable that that's the model year on the title as opposed to the actual manufacture date which of course could have been in the previous year.

"The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand."

azunoman says on Feb 17, 2008, 09:01:

Also note, if you are moving to Colombia using a cargo container, I was told we could not use the same container to bring in a new vehicle.

I wish Colombia had same sort of entry for retirees that say Panama has, but then again I don't want to move to Panama...jajaja...

We are hoping to buy new/used vehicle there in Medellin, everywhere we have lived, we have always liked to spend my money locally. Might be more expensive to buy there...doubtful after all I have read...but I hope to bring the place I live more prosperity, even at my own expense. :)

Here is the agent we will be using, the speak excellent english and have been more helpful and professional.

Transpack LTDA

Fone # [57] 1 335 7600

Email: transarc at colomsat.net.co

Ready, Fire, Aim

b bruce says on Feb 17, 2008, 09:49:

Call these people, they ship stuff throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America.
DIDI CARGO INC Telephone 786-258-3431 786-295-7504 toll free 877-823-3434

Gator says on Feb 17, 2008, 10:31:

You can NOT import a used vehicle into to Colombia

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

miamimike says on Feb 17, 2008, 14:33:

Gator, does that include a 2008, even with less then 10K miles on it? These were the numbers(10K) I was quoted from a couple of large reputable Dealers here in Miami. TO SHOW the Disparity in the Export laws worldwide, I shipped a BMW Motorcycle to Denmark that was over 20 years old(35k miles on the motor)without a Hitch yet a Reletively New Car with 5000 miles on the Clock cannot be shipped to Colombia from Miami. When I have time in the next few days, I will phone one of these dealers and the Freight forwarder/shipper for the latest on this subject.

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

Gator says on Feb 18, 2008, 14:58:

I am pretty sure basic rule is the car has to have zero miles Also the car must be the current model year, like 2008 or no more than one year older like a 2007 model never titled. The is a lot of paper like a manufacturer's certificate of origin show it a a new vehicle and several others that I have forgotten. It would be interesting what a shipper would say. To me the definitive source would be DIAN in Colombia.

If you shipped with out knowing for sure you would be SOL when the vehicle reached its POE if you did not have the exact paper work. That are expediters that handle this paper work in Bogotá and the POE cities..

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

vicshere says on Feb 18, 2008, 18:04:

so I guess a good plan would be to buy a high mileage 2008 car for a cheap price in the US and then roll back the speedometer and ship to Colombia and sell it for a handsome profit....just an idea...no one checks the speedometer here ....and I think its a common practice on used cars here

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Gator says on Feb 18, 2008, 18:46:

The certificate of origin would cause that not to work in as much as it must come from the manufacturer.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

vicshere says on Feb 18, 2008, 19:11:

even from a dealer...hummm but that would have the miliage on the bill of sale....photoshop again maybe

listo

Gator says on Feb 19, 2008, 06:44:

Vic, saw on the news that DIAN(customs) will be auctioning seized cars in several cities.

".... photoshop again maybe" You pays your money and you takes you chances.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

vicshere says on Feb 19, 2008, 07:00:

i was just kidding ..if it's not legal it's not for me

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