Thanks for another practical and helpful video! Where we live in Heredia/Central Valley, we are blessed with easy bus access to Heredia, San Jose, Sarapiqui, Volcan Poas and other locations. Uber is convenient and inexpensive, too. We are glad to not need a car in Costa Rica.
Fantastic interview! Good used vehicles are getting more difficult to find everywhere, but even more so in Costa Rica. Thank you for summarizing and explaining all the potential pitfalls of the process of purchasing a car. Always appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing this vital information!
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW Because to me you absolutely are doing something worthwhile sir! You are providing super useful and relevant information to anyone interested in Costa Rica, which I most certainly am. You don't make feel good videos only telling the pretty side of things, you share reality and that definitely resonates with me! I'm taking care of my parents right now, but when they pass I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica so all of the information you continue to share is invaluable to me! For anyone, including myself, coming on vacation there all of this is still very relevant. Huge kudos to you!! (darn typos....)
thanx Paul. I appreciate you taking the time to say. :_
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Great video. People are so easily taken advantage of. Not just in Costa Rica, but everywhere. You have to do you due diligence when making a purchase. Investigate and ask questions.!
What amazes me is how many people in Costa Rica on automobiles. In a country where the average income is probably less than 20 grand a year, and a car costs double that of one in the United States, the streets and highways are a buzz with automobiles. And gasoline isn’t cheap either. When I have hired an Uber, the price I pay is generally half of what I pay in the US. So, how do they do it?
The only way to buy a car here is getting a debt for about 5 to 8 years basically, thats the way 99% costaricans do. Taxes increase a lot the prices of buying here
Good information to know Michael, Allie. I witnessed a car and a motorcycle crash in San Jose at a very busy time of day. The police did absolutely nothing to clear the accident or help, they stopped briefly and kept moving. I asked the employee at the dentist's office, why did the police do nothing and how is this handled through insurance, and he told me it's not their responsibility and most people carry no car insurance. This to me is a losing situation for any vehicle owner. What would car insurance cost there and is it worth buying? Thanks.
Purdy Motors is the only dealership in CR that is authorized to sell new Toyotas. Anybody else claiming to sell new Toyota is reseller. Purdy's prices are set by Toyota. On average, they are 10-20% higher than in US. Indeed, used cars are about twice as expensive than in US because in CR they don't depreciate as rapidly.
Good stuff. 2 thoughts...Do they still waive car import fees if you own property over a certain dollar amount applying for residency and if you ship a new car with warranties, does CR comply or lets say Toyota allow/comply?
(Marchamos)Registration is also thru the roof, import taxes 50-70%, tolls all over, yet the infrastructure is 💩. Definitely a money grab from the politicians, a freaking $15 shirt costs $40 in Costa Rica and it’s all the extortion you got to pay to get your stuff there. I’m gonna have to run for president there and make some drastic changes, seems like me fellow Ticos love getting ripped off, I tell my cousins, the car you drive I can get for a fraction of what you paid and they get mad at me, specially If criticize their handlers. The Jones plantation 100%. 😅
Thanks for another practical and helpful video! Where we live in Heredia/Central Valley, we are blessed with easy bus access to Heredia, San Jose, Sarapiqui, Volcan Poas and other locations. Uber is convenient and inexpensive, too. We are glad to not need a car in Costa Rica.
Fantastic interview! Good used vehicles are getting more difficult to find everywhere, but even more so in Costa Rica. Thank you for summarizing and explaining all the potential pitfalls of the process of purchasing a car. Always appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing this vital information!
Hey Hooped.... you always make me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile... thanx. I really appreciate you.
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW Because to me you absolutely are doing something worthwhile sir! You are providing super useful and relevant information to anyone interested in Costa Rica, which I most certainly am. You don't make feel good videos only telling the pretty side of things, you share reality and that definitely resonates with me! I'm taking care of my parents right now, but when they pass I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica so all of the information you continue to share is invaluable to me! For anyone, including myself, coming on vacation there all of this is still very relevant. Huge kudos to you!! (darn typos....)
Another great video Mike
thanx Paul. I appreciate you taking the time to say. :_
Great video. People are so easily taken advantage of. Not just in Costa Rica, but everywhere. You have to do you due diligence when making a purchase. Investigate and ask questions.!
yes. EXACTLY that. 💯
One of the best videos I have seen! So important. I will definitely use Ally when I move to CR! Thanks Michael!
Great video! Terrible viewers.
Good info from two people who know what they are talking about.
thanx for saying. :)
Great job guys!
Great information Mike!
thanx for taking the time to say.... much appreciated Vis
Great interview, on a car you get what you pay for.
What amazes me is how many people in Costa Rica on automobiles. In a country where the average income is probably less than 20 grand a year, and a car costs double that of one in the United States, the streets and highways are a buzz with automobiles. And gasoline isn’t cheap either. When I have hired an Uber, the price I pay is generally half of what I pay in the US. So, how do they do it?
Chances are they're taking out a 10-year loan. 😢
yup... you are right. Just like they do when they buy TV's, fridges etc.
The only way to buy a car here is getting a debt for about 5 to 8 years basically, thats the way 99% costaricans do. Taxes increase a lot the prices of buying here
Good morning 🪷
Good information! I will be buying a car. Thank you!
Good morning!:)
The other thing you need...a mechanic nearby who was actually trained in a school and knows how to access parts
Very useful information, I saw the video the day it came out and forgot to ask about scooters, is that a worthwhile investment?
Good information to know Michael, Allie. I witnessed a car and a motorcycle crash in San Jose at a very busy time of day. The police did absolutely nothing to clear the accident or help, they stopped briefly and kept moving. I asked the employee at the dentist's office, why did the police do nothing and how is this handled through insurance, and he told me it's not their responsibility and most people carry no car insurance. This to me is a losing situation for any vehicle owner. What would car insurance cost there and is it worth buying? Thanks.
It actually is on my list and love more info or her contact information Mike. Thanks
just email me and I will connect you ;)
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW ,Hi Mike ,it’s about the lady you were talking to about car purchase email. Thanks
Purdy Motors is the only dealership in CR that is authorized to sell new Toyotas. Anybody else claiming to sell new Toyota is reseller. Purdy's prices are set by Toyota. On average, they are 10-20% higher than in US. Indeed, used cars are about twice as expensive than in US because in CR they don't depreciate as rapidly.
…do they not depreciate as quickly? Or do Americans have a consumerism problem?
How is your car doing Michael? Are you driving it much these days?
Good stuff. 2 thoughts...Do they still waive car import fees if you own property over a certain dollar amount applying for residency and if you ship a new car with warranties, does CR comply or lets say Toyota allow/comply?
It exists but you have to already have residency and the terms are super onerous. Not the great deal it was touted as.
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Cars have become a nightmare in Costa Rica The truth is there may be a corrupt nature in Costa Rica and many parts of central America.
(Marchamos)Registration is also thru the roof, import taxes 50-70%, tolls all over, yet the infrastructure is 💩. Definitely a money grab from the politicians, a freaking $15 shirt costs $40 in Costa Rica and it’s all the extortion you got to pay to get your stuff there. I’m gonna have to run for president there and make some drastic changes, seems like me fellow Ticos love getting ripped off, I tell my cousins, the car you drive I can get for a fraction of what you paid and they get mad at me, specially If criticize their handlers. The Jones plantation 100%. 😅
Is it possible to lease a car like you can in the United States😮?
no.