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[quote=”pebo1″]Looking at coming to live in CR next 2 or 3 months and most interested in one of these autos.
Appreciate any info for any that are familiar or own these cars.
I believe there are new car dealers also in San Jose. I also understand new cars will carry approx 25% duty on similar N. American prices. Tips or points appreciated.
Looking for comments thanks.[/quote]
We own a 2006 Kia Sorento, diesel, automatic, 4 x 4 since new (4 years now). It has been a great car with excellent power and acceleration. Yesterday while in San Jose, we went to the Expomovil 2010 Auto shown in Belen. Most of the dealers were represented however I was mainly interested in the new Kia Sorento since the 2010 models have a completely new design after many years of the same design. The new design both exterior and interior are a nice fresh change. Talking with a salesman who I had met previously at the Kia dealer, Gallagher Vindas (tel: 506-8391-4152), he wrote up a contract purchase price for a new “2011” ready in July for $39,000. This is an automatic, gasoline, 7 passenger 4 x 4 with many standard extras. Now, something new for 2010 and 2011, the standard 5 passenger is not 4 x 4 while the 7 passenger is. I don’t understand why they would do this but that is what he said. The 5 passenger without 4 x 4 can be had for around $35,000. Diesel seems to cost considerably more this year and due to the similarities in fuel costs, I felt the gasoline was best. I will either be selling my 2006 outright or trading it in to the dealer. Hope this helps somewhat.
Bob & Ionepebo1,
Thanks for the information. That was one article that I missed. I would venture to guess/hope that CR will match or surpass retiree exemptions, provided by the surrounding latin neighbors.
[quote=”Ione”][quote=”pebo1″]Looking at coming to live in CR next 2 or 3 months and most interested in one of these autos.
Appreciate any info for any that are familiar or own these cars.
I believe there are new car dealers also in San Jose. I also understand new cars will carry approx 25% duty on similar N. American prices. Tips or points appreciated.
Looking for comments thanks.[/quote]
We own a 2006 Kia Sorento, diesel, automatic, 4 x 4 since new (4 years now). It has been a great car with excellent power and acceleration. Yesterday while in San Jose, we went to the Expomovil 2010 Auto shown in Belen. Most of the dealers were represented however I was mainly interested in the new Kia Sorento since the 2010 models have a completely new design after many years of the same design. The new design both exterior and interior are a nice fresh change. Talking with a salesman who I had met previously at the Kia dealer, Gallagher Vindas (tel: 506-8391-4152), he wrote up a contract purchase price for a new “2011” ready in July for $39,000. This is an automatic, gasoline, 7 passenger 4 x 4 with many standard extras. Now, something new for 2010 and 2011, the standard 5 passenger is not 4 x 4 while the 7 passenger is. I don’t understand why they would do this but that is what he said. The 5 passenger without 4 x 4 can be had for around $35,000. Diesel seems to cost considerably more this year and due to the similarities in fuel costs, I felt the gasoline was best. I will either be selling my 2006 outright or trading it in to the dealer. Hope this helps somewhat.
Bob & Ione[/quote]Thanks Bob, I appreciate that info, I have been looking at KIA USA sites and understand that models acquired in CR will differ. You didn’t mention engine size or if the Models are LX or EX with the latter being higher end. I also note the 4WD available on all models in US whether 5 or 7 passenger, I would prefer a 5 passenger with V6 petrol and 4WD.
Cheers
[quote=”soldier”]pebo1,
Thanks for the information. That was one article that I missed. I would venture to guess/hope that CR will match or surpass retiree exemptions, provided by the surrounding latin neighbors.[/quote]
You’re welcome, I hope such a tax relief is forthcoming as I will be coming to live in CR soon.
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]Customs uses The Black Book to determine the vehicle’s value. My understanding is that mileage, condition, trim level, accessories, etc. are not taken into account when determining taxable value.[/quote]
Hola David,
When I checked the Hacienda website to see how much the taxes would be on a car I was thinking about importing, the site asked about trim level, accessories etc. Which makes me believe that the taxes do take into account the extra goodies but, as always, assuming anything here …
your friend,
tomWell, Tom, what I read in one of the books about Costa Rica contradicts that, but I’ve been wrong before.
Did the website actually give you any good (and intelligible) information? If yes, how’s about posting it here?
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]Well, Tom, what I read in one of the books about Costa Rica contradicts that, but I’ve been wrong before.
Did the website actually give you any good (and intelligible) information? If yes, how’s about posting it here?[/quote]
Information – yes, intelligible – I will let you be the judge of that
[u]http://www.hacienda.go.cr/autohacienda/Autovalor.aspx[/u][b][/b]
I also consulted with Arden Brink(ShipCostaRica.com) about importing a used vehicle and she wanted to know everything about the car including mileage, accessories, model et al.
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