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I am also considering shipping a Honda Civic, and and Toyota 4Runner. During our last visit to CR last week, I talked with local Ticos who owned both vehicles. Their responses were, parts were available for both the Honda and Toyota. They recommended that parts were available in Liberia; approximately a 25 minute drive from our home. They also advised that part prices were not extremely expenses, as opposed to non-japanese makes.
maravilla and costaricafinca,
Thanks for your insights. I would like to plant a couple of lemon trees in my backyard; to compliment the two lime trees, that I already have.
I concur with hugofeliz. You can also find information in regard to this matter at http://www.therealcostarica.com. I am in a similar situation with my Toyota 4Runner V8 Sport Edition. From what I have gathered, in my case, the import duty would be approximately $15,000.
Pura Vida is a learning process, one that I am still learning. On another note, does Costa Rica have any lemon trees? I love lemonade, and in the many years of coming to Costa Rica; still have not had a lemon.
David,
Thanks for your insight. We are currently back in the U.S.. This is on my to-do-list; upon our next trip to CR.
David,
My assertion was free import duties for all, which was previously the case, until the early 70s. In particular, retired expats with means; and the attraction of millions of expats to Costa Rica; to help support the country, and their local infrastructures. Mexico, Panama, and other surrounding latin countries have such programs to attract expats. Scott, had a very interesting and informative article relating to this issue, on this site; some time ago.
Being an american, I was not going to respond to this post. However, I felt I had to convey some balance to this post. I have engaged muslims in combat several times, and respect them as enemy combatants. That having been said, in one case, a muslim saved my life and the lives of my team; by informing me of enemy sniper locations. I have adapted the principle of judging individuals by the content of their character, rather than their religion.
mindfulobserver,
You are right on point. Knowledge is power, something the politicians wish we did not possess. Living in Costa Rica does not make american expats immune from U.S. politics!
Her degrees are impressive, however, I also have several degrees; one of which is from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. I would be more impressed, if she would eliminate the import duty fees, for expats.
David,
Good point, thanks for your insight. A friend gave me portable motion sensors, the size of cell phones; that I will utilize while we are in the house. Being retired military and a Fed, all I need is a little advance warning!
The Liberia airport, several years ago, was merely a CIA airstrip. The CIA conducted central and southamerican AWACS intelligence and counter intelligence from that airstrip. Last October, while waiting for my aircraft, at the Liberia airport; I watched a CIA unmarked AWACS plane taxi for takeoff. Playing the role of Lt.Columbo, I asked a tico if he knew who that plane belonged to. The tico responded, without hesitation, the CIA. The long arm of the U.S. Government is also resting on Costa Rica. Unfortunately, the Costa Rican government is complying with all U.S. requests, to continue getting aid and support from the U.S.
