What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya?
Please Advise. Thanks
- About Libya - Guide
- Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli - 76 Replies
- Driving in Libya - 14 Replies
- Libya's driving me further down the slope of insanity - 6 Replies
- Driving in Tripoli - 12 Replies
- Driving regulations in Libya - 15 Replies
- Defensive Driving Classes in Tripoli? - 21 Replies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BToHDL6hLDM
SeymourSunshine wrote:I believe that many like the Mitsubishi Outlander for the early morning rush hour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BToHDL6hLDM
Those are clearly not driven by Libyans--they keep missing the goal post
mp_garcia wrote:A tank would be your best option...
Could you please be more realistic!!!
SeymourSunshine wrote:I believe that many like the Mitsubishi Outlander for the early morning rush hour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BToHDL6hLDM
I actually know where that is 
if you are looking for a car mate, weigh up your options -
Do you care what happens to it (it will get dented, scraped or otherwise damaged) ?, are you looking for safety, or something that can accelerate away from trouble ?. I am in the same boat as you, if my contract is renewed in December, I will be looking for a motor of some sorts.
For that money you can get a new Santa Fe, or a Tucson (saving 5000).
Astonished wrote:Yea, I think I'll go for the Nissan Infiniti, can you believe it they are selling it for 30,000 LYD and the car is massive in terms of HP,Rims,Eco,Performance, and Safety! One thing for sure it's cheap to buy a car of that type from here than South Africa.
Make sure the import duty is included in that price.
Horizontal Harry wrote:Astonished wrote:Yea, I think I'll go for the Nissan Infiniti, can you believe it they are selling it for 30,000 LYD and the car is massive in terms of HP,Rims,Eco,Performance, and Safety! One thing for sure it's cheap to buy a car of that type from here than South Africa.
Make sure the import duty is included in that price.
It is, all that is ok I am going ahead in the evening today and buying it off them...but I just hope they don't change their minds around of not selling it for 30,000 this is a bargain...I can't believe it new Nissan Infinity for 30,000 LYD only unbelievable price.
Astonished wrote:Horizontal Harry wrote:Astonished wrote:Yea, I think I'll go for the Nissan Infiniti, can you believe it they are selling it for 30,000 LYD and the car is massive in terms of HP,Rims,Eco,Performance, and Safety! One thing for sure it's cheap to buy a car of that type from here than South Africa.
Make sure the import duty is included in that price.
It is, all that is ok I am going ahead in the evening today and buying it off them...but I just hope they don't change their minds around of not selling it for 30,000 this is a bargain...I can't believe it new Nissan Infinity for 30,000 LYD only unbelievable price.
Is it new or second hand?
I would purpose you New Kia Sportage from Official Dealer with warranty.
I'd consider selling it when I get to Tripoli, but will I pay huge taxes to get it there in the first place? Can anybody tell me?
John
a.k.a.: The Dachshundman1
Astonished wrote:I can't believe it new Nissan Infinity for 30,000 LYD only unbelievable price.
When a car gets totaled in the US they get some illegal immigrants to refurbish it for four bucks an hour, then they ship it over. No carfax in Libya.
However, yours may still be an exception. Did they say it was new or used?
1. Go to cars.com and find average price for the car you are looking for.
2. Add 3000 usd to that price for shipping from US to Libya
3. Add 10% commision of the agent
4. Add custom clearance duties from 10% up to 30%
And here you go with the final price in Libya.
and dont forget to convert price from USD to LYD.
30K LYD for infinity - UNREAL!!!
Its most probably after car accident. Take VIN code and look for CARFAX report.
Masterr wrote:Astonished wrote:Horizontal Harry wrote:
Make sure the import duty is included in that price.
It is, all that is ok I am going ahead in the evening today and buying it off them...but I just hope they don't change their minds around of not selling it for 30,000 this is a bargain...I can't believe it new Nissan Infinity for 30,000 LYD only unbelievable price.
Is it new or second hand?
I would purpose you New Kia Sportage from Official Dealer with warranty.
I think the seller thinks the same way:
but I just hope he does not change his mind around of not buying it for 30,000 ))))))))



kia.ly/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en
I bought my car in Jan 2008 with 5,000km on the clock, almost new. Later with closer inspection after a month or so I find the front bumber was repaired as a result of some fender bender earlier on.
That's my two bits and I am sticking to it.......
Make your relocation easier with the Libya expat guide

Nursery Schools
I moved to Libya with my 2 young children now aged 4 years and 2 and a half years. Finding the right school for ...

Using mobile phones in Libya
The good news first then:

About Libya
The State of Libya is a country located in North Africa, and forms part of the Maghreb region, with Egypt to the ...
Forum topics on transports in Tripoli
Essential services for your expat journey



