BRINGING A VEHICLE

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shellyr New member

Member since 28 August 2011

shellyrNew member27 March 2012 12:10:47

Hi, does anyone have a personal experience in bringing a vehicle into Ecuador from the US I keep hearing many different stories and would love to know the real scoop. Thanks.

vinny66 Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2011

vinny66Serial expat27 March 2012 14:00:46

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Hello,

You can ship a car from the US only if you're an ecuadorian returning to the country or if you work in the diplomatic service. There's no other ways.

Vinny

3lckr Serial expat

Member since 28 November 2010

3lckrSerial expat31 March 2012 15:19:06

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As it was mentioned: no way. You can go ahead and import a brand new one (0 mileage), but after paying all the taxes it'll cost you almost the same as buying here.
Hybrids and electric cars here have no or small import tax.
Good luck.

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