Car import

Don't bother - for all the reasons in your post.

I looked at exporting a vehicle from Canada to Libya.  Loading/packing/shipping costs varied between $4000 - $7000.  I could never get a final word on duty, but what you wrote is about right.  Overall, I got the impression that it would be better to buy in Tripoli.

Also, worth pointing out is that the North American model of a vehicle is often different than the African model.  The parts for a North American Toyota Hilux and the African versions are different.  I had a friend take a Toyota Corolla to South Korea, when his car got broken into, he had to order new glass from the USA.

I am thinking about bringing my two over to Libya...how are the road surfaces..? They are very low sports cars (one is a 4 liter and the other a 5 liter engine) so dont cope well with rough roads. Also what Petrol is out there..? they have only ever been run on Shell V-Power (99 RON).

TIA
Claire

ukclaire wrote:

I am thinking about bringing my two over to Libya...how are the road surfaces..? They are very low sports cars (one is a 4 liter and the other a 5 liter engine) so dont cope well with rough roads. Also what Petrol is out there..? they have only ever been run on Shell V-Power (99 RON).

TIA
Claire

RHD vehicles?

Even if you're allowed to import RHD vehicles at all, the Police will have a field day with you driving some flash right-hooker lowrider sports job.

Fuel is officially 95 RON but I doubt it's actually the case.

The highways and main roads are OK, anything else and you'll soon crack the sump.

ukclaire wrote:

I am thinking about bringing my two over to Libya...how are the road surfaces..? They are very low sports cars (one is a 4 liter and the other a 5 liter engine) so dont cope well with rough roads. Also what Petrol is out there..? they have only ever been run on Shell V-Power (99 RON).

TIA
Claire

Luxury cars (Porsche) are subject to higher duty (up to 40% depends on how they are feeling teh day they assess it probably).