Importing new UTV - pros / cons? - Dominican Republic forum

tracy.england

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tracy.england

30 April 2019 03:02:46

tracy.england

30 April 2019 03:02:46

Good evening all,

Input, thoughts, and guidance desired. After several weeks in our new little town, we are thinking that a UTV would be the best option for transportation to get around.

If we need a car to run into Santo Domingo or up to the airport, we can rent for the day.

I would rather buy new but have heard and read some concerning stories about the reliability of purchasing from a car dealer in the DR.

My husband has been doing research on 4 seater UTV's and I am wondering if anyone has order new from outside the country and what import fees and taxes you may have run into.

Purchasing new has it's appeal... we will know the maintenance history on the vehicle.

Thanks for any input you can provide.

Las Terrenas Tracy

cruffman

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30 April 2019 06:55:25

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30 April 2019 06:55:25

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Las Terrenas is well suited for the use of a UTV. i do not know about the legalities of operating them on the public roads, but if it is legal, by all means, go for it. since you plan to make it your primary means of transportation, buying a new one makes good sense.

planner

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planner

30 April 2019 12:27:32

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30 April 2019 12:27:32

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I will ask my Customs clearance agent about duty!

WillieWeb

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30 April 2019 13:53:39

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30 April 2019 13:53:39

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I started that hunt a few years ago... never sealed the deal ... but there are the importers in Sto Dom
This is the Polaris - CanAm group

https://www.semagegroup.com/galeria

I have seen them with & without licences.

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planner

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30 April 2023 01:11:06

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Thank you for this. FYI this thread is 4 years old honey.

We would love to know more about you. There is a thread for introductions!!

WillieWeb

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WillieWeb

30 April 2023 13:39:29

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30 April 2023 13:39:29

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Or go to a dealer and have him order you what you want..... no muss, no fuss

crabelramble

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30 April 2023 16:24:33

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30 April 2023 16:24:33

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I'd start by asking myself some questions.

Do I have the experience/training to:

Know which brands and models are reliable.
Know the current market value for the make and model that we want?
Know that there is an active market for it.
Know a mechanic who can repair it.
Know that replacement parts are in-stock in the RD.
Know that the warranty will be honored in the RD.

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