Saying Hello........Hola.......and want to talk cars

VictoriaT

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Member since 28 July 2011

Atlanta

VictoriaT

28 July 2011 20:00:40

VictoriaT

28 July 2011 20:00:40

Atlanta

Before we leave the US we want to get a car and tour the US a bit, then send the car to Panama. BUT - what kind of car?? To tow a camper in the US, it needs to be substantial. What kind of car repair availability are we looking at in Panama?? After all, we don't want a Jeep that no one can fix....

So, how is auto service down South

Thanks!

Armand

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Member since 23 February 2011

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Armand

29 July 2011 08:07:46

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Armand

29 July 2011 08:07:46

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Hi and welcome on board VictoriaT!

I hope other members will be able to advise you soon

Regards
Armand

Flavioapanama

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Member since 06 March 2011

Boca Chica

Flavioapanama

30 July 2011 07:47:46

Flavioapanama

30 July 2011 07:47:46

Boca Chica

Hi Armand
Let's say that a mechanic is not a problem in Panama. Spares, is what make you stack for ages in Panama. So most common cars that are sold in Panama have no problems.

Flavio

Elvatoloko

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Member since 06 February 2011

Alexandria, VA

Elvatoloko

24 August 2011 01:01:32

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Elvatoloko

24 August 2011 01:01:32

1702

Alexandria, VA

Hi, my GF is from Panama and I have visited there. From what I could see, there are dealers in Panama city of just about every major auto maker present in the US market. I think that if you purchase a fairly recent vehicle in the US you will be fine in Panama. There is a huge Ford dealership in Panama city, there is also a Chevrolet dealer and a Dodge dealer there. Toyota is ubiquitous as well as Honda, Nissan etc.

I think that unless you buy an older US vehicle, like a 1987 suburban or a 1991 dodge truck, you should be OK. In any case, you can buy the part in Miami online and have it shipped to Panama fairly quickly should you run into a snag.

Take care