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

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VictoriaTMember28 July 2011 18:00:40

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!

ArmandViP29 July 2011 06:07:46

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Hi and welcome on board VictoriaT!

I hope other members will be able to advise you soon

Regards
Armand

FlavioapanamaActive member30 July 2011 05:47:46

Hi Armand
Lets 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

ElvatolokoViP23 August 2011 23:01:32

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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

Chloe64Member01 September 2011 21:23:26

We will be in panama city and el Valle sept.15th ,,any filipinos ou there we can get hold of? Thanks
Cara

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