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[KarlaBA]

It would be quite a luxury vehicle here. My friend has talked to some import lawyers and they say it can be done...but it will cost quite a bit. Also, some under the table "financing" will need to be done to get it all done to the point where he can have it here actually legal.

Unless the buyer has already established contacts with AFIP that they can use to pay off in order to get the car imported, otherwise forget it about importing. I have been through the legal process and I have a few friends who did as well. I would never recommend it. As for bribing AFIP, that is alot easier said than done, so don't suggest it flippantly like it is actually an option.

 

[ElQueso]

As for bribing AFIP, that is alot easier said than done, so don't suggest it flippantly like it is actually an option.

Well, I don't think I was quite flippant about it. I was reporting the results of a conversation that my friend had with more than one lawyer, both of whom felt confident it could be done and had reportedly done it before. If I made it seem like the process was a breeze, that surely wasn't my intention.

And the bribing had more to do with the legalization aspect with Aduana, getting the job done itself, not the bribing AFIP related to the paying of taxes. Perhaps those issues are more tightly entwined than I was led to believe given the conversation I was privy to.

Also - it's one thing to talk about importing vehicles from the States versus importing from other Mercosur countries. The problem with importing from a Mercosur or Mercosur Associate country (as Chile is a member) is they have signed a treaty which does not allow the retitling of cars across borders because of the high amount of stolen cars that were trafficked in that manner.

One problem with having a foreign titled car here is that like a person, you have to cross the border every 90 days to keep it legal. If you don't and try to cross later, I'm not sure what the results might be.

I know someone who has imported a car from the States directly, as a permanent resident, and did it legally. A few years ago, maybe things have changed recently, I wouldn't doubt it.

 

[KarlaBA]

One problem with having a foreign titled car here is that like a person, you have to cross the border every 90 days to keep it legal. If you don't and try to cross later, I'm not sure what the results might be.

It is actually 8 months or less, depending on how the border guard is feeling that day. Sometimes 8 months, sometimes 3 months. You never know.

I know someone who has imported a car from the States directly, as a permanent resident, and did it legally. A few years ago, maybe things have changed recently, I wouldn't doubt it.

If you are a permanent resident or citizen, and are living abroad for 2 years (i think) then you can get consular permission to bring the car with you when you move back to Argentina. You can only do this once in your life. One car only. And you still pay the taxes. And, and, and....the issue is very complex. Super super hard. There used to be (could still be i don't know) exemptions for diplomatic officials; of course this was abused and was a great source of profiteering.

 

[trotskyite00]

well first of all, yes the permit is for 8 months. We just got it renewed last week when we drove back from Chile (the current one expires 12/12/12). So it seems like at least every 8 months one would have to leave the country with it to renew (it could just be a day trip to Uruguay with Buquebus).

We bought the car earlier in the year from another non-Argentine. I agree that it is very difficult to nationalize it and make it an Argentine car. But for expats it is great for doing roadtrips throughout Argentina (and surrounding countries). It is actually the only way to see a lot of the country. We first were looking at renting but the price they charge to rent an SUV like this for two weeks is more than this purchase price!

 

[KarlaBA]

well first of all, yes the permit is for 8 months. We just got it renewed last week when we drove back from Chile (the current one expires 12/12/12). So it seems like at least every 8 months one would have to leave the country with it to renew (it could just be a day trip to Uruguay with Buquebus).

We bought the car earlier in the year from another non-Argentine. I agree that it is very difficult to nationalize it and make it an Argentine car. But for expats it is great for doing roadtrips throughout Argentina (and surrounding countries). It is actually the only way to see a lot of the country. We first were looking at renting but the price they charge to rent an SUV like this for two weeks is more than this purchase price!

I agree completely. This is a wonderful price and car for anyone who wants to do a road trip in South America. Hopefully someone on this forum will want to do an expedition. Good luck. I'd buy it if i didn't already have one.

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

I shipped my BMW motorcycle here in 2006. If I remember correctlyy I could have it here for 24 months then it would have to "leave." Easy enough - I rode it into Chile, had lunch, and rode it back. Time started all over again. Check with a lawyer for up-to-date legal advice.

 

[KarlaBA]

I shipped my BMW motorcycle here in 2006. If I remember correctlyy I could have it here for 24 months then it would have to "leave." Easy enough - I rode it into Chile, had lunch, and rode it back. Time started all over again. Check with a lawyer for up-to-date legal advice.

I don't think any agentino who did not work at aduanas would know this information about how long the temporary import permit was for. This is a problem that is particular only to foreigners. It is definitely only 8 months and sometimes they hit you for 3 months. Check the HUBB where all the travelers are, they know this type of info.

 

[salchipapas]

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