Mission Accomplished

[Gringoboy]

Following on from the car buying thread, we picked up our replacement car today and boy was I pleasantly surprised.
Our 2004 Ford Ecosport (XLT 4x4) had reached nearly 200K kms and was really costing a fortune in repairs, not to mention fuel.
The Honda Fit 1.5 EX is very nippy,very economical, nice and tight, comfortable and surprisingly well equipped (Bluetooth helps).
2007 model with 75k kms and one previous owner.
We sold the Ford privately on Thursday so we were lucky not to be stuck for much time.
It also helps that Adri's Dad is in the trade and he helped find it through another dealer friend.
Confidence helps.
For those who may be interested for reference, we sold the Ford for 65k and paid 72k for the Honda.
As the Honda is registered in Cap Fed, we now have to do the VTV in Olivos, but I don't see any problems there apart from the expense.
Transfer fee and notary fees for the new car being about 5k really stick in the throat, but hey, what can you do?
I feel a drive in the country coming on...............................

 

[French jurist]

But I read "notary": did you need an escribano for the transaction? If yes, what was the cost?

 

[Gringoboy]

Sorry, I meant escribano.
Fees were about $450.

 

[Matiasba]

I have an Honda Fit (2011) and am very happy with the car. Amazing the capacity of charge it has, and how big is inside. The enormous "mouth" it has, the 5th door, is very helpful (we ve done a couple of moves and we could put almost everything, even furniture that did not entered in a VW Bora). It doesnt hav a great eengine, I mean its small, and the tires are small as well, but has an excelent direction and very comfortable!

 

[Hybrid Ambassador]

So the Ford lasted 200k without any hiccup? If it did, then your Honda Fit should go 500k with out any problem. Congrats in able to sell the Ford, if here in the states, no one would bought that car brand!

 

[Hybrid Ambassador]

I have an Honda Fit (2011) and am very happy with the car. Amazing the capacity of charge it has, and how big is inside. The enormous "mouth" it has, the 5th door, is very helpful (we ve done a couple of moves and we could put almost everything, even furniture that did not entered in a VW Bora). It doesnt hav a great eengine, I mean its small, and the tires are small as well, but has an excelent direction and very comfortable!

Honda people pride themself of their VTEC engine tech.. Small displacement but very free spinning and feels more torquey than its displacement will show..

 

[Rich One]

Following on from the car buying thread, we picked up our replacement car today and boy was I pleasantly surprised.
Our 2004 Ford Ecosport (XLT 4x4) had reached nearly 200K kms and was really costing a fortune in repairs, not to mention fuel.
The Honda Fit 1.5 EX is very nippy,very economical, nice and tight, comfortable and surprisingly well equipped (Bluetooth helps).
2007 model with 75k kms and one previous owner.
We sold the Ford privately on Thursday so we were lucky not to be stuck for much time.
It also helps that Adri's Dad is in the trade and he helped find it through another dealer friend.
Confidence helps.
For those who may be interested for reference, we sold the Ford for 65k and paid 72k for the Honda.
As the Honda is registered in Cap Fed, we now have to do the VTV in Olivos, but I don't see any problems there apart from the expense.
Transfer fee and notary fees for the new car being about 5k really stick in the throat, but hey, what can you do?
I feel a drive in the country coming on...............................

Do vehicles registered in Capital need VTV? pls explain? Good luck with the Honda

 

[Gringoboy]

The dealer seemed to think that VTV isn't compulsory in the Capital.
Another thing; we did the police verification, which in itself is a joke, in Vicente Lopez, cost $460.
Go down the road a little just inside Cap and it's $160.
The Ford had numerous hiccups, which is why we sold it.
Engine mountings sheared off one side, mysterious fuel leaks,ventilation system packed up, electric windows borked etc.
Caveat emptor....

 

[cbonanni]

Congratulations. Great upgrade for not a lot of money. It seems to me that with the large amount of cars moving in Argentina , the government has found a cash cow for taxes , fees , inspections, transfers , etc.....

 

[Gringoboy]

Dead right there; it's another cash cow.