Importing Car From U.S.

**rtuazon4** · September 3rd, 2006 02:32 AM

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if any of the members here have any experience with importing a car into the philippines from the U.S. Any info is greatly appreciated. Oh by the way, if possible please, keep the replies in english as my tagalog is very weak, thanks.

**Flagg** · September 3rd, 2006 02:54 AM

There are 2 or 3 threads about importing cars. Kindly use the search button.

HTH

**rtuazon4** · September 3rd, 2006 03:00 AM

yikes, i did earlier and for some reason there were no search results. i tried again just now and now i see the threads you're talking about. thanks.

**BHANE** · September 3rd, 2006 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by rtuazon4

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if any of the members here have any experience with importing a car into the philippines from the U.S. Any info is greatly appreciated. Oh by the way, if possible please, keep the replies in english as my tagalog is very weak, thanks.

Kamusta!

PM me if you are interested. Right now Im helping private parties and grey market dealers in the Philippines, US Spec vehicles. I can hook you up with one of dozens of brokers in the US who I associate/deal with over the years. This why you get that personal service, get the right car you need in fraction of the time. I not in car sales industry, more like refferals, you will deal directly with brokers, dealership CEOs, or Sales Managers. All I do is give you the info then you deal out the rest yourself, again just here to help my fellow pinoys. What kind of cars you have in mind? New or Pre-own? Planning on sending 1 or more cars? I have sources from every line of vehicles, but mostly I deal with main stream exotic cars. Just amazing Philippines has flourished over 10years. Noticing more and more cool cars flowing in, specially exotics. For me, thats great news! Goodluck and hope all is well pare! God Bless...

Cheers!

**redorange** · September 3rd, 2006 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by rtuazon4

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if any of the members here have any experience with importing a car into the philippines from the U.S. Any info is greatly appreciated. Oh by the way, if possible please, keep the replies in english as my tagalog is very weak, thanks.

Not worth the money and hassle unless you are going to bring in an exotic not found in the Philippines. I also considered it but even the freight companies who would make money if I sent a car didn't think it was a good idea. I remember some years back some guy shipped a BMW to the Philippines and when he went to Customs to claim it they could not find the car, eventually they did find it but it was being driven around by a judge who knew someone in Customs and took a liking to the BMW. So besides having to pay the duties and fees you also have to pay bribes and have to worry if you will even get your vehicle.

**ronald_m** · September 3rd, 2006 07:09 AM

It aint worth it. Spare your self from Headaches. Daming "buhaya" dyan.

**rtuazon4** · September 3rd, 2006 01:57 PM

To be honest with you i was just thinking about sending my Honda S2000 back to the Philippines, not what everybody would consider an exotic car but i don't think they're even available in the philippines. I've looked thru the classifieds on this site and others and even the halfway decent convertibles are overpriced.

Plus what can i say, i love my car.

**number001** · September 3rd, 2006 02:08 PM

^There is a place here that is selling a S2000 for Php 750,000.

**rtuazon4** · September 3rd, 2006 02:21 PM

Can you give me any more details such as year, mileage, condition, etc...?Do you have the contact info of that place? Any help is appreciated.

**swimstroke** · September 3rd, 2006 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by redorange

Not worth the money and hassle unless you are going to bring in an exotic not found in the Philippines. I also considered it but even the freight companies who would make money if I sent a car didn't think it was a good idea. I remember some years back some guy shipped a BMW to the Philippines and when he went to Customs to claim it they could not find the car, eventually they did find it but it was being driven around by a judge who knew someone in Customs and took a liking to the BMW. So besides having to pay the duties and fees you also have to pay bribes and have to worry if you will even get your vehicle.

Ang kapal din naman ng mukha eh no?