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I been lurking for a while now looking for a 991 I am from Costa Rica and the availability of cars is really limited, the best option is to import them from the U.S. or Europe, but the set back is the taxes you need to paid, to give you an example for a $65.000 2013 Carrera S it would cost in Costa Rica $107.000
I been lurking for a while now looking for a 991 I am from Costa Rica and the availability of cars is really limited, the best option is to import them from the U.S. or Europe, but the set back is the taxes you need to paid, to give you an example for a $65.000 2013 Carrera S it would cost in Costa Rica $107.000
I want to point out to non-Americans that most Americans live in states that have sales tax. However, in the US there is no requirement to list prices with sales/VA tax included. Most countries with a nationwide sales/VA tax require prices to include sales tax.
That is important e.g. when Germans look at US prices on websites and vice versa. The German advertised prices include 19% sales tax, regardless of whether it is the new-car Porsche site or a used car dealer. US prices never include sales tax, but if you live in a state that has it then you will pay the sales tax at the time of registration.
Private to private sale in Germany will generally not cause sales tax to be charged, however it does e.g. in Massachusetts. You pay sales tax on currently assumed value regardless of where you got the car, or from whom.
Many US regions also have other local taxes, such as excise tax.
For example, for the just posted US silver cab taxes in Messy Chusetts would be:
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22,972 miles, $128,025 msrp, $49,035 loss, 61.70%
$2.13/mile, mile factor 0.810/10k
$ 809.27/month(w), age 5.0 years (60 months), factor 0.909/year, 4,552 miles/year (warranty)
$ 752.13/month(p), age 5.4 years (65 months), factor 0.915/year, 4,231 miles/year (production)
MA sales tax $ 4936.88 (on current value)
ma excise tax year 2012: $ 2880.56
ma excise tax year 2013: $ 1920.38
ma excise tax year 2014: $ 1280.25
ma excise tax year 2015: $ 800.16
ma excise tax year 2016: $ 320.06
ma excise tax year 2017 ff: $ 320.06 ( 26.67 / month)
Sorry for the noise. I usually find this worth posting since it makes both sides less envious.
Good for you! I've been talking to John about his car - trying to pick it up 7/15, but he's gone radio silent since mid week. I know he's travelling but I thought it was weird I hadn't gotten a response.
I think I am close to being able to work out a deal w/ the dealer on it.
How soon do you need someone to check it out? I just mapped it and not up for sitting in an hour of Cape traffic, but can probably swing by Monday or Tuesday.
Nice looking GTS. The DBM really suits the 911. No Centerlocks, so you're not limited on wheel choice. Or, that could be a downside if you're wed to the black center locks. Well equipped too.
Nice looking GTS. The DBM really suits the 911. No Centerlocks, so you're not limited on wheel choice. Or, that could be a downside if you're wed to the black center locks. Well equipped too.
Many/most shops won't touch centerlocks, either because they don't know how to deal with them, or lack the expensive torque wrench needed.
Good for you! I've been talking to John about his car - trying to pick it up 7/15, but he's gone radio silent since mid week. I know he's travelling but I thought it was weird I hadn't gotten a response.
Sorrry, man! He mentioned he had some interest; I guess it was just the right time and place for me. Pretty excited - it'll be my first water pumper (not counting our Cayenne).
07-08-2017, 01:14 PM
