Purchase vs. shipping a car

23POSTS

5 years ago

I have a few questions

I own a VW Jetta Sportwagen in Bend Oregon.

1. Would this be a good car to drive in the Algarve region?
2. Would I be better off purchasing a new or used vehicle in Portugal, or shipping my VW?
3. If I decide to purchase, any recommendation for a good European car and dealership near Lagos?
4. Any recommendations for a US to Portugal shipper?
5. What should I consider before purchasing (e.g., taxes and other considerations)

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patrox New member

9POSTS

5 years ago

From what i've heard it 's very expensive to change licence plates to portuguese ones if you don't do it quickly ( it can cost several thousands euros).
Our real estate agent recommanded to buy a new car in Lisboa instead ( not in algarve because it's way more expensive).
I haven't done all research yet (i'm researching on this subject too), but so far that's all i got for informations.

jkmet Member

23POSTS

5 years ago

Thank you, patrox. Please share what you find, and I will do the same.

SimCityAT Expert

13778POSTS

5 years ago

jkmet wrote:
Thank you, patrox. Please share what you find, and I will do the same.

Unless it is a classic, it really is not the point. The expense of shipping, import duties and paperwork. The costs do mount up.

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jkmet Member

23POSTS

5 years ago

Thank you, SimCatAT!

Edwinholder Member

16POSTS

5 years ago

Hello, I understood that is you imported your car from North America, a car that you have owned longer than six months, if you shipped it with your household goods there would be no duty on the vehicle.
Is this not correct

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JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

5269POSTS

5 years ago

Hi Jkmet,
This may help to answer some of your questions:

How to buy a car (new or second-hand vehicle)
/forum/viewtopic.php?id=909129

Importing Vehicles
/forum/viewtopic.p 鈥� 16#5064097
(Post #2)

How to register your imported vehicle in Portugal and get portuguese registration number plates
/forum/viewtopic.p 鈥� 33#5099337
(Post #8)

Best Regards

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