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What would I do?
Bingo, John just asked me the right question via e-mail, so right I am sharing it with whoever reads this well worn thread:
After much discussion regarding pros and cons of buying locally and touring South America, John asked me what I would do if I were in his boots. My answer: slightly amplified from original.....
"That is easy. Fly to Buenos Aires, buy a legally Argentine registered new or used motorcycle, have it legally transferred to your name, buy insurance (about $30 dollars US a month) , tour only Argentina, have FUN meet women, make good friends, learn about Argentine culture and learn Spanish, see the sights, RELAX, CAMP or stay in inexpensive hostels, bring your collapsable fishing pole.......(everything you could want is here) then either store the bike in Buenos Aires for your next trip to Argentina or sell the bike in the very hot used bike market here, for just about what you paid for it..... all legal, all easy all fun no problem!!! Remember, You can leave your Argentine registered bike here legally, as long as you want.... xfiltrate"
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Originally Posted by xfiltrate
Bingo, John just asked me the right question via e-mail, so right I am sharing it with whoever reads this well worn thread:
After much discussion regarding pros and cons of buying locally and touring South America, John asked me what I would do if I were in his boots. My answer: slightly amplified from original.....
"That is easy. Fly to Buenos Aires, buy a legally Argentine registered new or used motorcycle, have it legally transferred to your name, buy insurance (about $30 dollars US a month) , tour only Argentina, have FUN meet women, make good friends, learn about Argentine culture and learn Spanish, see the sights, RELAX, CAMP or stay in inexpensive hostels, bring your collapsable fishing pole.......(everything you could want is here) then either store the bike in Buenos Aires for your next trip to Argentina or sell the bike in the very hot used bike market here, for just about what you paid for it..... all legal, all easy all fun no problem!!! Remember, You can leave your Argentine registered bike here legally, as long as you want.... xfiltrate"
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I, for one, want to thank you for all the work you put into this thread. A wealth of good information is available. Those who are badmouthing you obviously haven't ever had to deal with Latin American beauracracy.
A trip to Argentina, purchase a bike, ride around for a while, sell bike and fly back home is now close to the top of my "bucket list".
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19 Feb 2009
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Nata
Hi, Nata, if I can call you Nata? We are touring, now in cordoba province, but I wanted to say thanks for your post, I think. What is a bucket list? Anyway, it is very easy for a foreigner to buy a new or used bike in Buenos Aires. Get a domacilio 2 days, a CDI from AFIP, 2 hours and find a bike with proper papers , from a dealer or individual, a Gestor, (one who transfers motor vehicle titles) can help with this and let you know if the bike is legal in a matters of minutes upon reviewing the bikes documents.
We have a list of people now hwo have purchased bikes and cars as foreigners in Buenos Aires. The only problem is the confusion about a foreigner leaving Argentina with the Argentine registered bike/car. I am working on this, a clarification of the law from the legislature here. Keep reading this thread and posting thanks xfiltrate. see my post at HU bar for a good laugh at a true story xfiltrate
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23 Feb 2009
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Cost of new bikes
I been kicking tyres in BA and was shocked to see the price of bikes here.
The ticket price on a new Honda Transalp 700 is an eye watering US $12250.
There are a large number of older Transalps here in Argentina in very good condition.
I am off to put the U lock on mine right now.
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KLR for sale in B.A.
Great bike!!! I rode my 2000 KLR 650 down from Arkansas. 5 months on the road. Time to go back to work. I would love to sell my bike here in Argentina. It´s in great shape and comes with everything you need. Just fly down, turn the key and your on your way to an adventure of a life time.
Cheers,
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