This is xfiltrate, Erik has quoted me correctly, thank you Erik.... Although it is legal for a tourist entering Argentina on a 3 month tourist visa to purchase and sell an Argentine registered motorcycle, it is not legal for a tourist to exit his/her Argentine registered motorcycle out of Argentina. This regulation is true for all full MERCOSUR member countries to prevent the purchase of motorcycles in one MERCOSUR country and selling in another. My suggestion is when considering the purchase of a new or used motorcycle registered in any South American country inquire, from an official source, if it is legal for a tourist to exit the motorcycle registered in that country. It might not be. .
Example, a tourist cannot exit an Argentine registered motorcycle from Argentina legally.
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It is also illegal for a tourist to sell a foreign plated motorcycle entered into Argentina on a TVIP. (temporary vehicle import permit). Or, for a tourist to purchase a foreign plated motorcycle entered into Argentina on a TVIP.
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Today Argentine TVIPs are issued for 3 months or 8 months, depending on the border of entry and the particular border official. Once the TVIP has expired and the motorcycle comes to the attention of in country authorities, it will be confiscated. I personally know of several tourists who have had their motorcycles confiscated while attempting to exit Argentina with expired TVIPs. The TVIP clearly states it is illegal to sell in Argentina or to overstay the TVIP.
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Countries bordering Argentina might or might not require an exit permit from Argentina in the name of the person who entered the motorcycle into Argentina on a TVIP. This is proof that the person exiting the motorcyle from Argentina is the same person entering the motorcycle into the adjacent country. There is no "no man's land" between South American countries. Well, there are disputed areas, but these areas are generally seeded with land mines and very unsafe.
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An important issue to consider is that in the event of an accident with personal injury or substantial property damage insurance companies will examine the providence of ownership of the motorcycle. If an illegal title transfer is discovered, no matter how good photo shop skills, etc are, the insurance will be considered null and void. Without insurance, the real owner of the motorcycle and the rider could be held libel.
Please PM me with additional questions.

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