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Shops/Dealers for buying bike in Santiago, Chile

Hi,

I want to purchase a bike for daily commute in Santiago. Preferably a used 125 cc Honda/Euromat/Suzuki or 100/135 cc Yamaha RX. I found few ad on Chileautos.cl: miles de veh�culos nuevos y usados and tried contacting few sellers. Since I am not a native Spanish speakers the conversation didn't go much forward. I've also read a very helpful post on buying a motorbike here - http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...santiago-45637

I wanted to know If there are any shops/dealers where i can directly buy used bike. I am hoping they will be more helpful in paperwork rather then an individual seller.

Appreciate your help,

Thanks,
Abhi

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Hi Abhi,

I can't recommend a shop but perhaps I can help you avoid the problems I had,... for I had the same approach as you, and it backfired miserably.

From my understanding, most dealers don't own any used bikes, they are on a consignment of some sort. This is bad for you, because it indicates that they are probably "selling" the bike for someone who doesn't want to deal with selling it themselves. That means they may be adverse to trips to the Notario or Registro.

By all means do not buy from a certain Honda dealer on Vicunna Mackenna, I'll call them Poor Crewcuts. They suck, lie, and take advantage thus creating a mountain of headaches.... My experience... First being led into thinking they owned the bike (they didn't), being told I could ride the bike to Argentina the next day (impossible), running out of fuel a couple km from the dealer after the sale (they ran my card), 2X going to the vehicle inspection place (missing front shock side reflectors), 2X going to the registro, 4X going to the notario (in one day), 2X going to the municipal for the circulation permit, and a host of other issues.

I would only buy used from a dealer who holds the paper in their name (or can convince me regarding the owner (willingness to follow through), who has decent english or language in which you share fluency.

There are a few blogs out there that basically give a five or six step approach to the process and make it out to be pretty easy (with new bike and friendly English speaking clerks). Don't expect that experience. My buying experience was nothing of the sort. I was told (impossible) more than once at the registro, and I never once ran into english speakers with the exception of a border crossing. I only succeeded because a friend saved me, and I was lucky enough to find a clerk at both the notary and the registro who bent the rules. Most of the people working in these offices will have no empathy for our moto riding adventures just as the cars on the highways act as though you don't exist.

Feel free to hit me up for more info, but the link you read already is a great start.
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Buying motorbike in Santiago

Thanks a lot for your reply. How much did you end up spending on paperwork?

I have two options right now. One from a British guy selling his Honda Invicta (2013 red) for 800 lukas. Another is a Yamaha 250 (2008). Replaced the old engine with the engine of a TTR 200cc. Going for 900 lukas.

What do you think?
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Thanks a lot for your reply. How much did you end up spending on paperwork?

I have two options right now. One from a British guy selling his Honda Invicta (2013 red) for 800 lukas. Another is a Yamaha 250 (2008). Replaced the old engine with the engine of a TTR 200cc. Going for 900 lukas.

What do you think?
And in real money ? There are various translations for a luka. Can you stick to pesos or dollars please ? :-)
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Sorry about it. Honda is going for 800.000 pesos and Yamaha for 900.000 pesos.

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Sorry about it. Honda is going for 800.000 pesos and Yamaha for 900.000 pesos.

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Ah, Luca, not Luka :-) The 1000 Peso notes.

I'd steer clear of the engine swap Yam.
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I have another offer for Honda storm (2009 Model) going for 550.000 pesos. The guy doesnt have papels al dia. He said i have to pay
- permiso de circulacion ano 2014 (10.000 pesos)
- seguro obligatorio 2014 (30.000 pesos)

Sounds legit? :confused1:

Any Spanish and English speaking HUBB member in Santiago who can help me?

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Lots of people dont have 2014 papers yet, 2013 is good to end of March.
Cost sounds about right.

I would normally be glad to help but left Chile Sunday for five weeks work in Uruguay.

You know you can get a brand new Honda CGL 125 for just a bit more. Not as much of a bike but depends on what you want it for.
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Thanks! I mostly need for City use and few trips around Santiago (not too far).

I am willing to wait for few more days if i can get a better deal. Any pointers would be helpful. Also do you know someone in Santiago who could help me in buying process?

Muchas Gracias,
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hi,

I will be in santiago in onth month also for buy a motorbike (Transalp 650)!!! I see is not so easy to get a motorbike, is not just to get a RUT and go to the Registrado de civil....

If you need some from native, you should have a look on Couch Surfing. https://www.couchsurfing.org

Good look ok and keep me informe about your buying process
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Were you ever able to get some help in this? I'll be passing through Santiago next week.

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