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  1. Uncle Wong

    Argentina’s car industry optimistic on Chinese imports

    Some of these cars coming out of China are amazing. The USA can't compete with some of the EV's coming out of China so they slap HUGE import taxes on it. Hopefully Argentina cuts many of their import taxes. https://america.cgtn.com/2024/08/29/argentinas-car-industry-optimistic-on-chinese-imports
  2. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News The history of the Barrio Parque building that had a car track on the terrace - La Nacion Propiedades

    The history of the Barrio Parque building that had a car track on the terrace - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/construccion-y-diseno/la-historia-del-edificio-de-barrio-parque-que-tuvo-una-pista-de-autos-en-la-terraza-nid07042024/ April 8, 2024...
  3. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Milei's Argentina has European prices and Asian salaries: It is more expensive to fill the car in Buenos Aires than in London - El Economista

    Milei's Argentina has European prices and Asian salaries: It is more expensive to fill the car in Buenos Aires than in London - El Economista March 27, 2024 Milei's Argentina has European prices and Asian salaries: it is more expensive to fill the car in Buenos Aires than in London In...
  4. StatusNomadicus

    Automotive Car Rental Deposits - 15,000 USD? (on credit card)

    Just browsed car rental prices and it seems like $40-50 USD per day is pretty common in Buenos Aires and Cordoba (overall total of around 78 USD for 1.5 days in my search). But, when I got to the bottom of the price on Travelocity.com a little note said: ...ummm, i thought i had some killer...
  5. A

    Travel Bringing car tires with me on a plane

    Hello everyone, i am in need of a set of new tires for my truck. Unfortunatly i am not able to find the size ant type of tires that i need, here in Argentina.So i was thinking bringing it with me on a plane. Do you think i would be able to do it. Since each tire is about $250,and there would be...
  6. J

    For Sale Buying a car with dollars

    I am planning to buy a car in the near future. Either a new car from a dealer or a used car from a private party. I will pay for it with dollars that are in my bank account in the US. Is there a way for me to maximize the purchasing power of my dollars by getting the 5:1 or 6:1 exchange rate...
  7. R

    Getting a CDI # in Argentina to buy a car

    Just a shout out and big thanks to Mike and Ana at www.buysellba.com. I was in the process of moving to Argentina and I was purchasing a car. I didn't know you needed a tax ID # which is called a CDI #. I found their website and although I wasn't buying a property I asked them if I could hire...
  8. J

    Economy Best way to pay for a car

    I'm planning to buy a new car soon and am trying to figure out the best way to pay for it. All my money is in Florida. Its not a problem for me to pay the total amount or to take a loan. I expect to own the car for 2-3 years. I'd like to pay for the car in whichever way will give me the lowest...
  9. A

    Newcomer It's been almost 1 month since I paid, but I still haven't seen my car

    I purchased a VW Bora from Alra, a reputed VW dealership. They assured me that the car was in stock and would be delivered within 7-10 business days once I made the full payment. Initially, I was hesitant to pay without seeing the actual car, but they explained that it was in a warehouse far...
  10. CarliNeces

    Newcomer An ideal car to buy for use in BA

    Hi, I am on verge of buying a "brand new" car in BA. Though because of busy schedules, I have not explored as yet. What would be a ideal car to buy for driving within Capital Federal. I dont intend driving to different countries or different cities in it. I dont like very small cars like...
  11. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Like Messi does in Miami, but in Caballito: This is the building where you can get to the apartment by car - La Nacion Propiedades

    Like Messi does in Miami, but in Caballito: This is the building where you can get to the apartment by car - La Nacion Propiedades Source...
  12. W

    Travel Is a car worth it?

    Considering the proximity of San Isidro or Vicente Lopez to Martinez, is it truly practical to own a car? In certain situations, I've found that relying on a local "transportista" or a private cab for commuting to and from work, as well as for other travel needs like grocery shopping, can be...
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