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Nancy, we did the ship over from the mainland and then sell when done thing. This was about 2 years ago. We came over for 2 months. It took 2 1/2 weeks to ship our truck. I sold it in HI for way more than I would have gotten here for it. Essentially, it was like having a free truck to drive while there. Car rental rates at that time were about 800-1000 for a compact per month. I am coming over again for approx 2-3 months in March and considering doing the same thing. I've been looking closely on craigslist for an inexpensive pickup and it's slim pickens. Also I don't want to deal with too many unkowns while on the island.
Enjoy the day! Ann
Enjoy the day! Ann
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I see some on craigslist for around $2000 so maybe we will find one when we arrive.
Every vehicle I've encountered on Craigslist has had either a problem with clear title or past taxes due. I had to walk away from purchases because of it. Sometimes the past taxes are higher than what they are asking for the vehicle. I think that is unique to Hawaii, that a new owner has to pay the past registration fees etc of previous dead beat owners in order to make it legal. Granted, 100% of the cars I've had on Hawaii came from Craigslist, but "buyer beware" is important.
This may be the only reason to buy from a used car lot here.
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When we were fresh off the boat I went to every used car dealer in Hilo. I didn't actually see the gold they thought their junkers were made out of but there was nothing I liked in my price range. I did make a fair offer on a small SUV but while they acknowledged it was a fair price and they'd make money on it, they believed that they could get $500 more from someone else. So I wished them good luck with that and left.
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Note that some used car lots aren't actually selling cars, they're selling credit, and will make unbelievable excuses when asked whether they accept cash.
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My single-cab Ranger was purchased from p&r sports in Kona for $7500 (They were asking 8K). It's a 2005, I bought it solely because the engine sounded and handled well (The same criteria I used for my $1000(about $500usd at the time) Nissan Ur-van in OZ, which was fixed up and driven across the outback). But looks-wise ... well, one could say it has room for improvement.
***Still can't figure out how to spell 'car' correctly***
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Note that some used car lots aren't actually selling cars, they're selling credit, and will make unbelievable excuses when asked whether they accept cash.
I SEE. I was only willing to pay cash!
