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Hawkz64
  1/18/2017 15:26 EST

I have a 1990 200tdi Land Rover discovery does anyone know how much it would cost to import and the import duties and registration .
Any help thank you Ivan

TeeJay4103
  1/18/2017 19:26 EST

Hawkz64

I have no personal experience with importing a vehicle, though from others that have done so or tried it appears to be a costly process as well as have to deal with customs.

Here are a couple of links that may help in you decision.

http://customs.gov.ph/motor-vehicles-boats-yachts/#4.8

http://magzfeed.com/2016/05/29/cost-of-shipping-your-cars-to-the-philippines/

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draks
  1/18/2017 20:11 EST

It's difficult for anyone to help you here, but the import duty will be horrendous, much more than the vehicle is worth, plus customs were and maybe still are very corrupt and will demand a lot more money before they will release your car. Everyone I know that tried to import cars and bikes came to the same conclusion, including me. I wanted to sent my 1995 Kawasaki 1500 cruiser in it was worth £1500 in UK in 2010 they quoted £3500+ to import it. So I sold it for £2100. Shame cosi loved that bike. Ended up buying a new Yamaha 150cc this g here, which has been a great little bike. But import a car is horrendously expensive.

bagacayboy
  1/19/2017 03:25 EST

Better sell your car or bike and try to find a similar that your looking on the local market . It ill spare you a lot of money , time, masakit ng ulo and ( mierenda ).

bagacayboy
  1/19/2017 03:25 EST

Better sell your car or bike and try to find a similar that your looking on the local market . It ill spare you a lot of money , time, masakit ng ulo and ( mierenda ).

GaryD
  1/19/2017 03:25 EST

Yiou can't import any vehicle over a certain age, it may be 10 years but 5 years is sticking in my mind for some reason.

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Hawkz64
  1/19/2017 03:26 EST

Thanks for the information it does look expensive but I have rebuilt this car and know all her dents marks and little noises and I know everything is in working order , still got two years before the move . If I find one there before hand I will buy it and find the parts . Thanks again to you all

Hawkz64
  1/19/2017 03:26 EST

Thanks for the information it does look expensive but I have rebuilt this car and know all her dents marks and little noises and I know everything is in working order , still got two years before the move . If I find one there before hand I will buy it and find the parts . Thanks again to you all

draks
  1/19/2017 05:09 EST

Just looked it up couldn't see anything about the age of the car but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The tax is acoording to piston displacement, and yes it's extremely expensive, the arrival suggest that sell your car and buy when you get here.
So really just forget it.

draks
  1/19/2017 08:24 EST

Not many land rovers here at all. Lots of Toyota Mitsubishi etc. But don't recall ever seeing a discovery. Any parts for that would have to be imported as well and also be charged import duty. You know Philippines is absolutely nothing like the west visiting here is one thing but living here is totally different.
It's a shame to leave your treasured car behind but to bring it here is going to cost you a real fortune. There won't be amechanic that knows anything at all about this vehicle so you will have to repairs it yourself not sure you could even find an oil and air filter here. Just not worth it mate take my word for it. Unless you are extremely rich and money is no object, then it's ok.
A friend of mine imported a motor cycle beautiful ma June they charged way more for duties than he actually paid for it when he went to collect it they demand sex even more money or they would impound it and then if he went to get it, it would cost even more. He paid some of what they asked after a furious argument, they released the bike with a big scratch on the fuel tank. Shipping it here paying all the taxes, getting it registered took months and a real lot of money, way more than I could ever afford.

draks
  1/19/2017 08:27 EST

Bloody spell checker don't know how sex got in there haha

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GaryD
  1/19/2017 08:46 EST

And it must be left hand drive.

draks
  1/19/2017 09:36 EST

I forgot that yes it must be LHD
Good job one of us has a brain haha

LarryKar
  1/20/2017 00:03 EST

I wondered about this demanding sex. I've dealt with Customs and LTO no one demanded sex but had this one gal asked....never mind. LOL

Hawkz64
  1/20/2017 02:03 EST

Thanks everyone this has help I will keep the car here for now . Will look for 4x4 when I'm there in November must look out for paying with sex lol may get some change haha .

draks
  1/20/2017 07:33 EST

I am a very giving sort of man and a woman wouldn't need to demand too much. Don't think any woman has demanded sex from me , have I missed out?

trappedinhell
  1/20/2017 20:34 EST

@Hawkz64 A 4x4 will be just fine if you'll stay in rural areas of some provinces; but not advisable in the city (Manila or Cebu). Two laners here becomes three laners. Trikes, kamikaze scooters & jeepney drivers will cut you all the time. The driving conditions & driver's mindset here are entirely different from western driving. Parking for your big 4x4 on the street -good luck w/ that. Residential streets here are narrow, no provision for street parking. The parking situation here are abysmal. Gasoline here are more expensive than in the US, in fact the govt. is again proposing an increase in gas tax (VAT) w/c is already high in the first place. Most expats here buy small or mid-size Japanese cars. And if they're in the provinces they buy small motorbikes or those small mini utility trucks (Suzuki Carry). Why? Because they've observed big vehicles here are not practical. Sorry if I sounded negative; but I don't mean to rain down on your parade. Just telling my observations in my three years of living here.

draks
  1/20/2017 22:39 EST

I have a fortuner did have a vios but didn't like being so small. Agree about driving standards or lack of driving standards. I went through Manila on my way to Baguio it took 6 hours to get through Manila so now if I have to drive through Manila I get to Manila at 11pm or midnight 1 hour.

Hawkz64
  1/21/2017 03:12 EST

Thanks for that we will be living in the compostela valley off road heaven for me in the mountains so need 4x4 as roads wash out . Will leave the car at relatives when we go in to the city Tagum an walk in to the city , thank you

GaryD
  1/21/2017 04:19 EST

Gas is nearly half to cost in the Philippines compared to the UK/Europe.

draks
  1/21/2017 06:37 EST

Just secondhand vehicles are so expensive, I fancied a four wheel drive Jeep, I saw one for sale, I called the number she sent someone round it was a Mitsubishi Jeep, it needed a new hood tyres were ok when the guy arrived I started to check it over we went for a test drive that was fine brake worked clutch didn't slip etc etc. But when I checked underneath each two track rod ends worn, the CV joint rubber boots were split indicators not working stop lights not working, but nothing I couldn't fix the canvas hood was probably going to be expensive, so I pointed all these things to the guy and asked how much? 450,000, what? I could by a nice 4×4 for that price. So I said way too much 435k no way. What will you be prepared to pay 100,000, he totally refused, ok top price 140k and that's too much, nope 135. I walked away. That car sat there for many months after then disappeared but I later found out their restaurant business failed and the car had not sold so I called the woman again 450k, no we have been here before 130k take it or leave it she left it.
I bought a fortuner instead 2013 owned by a Japanese businessman had been looked after extremely well.

GaryD
  1/21/2017 07:17 EST

This is a big problem in the Philippines, depreciation is in the same dictionary along side the word maintenance.

ACEPoolPlayer
  1/21/2017 09:06 EST

The biggest problems with importing a vehicle of course are dealing with customs and the duties you'll be hit up with. If you survive those problems you'll eventually run into problems with parts and finding someone who has equipment an is trained to work on the newer engines. Vehicles sold in the Philippines are "Asian spec". Although they may look similar to a U.S, or European spec vehicle, they are not using all the same materials and parts. That's why a new vehicle purchased in the Philippines is almost impossible to be brought back to the U.S.. They would be impounded until they passed homologation.

trappedinhell
  1/21/2017 20:27 EST

@Hawkz64 Compostela valley - then you need 4x4 indeed. (there's 2 Compostelas, one in Cebu, Visayas region, & one in Mindanao region). There's this YouTube explat blogger: Peter White, he lives in Compostela (Visayas region). He built a mansion in the rural area there. He showed the phases of construction. His videos are w/out narration; but it shows the local daily life in the area and you could pick up a lot of infos just by watching. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7wzutAt1W3sn0SZ5YsfPw

Hawkz64
  1/23/2017 01:44 EST

Thank you I will watch the link ,I didn't know you could build on your own land I thought we are not allowed to own the land ?
Thank you I will watch it

draks
  1/23/2017 02:46 EST

You can't own land here as a foreigner. The only way is by forming a corporation but toucan only own 40% of the shares, or become a Philippine citizen. But as a foreigner to can't own land. Some have suggested you lease thelandfor 50 years and building itproblem is the person you lease offmight not really own the land, he might have out it as collateral against a loan, or the landowner dies and the relatives want the land back or they sell the land, aaaaaagh too many IFS. So basically come here a house and lot in your wife's name, you split up for whatever reason and you lose the house. RENT don't buy you can find cheap rentals if you look hard enough

trappedinhell
  1/23/2017 05:22 EST

@Hawkz 64 I think the property is in his Filipina wife's name. Her brother, a civil engineer & owns a construction company, designed & build the house. So far they're still married, judging from his YT videos.

TeeJay4103
  1/23/2017 06:17 EST

Options to acquire real property from an article by Robert Wolfe.

"Put the title to the property in the name of your wife / girlfriend or a third party. In the event of problems with the Philippines spouse or girlfriend, you may have limited rights to the property or none at all.

Lease the property. The problem with a lease is that there is no benefit from future appreciation of the property. You only benefit from appreciation if you own the property.

Create a corporation. You need to meet the requirements of non-citizen ownership of corporations in the Philippines, such as the 40/60 equity ownership rule, five Filipino directors, etc. The same basic rule applies is a partnership is used.

Create a Trust to purchase the property. You will need a Philippine Trustee-individual or corporation. The advantage of a trust is that it can also be used for asset protection planning and as a mean of avoiding probate."

Inheritance is a long slippery slope with the foreign spouse being on the bottom of the pile when it comes to compulsory heir inheritance laws. Compulsory heirs are classified as:

Primary – legitimate children and/or descendants
Secondary – legitimate parents and/or descendants; illegitimate parents
Concurring – surviving spouse (you); illegitimate children and/or descendants


I know of a gentlemen who with his wife an an attorney set us a trust to protect the land and his ability to continue residing on the land in the home they built, agreed to by the wife and potential heirs. Of course the land and home will go to the heirs once both husband and wife are deceased.

Before purchasing any land proof of unencumbered clear title should be given by the seller who should be more than willing to accompany you to the register of deeds office to prove the legitimacy of the title and that he or she is the soul owner of the unencumbered property.

If the land is titled as agricultural, you may not be able to build a home on it.

draks
  1/23/2017 09:30 EST

Rent

TeeJay4103
  1/23/2017 10:04 EST

draks,

LOL.......to each his own.

RustlersRevenge
  2/26/2017 00:05 EST

My wife and I own property and the title in both of our names. Might not hold up in court and I have no expectations but this just shows that anything is possible. The title refers to me as an American citizen.

GaryD
  2/26/2017 08:59 EST

RR your name is there purely as a courtesy. It just shows that the other party has no claims to the land should the need arise.

MCYRCPA
  6/13/2017 19:29 EST

It is non importable as it is too old. Parts would be impossible to get. Import cost
for vehicles are very high. Better to buy in Philippines.

MCYRCPA
  6/13/2017 19:29 EST

It is non importable as it is too old. Parts would be impossible to get. Import cost
for vehicles are very high. Better to buy in Philippines.

bebelibas
  6/13/2017 19:51 EST

forget about bring that vehicle to Phils. It is a headache, customs and all. any body has problems getting house back occupied by relatives with no contract. I am and I need help and advise. My brother is saying one thing and doing another thing he lived in my house for 20 years supposed to rent. He rented 1996-2001 give me 105K pesos. He remodeled it without consulting me.I lost my 2 doors rentals as well. I felt I am a squatter of my own house. I have been paying taxes except 2012-2016. I want my house back now. have shared my blessing to him for 21 years. Please help, any advise is greatly appreciated.

GaryD
  6/14/2017 03:11 EST

I think that thanks to Philipines law your brother probably has more rights in your house than you have. As a squatter, your brother that is, you will likely have to pay for all his improvements and find him somewhere else suitable to live. Why do you think squatter areas mysteriuously catch fire just before the area is redeveloped. You need to start with a good laywer or a couple of guys with axe handles.

GoldWarrior
  6/14/2017 03:33 EST

draks ~ They demanded sex to release his bike? Wow! This elevates extortion to a whole new level! ;-)

GoldWarrior
  6/14/2017 03:35 EST

Mr. Motorcycle is the only option. Exercise the option before he does.

GoldWarrior
  6/14/2017 05:46 EST

Of course I am only Joking about Mr. Motorcycle

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