About turtletooned

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Brazil: Yet another, but different post about driving foreign cars in Brazil:

I have read every post there is here (16) regarding importing cars to Brazil. It just can not happen for any reason what so ever. There appears to be ZERO loopholes (find this hard to believe). Please if you do not know anything in regards to what I am asking but know of other sites/groups/forums that may I appreciate if you inform me. Two ways to bring a foreign car to Brazil. 1. Car is new(the 0 mile rule is not true and is virtually impossible), and has not been registered previously. Even when new must comply with Brazil safety regulations other wise will not be allowed. This would not be a issue for US cars, however potentially a issue for other countries. 2. The vehicle is over 30 years old. Now this exception has little to be read about. Going to return to this and my questions/thoughts later in this thread. Several issues arise regarding myself and my career/future in S. America due to these policies. While I understand why these laws are in effect and agree mostly with them they present a serious potential issue for my success. Leaving my country and not having the ability to display the talents I have and exhibit the work I do leaves me with a huge dilemma. I have read and read and read. It appears however that I can drive any of my personal cars in Brazil for 6 months at a time so long as they are registered and insured to my address in the US. Although absolutely no one recommends this due to instantly being a tourist target for bad people. I have also read that it is not advised due to the type of fuels used in the country. Oddly enough the fuel primarily used there, Ethanol, is exactly the fuel I generally use however my vehicles are still gasoline compatible automatically at the same time. Well...... Lets just say I don't really give a Sh*t about the bad people there. What other reasons would I not drive one of my cars in and when done with it either sell it somewhere that allows it in South or Central America and drive another one in or cross the border after 6 months and bring it right back? I need my cars competing in events and shown throughout the country. I will need to display them and gain notoriety in a country where no one knows me or what I can offer them. Is it possible, although technically illegal to import a car in pieces and reassemble in Brazil to get out of the strict no gasoline powered import laws? This is often done in the US, especially by military. In regards to classic cars there is little talk about the fine print. -I have read that you are only able to bring them in for personal use. If so then why are there so many businesses that deal them in the country? Is what they are doing illegal or am I misinformed? -I have also read that they must be in original form. Again I see several modified classic and muscle cars being sold by the same people. -Is there a maximum mileage allowed to be driven yearly? -Is there some form of annual inspection? -Does insurance/registration requirements change compared to a newer car? -Is it like the US where it is often significantly less costly to own? I also read that ownig a foreign car there is overly expensive to maintain. Mostly due to the parts not being available or repair information not existing. What is the actual issue with having a part shipped into the country? Its a part, not a gasoline powered product. Thanks again in advance. Garth

Brazil: Where do you live?:

Hello all!!!! Hoping this is useful thread for anyone in my situation. Curious as to where the active members here are living? What their experiences are? Do you plan on moving? Where would you relocate in Brazil too? Any reccomendations on places to live and why?

Brazil: Also moving to floripa with my wife from ipatinga:

Hello, Thank you for the help in advance. I am trying to prepare to move to Floripa. In Sept I married for the first time at 35, a lovely girl from Ipatinga. I speak zero Portuguese. And for the exact reason I haven't dedicated time to learning is why I want to move, there's just absolutely no time!!! Having done quite a bit of research about where my wife is from I keep coming back to the Floripa/Santa area. She didn't think I was serious about wanting to move there. The idea of getting away from the hustle of the United States is very attractive. Also raising a child in a place where family values still exist. I've never encountered people that take care of each other as much as Brazilians. We plan on moving end of January/Beginning of February. We will stay in Ipatinga and travel to Floripa a few times over 2 months to decide exactly where we will live and what we will be doing. Below are things that we could use some help with. Any advise would be great! As well as safe transportation for our Siberian Husky. She's already a city dog used to being inside in the ac. -Shipping container for our belongings -Safe transport for our dog or airlines that can accomodate her -Freight for a larger, heavy toolbox -Contacts and help networking with Brazil and S. Americas auto/racing enthusiasts -Contacts with Floripas Marinas and yacht clubs -Recommended classes for Portuguese lessons -Recommended websites for home searching -Places my wife should consider looking for work. Possibly somewhere in need of translators. I am a performance engine calibrator. I specialize in tuning very high horsepower engines. Primarily Porsches but some others as well. With the exception of Nissan GTR's all are German manufactured as well speed boats. In addition I design and manufacture Milspec wiring harnesses. These were originally meant for military applications. Land, air and sea. They are now used all over for professional auto racing, commercial airliners and cruise ships. I build them for auto enthusiasts that demand the best and also for boats. Salt water boats suffer from extreme wiring issues about every 3 years. These wire harnesses will last the lifetime of the boat. I am hoping with all the boating in the Floripa area, my services would be of use. I'm sure it will take me quite some time to network with my industry in Brazil. Fortunately a decent percentage of my work can be done remotely with a good internet connection. I hear sometimes internet can be difficult in Brazil, also very expensive. Since I am fully aware that I will probably not be able to continue my profession at its current level, I am interested in starting light manufacturing of these harnesses. I understand importing is almost impossible and/or more expensive than it's worth. Where as exporting isn't a issue at all. I am interested in possibly manufacturing my harnesses for export to the US and in S. America. 90% of the materials I use are already in Brazil. Anyone that has insight to business operation, laws, procedure, taxes etc would be greatly appreciated. For those that are interested in what I primarily do now feel free to click the instagram link. There isn't too much content on there because I am trying not to generate more work than I can handle. I have always just been word-of-mouth. However that's obviously going to be changing considering I am leaving the country and will need to increase the remote work load. I hope that this forum can aid in my transition and that one day I can help someone like myself here. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction. I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life. Turtle Tooned (@turtletooned) • Instagram photos and videos See Instagram photos and videos from Turtle Tooned (@turtletooned) WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM

Date Joined:

11/14/2016

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