Panama: Buying A Car In

: While you can own the car indefinitely, you can only drive on a foreign license for 90 days from your last entry into Panama. To reset this, many people do a "border run" to Costa Rica for a few days. Common Car Prices in Panama (Used)

Most journeys begin on Encuentra24 or Facebook Marketplace , the digital heart of Panama’s used car market. buying a car in panama

: New car prices are typically 25% higher than in the US due to import taxes. : While you can own the car indefinitely,

: You must confirm the vehicle has no outstanding municipal taxes or traffic tickets. : New car prices are typically 25% higher

The actual transfer of ownership (the traspaso ) is a multi-stop relay race:

Here is how the story of your car purchase will likely unfold. 1. The Hunt: Digital or Dealer?

: You’ll need the original Registro Único Vehicular (title), the current Revisado (inspection certificate), and copies of both the buyer's and seller's IDs.