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Can foreigners buy a car in Ecuador?

There is a bit of a mistaken view here among foreigners about driver’s licenses. An international driver’s license is valid only for one year. After that, you must get an Ecuadorian license. Buying a vehicle is an unusual experience here. First of all, a vehicle that would be completely worthless back home, is worth a verifiable fortune here.

How to import a car in Ecuador?

The import permit must be approved in Ecuador prior to import. Vehicles must be mentioned at the end of the packing list and in the bill of lading with complete specification. The citizen must have lived abroad for at least 3 years. Be inspected at origin prior to import.

What''s so special about the cars in Ecuador?

But there is something interesting about the vehicles here in Ecuador: First of all, there is absolutely no rust. Anywhere. Our 16-year-old beast looks almost perfect. What you would expect out of a 5-year-old car back home. The cars from the coast, especially Guayas province are sort of shunned here in the Sierra.

How much does it cost to drive in Ecuador?

The 3.2L V6 engine is anything but good on gas. But because of the cost of fuel in Ecuador, it doesn’t really matter. At just USD$1.48 per gallon, it’s hard to worry too much about the cost. We spend roughly $80 per month driving approximately 1200 km. Fuels Costs: $80 per month There is a mandatory insurance in Ecuador, called SOAT.