Does anyone know how much it will cost me to ship a vehicle to vietnam? and also, if i ship my car to vietnam, will the gasoline in vietnam suitable for the car in USA ?
2006-10-26 11:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by a9113257311 3 in Travel ➔ Vietnam ➔ Other - Vietnam
Why ship your vehicle to Vietnam. Get a motorcycle or scooter when you arrive. There isn't very much parking even if you would get a car and it would be hard to drive in the crowded cities.
2006-10-27 06:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by flightmedicine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to be honest, I haven't tried it so I would recommend that find definite verification.
That being said, when I was in Viet Nam there were plenty of new vehicles that were very similar to US models. I rode in a taxi that was so new that the driver didn't bother to take the plastic covering off of the headliner or side body panels. Going on this, I would assume that it will work, but it also depends on the type of vehicle you have. If you car ran on premium only... you might have problems. Your regular car would probably do fine although I would check into it further of course. Make sure that you check if the fuel is leaded. I have been planning a trip to South America and have read that this can be a problem if you aren't careful becuase some fuel still includes lead.
Your car will almost definitely be shipped in a container and will definitely cost a few thousand. Again, I dont know specifically, but I have looked into shipping to South America and the prices are usually a few thousand each way. Make sure that if ship by container that you cover all of your bases before letting the car go or flying over there.
It would be awesome to have a car for your travels there and I wish you luck. I will have to recommend that you consider other options if you are price sensitive because the cost will be quite high. Around Saigon I got around for a dollar or two and a ride on the back of a moped. If you want to do significant travel I would recommend pricing out a rental car or buying in VN as opposed to shipping... it could work out cheaper.
2006-10-26 18:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by El Cupacabra 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wayne, I'd ask the same question others have asked you here: "Why?" In order to ship a vehicle into Vietnam and use it there, you would have to register and apply for importation. The tax, as mentioned by others, could be as high as 200%, basically tripling the cost of your vehicle. That is why vehicles in Vietnam, especially the made-in-Japan and made-in-USA, are also very expensive. It is not unusual to hear folks paying $50K for a decent car (Ford), $100K for a good car (Toyota), and $200K to $300K for a luxury car (Lexus, Mercedez) there.
Gasoline in Vietnam will be suitable for the cars in the USA, though it might be more difficult to look for the premium-grade gas there.
Interesting enough, there is this "scenario" that many Vietnamese folks have taken advantage of right now. This scenario is only for someone who has left the country, became a legal resident in a foreign country, but now decided it might be time to move back home (e.g. older folks preferring to retire in old age in the homeland.) That someone can import a car with the import tax waived! As a result, I have seen people in Vietnam doing business with these folks, and they could make profit as much as $10K to $20K per vehicle :-).
2006-10-27 16:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Novice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I will come to Vietnam and hire a car and even a driver. The traffic situation in Vietnam is so bad that you maybe afraid of driving yourself. The gasoline in Vietnam is imported, so I think it's ok for your car and any kind of cars.
2006-10-27 15:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Cam W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shipping costs aside, all motor vehicles, new and used, being shipped to vietnam are subject to a 200% importation tax.. eg. if your cars worth $20,000 you're gonna have to pay $40,000 just in import duty. whats more is that the vietnamese authorities calculate the value of your vehicle based on what they believe its worth. Due to a very low rate of depretiation, second hand vehicles often end up being valued far higher than they are actually worth in their country of origin.
Gas available here is 92 octane, but 95 is becomming more widely available. ive yet to see 98 for sale, so your engine might require a tweek to adapt.
one more thing..... unless you hold a vietnamese drivers licence (you must be a viet national to do this) you are not allowed to drive a car here, nor can you own one. if you were to import a vehicle you would have to have it registered in the name of a viet national.
2006-10-26 22:38:58 · answer #5 · answered by nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there no room for ur vehicle on the road there...and u be driving slower than a bicycle or a scooter...
drive a motocycle ... or hire a car if u plan to go somewhere far there....geezs y ship the car to vn...u plan to stay there five years..or what..even so...drive a motocycle.
2006-10-30 03:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SO WHY DON'T U BUY ONE CAR IN VN ? THE COST IS OK
2006-10-27 06:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by dani ng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋