FS: 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4-cyl in Mendoza, Argentina area with TONS of extras

[Dan Grec]

Amazing overland vehicle perfect for one or two people.

For sale in central Argentina - around Bariloche / Mendoza
(Santiago for a genuine buyer)

2000 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Excellent condition
4-cylinder 2.5ltr engine (20 MPG . 13L/100km always)
72ltr gas tank for 600km range
5-speed manual transmission
192,000kms
Soft Top
STRONG 4x4
Canadian (Alberta) Registration / Number plates

EXTRAS:
Security storage box to keep all your stuff safe (no backseat)
160 piece Mastercraft tool kit (as new)
Haynes repair manual for the Jeep
Box of spares (new radiator & heater hoses, fire extinguisher, emergency triangle, filters, oils, hose clamps, fuses, puncture repair kit, rope for towing etc, etc.)
More tools (12v compressor, multi-meter, hacksaw, maglite, jumper-leads, etc, etc.)
Two person, three-season tent (with spare poles, it's getting old)
Everything else I don't take with me (camping chair, 20ltr water jug, tarpaulins, maps, guidebooks, etc.)

77,000kms in two and a half years of ownership without a single problem. I've always followed the book for oil changes / etc. and it's never let me down.
Over 50% brakes front and rear. Needs new tires soon.

$USD 5500 or best offer.

Tons of pics at http://theroadchoseme.com

I can also help with anything you need to know to drive it all the way back to North America.

-Dan

 

[Scott Brady]

Need money for all that great wine?

 

[Colorado Ron]

Looks like that would make a great return trip rig! Tempting!

 

[Scott Brady]

Somebody needs to buy this Jeep. I can assure you that just Chile and Argentina would be worth exploring. Use the Jeep there and then sell it to the next person!

 

[Dan Grec]

Bump for photos taken today...

Is there anything else I can do to tempt you guys?

(click the images for higher resolution)








-Dan

 

[Co-opski]

Is there anything else I can do to tempt you guys?

How about driving back up to Alaska. J/K :ylsmoke: nice jeep BTW.

 

[Dan Grec]

Price drop to $5500.

Anyone?

 

[1leglance]

So how does it work on a deal like this?
If I am from the USA, how do we handle title change over, registration change over and such.
Also when it entered Argentina was there any paperwork that stated it would not be sold?

I am curious when I see vehicles for sale in other countries how the ownership changes over for border crossings back towards home for the new owners.

I think if more folks knew the process or felt comfortable with the details then more of these vehicles would sell quicker.

 

[Dan Grec]

Hey 1leglance,

There are a few ways to handle it:

1. We can make a power of attorney giving the new owner all the legal rights to the car and they can do whatever they want with it (enter other countries, etc) Forever. It remains in my name legally.
I've talked to customs and the police here and its all good.
We need to leave and re-enter the country with it to get it out of my name and into the new owners, but thats easy and legal.
I suppose if you ever drove back to the USA/Canada you would move it over into your name, as I would also sign over the title.

2. The new owner registers the car in their name in the cars home-state (in this case Alberta, Canada)
In the case of Alberta the person has to actually go to Alberta if they are not from there (pain)
We leave the country with my paperwork and re-enter in the new owners name.
I've talked to customs and the police and this is perfectly legal "Yeah, that's how you do it"

3. Exactly the same as point 2 above, but we just make a fake copy of my registration in the new persons name so they dont have to goto alberta. Seeings insurance and registration from north america mean absolutely nothing down here, I'm pretty comfortable with this method.
The new owner would want to fix things up before entering the USA/Canada with the car. For all the other countries, who cares.

As a side note, the Jeep can be "imported" to the USA from Canada without much trouble and tax free thanks to NAFTA

None of the options are exactly straight-forward, but hey, the Jeep is selling for $5500 USD instead of around $20 000 USD here in Argentina and you can drive it back North and register it there

-Dan

 

[Scott Brady]

The power of attorney would be the preferred method. I have traveled through a lot of countries that way without issue.

 

[greg mgm]

If it's registered in the US it would need a dot certification sticker and a smog cert for whatever state it gets registered.
For ex. in CA it would need a CA emissions sticker...probably under the hood. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[expeditionerd]

Sad to see your trip end, Dan!
You should make it a condition that whoever gets to own this awesome rig next, should continue writing a great blog.
Will forward this info to a few friends down there. At that price, I'm pretty sure it won't be long until you find a buyer.

 

[haven]

The next Dakar race passes near Mendoza in Jan 2012. This Jeep would be a great way to follow the race.

 

[Dan Grec]

Sad to see your trip end, Dan!
You should make it a condition that whoever gets to own this awesome rig next, should continue writing a great blog.
Will forward this info to a few friends down there. At that price, I'm pretty sure it won't be long until you find a buyer.

Thanks for the assistance, greatly appreciated.

-Dan

 

[Ozrockrat]

I have used this method with motorcycles. It is never an issue. I think I still have the wording in spanish if someone needs it. There was an issue with having to get it notarized at some government office (in Santiago) instead of just the usual "Notary"

Hey 1leglance,

There are a few ways to handle it:

1. We can make a power of attorney giving the new owner all the legal rights to the car and they can do whatever they want with it (enter other countries, etc) Forever. It remains in my name legally.
I've talked to customs and the police here and its all good.
We need to leave and re-enter the country with it to get it out of my name and into the new owners, but thats easy and legal.
I suppose if you ever drove back to the USA/Canada you would move it over into your name, as I would also sign over the title.

-Dan