I don’t know anyone who has brought a vehicle. The customs duties can be high. I’ll double check on this and get back to you with a better-informed answer. Expats who want a car usually buy one here. Seems like expats who live on the coast or in Cuenca are more likely to want a vehicle. In Quito or Cotacachi, most opt for taxis or buses for transportation. We don’t have a car and are very happy about that. We takes buses, taxis, or hire a private driver when we need to. It’s far less costly and less hassle than car ownership. (By the way, in Cotacachi, the favored mode of transport for expats now seems to be those 3-wheel motorcycle things with a covered trailer on back — like an Asian tuk-tuk.
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