Keeping a car in North Cyprus

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 13:44

Would i be allowed to buy and register a car if i am not a full time resident in Cyprus

spook


Joined: 23/01/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 14:00

Short answer yes

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 14:18

Thanks for that spook,i will be coming and going to North Cyprus,i thought that buying a car would be the cheapest option,rather then rent

Dancer


Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 15:30

Does anyone have any idea what a runaround car would cost in decent condition, could be cheaper than always renting a card. Do you have to pay any car tax in N.Cyprus, and does anyone know if car insurance is expensive?



Thanks

BILLY


Joined: 15/01/2007
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 18:28

A half decent car would set you back £3000 for this you would get something about 12 yrs old.

Car tax is about 150ytl per year and insurance fully comp, Just under £200.

Depending on how often you come out it may be better to rent until you find a decent bargain.

Dancer


Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 00:37

Hi Billy



Thanks for the information. Thinking about two of us buying in order that we can share when coming on holiday.



Thanks again for info.

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 08:33

It may be of interest to you that Amanda's auction in Ozankoy are now selling some second hand cars but it's a case of buyer beware, although it would be the same buying from a local I suppose

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 08:49

Any idea how much a mitsubishi 4x4 6 seater would cost-obviously not new

Chris

BILLY


Joined: 15/01/2007
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 17:25

Info from recent Buy Sell N Cyprus magazine, (the local autotrader.)



Mitsubishi Pajero year 2000 £20000

" " " 1992 £7,500

" " " 1991 £6500

" " " 2004 £26000.



Not cheap!

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 17:46

And 500YTL+ a year for road tax , hence ive just sold my Pajero

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 19:05

Someone is selling a Freelander convertible on the TRNC Villa Owners board for £5900.



http://trncvillaowners.phpbb3now.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3210

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 21:36

Be careful if you go for diesel, the road tax is much more expensive

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 23:18

im thinking about buying a second car over here and driveing it to north cyprus for my use when over there , would get a car far cheaper over here any thoughts anyone? regards andrew

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 23:34

only problem you can only keep it in TRNC for twelve months, otherwise pay import tax (purchase tax) if under 3 years old.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
20/05/2008 23:38

how much is import tax ?

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
21/05/2008 00:10

Don't quote me but i think its 40% of glasses guide price european car, 65% if japanese.