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Hello everyone, I am so glad to find this forum and post some newbe questions!
I am a US citizen living in Costa Rica. I am interested in bringing down a M35A2 for the purpose of giving jungle tours! As I am just beginning my edumacation of the auction and purchase process, I have a few questions that are specific to my newbe/expat status. ***NOTE: Forum host, please move this thread to the appropriate section if needed and accept my apologies***.
For example:
1) Will my living abroad (no US addy, only a Post office box mailing address for the past 3 years) disallow my obtaining an EUC, participating in an auction or obtaining a SF-97? I still pay taxes in the US, but I have been physically absent for 3 years. (my wife says I was never really there)
2) If so, are there legal alternatives to the above? (registered legal buyers for hire, for example) I realize I can buy a truck already registered by a private party in their state, but I am enticed by possible adventure and seduced by a slim chance of savings.
3) Are there export restrictions for a M35A2 (some resellers won't sell to me and I'm wondering why)
4) I read through some huge, gawdawfull government document explaining what is and isn't restricted for export.I forget the name of the document at the moment. It was supplied by a nice lady from GL who refused to interpret it for me!!! It is currently lost, due to my computer reformatting 'cause of a nasty porno virus. (the computer, not me) What I gathered from my attempt at gleaning fact from this tome is that if the vehicle was ever fitted with weapons, it's a no-go for export. If the truck was used for transport, it's a go. Is this accurate or am I being optimistic?
5) Is it possible to ship a truck to Costa Rica using the issued SF-97 form, once it is in my hands?
6) I'm not a dealer, only a hobbiest. Will I pay taxes on a truck that is sure to be bought in a western state and driven into Mexico and points south?
7) Lastly, I LOVE the idea of CTIS and super singles. My wish and dream would be to "find" a M35A3 at an affordable (to me) price. My last question is weather the CTIS technology or anything else on the M35A3 limits export for a little Middle America jungle exploration?
Thanks to all. If you are ever coming down this way, Please look me up. I have imported and sold Unimogs that are being used by various companies for development and tourism. US military trucks will also serve the purpose for fun and adventure and I look forward to your friendship and replies! I'll leave some contact info for you to reach me if you like.
Rick Chalmers, president,
Adventure Motors: "Bigger Than Yours!" S.A.
www.advmo.com
advenmotor@yahoo.com
I am a US citizen living in Costa Rica. I am interested in bringing down a M35A2 for the purpose of giving jungle tours! As I am just beginning my edumacation of the auction and purchase process, I have a few questions that are specific to my newbe/expat status. ***NOTE: Forum host, please move this thread to the appropriate section if needed and accept my apologies***.
For example:
1) Will my living abroad (no US addy, only a Post office box mailing address for the past 3 years) disallow my obtaining an EUC, participating in an auction or obtaining a SF-97? I still pay taxes in the US, but I have been physically absent for 3 years. (my wife says I was never really there)
2) If so, are there legal alternatives to the above? (registered legal buyers for hire, for example) I realize I can buy a truck already registered by a private party in their state, but I am enticed by possible adventure and seduced by a slim chance of savings.
3) Are there export restrictions for a M35A2 (some resellers won't sell to me and I'm wondering why)
4) I read through some huge, gawdawfull government document explaining what is and isn't restricted for export.I forget the name of the document at the moment. It was supplied by a nice lady from GL who refused to interpret it for me!!! It is currently lost, due to my computer reformatting 'cause of a nasty porno virus. (the computer, not me) What I gathered from my attempt at gleaning fact from this tome is that if the vehicle was ever fitted with weapons, it's a no-go for export. If the truck was used for transport, it's a go. Is this accurate or am I being optimistic?
5) Is it possible to ship a truck to Costa Rica using the issued SF-97 form, once it is in my hands?
6) I'm not a dealer, only a hobbiest. Will I pay taxes on a truck that is sure to be bought in a western state and driven into Mexico and points south?
7) Lastly, I LOVE the idea of CTIS and super singles. My wish and dream would be to "find" a M35A3 at an affordable (to me) price. My last question is weather the CTIS technology or anything else on the M35A3 limits export for a little Middle America jungle exploration?
Thanks to all. If you are ever coming down this way, Please look me up. I have imported and sold Unimogs that are being used by various companies for development and tourism. US military trucks will also serve the purpose for fun and adventure and I look forward to your friendship and replies! I'll leave some contact info for you to reach me if you like.
Rick Chalmers, president,
Adventure Motors: "Bigger Than Yours!" S.A.
www.advmo.com
advenmotor@yahoo.com