Thread: Buy a motorcycle in Panama - Brand New vs. Used.

Really? I heard it s like 15 % VAT ? plus some small change in the pocket of some officials

You will need to visit PTJ at 4 AM at least two times to pick a ticket for the line. Then come back at 8 AM to stand in the actual line for hours. Also expect 3-4 visits to aduana and 5-10 other government offices including ATTT and Municipio. Every visit is a Panamanian version of hell. Each government institute in Panama is mimicked after the torture museum in Cartagena.

Originally Posted by Sam Wijnants

Really? I heard it s like 15 % VAT ? plus some small change in the pocket of some officials

I bought a "Eastern" 250 dual sport from El Machetazo. Works well - just be sure to tighten every bolt on it before driving it. It's basically a Honda CRF230L clone. Parts? - well just hope that a Honda part fits.

Yes, good luck with the parts. Try getting light bulbs and air filters. The EXCLUSIVE importer (Bering) do not have them and never will because they and Machetazo are thieves.

I am dumping mine on someone as soon as I get it back from the idiots who work on it.

Originally Posted by jonr

I bought a "Eastern" 250 dual sport from El Machetazo. Works well - just be sure to tighten every bolt on it before driving it. It's basically a Honda CRF230L clone. Parts? - well just hope that a Honda part fits.