I'm an American & a permanent resident of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata; if you have a visit planned, please email me; I'd like to meet you. Somebody has to sacrifice.
Problem areas with the FJ Cruiser in the DR:
1. A 'new' FJ in the USA, 2007 - 08, is a $24K - 28K SUV. In the DR? $45K - 50K!! Why? Gov't taxes. I wish there were some way @ this. Suggestions.
2. Gas costs US $5 / gallon in the DR; diesel is @ $4.25 / gallon. Toyota should make a diesel FJ Cruiser. Why not?
3. I prefer a standard transmission; Dominicans won't drive standard transmission cars. Therefore, dealers, etc. won't import them! Unjust!
That's all the *****ing & moaning I can manage for 1 May day! Thanks for taking the time to read of my woes. Time to move to Florida?
Life is hard & death is not easy!
Problem areas with the FJ Cruiser in the DR:
1. A 'new' FJ in the USA, 2007 - 08, is a $24K - 28K SUV. In the DR? $45K - 50K!! Why? Gov't taxes. I wish there were some way @ this. Suggestions.
2. Gas costs US $5 / gallon in the DR; diesel is @ $4.25 / gallon. Toyota should make a diesel FJ Cruiser. Why not?
3. I prefer a standard transmission; Dominicans won't drive standard transmission cars. Therefore, dealers, etc. won't import them! Unjust!
That's all the *****ing & moaning I can manage for 1 May day! Thanks for taking the time to read of my woes. Time to move to Florida?
Life is hard & death is not easy!