How to Buy a Car in Costa Rica Without Overpaying or Inheriting Its Debts

How to buy a car in Costa Rica as a foreigner: used, new or imported, how to check liens and the odometer, the 2.5% transfer tax, import tax maths and yearly costs, with an inspection checklist and cost worksheet.

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