Thoughts about a car

Aug 11, 2019

So here's the situation in a nutshell: I have a car which I have 2 more years to make payments on (5,500 left). I could sell it to my stepfather who is only willing to payoff the car and not actually give it's value BUT would allow me to drive it when back in the States. Alternatively, I could sell it at value (which may only be an extra 1,000 to 2,000 max) to another agency but not have that same option and maybe slightly more headache as not having transport perhaps the remaining days in the States.

Alternatively I could ship it to Korea and have a vehicle though I have heard there are used vehicles there at pretty decent prices and there is the issue of cost in shipping.

Anyone have advice on this issue?

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HelpOthers We sold one car directly to a buyer who had expressed interest to a dealer, but couldn't afford the extra the dealer would have charged them. They were willing to wait to finalize the purchase closer to the date we wouldn't need it anymore.

My husband sold his car to a dealer, also the date the worked best for us.

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haha We passed cars onto family the two times we moved overseas as it was the easiest thing to do. We also had use of the cars when we went back but eventually ended up renting a car instead because it was less complicated (i.e. is someone going to pick you up at the airport? if you are in town for two weeks is that going to be a problem sharing the car...See More

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Icanread If the streets are like they are here in Japan, you want a little car! My Honda Fit (a pretty small car by American standards) feels big on lots of these tiny roads here in Japan!

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educatormama I'm in the same situation trying to figure out whether or not to ship my car to Korea. Mine is fully paid off though. I know I'll need a car as soon possible as I'll have my 2 young daughters with me. So I don't want the cost of paying for a rental while waiting for my car to arrive and I'm also seriously nervous about paying taxes on the shipment ...See More

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