Costa Rica allows vehicle form the US, but the Tariff is high. but we are willing to pay it.
They sell Broncos here (Big Bned, Outer Banks, and Wildtrack) so parts are "available." I confirmed my Ford Warranty would be honored here as well.
We live in a much sleepier town than the beach towns. Surrounded by Tico cattle farmers that have nicer rigs than my Bronco. F350s, Cummins Rams, Rover Defenders. I'm poor compared to them.
There is always petty crime wherever you go, but we are careful. Our house has a big locked gate...
If you need any recommendations let me know. Rental cars are the biggest tourist tax you'll encounter. I recommend Adobe if you are renting a car, no surprises like all of the big brands.
Long story short: we bought a used 2022 Base 2.3L with 217 miles on it, and 10 days later we drove it to Costa Rica with our 4 dogs, cat, and some home stuff. We have moved to CR permanently and this was the big move.
I bought Black Diamond take off wheels and tires, added a bunch on IAG...
Just installed these yesterday. I agree with everything Ground_zero says. Super sturdy, out of the way, and the airbag fires down not out, so these won't be in the way.
One interesting thing though, last night it was in the low 40s and at speed the handles were cool, almost cold, to the touch...
We are building a house above Lake Arenal.
We are driving from Las Vegas. Will enter Mexico from Brownsville TX. Take the east side of Mexico and on through Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua towards the west coast.
Just picked up a "used" Black Shadow Base 4-door with the 2.3 from Carmax. Has just 217 miles on the clock. My wife, 4 dogs, and I are driving this to our new home in Costa Rica in the next week and a half.
Before we hit the road it's getting new steelies and tires from Black Diamond model...