Hey everyone — I’m moving to Cambodia this fall and could use some advice on whether it makes more sense to ship my car or buy one locally.
My current car is fully paid off, and while I know owning a car in Cambodia isn’t really necessary (given how many transportation options there are), I feel like it could still be useful to have. Especially since I have family in different cities and would prefer the flexibility to travel on my own schedule.
From what I’ve seen, cars in Cambodia used to be pretty expensive due to import fees. My thinking is that even with shipping + import costs, it might still be cheaper than buying a vehicle outright there. But I’ve also heard that prices may have come down recently, so I’m not sure if that’s still true.
A few things I’d love input on:
• Has anyone shipped their car to Cambodia? Was it worth it overall?
• What are import fees/processes like right now?
• How expensive are cars currently (new or used)?
• What’s the buying process like there?
I’ve tried searching around online but there’s not much information on this and Cambodia specifically, so any insights, experiences, or advice would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance! 🙂
Edit: I’m current based in Ohio.
TLDR: Moving to Cambodia and deciding whether to ship my paid-off car or buy one locally. Wondering which is more cost-effective given import fees, current car prices, and overall buying process. Want a car mainly for flexibility to travel between cities.
