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I have two family members in Ecuador that have BMWs and there are some around but not many, one major BMW dealer. However there is a 50% tax imposed on all imported cars not assembled in Ecuador, (only a couple of cars assembled for sale in Ecuador, Mistubishi and Chevy) So a new BMW 335 that would be around 45000 here would cost close to 70000 US in Ecuador. Also forget about bumper to bumper warranty , it does not exist in most of the world outside the US. So in Ecuador you could get a new Mitsubishi Montero for around 22000, so it is a real jump to spend 70000 on a three series when you could get 3 monteros for the same price. With that said the wealthy are wealthy and buy the cars they like whatever the cost.
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