Loading ...Yes, cars (new ones) generally are more expensive in Hawaii. I know many people here who will fly to Oregon to buy a car and have it shipped over here. It’s cheaper than buying it here.
But if you are shopping for well used bargains in good shape, they can be found also. The ‘vette was a ‘distress sale’ as he was moving to the mainland at a fixed departure date. Advertising the car at Blue Book ($6800) didn’t work fast enough. He put it on Facebook for ‘friends & Family’ at $2k. When we went to check it out he was only a week away from moving, and when I showed some interest he said: “I’m over it! Gimme $1500 and drive it home!”
Like I said… He FORCED me to buy it. It has had over $10k motor work from prior mechanic/owner and runs great. Needs an A/C compressor replacement, and some brake work in the shop next week. Gotta keep cool inside in this tropical sun.
Then I will be ready for the 130 mile cruise to Kona. It will be a profitable ‘flip’ once I’m over it, too. We will see how long that takes. 🙂