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Buying a car in St. Kitts Purchasing a vehicle in St. Kitts is not easy, but with armed with some basic knowledge, some hard work and searching will get you a... somewhat ok car. Photo credit: retromo The very first thing you should do is read a previous VIP's detailed article about his car purchasing experience . This was written in 2012, but it still extremely relevant. You should also read the Ross University page about vehicles and driving . Budget and Price Ranges There are 4 major price ranges: $3,000-$5,000 USD: Average "island car" - More than 10 years old, many "island quirks" $5,000-$7,000 USD: Average "island SUV" - More than 10 years old, many "island quirks" $7,000-$10,000 USD: Good vehicle - Still more than 10 years old, but only a few minor quirks over $10,000 USD: In this price range, you start to find newer vehicles that might pass for a reasonable used car in the United States Car or SUV? ...

Looking down the peninsula from Timothy Hill upon our arrival Living on the small Caribbean island of Saint Kitts The good stuff "Buddies" One of the things I truly enjoy here is being in the water. I usually snorkel at least once a week and have taken up a bit of a hobby with underwater photography. Learning to scuba dive was amazing too! I also try to hike at least once a week. The volcano on the north side of the island hosts the famous "Crater Hike" -- a challenging yet very doable climb up to about 3,000ft. There's not a whole lot to do (besides chores) on the weekends, so we often head to the beach. Beach days are great. You can often find your own little spot, or join up with friends for a beach BBQ. What else is great about St. Kitts? It's quiet -- especially outside of tourist season. And you can hang your laundry and have it dry in a few hours. The not-so-great stuff So what about the downside to living in...