Selling a 4x4 in Namibia

Hi there,

I’m a private individual with a 4x4 in Namibia (Toyota Landcruiser). I’d like to sell it to a European for payment in euros via a European bank account. Could anyone give me some tips on how to find interested buyers locally?

Hi there, I’ve already done this kind of deal, but in South Africa. First question: where’s your Toyota registered (probably in France, which explains why you’re asking)?

Hi, No, it’s registered in Namibia. It’s a couple of friends who bought it because they traveled here often. Now they want to sell it but would prefer the transaction to be in euros via European accounts. They asked me to help since I live in Namibia

And he’s worried he won’t be able to repatriate the funds if he sells it to a Namibian? In South Africa, even if you provide proof of the funds’ origin (in my case, an international transfer for a Land Rover concession), authorities are reluctant to let foreign currency leave the country. Maybe Namibia has the same issue?

The Namibian market is narrower than South Africa’s, and I guess you can’t post an ad explicitly stating you want to sell to a European?

I sold a South African Defender to a Belgian, payment in euros in France: I found him by posting on a local classifieds site (Gumtree).

I don’t think European fan sites are a good lead, but you never know.

Another option—depending on the vehicle’s value—your friend sells it to you, then you resell it locally, spend the proceeds on the spot, and reimburse him in Europe, either in one go or as you cover expenses, based on your agreement.