American traveler needs friend in Nicaragua

[hexylerse]

I surf and I'm visiting Nicaragua for the first time.32yr. old S.W.M. I am flying into Managua where I wish to purchase a used vehicle so that I can tour this country. I plan to stay for about a month surfing and looking for property to purchase. I will be staying mainly in Las Salinas and looking for property between there and San Juan del Sur. I'm looking to make friends with good people.I speak very little spanish. Can anyone help me find a car or truck. I don't care how bad it looks, as long as it runs well. I also do not wish to spend alot of money on the vehicle. I have a friend who helped with orphanages down there that I am trying to find as well. His name is Paul Boright. Thank you! I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

[Beerinkol]

let me fill you in on something
If you are planning to buy a used car, you might end up paying twice the cost of the car
People in Nic. have cars cause is a necesity and when they have a car, they care for it even more than their wives

About the friend that you are trying to find ..... ?????sorry but I not living in Nic. at the moment but I hope everything goes well with your search.
Good luck in Nic. and I can almost asure you that you will love it

I just came back from Nic, and i'm letting you know that my sister is selling a pick up truck (DATSUN 1990) in good condition, never been worked hard, only for tranportation, she's selling to buy a Sedan car. If you're interested e mail me

nicaraony@hotmail.com

I would suggest you spend some time at Ricardos in San Juan del Sur in order to pick up local, current information. You best bet about a car is buy one in Managua because there is the best selection and prices. There are a lot of surfers in SJDS. The website is http://www.sanjuandelsur.org.ni. Ricardos is closed on Tuesdays. Another place to check out if the Irish Pub in Managua. It is only open at night. Please spend some time shopping around for property and do not purchase on this your first trip. Visit with as many ex-pats as you can. The more research you do the better deal you will make. Good luck.

[elocornAnongE]

Hi there, I have some family in Managua they might be able to help you find a car and a place in SJDS. Email me @ Cyn_doll99@yahoo.com.

Ciao, Cynthia