In many countries, quarantine measures have already been eased or completely lifted, but the situation with affordable cars in the US remains the same. At Copart, Manheim, and IAAI auctions, prices are still 20–30% lower than they were in February 2020.
A major Ukrainian importer of used cars from the US, Atlantic Express, has published a report on purchases for clients for May 2020, which clearly shows how profitable car purchases are. Crossovers, which have long been in demand among Ukrainians, are especially cheap at auctions. The prices are pleasantly surprising:
2013 NISSAN ROGUE
Price: $1,775
Turnkey price (with customs clearance and repair): $8,500
Price of an analogue in Ukraine: $11,600
Savings: $3,100
A compact Japanese crossover created specifically for the American market. The 2.5 L QR25DE I4 gasoline engine produces 170 hp. The car was purchased at the IAAI auction for only $1,775. There is damage to the rear, but in Ukraine its repair will cost $2,000–2,500. The final purchase price still remains very attractive. Mileage — 88,042 miles.
2016 FORD EXPLORER
Price: $4,444
Turnkey price (with customs clearance and repair): $11,850
Price of an analogue in Ukraine: $15,450
Savings: $3,600
An American mid-size crossover of the fifth generation with a transverse powertrain layout and base front-wheel drive. Power is provided by a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine. It was bought at the IAAI auction for $4,444, and taking into account all costs, the final price is $11,850. In Ukraine, a similar configuration can only be found for $15,000–16,000. The odometer readings are confirmed — 62,253 miles.
2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Price: $4,950
Turnkey price (with customs clearance and repair): $11,700
Price of an analogue in Ukraine: $15,700
Savings: $4,000
A German compact SUV of the second generation on the new modular MQB platform, with McPherson struts at the front and a four-link rear suspension. The two-liter gasoline engine produces 220 hp and accelerates the car from zero to sixty in 6.5 seconds. This is the most powerful unit in the second-generation TIGUAN lineup. The car was taken at the Copart auction for $4,950, saving about $4,000 compared to Ukrainian analogues. Mileage — 52,192 miles.
2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
Price: $7,750
Turnkey price (with customs clearance and repair): $14,950
Price of an analogue in Ukraine: $20,500
Savings: $5,550
A mileage of 730 miles and a 2020 year of manufacture speak for themselves. The Japanese crossover found a new owner at a quite reasonable price of $7,750.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
Price: $5,325
Turnkey price (with customs clearance and repair): $11,720
Price of an analogue in Ukraine: $15,520
Savings: $3,800
The Atlantic Express website features one of the most extensive catalogs of American cars, where you can find hundreds of such cars waiting for their owner. The catalog is updated daily and allows you to quickly select a car of any class, configuration, and year of manufacture.
Now Ukrainians have a real chance to significantly save on buying a car from the US. Auctions feature thousands of crossovers, SUVs, and off-road vehicles at very attractive prices. They are all in good condition, have minor damage, and often have mileage from 10 to 50 miles. The importer Atlantic Express knows how to successfully find inexpensive and at the same time almost intact cars. Maximum savings on vehicles reach 50% of the price of an analogue in Ukraine.
The company Atlantic Express provides a full range of services for delivering a car from America. First, a car is selected for you at an auction, then they negotiate for the best option, the won car is brought from the US to Ukraine, they handle customs clearance and certification, and also correctly process all documents. The client only has to wait for their car, track the movement of the container by number, and receive consultations at any time of the day.
