In Hong Kong cars for sale are to be found in many locations the average expat wouldn’t expect. You won’t find acres of open air lots with used cars scattered about, as open space like this is at a premium in Hong Kong. Where you will find used car dealers is in the basements of building car parks or occupying part, or all of a level of a multi-story car park. These car lots may be a single used car dealership, or many smaller dealers sharing the space.

All makes of cars are available, with some models possibly differing from your home country. The most common vehicles on Hong Kong roads would be BMW, Mercedes and Toyota. Most of these vehicles can be found, as used cars, for reasonable prices, although not many dealers offer any kind of warranty.

One thing many expats find confronting when dealing with local used car salesmen, is that many of them who are not used to dealing with us will require you to negotiate and decide on a price for the car before you test drive it. This is standard practice for many used car dealers here as to them it shows that you are serious about buying the car. Of course it should be understood that you are free to change your mind or renegotiate should the used car’s test drive not be up to expectation.

If you’re thinking of buying a used car in Hong Kong you must have somewhere to park it. May sound obvious but many apartments will not have a parking space included, or even available. There is a healthy market for car parking spaces as many people who are not using theirs often lease or sell it.

Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, and this adds to its charm and colorful culture. Here you will find a dichotomous way of life – its society is largely modern and capitalistic, but its people still maintain Chinese traditions. It is indeed one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and it looks likes it will live up to this reputation for a very long time. It is one of Asia’s most popular travel spots, and it’s not surprising why. It is a small but bustling city with a night life that is comparable to the Caribbean, and a serenity that is true to its Buddhist roots. If you are going to Asia, you should definitely stop by Hong Kong.

Next only to the Philippines and India, Hong Kong is one of the best English-speaking regions in Asia. The street language is a delightful mix of English and Cantonese, so it is fairly easy to ask for directions, get a meal from restaurants, or haggle in the marketplace. Most educated Hong Kong locals are very well-versed in English, especially now that ‘English as a Second Language’ is already being taught in Hong Kong schools.

If you enjoy culinary variety, then Hong Kong is the place for you. Uniquely Chinese dishes such as special dim sum are a must-try. Other Chinese specialties include chicken lo mein, Peking duck, stuffed scallops, mouth-watering Tong Cho oysters, tofu dishes, fried whole trout, and exotic seafood plates of soft-shell crab topped with crawfish tails. If you get tired of Chinese food and miss Western food, do not worry – there are hundreds of McDonald’s outlets and several Western-style restaurants that offer American and European food.

Hong Kong is fairly expensive compared to other Asian travel destinations, but it is well worth it. To save on accommodations, you may choose to stay in dormitories. You can also eat budget meals (usually Chinese delicacies) instead of going to fancy restaurants. An allowance of about HK 250 dollars per day should be enough. But remember – Hong Kong is a shopping paradise and it can get very hard to resist the urge to buy, so hold on to your money if you do not want to overspend.