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johnEvegas
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Car in Mexico
I will need a car in Cabo and I have one here. I was looking into bringing it in but it is an infiniti FX and it seemed to be a real hassle and way
too expensive to do.
I was thinking of selling it and getting something less flashy and better feul economy.
Does any one have any suggestions on bringing a car or where to buy a car in Mexico? Anyone have something decent to sell me once I get down there?
Thanks!
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bajajudy
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Get rid of the flashy car. You will be living in a salty environment, you dont need a nice car. I would sell the FX and buy something here. The
prices will seem high but importation of a vehicle is very expensive. You might have enough money to buy a small new car, I would think. If you are
an offroad kinda guy think high clearance. Also think ac....period.
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johnEvegas
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
Get rid of the flashy car. You will be living in a salty environment, you dont need a nice car. I would sell the FX and buy something here. The
prices will seem high but importation of a vehicle is very expensive. You might have enough money to buy a small new car, I would think. If you are
an offroad kinda guy think high clearance. Also think ac....period. |
I was thinking of buying something like a Camry or an Accord about 6 or 7 years old. Will that be too difficult to import?
Does anyone have any good information on what my options are? Am I better off buying a car in TJ and then loading it up and driving it down? I am
open to ideas and suggestions, I just want to get my cats and some stuff down to Cabo and I also need a car when I get there and I am lookiing for my
best options.
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Just a thought... Diesel is still much cheaper than gas in Mexico and WAY cheaper than in the U.S., at least now.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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JZ
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I was in Germany last month and rode in brand new 5-series BMW that was a diesel. Amazing how quiet it was. I had no clue it was a diesel until
someone in the car made a comment.
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Tucker
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It's my understanding that diesel cars cannot be imported into Mexico.
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Salsa
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Why do you waant to "import" it?
Most people drive with US plates and Mexican insurance.
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CARS & PETS
John.
For a car I would get something like a Corolla or Camry, unless you think of off roading. And I would just buy it in the States and never mind
importing. Almost all gringos have their registration in the States, as long as you keep it up to date. That way ,you drive down with your animals and
have no problems the first time down. From then on you fly. Have taken many trips with our dog and never ever have been asked for papers, Mexico or
USA. ( We have them though ). Canadian customs will ask though.
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Tucker
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Imported cars, in my opinion, are desireable for a couple of reasons:
You don't pay the high license fees and smog checks. Secondly, you don't need to maintain a US insurance policy, except for short term visits. I
paid $45 for a one month policy (US) last year.
It makes no sense to not import a car unless you plan to return it to the US.
[Edited on 9-5-2005 by Tucker]
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bajajudy
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All of my vehicles are imported except for the diesel truck. I agree with what Tucker said. Cheaper and easier. And you dont look like a tourist.
Make sure the paper work is straight if you buy in Tijuana!
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johnEvegas
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
CARS & PETS
John.
For a car I would get something like a Corolla or Camry, unless you think of off roading. And I would just buy it in the States and never mind
importing. Almost all gringos have their registration in the States, as long as you keep it up to date. That way ,you drive down with your animals and
have no problems the first time down. From then on you fly. Have taken many trips with our dog and never ever have been asked for papers, Mexico or
USA. ( We have them though ). Canadian customs will ask though. |
I was thinking of a 99 / 00 honda accord or toyota camry. Both seem that they will serve my purposes. How do I import that and how much will that
cost me to do about?
There are plenty here in Las Vegas and I can get a decent deal and also move a few extra things to Cabo using a car.
Should I just come with an american registered car then look to make the switch to import once I get squared away?
Thanks for all the help / suggestions!
[Edited on 9-5-2005 by johnEvegas]
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comitan
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John
It will cost you about $900.00 and 3 days waiting for it to be done, also think you would have to do it at Otay Mesa or tecate.
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rpleger
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I think they have used car lots in Cabo.........
Truck loads of cars going south through Muleg? all the time.
Must be going somewhere.....
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johnEvegas
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3 days for what?
| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
John
It will cost you about $900.00 and 3 days waiting for it to be done, also think you would have to do it at Otay Mesa or tecate.
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When you say 3 days what does that mean? Do they hold the car or make changes or something of the sort? Thanks for all the info that you all have
provided so far.
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johnEvegas
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rpleger
I think they have used car lots in Cabo.........
Truck loads of cars going south through Muleg? all the time.
Must be going somewhere..... |
I think that I am going to buy a car here (in las vegas) and drive it in. It is going to be a PAIN to get my cats in otherwise and I will be able to
get more stuff here with me. My choices are plentiful here in Vegas and the drive will be an experience. I will be chiming in in about a monthor so
to get some advice for that drive! Thanks everyone, I owe you a drink. Let me know when and where!
[Edited on 9-6-2005 by johnEvegas]
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Tucker
Imported cars, in my opinion, are desireable for a couple of reasons:
You don't pay the high license fees and smog checks. Secondly, you don't need to maintain a US insurance policy, except for short term visits. I
paid $45 for a one month policy (US) last year.
It makes no sense to not import a car unless you plan to return it to the US.
Tucker.
I agree that license fees are high in the States. However you can get smog checks waved and also don't need California insurance if you prove that the
vehicle is in Mexico ( show Mexican insurance ) Have done it for many years on 3 vehicles.
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vandenberg
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Kind of screwed that up
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Tucker
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Vandenberg..................Why would you want to? I've known folks who went through that process for no good reason. I can take my Mexican car to
the states anytime I need to as long as I bring it back.
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
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comitan
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John
When you import the car at the border they impound the car its taken back to the US side and the title and other things are checked, then the title is
stamped by US customs, brought back over if everthing is ok, I say 3 days it took me 5 depending how busy US customs are. Also check your u2u upper
right hand corner of page.
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If vehicle is registered in Imperial Co. (El Centro-Calexico) CA, there is no periodic smog checks, only first time registration in CA or change of
ownership. Ins need only be purchased for 1 day - the day of registration. If you list a Mexico address, the do not charge the county portion of the
license fee, but they do not mail renewal notices. The 1 day, 1 week, 1 month etc insurance you can buy in Mexico for US travel is accepted in Ca. -
It is NOT accepted in AZ for registration.
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