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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tim40
As a recap please:
1. Must you have an FM3 to obtain a MX drivers license? YES
2. Must you have a MX drivers license to purchase a new vehicle in MX? YES
3. What would be the source to confirm, definitively, if a car purchased new in MX could at a later undetermined date be imported into the US?
Costs and hurdles associated with this? All the RUMORS I've ever heard have said NO...I believe because of lack of emissions controls. I'd
think your local DMV would be a good source for verification.
4. Does anyone have any knowledge on the VW CrossFire; we are thinking of purchasing one. Bora yes, CrossFire, NO, but I CAN tell you that
Mexican manufactured vehicles no longer have cruise as an option until you get to the top-of-the-line models & pricing (over $35K, as of this
year.)
5. Can a US citizen 16 year old obtain a MX drivers license? Haven't a clue....sorry! If Shari doesn't jump in, try U2Uing her, she's the
only one I know of on here who has a young daughter who recently started driving.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tim40
As a recap please:
3. What would be the source to confirm, definitively, if a car purchased new in MX could at a later undetermined date be imported into the US?
Costs and hurdles associated with this?
Check with US Customs and US EPA. The procedures should be the same as importing from any other country. |
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tim40
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Thanks LongLegs and Bajaguy. Hopefully Shari will know the driving age facts.
When searching for the end of your rainbow you only have until dusk....
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Liibike: Just recently obtained my MX DL here in Ensenada and a medical "exam"was required using the facility available right there at the new city
hall. They also took my word for it when asked what blood type I had. Was given a VERY simple written test in English although if I could have
understood Spanish, I would have been given a test on one of their computers The next day I was showing my license to a neighbor when he asked why it
was a temporary! I hadn't even noticed the very faint pink letters across the face of the license &/or the actual expiration date which was in six
months. When I went back to ask why, I was told "because you have not lived in Mexico for a minimum of one year".
AND the $$$ was the same; about $420.00. peso's.
Oh yea, a friend was renewing his MX license and the renewal was good for 3 years and the cost was the same! Go figure....
Just do it!
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Hook
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Man, i'm just not getting what the advantages are to having a Mexican DL and buying a car down there.
But I NEVER buy new cars, anyway..............
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tim40
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My main interest is the VW CrossFire is a really nice and near ideal vehicle for MX so says me... But it may not be possible
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Man, i'm just not getting what the advantages are to having a Mexican DL and buying a car down there.
But I NEVER buy new cars, anyway.............. |
Different model availability. I've been following this thread because I recently found out a brand spanking new Honda trail 90 sells for $2000 in
Mexico. I want one to sit on the back of my camper but they quit importing them here about 20 years ago. Used ones in good shape sell for between
$1000-$2000. I dont think so for a 20+ year old scooter.
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Thats what I'm talking about. There is also one more called the Cargo (I think) that is similar to the Tool; all of which would be perfect candidates
to strap on to the back of an RV.
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Hook
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WOW, those prices include the IVA tax, according to the Honda.mx website.
But only a four liter capacity on the C-90.
[Edited on 7-22-2007 by Hook]
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Autotrader has a website for Mexican cars as well for anyone interested in used cars..
Only a few cities: TJ, Mexicali, CD Juarez, and Chihuahua.
http://www.autotrader.com.mx/
Yeah, the VW crossfox looks cool, but VW has too many quality issues for me.
Subaru's are now sold in Mexico as of last year. I'm not sure of any dealers outside of DF.
Those Honda bikes look great.
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Sorry if this has been answered before but - do you need a FM3 and/or a MX drivers license to buy a used, already registered (MX) vehicle in Baja?
Can you buy the above vehicle with only a FMT? (assuming you are only going to use it in Baja and not bring it back to Canada or the States)
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longlegsinlapaz
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Bernardo
| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
| Quote: | Originally posted by tim40
As a recap please:
1. Must you have an FM3 to obtain a MX drivers license? YES
2. Must you have a MX drivers license to purchase a new vehicle in MX? YES
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Yes, the answer has been posted....in this very thread! You could probably find someone
willing to sell you a car in a private, off-the-record-sale, but you wouldn't be legal driving it....No, an FMT doesn't qualify. Start at the top
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Bernardo
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2. Must you have a MX drivers license to purchase a new vehicle in MX? YES
longlegsinlapaz
My question had to do with purchasing a used car.
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longlegsinlapaz
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New or used, the laws to own & drive a Mexican licensed vehicle are the same.
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