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chippy
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Actually the ferry ride has gotten alot cheaper with the new xchange rate. I did it this summer and a cabin for 3 with my truck was about 320 usd.
Granted it wasn`t like the old days of cabo to pv for 50 bucks but still pretty good value.
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bajagrouper
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May be but but his rig is about 13 meters long...see what that costs...
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bajagrouper
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I believe all imports are frozen until the 2015 rules come out, but this year should be 4 years old......Here is a portion from the Yucalanda site:
“(d) beginning January 1, 2015, Mexico may not adopt or maintain a prohibition or restriction on imports from the territories of Canada or the United
States of originating used vehicles that are at least four years old;”
Previous NAFTA dates and years were: 2009: 10 years old; 2011: 8 years old; 2013: 6 years old, and these were all processed accordingly.
There are further clause relating to the years 2017 (2 years) and 2019 (no age limit), but given all the various changes that have occurred just in
the last year alone that’s too far off to go into.
[Edited on 9-12-2015 by bajagrouper]
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amastro46
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Quote: Originally posted by bajagrouper  | | Quote: Originally posted by amastro46 | I am actually looking to go down to Quintana Roo/ Cancun area to work down there for a few years. Not sure about the ULSD availability down there.
So in your opinion, a 1500 wouldn't really get the job done too well if I am doing a lot of towing? |
I guess from your 1st. paragraph you are going to obtain a temporary residence Visa so you can import your vehicles and get a work permit correct?
Why are you getting such an older model truck? With the new NAFTA laws you can import a vehicle 4 years old = 2011........
Why drive down Baja, ferry cost for your rig is mucho Pesos,lol.
Because of fuel costs and toll roads, I would drive to Loreto TX and head down Highway 57 .......good luck |
Yes to all above, I am going to be doing all of the correct paperwork and such. The reason for the older truck would be because of the ULSD
restrictions and low availabilitiy of high quality diesel in Mexico
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amastro46
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| Quote: Originally posted by MMc | | Why not get a 3/4 ton gas truck of your choice? Gas is easy to find, 3/4 will pull your stuff easy, the down side is mileage. 3/4 ton will be heavy to
off road with too |
This is another thought I have had. I like the thought of the longevity of diesel motors though.
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amastro46
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I really appreciate all the great information. I have some different options but I do think a 2007 diesel is going to be my best bet. I just need to
find one wiht acceptable mileage
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| Quote: Originally posted by amastro46 | | Quote: Originally posted by MMc | | Why not get a 3/4 ton gas truck of your choice? Gas is easy to find, 3/4 will pull your stuff easy, the down side is mileage. 3/4 ton will be heavy to
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This is another thought I have had. I like the thought of the longevity of diesel motors though. |
Yes, but how about the extra money they cost? Is it worth it to you? Parts availability is also a consideration. I prefer to drive a vehicle in Baja
that is sold in Mexico. That's because I remember having a beer with a guy in Mulege who was preparing to take a bus to San Diego and back to get a
part for his diesel motor's fuel system.
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amastro46
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| Quote: Originally posted by SFandH | | Quote: Originally posted by amastro46 | | Quote: Originally posted by MMc | | Why not get a 3/4 ton gas truck of your choice? Gas is easy to find, 3/4 will pull your stuff easy, the down side is mileage. 3/4 ton will be heavy to
off road with too |
This is another thought I have had. I like the thought of the longevity of diesel motors though. |
Yes, but how about the extra money they cost? Is it worth it to you? Parts availability is also a consideration. I prefer to drive a vehicle in Baja
that is sold in Mexico. That's because I remember having a beer with a guy in Mulege who was preparing to take a bus to San Diego and back to get a
part for his diesel motor's fuel system. |
You bring up soem very good points. I am looking to bring a new KTM down with me, and I know I'll have to have all the spare parts if there were work
needed to be done.
You are correct, the gas 3/4 will be less expensive to purchase than the diesels. I could get a slighly newer one, with less miles, and stay within
budget
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bajagrouper
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Do you know the costs of nationalizing a vehicle now a days?
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rts551
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You will have to bring everything but expendables for the KTM. We raced a KTM quad for a couple of years and I was constantly running North to get
parts or having parts shipped down.
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gas VS Diesel
Unless your always pulling a heavy load,,,A Diesel can be WAY over rated,over cost and noisy..a DODGE Ram is a Great truck..and the 10V gas has more
torqe than the cummins..the ford 6.0 is a POS no matter what you do to it...sunday I'm working on a Volvo Penta supercharged/turbo Diesel motor..Yep
ya read that right,,point being is the dodge cummins is great if you going to be towing all the time..if not, there are other motors that fit the
bill,,nicely....if your not starting a tow truck co. (gura) I would drive some trucks before buying
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amastro46
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I actually don't. haven't looked too much into it. When I was down in Baja for months and months, nobody ever questioned my motorcycle. I know Baja
and mainland are different, but this is a plan for a few years down the road, so I do have time to research
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amastro46
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| Quote: Originally posted by captkw | | Unless your always pulling a heavy load,,,A Diesel can be WAY over rated,over cost and noisy..a DODGE Ram is a Great truck..and the 10V gas has more
torqe than the cummins..the ford 6.0 is a POS no matter what you do to it...sunday I'm working on a Volvo Penta supercharged/turbo Diesel motor..Yep
ya read that right,,point being is the dodge cummins is great if you going to be towing all the time..if not, there are other motors that fit the
bill,,nicely....if your not starting a tow truck co. (gura) I would drive some trucks before buying |
Good info. Yeah I need to really evaluate exactly my plans. Ill be towing from Jackson Wyoming to San Francisco, to around Cancun, a few thousand
miles. But from there I do look to post up the camper and have a mobile truck.
The 1/2 tons would be able to offroad better too
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The 3/4 ton diesel is a very heavy truck for off roading. It sounds like you'll figure what is best for you, good luck.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch | | I, too, am curious about this topic.... a lot of good choices it seems.... the VW, the F250 diesel and gas options...... I love diesels, having pushed
a big red one around for a career, but that gas option sure looks nice, too. |
I finally switched on my last purchase. Gas mileage now good. Towing capacity OK for what I do (boat or quads)... and diesel has lost its price
advantage it had 30 years ago.
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch | You are correct MMc.
Apparently I do a bit of "thinking out loud" for lack of a better phrase!
Yeah, the weight consideration of the diesel has been a real concern to me. And the oil changes, etc....
I think I will be better off with the gasoline option for what I will be doing.... some work, some camping and maybe towing a panga once in awhile.
I need that crew cab with my family and the new F150's and F250's look pretty cool..... the F150 probably makes more sense in the longer-term overall
picture of driveability and economy.
Either way, it'll be a truck produced for Mexico since I have to drive a national vehicle with my residency.
Not that this was my thread, anyway!
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My neighbor has been checking out some pretty good RAM deals in Ensenada.
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Just sayin....
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God, this one I love.... kinda like the new model has a heated tailgate... so you keep your hands warm while pushing it home....
But I don't like to tick off my Ford truck friends,, or Blondes, or Liberals, so maybe we should all have a sense of humor except when it comes to
our Redneck-ness... then all bets are off.....
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
A wise man once spoke nothing.....
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day!!
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chuckie
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Aint no good truks, cept Dodge, everbody oughta know thet.
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rts551
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Too bad Dodge don't make trucks any more.
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