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Buying a Mexican Plated Car
TOTAL EDIT- I maybe had too long of a question and it could have been confusing as to what I was asking. Edit Below:
Restating the question as I see maybe it was too long and maybe confusing. I'l shorten it for practical reasons. I will Edit up above as well.
Particular Vehicle I want to purchase.
Has California Plates but a mexican sticker in upper windshield....
Here's the question(s):
If it's a Baja Sur Registered Vehicle....
1)Does this mean that I cannot drive it without the Mexican Driver's License? I would be using it in San Juanico mainly.
2)Is there no point in even buying it till I have a MX License or is there a grace period where I can drive it while I'm waiting to get the Mex
License?
3)And if I buy it, to drive it back to San Juanico, How would I insure it with California Plates, "afiliado" in Baja & me with a US driver's
license?
Anyone with any first hand experience with this?
thank you, Nomad.
PS-yes I used the search function. Maybe this thread can help another random fool down the line.
[Edited on 6-8-2019 by Beagle]
[Edited on 6-8-2019 by Beagle]
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I wouldn´t buy it. I´m sure there are plenty of mex plated beaters down there so why risk it?
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Have you seen any paperwork? Title or registration? I would not waste my time unless you know it's at least got a clear title. Who knows how it got
from California?
John
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Thanks for the input so far.
Restating the question as I see maybe it was too long and maybe confusing. I'l shorten it for practical reasons. I will Edit up above as well.
Particular Vehicle I want to purchase.
Has California Plates but a mexican sticker in upper windshield....
Here's the question(s):
If it's a Baja Sur registered vehicle...
1)Does this mean that I cannot drive it without the Mexican Driver's License? I would be using it in San Juanico mainly.
2)Is there no point in even buying it till I have a MX License or is there a grace period where I can drive it while I'm waiting to get the Mex
License?
3)And if I buy it, to drive it back to San Juanico, How would I insure it with California Plates, "afiliado" in Baja & me with a US driver's
license?
Anyone with any first hand experience with this?
thank you, Nomad.
[Edited on 6-8-2019 by Beagle]
[Edited on 6-8-2019 by Beagle]
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Bob and Susan
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the vehicle is probably still titled in California
the person that owns it has "onapafa or anapromex" plates
these are political organizations protesting importation rules
as a foreigner you can not get involved in politics
so you cannot drive it with those plates
you need to re-title it in the states or take it to the border and import it if it qualifies
be aware a Mexican can get "onapafa or anapromex" plates without a title
it could be stolen or worse a repo
i'd walk away
go north and get another
or buy an imported one with "real plates"
you'll probably never have a real title with that one
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Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  | the vehicle is probably still titled in California
the person that owns it has "onapafa or anapromex" plates
these are political organizations protesting importation rules
as a foreigner you can not get involved in politics
so you cannot drive it with those plates
you need to re-title it in the states or take it to the border and import it if it qualifies
be aware a Mexican can get "onapafa or anapromex" plates without a title
it could be stolen or worse a repo
i'd walk away
go north and get another
or buy an imported one with "real plates"
you'll probably never have a real title with that one
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That's super interesting. I'd like to learn more about that just because I'm curious. That does sound sketchy. We've just communicated via FB but I'm
supposed to do a call tomorrow and he says it has a "clean title" But not sure If he and I have the same definition of that. I'll find out more and
then see what happens and report back.
Thanks again!
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norte
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I drove an ANAPROMEX vehicle. To get the ANAPROMEX in your name you need the title (it should come with the car even if part of the ANAPROMEX org),
your immigration paper work, and a Mexican drivers license. I was stopped and checked by police...and everything was fine. I did a VIN search
before purchasing which will tell you if it is stolen or not. Do not believe all the horror stories these people are telling you.
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| Quote: Originally posted by norte | | I drove an ANAPROMEX vehicle. To get the ANAPROMEX in your name you need the title (it should come with the car even if part of the ANAPROMEX org),
your immigration paper work, and a Mexican drivers license. I was stopped and checked by police...and everything was fine. I did a VIN search
before purchasing which will tell you if it is stolen or not. Do not believe all the horror stories these people are telling you.
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Ok Norte, Thank you.
Maybe that's what he's talking about. He said it has "placas California y esta Afiliado en Mexico".
Norte, you drove that with a US driver's license or did you already have a Mexican driver's license?
Don't have my Mex License yet and from what I understand, I cannot drive a Mexican plated car? Or registered? or I'm not sure...but this has
California "plates" so...
Doing the phone call later to see if more is revealed.
Thank you
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Beagle
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | the vehicle is probably still titled in California
the person that owns it has "onapafa or anapromex" plates
these are political organizations protesting importation rules
as a foreigner you can not get involved in politics
so you cannot drive it with those plates
you need to re-title it in the states or take it to the border and import it if it qualifies
be aware a Mexican can get "onapafa or anapromex" plates without a title
it could be stolen or worse a repo
i'd walk away
go north and get another
or buy an imported one with "real plates"
you'll probably never have a real title with that one
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Another question regarding this..If it was still titled in Cali and he had the title (lets just pretend), couldn't a just peel of the Anapromex
sticker and have it re-registered is South Dakota or something?
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south Dakota will register it...
the catch...
you need to insure it in the usa
anapromex and onapfa you need their DL too
but they are for Mexicans
to drive legally you need to be in the process of importation
you might have to prove that
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | south Dakota will register it...
the catch...
you need to insure it in the usa
anapromex and onapfa you need their DL too
but they are for Mexicans
to drive legally you need to be in the process of importation
you might have to prove that
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Thank you.
So If I register it in S Dakota, can I just ditch the Anapromex sticker and insure it like we do when we drive our Tacoma down with Discover Baja or
another that supplies US cars with Mex insurance?
EDIT-Oh I see what you mean, I have to have US insurance to Register in S Dakota. Ahhhh that is a catch!
It's an old Land Cruiser we would just use around our little surf pueblo and maybe to and from Loreto twice a year. Too old to import I'm sure.
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norte
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| Quote: Originally posted by Beagle | | Quote: Originally posted by norte | | I drove an ANAPROMEX vehicle. To get the ANAPROMEX in your name you need the title (it should come with the car even if part of the ANAPROMEX org),
your immigration paper work, and a Mexican drivers license. I was stopped and checked by police...and everything was fine. I did a VIN search
before purchasing which will tell you if it is stolen or not. Do not believe all the horror stories these people are telling you.
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Ok Norte, Thank you.
Maybe that's what he's talking about. He said it has "placas California y esta Afiliado en Mexico".
Norte, you drove that with a US driver's license or did you already have a Mexican driver's license?
Don't have my Mex License yet and from what I understand, I cannot drive a Mexican plated car? Or registered? or I'm not sure...but this has
California "plates" so...
Doing the phone call later to see if more is revealed.
Thank you
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I had to get my Mexican drivers License first. It was required for me to get the Anapromex paperwork in my name.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | south Dakota will register it...
the catch...
you need to insure it in the usa
anapromex and onapfa you need their DL too
but they are for Mexicans
to drive legally you need to be in the process of importation
you might have to prove that
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I was issued a Mexican Drivers license using my immigration card (Immigrado at the time), proof of residency (CFE bill), and they took my picture and
issued my license in La Paz. I then went to the ANAPROMEX office with the old ANAPROMEX paperwork, the title (which I retained), my license, and my
immigration card. All the paperwork was transferred to my name. Along with all the rules and cautions. Of note...the current administration as
agreed to lay off ANAPROMEX cars as they work out a soultion to importation of these mostly older vehicles.
oh and I am not Mexican.
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norte...someone took your money
you HAVE to be in the process of importing
i'll bet you aren't
you could easily lose your car
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| Quote: Originally posted by norte | | Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | south Dakota will register it...
the catch...
you need to insure it in the usa
anapromex and onapfa you need their DL too
but they are for Mexicans
to drive legally you need to be in the process of importation
you might have to prove that
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I was issued a Mexican Drivers license using my immigration card (Immigrado at the time), proof of residency (CFE bill), and they took my picture and
issued my license in La Paz. I then went to the ANAPROMEX office with the old ANAPROMEX paperwork, the title (which I retained), my license, and my
immigration card. All the paperwork was transferred to my name. Along with all the rules and cautions. Of note...the current administration as
agreed to lay off ANAPROMEX cars as they work out a soultion to importation of these mostly older vehicles.
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Thanks Norte, That's helpful.
How do you go about getting the Mexican Insurance for it? Does it cause an issue with that?
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I'm reading that with Anapromex you can not only not drive on the mainland or ferries (which I don't care about) but also cannot drive on Federal
Highways? So you can't drive them on Hwy 1 between La Paz and Insurgentes then I guess?
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Yes Bob. ANAPROMEX took my money as they have from thousands of others. Read up on what ANAPROMEX is and what they agree to do if someone tries to
take your vehicle. Also read up on the administrations latest recognition of the organization.
Beagle. Normal Mexican ins...not tourist ins. No they tell you no on the ferries, mainland, or USA. Check with your local ANAPROMEX rep on other
restrictions. They will tell you if there are any. As I understand it, currently the Federal Police are not bothering ANAPROMEX vehicles on Federal
hwys.
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Seems to be a lot more trouble being a cheap bastard than it's worth.
John
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Just a correction to the SD insurance requirements stated above. While you do need USA insurance if you drive in the U.S., SD does not require proof
of insurance to register your vehicle or maintain registration. So no need to insure NOB if you won't take the car into the U.S.
FYI, AZ also allows you to go online and declare the vehicle is not being driven in AZ and suspended the insurance requirement while keeping the
registration current.
As for MX insurance, consider a DL policy if you only need liability. Coverage for any vehicle you're driving and can be cheaper than individual
policies if you have multiple vehicles. But again, is liability only.
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Also, if you plan to register in SD or another State, you need to verify the car is still in the California DMV records. You can do this online. If
the vehicle is out of the system from lack of registration (10 years?) then California will require a vehicle inspection for vin verification.
It might be possible that another State will transfer the title to you if the car is out of the California database but might not. Especially if there
is anything on the back of the title other than your information.
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