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deeb · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Guadalajara

In my opinion and the experience I've had here with my car (California plates) in Guadalajara, people with DF plates get harassed more than CA plates. I could extrapolate on my limited experience and say that in Guadalajara DF plates get more attention (and not in a good way) than any US state.

But, obviously los tapatios have special feelings for los defe�os.

MELEE · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

What are you referring to when you say "a target"?

velko123 · Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Nevada/Michoacan

Hi all! I just joined, so I'm entering a little late.
As is typical, Mexican 'regulations' are vague. I'm looking for a gringo/a with personal experience in this matter, please.
I'm moving to Michoacan next month. I'm taking my truck with me, because my father in law wants to buy it for his ranch. I don't need it anyway.
I've read varying pieces of information from -Only Mex nationals can import trucks to Extranjeros can import anything of any year. Then I read on another site that in '08 you can only import '98 vintage vehicles [some sort of NAFTA compromiso on the part of Mexico].
I've heard that there are agencies that can legalize your car [do the importation paperwork]. Fee seems to run about 20% of appraised value [I imagine the appraisal is what the guy at the border thinks he can get for it].
Any help is appreciated.

OH, almost forgot. Visas? I understand the ins and outs but am still undecided. Since I don't have a written job offer in Mexico and no other source of income Sad

I can't get a FM2 o 3. I'm thinking I'll go in on FMT and change when I get a job [actually may have to get the visa just before the job] Timing is tricking in Mex Smile

Why is that?

Also, question - When did Wal-Mart buy Mexico? And who is this Slim Helu guy? I don't pay attention to the news, sorry Smile

Thanks for any replies

Preparing4Mx · Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Posts: 9 Location: AZ

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

Yes, of course things do change, and of course it does depend on who you encounter at the border when crossing. I was posting the current Aduana requirements and that's if you don't own the vehicle (as in the case of financing) permission from the lienholder is required. We all know that whether or not these things get followed to the letter is a whole other story. I think it's best people know the rules and then if they want to take chances, that's up to them.

BUT, and this is important to correct. You posted that the credit card would be charged some amount of money if you didn't return the vehicle out of Mexico. That is incorrect. The only money charged to the card is the amount you sign for when getting your importation permit. Less than $30.00 USD.

jfurgers · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 442 Location: Mexico City

My wife and I are driving to Mexico this coming Tuesday. She's Mexican so she was able to get information from the consulate in Dallas. We bought a van (9 Cool

so we could keep it in DF since we'll be living there.
We had to pay close to 1,000 USD in taxes since it will remain in Mexico but we should get through very fast since we paid here in the States.

We have to drive into new laredo and stop by an office to pick up the papers on Tuesday morning, then we can leave. We were told it will save us a lot of time since we already paid the taxes here in the States.
Temp plates are no problem. I guess because the vehicle is a 98 and my wife is Mexican.
I believe anyone who isn't Mexican and drive into Mexico with a car they want to keep in mexico, needs to make sure it's a 98.

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

jfurgers wrote:

jfurgers · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 442 Location: Mexico City