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[schely10]

I recently purchased a Tsuru here in Gdl because I am a spoiled American and could not take another bus ride here. When I plan to return to the States, can I take it back with me and continue using it there?

[Ben Round de Bloc]

[schely10]

Thanks! That information was helpful!!
Schel

[guera]

I don't recommend it, unless you've grown fond of endless government "tramites" and wish to continue jumping through bureaucratic hoops upon your return to the U.S. Also, it will probably be difficult to sell it sometime in the long run in the US because it would be an unknown brand (Except perhaps to Mexicans... or other Latinos I don't know.....)


I am in the process of importing my Canadian Acura Integra into California and the process is the same. To date, eight months have passed and I have only recently been notified that I will be receiving the Acura manufacturer's letter stating that it meets Federal safety standards. ( I had previously received a letter stating that EPA standards were met, via a run around thanks to the California DMV.....but that is a digression....)

Remember though, that my car is a Canadian market car and most newer cars are equivalent to U.S cars.


Unfortunately, the process that you experience could also be long but your car might not meet the safety and EPA standards, being that it is a Mexican market car.

My understanding is that cars like the ubiquitous in Mexico "Chevy" and "Tsuru" do not meet safety standards and that is why they are sold so inexpensively. I don't believe that either are sold in the U.S .I was also told that this rationale explains why Jettas are so commonplace. ( Something that surprised me when I first moved to Mexico, because I had always thought of Jettas as being a somewhat expensive car ). Apparently, a base model Mexican market Jetta is much different than a base model American market Jetta even though they might be coming out of the same factory.


My advice if you are hellbent on bringing your Tsuru into the U.S (like I was with my Acura )... is that you contact Nissan in the U.S first with your VIN number, make model etc. and ask if they will run the check to see if your car complies with EPA and safety regulations. If it doesn't it might be expensive to make it comply.

With that letter in hand, you will know whether or not there is a possibility of importing it without expensive upgrades and then ...... it is only just a matter of fees... and lines and paperwork and more paperwork ......but then you are used to that !!!!
you've lived in Mexico !!!!

Good Luck ( And sorry for the rambling post...)

[moonraven]

At some point you'll want to sell the Tsuru. Since cars are more expensive in Mexico than in the US, I suggest when you get ready to go back to the US that you sell the car here--and buy another car in the US. You will come out ahead financially and you'll save yourself a lot of hassles.

[schely10]

Thanks for all the helpful info! I think that I will have to sell it before returning home.

[Ben Round de Bloc]