My Experience Buying a Used Car in Mexico 🇲🇽
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- In todays episode we go over what it takes to buy a car here in Mexico. Plus I give you a tour of the beast itself. Join me as we talk cars in todays show! #Mexico #buyingacar #carsinmexico
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Nice to see Jose flourishing in Mérida. Cool truck
Thank you!
Awesome video my friend thanks for sharing your time with us 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico Yucatan Peninsula ✌️🐶🥰
Thanks for watching!
Yeah man that truck is fire! Appreciate the info 100..
No problem! Thank you!
The truck is in really good shape, at that price it's a steal. It needs the interior re-done. I'm a car buff and knowledgeable, have bought cars in Mexico and the US. These vehicles don' t loose their value. Old school cars are always better, very repairable, reliable and economical. I also prefer this kind of vehicle . . of course you need to provide good maintenance. I see it's an old video but very useful especially for aspiring Mexicans, Greetings.
Totally agree! The truck just keeps getting better and better 😎
Hell yeah! Just got back from a family trip. Excited to watch this. 👌
Awesome!
Thank you. A wonderful informative video. This information can help many people. I do not drive anymore as I am very old, but I sure could have used this video when I lived in Mexico, another lifetime ago. You are doing great, Jose. I have been following your videos for awhile now. I see you becoming more focused in giving us the information you want to share. You are a tesoro, Jose, a treasure. I very much appreciate your sharing of your life experiences with us. I sometimes watch videos of Mexico, because I really miss living in Mexico
Thank you so much for the kind words I really appreciate it! Saludos!
congrats you have gotten really far in the short time you have been in Merida keep on truckig
Thank you! Will do!
Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for all the information.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
That’s a badass truck bro that’s worth a lot here in the states now there very desirable
Yeah thats what I keep hearing..... worth over 10x what I paid for it or more..... totally worth it too
You've come a long way, Tocayo!! Nice classic truck you got there, a cool 1988 "pre-SUV" Dodge Ram Charger. Good luck with it! 😎
Thank you!
Nice Dodge RAM, you don’t see those around here anymore.
Congratulations on your new car 🚙
Thank you! Yes it's pretty awesome!
Good for you for making videos about something besides how cheap everything is in México. It’s hard to do but you’re making some really good videos.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad the videos are so helpful!
Congratulations on your truck 🎊🎉
Thank you!!
Nice truck! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you! Glad it could help!
Nice looking truck man!
Thanks! It's even better in person!
Finally got a chance to watch this. 👌 Awesome bro. I definitely feel likei got an even better deal on my jeep now. Haha. I do like that your truck has a lot of space. My jeep is a bit small in the driver seat but still nice enough. Haha
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Very cool wheels, no ecu so pretty emp proof. Yet another great video
Thanks!
Glad I found your site.
Awesome! Welcome aboard!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Thanks!
Sweet ride bro !
Thank you!
with friends like mine you have NO IDEA how dangerous this info is haha. Great find on the Ramcharger!
Thanks!
Good job. Excelente
Thank you very much!
can't wait to see you go on an adventure on that bad boy
Already been on a few but I need to work on it some more before I can really take out there into the jungle!
That's a cool truck...$50. Insurance for the whole year?! I'm paying $90. a month in U.S.A.
I checked the policy again it was 120 USD for the whole year
@@JoseArteagaTravels That's still a great price, I'm paying $90. month/ $1,080. a year. Thanks for responding, love your videos brother.
By the way you should visit the mall called La Isla here in Mérida and if you wanna play Bowling go to the mall called plaza Altabrisa 😊
Awesome thanks for the tips!
Incredible how much space there is around the motor. You can do mechanic quite easily.
Yes I totally agree! They don't make them like this anymore! Love the beast!
Great truck or SUV like they call it in the US. What's so great also and maybe the best is that you Love your Dodge. You are so excited I'm even get excited waching you being so happy. So, it looks to me that someone changed the engine that it looks like it is a 305 CC 5.o L engine in it. Ok, it doesn't matter what matters is that the engine runs well and that you are happy.
Actually as i'm working on it seems like most of the major parts are the original ones! What a workhorse!
If you buy a truck or SUV, Dodge is the way to go, I love the hood ornament, got to be nice to have a vehicle you can haul stuff in and take trips to the beach. People spend too much on transportation, as long as it gets you from point A to B is all that matters and keeping insurance and taxes low.
Exactly! Love this truck! Getting some parts for it has been a bit more difficult than anticipated but hey worse case scenario we make the part or fix the broken one! Something you can't do with any modern car!
Thanks!
Wow thanks!
Thank you for this video, awesome car and congratulations on the car. So epic love it.
Can I buy a car in Yucatan and then register it in another state? I'm moving from Yucatan to Quintana Roo in two weeks and don't have a semi-permanent location at the moment... My address on my temporary resident visa is not the address I am at and won't be going back there... I assume, I need to change my address on my Temporary Resident Visa address first? Would that be the first step in order to register a car when I buy one?
Yes you can register it in any state, but it will be registered under the address you have in immigration. If it is not current you must change that first. Once address is changed you can proceed with changing the registration to your name.
Glad you own a truck now brother your hard work is paying off 🎉
Thanks 👍
Subaru is now selling the WRX wagon 6 speed manual, in Mexico but not in the US......I want one.
Thanks for sharing!
I came here for the ram charger. Very good truck, but improving it with an LS is great, no carburetor, simple LS 5.3
Thank you! Yes I love my RamCharger more and more each and every day! You should hear it purrrr now 😎
That TRUCK!!!!😯
I love it!
Nice truck chico Jose
I like it
Thank you!
I suppose it's a given that it's a 4×4 & that the AC was working or that you didn't have to spend alot to get it working.
I think the first year for "computers " was 1986 & you ought to source a place that you can purchase a spare just in case.
See if you can get an owner's manual on line or Ebay for component specs, service & wiring diagrams info. The On Board Diagnostics or OBD 1 ended in 1995 & every manufacturer had a proprietary connector for the scanning tool.
Nice thing is that you can get to know your specific vehicle & learn to diagnose common problems that may arise.
Nice find!
Actually no computers on this bad boy! It has A/C but i gotta fix it along with a bunch of other things. But I got myself the manual, tools, and friends with beers to help me put this beast back together again. As for the used car parts they are very easy to find out here and worse case scenario i can get a part made out here or have it delivered to me. That was another reason i got this truck. Easy to work on, maintain and get parts for!
No computer!...Bonus
I have a 1989 two door full size black Bronco with a red interior very similar to yours.
It's mothballed now but I have a 1990 Chevy stepside 4×4 & a '91 two wheel drive running at the moment .
@@pedrorojascervantes3928 Thats super awesome! We're truck buddies now!
Indeed! I'm pretty sure you have a 318 cubic inch displacement motor. They originated in two factories , one in Windsor & Detroit.
The Windsor block is the desired one of the two & I'm guessing it was painted red & the Detroit block blue , but you'd have to check to be sure.
These engines just couldn't be blown up! They lasted & lasted so of course they discontinued them in fairly short time ! Hence the demand for them went up afterwards.
One of the best V8 s ever made!
@@pedrorojascervantes3928 Yup it's the 318 5.9 liter engine it's a beast! The power is incredible! I cant wait to get it back to 💯! I can help tow all my friends fancy new trucks when they break down 🤣
jose u r so cool , i live here ,wife kid,and ur vids r so good, i like to meet some day, i live in morelos, from michigan 30 years in mexico, looking for small simple house in merida, grow my own since 1970,,, love ur vids, be cool !!!
Awesome brother! Thank you and thanks for sharing!
Do you have a video about importing a vehicle? Im hearing its extremely difficult to do.
I do not have a video on that subject, but the last time I had Jose Novelo on the show he talked about it. You can check it out here ua-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/v-deo.html
Will they issue a driver's license in MX with just your USA license or do u have to go through all the unlicensed new driver protocol? Thxs
Depends on the state. In the State of the Yucatan you have to take all the tests and go through that process. But in other states you just show up with proof of address, the payment and ID and that is enough no other license necessary. But like I said each Mexican state is different.
Very informative. I might reach out for help buying a used car. Thinking of helping inspect a car I select on FaceBook Marketplace, mechanic to review (make sure odom not rolled back etc.), make sure legit paperwork, help with registration and any paperwork and process. Maybe four hours consult time? Thanks for info.
Awesome! Send me an email when you are ready and i can put you in contact with the right people no worries!
Oiga Señor Jose. Nice wheels they don’t make them like that anymore. Let’s go a ride to Chichen-Itzá
Awesome! Thanks!
Is it possible to bring a classic car to Merida from the U.S. and register it? Sentimental value.
Yes you can! But from my understanding it might be expensive in the case of a classic car. But yes I know a few people who have done it
I like your truck how much did it cost you thinking on moving to mexico tepic area
Thanks! I bought it for around 1,500 USD
@@JoseArteagaTravels
$1,500 for that truck?
That is INSANE if so!
I'd take that truck over any of the new plastic garbage cars that are coming out now.
I want to move to Mexico, marry a Mexican lady who can cook, and start a business. Maybe a taco stand. I want to do this while I'm still young.
If you don't speak Spanish, make sure you bring your phone either smart phone or a Iphone with having that google translator app. Problem solved if you don't speak Spanish. You speak in to the unit in English and then the receiver get it in Spanish it's easy. Last winter when I spent 3 months in Guadalajara that phone was mio uno numero amigo LOL. So, don't forget to have your phone with you.
Thanks for sharing!
Do you have to park it on the street by house or does it fit in behind your gate?
I like to park it on the street for more easy access. It fits inside the house behind the gate but I only bring it in inside when I'm working on it so I am not under the hot sun!
nice wheels bro
Thank you!
Would love to see you 4wheelin that beast!
Me too! lol Stay Tuned!
nice tough looking ram hope gas isn't too expensive
Gas is expensive especially for this 8 cylinder behemoth But it is totally worth it. The more I work on it the more I fall in love with it
I hope the gasoline is cheaper in Mexico than in the USA; that Dodge looks like a gas-gobbling machine.
Its a V8 5.9 so yes super gas guzzler. Good thing is i dont need it for a daily commute or anything like that so its all good. I will trade the gas mileage for pure power any day
Can we hire an agent to do all the legwork of registering the car?
Yes you can!
Nice!! Oh Lord I’m trying to do that now.. and it’s costing so much just to get transportation into Monterrey. And no one yo speaks Spanish for me seems to know everything. I got a carfax report from US before it was brought here but i didn’t for the life of me i can figure out how to create an account to get a report from carfax Mexico. I found out the mileage is already wrong probably turned back after brought here. Anyone use Carfax Mexico?? Suppose to check that taxes are paid?? Thank you Jose! I’m stuck in a small town i can’t even get to market or to wash clothes out here. Well i can’t walk to the market but can’t carry much back.
I don't think there is a CarFax in Mexico. But the bright side is that you can drive your car as is until you get all your paperwork rectified. Thats one of the benefits of Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels hmmm well that’s interesting! And good to know. Thank you! Jose.. I need insurance first though right? I’m still debating on this one i have till Monday. There is a carfax mex they’ve been here 12 years. but my friend just told me he thinks it follows newer cars not these older ones. I’m back to “be patient” don’t make a bad decision. It’s a little more difficult for me being out in the boonies even if it is a beautiful spot!
I'm in mexico for 3 months, how do I buy a vehicle and register it in a mexican friends name...please help
Just ask your Mexican friend he should know. If he doesn't then probably best not to go through with it 😉
Dude I have one more question for you. Can you speak on how it is to get any vehicle fixed or maintained over there. Do you have to worry about getting the gringo price? Is it difficult to get a foreign plated car worked on? I'll be moving to Mexico next month and we are driving and this is what I'm worried about if I need to get my car fixed for some reason.
Great question! Ok so there are Mechanics all over the place, some work in fancy dealerships others work from their front yard. I never really trusted most mechanics back home and the same goes for out here. It took me such a long time to find a decent mechanic and even then I still prefer to try and fix it myself before taking it to the mechanic, to me its a last resort. It also helps when you know what is wrong and can speak "car" with the mechanic to avoid them treating you like you dont know anything. As for the Gringo price I think for mechanics they treat everyone the same. I know plenty of Mexicans who constantly get hosed by Mexican mechanics. Thats another reason I bought this truck, so i very rarely have to rely on a mechanic to get me up and running again. As for a foreign plated car, they dont care. They dont care about paperwork lol they just want to fix you up and charge you like any other business paperwork is your responsibility not theirs lol. If you are driving your car down here just make sure you at the very least know basic mechanics as to avoid getting shafted by some random mechanic over something minor. Also learn Spanish which will also help you out in case of an emergency. Long story short you should be fine as long as you can also work on the car yourself. Finding a mechanic is super easy, finding a good one is very difficult same as back home. Hope all that info helps! Also look up the "Green Angels" they are the road safety emergency people. If you are on a highway and need road assistance dial *445 and they will come to the rescue! Good luck with your journey!
@@JoseArteagaTravels awesome man.. thanks again
What paperwork from immigration?? We have permanent residency and have a card. We have no paperwork
It is a document they will ask for to allow the registry of the vehicle to be in your name. It is easy to get but it is necessary. They will let you know when you are getting the paperwork done that you need to get it.
Hey Jose ... from that other great place to live = Brasil !
Good to finally SEE your vehicle that we've only seen the hood of ! Is a 318 V8 ?
Our DMV is called DETRAN and yes you can hire a company to transfer it, called a DESPACHANTE.
Have bought a bunch of cars here in the last 20 years
I see that website to check to see the status of the tag/car. Are there any phone apps that do the same ?
Here there are phone apps like PLACAFIPE to check cars out, gives you the status of the car and the book value (FIPE), must be a dozen of them. When registering a car here the part of the tax you pay includes medical coverage.
Have been looking at Portugal for years but decided it's not for me for a lot of reasons ; water is too cold, hard to find temp rentals and it's 3X more expensive than Brasil. I get the same old colonial Portuguese/Azorian architecture here mostly in the south. Is really like being IN Portugal
Headed back to Florida in 2023 and plan a month visit in Mexico. Liking the beach a lot, lean towards the Yucatan coast. HATE COLD OCEAN WATER !
You look like you are having the time of your life and that is a great thing !
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing that information! Yes it is a 318 V8 its soooo awesome! lol
should get a fan shroud
For sure!
@@JoseArteagaTravels might be a little rude to get a hand in the fan
can you bring it to the usa?
Great question! I have no idea how the US import laws work when it comes to importing a car from Mexico.
I reside in ny but relocating to AZ but need a vehicle.Can i go to Mexico and buy a car? But I don't want to reside in Mexico but in AZ, Can I register the vehicle and if so how do I go about it?
You would have to Nationalize the Mexican car to make it an American car. You need to do research on what exactly that entails. But when doing it the other way around aka importing a car to Mexico it is extremely difficult and expensive. It might be the same thing to bring a car into the US
@@JoseArteagaTravelsI found a car on facebook marketplace it has California plates but it’s in Rosarito can I just bring it back to San Diego and register it with no problem?!
Can you make a loan at the bank to buy a second hand vehicle from a private seller?
Yes but rates are insane out here like 25%-55%+ so it is best to just pay cash or go to a dealership which might have better rates
@@JoseArteagaTravels wow thanks bro 🙏
I'd like to purchase the new 2024 Toyota Hilux Champ 2.4L Diesel with a manual transmission and 4wd. They sell them in Mexico but not America or Canada. I'm ok with purchasing a used one because I've heard that it needs to have 7,000 miles on it before it can come into America. Not sure if that's true or not. The base price is $10,000 for one. How do I go about doing this?
Great question! I would contact a Mexican Dealership for more information
$10000 for a 2024 Toyota hilux? WTH! Now I want one from Mexico 😂 damn
@@howzit9397 The new Toyota Champ IMVO is less expensive than a used first or second gen Toyota Tacoma. Such a deal if you can get one imported into America. The stupid Chicken Tax and the EPA are preventing us from having them.
So beside about the car now here. Mabe you could explain all the differences about the status of having a Temp or a Permanente status visa. Like you can not drive a Mexican plated car with not having a Mexican DL. And if you have your Permanente status visa you can't drive a foreign car in Mexico and not even with a ok US DL so maybe you can buy a Mexican car with your temp residency status but you can't frive it if it has that Mexican plate. Many people are not really informed about it so could you do a video explaining everything. Cracias.
Not sure where you heard that but you can driver any car with any tag and any license. If it is foreign plated car you need a TIP but long story short they are pretty easy going out here when it comes to enforcement
@@JoseArteagaTravels I think I saw it on some other you tube expat videos. That if you just have that temp status and no Mexican DL that you can't drive a Mexican plated car. Ok, as you know so many infos out there and many have their own story. On another note, sounds like you did find yourself a sweetheart and she was lucky to find and have you. You are so full of spirit and you Love Mexico, you could be a promoter of Mexico. Mexico is great if you also feel great but if you don't ok nothing is great. I'm a big fan of Juan Gabriel, maybe you don't know about the man but I'm sure your wife does her being Mexican. Viva Mexico 👍😊🙏
@@tcb1017 Many people rent Mexican plated cars with their foreign license everyday. Let alone own and drive one like myself. Not sure what that other expat was talking about.....
@@JoseArteagaTravels Ok, so what I meant is that having a permanente residency status in Mexico you can't drive a US plated car in Mexico. Ok, maybe a rental car but not your own if you would have one from the US as many do as you know when they are Temp status residency.
ps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,love ur ride
Thank you! Me too!
OMG….OMG 😢😢🎃!!! Drive Safe… How are the brakes…?
Marc Gagnon
Victoria, BC
Why are you sad? LOL The truck is amazing!
Can i buy a car on a tourist visa and sell it when i leave?
No but you can rent one. Meaning someone can sell you their car but it still under their name and all you are doing is borrowing it. So basically renting it. But thats all you can really do out here on a tourist visa
How would you find a car to “rent” for a six month period. Thanks for your answer.
@@pandiario1 Check on Facebook
How safe is it where you live
I live in Merida Yucatan Mexico which is the safest city in Mexico and the 2nd safest city in all of the Americas
@JoseArteagaTravels Hola Jose about how much is the cost of living there?
@@aroncarvajal7080 Great Question! I will be making a new video on that topic soon, but in the meantime you can watch this video I made on the topic about 6 months ago ua-cam.com/video/HzIvhI15zXM/v-deo.html
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That is very awesome of you! Thank you so much! Glad I could help!
Thanks for this video, I need to buy a car in Mexico. Still not sure if my American car can be nationalized, need to research 🧐
Yes it can be nationalized but check the details because it all depends on many factors as to whether it might be worth it or not
It's not worth it if the car is too old.
looks rust free
It is rust Free! The more I work on the Truck the more amazed I am by it
The Ramcharger is worth some money in the US. It is a hot item in the classic market I have read.
Yes it totally is! My friends in the US tell me all the time 😅
how much gasoline that monster consumes? ;D what is the fuel price in Mexico?
Great question! It uses a lot of Gas and the fuel prices right now are about 22 pesos a liter
sweat much LOL
Yes I do! But it was insanely hot and humid that day! Thats why the camera was fogging up towards the end! 😅
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