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Deanna

Jun 20, 2002, 8:33 PM

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I am going to begin a bi-national life in Puerto Escondido Oax. in February of 2003. When i researched what car to get, the consensus was a NISSAN pickup would be best. Well, they are so good that no one is selling them, at least not in my range (7K or less) so i'm wondering if it's folly to get a honda civic or a toyota truck or station wagon. Really a Honda is my first choice at this point. Anyone out there with experience driving an older Honda in Mexico? Any other tips on other Japanese cars would be appreciated too. I've only owned classic American cars so I'm quite patient when it comes to repairs but i don't want to have to order from other countries. I would, however, be willing to haul around spare parts. Thanks.

Andy in Monterrey

Jun 25, 2002, 3:16 PM

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Here in Monterrey, parts for Toyotas are almost non-existant. You could probably buy a used Nissan pickup here in Mexico for your price range. However, I don't know what kind of condition it would be in. I've been told by Mexicans that Mexicans don't take near as good care of their vehicles as Americans do. However, perhaps you might meet someone here in Mexico, who is trying to sell their Nissan, to be the exception to the rule. It is not a good idea to bring a car to Mexico when it would be hard to get parts here. You could get a 10-year old pickup in the States, and for about $550 or less, nationalize it. Unfortunately, U.S. plates attact some "transitos" (traffic police) like bears are attracted to honey. Perhaps some on this message board have never had problems with the "transitos". However, the one time I brought my car to Saltillo, a "transito" tried to get me to pay him a "mordida" on the spot for not stopping at a stop sign that didn't exist!Therefore, I will continue to leave my BMW parked on the Texas border while I am in Mexico and I will buy a pickup from the U.S. that is at least ten years old and nationalize it. I also plan on growing a mustache and wearing a cowboy hat so that I will look more like a "güero mexicano" (even though I have Anglo-Saxon features).: I am going to begin a bi-national life in Puerto Escondido Oax. in February of 2003. When i researched what car to get, the consensus was a NISSAN pickup would be best. Well, they are so good that no one is selling them, at least not in my range (7K or less) so i'm wondering if it's folly to get a honda civic or a toyota truck or station wagon. Really a Honda is my first choice at this point. Anyone out there with experience driving an older Honda in Mexico? Any other tips on other Japanese cars would be appreciated too. I've only owned classic American cars so I'm quite patient when it comes to repairs but i don't want to have to order from other countries. I would, however, be willing to haul around spare parts. Thanks.

Mereja

Jun 28, 2002, 10:05 PM

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My brother-in-law has a Nissan that he brought from the US and is having a lot of difficulty finding parts. The parts are very different from the Nissans made in Mexico. So far we have sent him one part but he still needs something else. It is almost impossible to get the part here without having the old part to make sure it is the right one, or will fit on his pickup even thought we have the year make and model. Some models can have 2 or 3 different sizes or parts. My father-in-law has not had any problems getting parts for his Toyota, although it is a rather old 1980. It is still going strong, while my brother-in-laws Nissan pickup has been sitting for more than six months now for lack of parts.: I am going to begin a bi-national life in Puerto Escondido Oax. in February of 2003. When i researched what car to get, the consensus was a NISSAN pickup would be best. Well, they are so good that no one is selling them, at least not in my range (7K or less) so i'm wondering if it's folly to get a honda civic or a toyota truck or station wagon. Really a Honda is my first choice at this point. Anyone out there with experience driving an older Honda in Mexico? Any other tips on other Japanese cars would be appreciated too. I've only owned classic American cars so I'm quite patient when it comes to repairs but i don't want to have to order from other countries. I would, however, be willing to haul around spare parts. Thanks.

Deanna

Jul 10, 2002, 12:37 PM

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I got a 1990 vanagon. thanks to everyone who posted and wrote to me. nos vemos en 2003!: I am going to begin a bi-national life in Puerto Escondido Oax. in February of 2003. When i researched what car to get, the consensus was a NISSAN pickup would be best. Well, they are so good that no one is selling them, at least not in my range (7K or less) so i'm wondering if it's folly to get a honda civic or a toyota truck or station wagon. Really a Honda is my first choice at this point. Anyone out there with experience driving an older Honda in Mexico? Any other tips on other Japanese cars would be appreciated too. I've only owned classic American cars so I'm quite patient when it comes to repairs but i don't want to have to order from other countries. I would, however, be willing to haul around spare parts. Thanks.

Aug 13, 2002, 4:20 PM

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My brother-in-law has a Nissan that he brought from the US and is having a lot of difficulty finding parts. The parts are very different from the Nissans made in Mexico. So far we have sent him one part but he still needs something else. It is almost impossible to get the part here without having the old part to make sure it is the right one, or will fit on his pickup even thought we have the year make and model. Some models can have 2 or 3 different sizes or parts. My father-in-law has not had any problems getting parts for his Toyota, although it is a rather old 1980. It is still going strong, while my brother-in-laws Nissan pickup has been sitting for more than six months now for lack of parts.: : I am going to begin a bi-national life in Puerto Escondido Oax. in February of 2003. When i researched what car to get, the consensus was a NISSAN pickup would be best. Well, they are so good that no one is selling them, at least not in my range (7K or less) so i'm wondering if it's folly to get a honda civic or a toyota truck or station wagon. Really a Honda is my first choice at this point. Anyone out there with experience driving an older Honda in Mexico? Any other tips on other Japanese cars would be appreciated too. I've only owned classic American cars so I'm quite patient when it comes to repairs but i don't want to have to order from other countries. I would, however, be willing to haul around spare parts. Thanks.

Aug 13, 2002, 4:21 PM

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<h2>Nissan Parts</h2>
I found the best place for <A HREF="http://www.sparepartsforcars.com/nissan-parts/">Nissan Parts</a>! They have the lowest prices and largest selection on all car parts. Get Nissan Parts for less than anywhere else. I recommend them highly. 

Nissan Partshttp://www.sparepartsforcars.com/nissan-parts/
My brother-in-law has a Nissan that he brought from the US and is having a lot of difficulty finding parts. The parts are very different from the Nissans made in Mexico. So far we have sent him one part but he still needs something else. It is almost impossible to get the part here without having the old part to make sure it is the right one, or will fit on his pickup even thought we have the year make and model. Some models can have 2 or 3 different sizes or parts. My father-in-law has not had any problems getting parts for his Toyota, although it is a rather old 1980. It is still going strong, while my brother-in-laws Nissan pickup has been sitting for more than six months now for lack of parts.: : I am going to begin a bi-national life in Puerto Escondido Oax. in February of 2003. When i researched what car to get, the consensus was a NISSAN pickup would be best. Well, they are so good that no one is selling them, at least not in my range (7K or less) so i'm wondering if it's folly to get a honda civic or a toyota truck or station wagon. Really a Honda is my first choice at this point. Anyone out there with experience driving an older Honda in Mexico? Any other tips on other Japanese cars would be appreciated too. I've only owned classic American cars so I'm quite patient when it comes to repairs but i don't want to have to order from other countries. I would, however, be willing to haul around spare parts. Thanks.