Newer cars with Mexican plates have to pay a hefty yearly tax (like a luxury car tax). Sorry, I don’t know how much but it’s substantial.
The fee for Mexican plated cars 10 years old or more is very low. If memory serves it’s like under $15 USD.

Decause of the close parking, narrow streets, bushes growing into the street etc. you will get more nicks in your car here than in the USA. The good news is that body work is very very low in cost and high in quality.

So, I drive older cars but keep them in top mechanical shape. I have a 94 and 97 Ford Explorer with Mexican plates. I bought the 97 and later converted it to Mexican plates. Now to convert to Mexican plates the car has to be exactly 10 years old, not considered a luxury car, and must be made in the USA, Canada, or Mexico.

Not sure the cost of conversion now, but I paid around $600 to convert each of mine at the border.

Some folks re register cars in Texas and then drive there to renew registration or when possible by mail using a Texas forwarding address. Some register in South Dakota (Only Clay County) by mail. Some just let the US plates expire.

The risk is that if you have a serious wreck the Insurance company may look for a policy exclusion (read the fine print) that may say if the car isn’t properly registered they don’t have to pay.

I go to Texas often enough and keep my Texas plates current, and my safety Inspection Sticker valid. My Mexican plated cars are also properly registered, and insured.

If I were going to buy a new Mexican plated car I’d go over to S and S Motors in Riberas de Pilar and talk to the nice Canadian folks who have a good local reputation. They also sell used Mexican plated cars… and know all the rules… and follow them.

Hope this helps. All for now. Siempre tu amigo, Sid

Of course first you have to cut off/out the barbs.

Sometimes after cooking she slices the petals and put’s the slices in salads. You can also add pieces to soup. A very versatile veggie.

They used to just gather them from the wild in the desert, but now it’s an export crop grown in orchards. The Mexican people who have immigrated to the USA like to be able to buy their traditional foods there.

Also good with white cheeze melted on top after cooking. TRy experimenting a little based on why I’ve shared. Sid

Some direction on purchasing an automoblile? What are the pros and cons of buying one in Guadalajara or State Side–My thoughts with all the info recently on being pulled over is that one is more likly to stay under the radar if we have Mexican Plates–I am sure this has be covered only forgive us we are new home owners getting set up and discovering so many other things to consider.

Best Brad

If I get better information I’ll forward it along. Thanks for the question. Siempre tu amigo, Sid

I can;t predict of course just what they will do at the border, but I feel 98% sure you will not have a problem bringing in the things you describe. They will appear used. You’ll be on a 6 month tourist permit.

You just don’t want to bring in obviously new things that they fear you may sell while here. (Big Screen new looking TV’s for example.)

The wheat could be a problem as both countries are concerned about food products crossing the border that may cause problems in the other country. Going North the USA restricts most types of fruit for example.

I would just pack the wheat at the bottom of all the other stuff and play “Don’t Ask” “Don’t tell”.

I wish you a safe uneventful trip and GREEN lights at all check points.

Siempre tu amigo, Sid