perfect car for playa?

pao2310 · 05-19-2007

Taking in consideration terrain, gas prices, insurance and maintenance costs, security...in your opinion, what would be the perfect car to take to playa?

We are planning on moving there long term in august from vegas and planning to bring a car, probably a used nissan xterra, and want to hear your opinion on the practicality of having such a car there or any recommendations you might have - thanks!

tommy · 05-19-2007

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Originally Posted by pao2310

Taking in consideration terrain, gas prices, insurance and maintenance costs, security...in your opinion, what would be the perfect car to take to playa?

We are planning on moving there long term in august from vegas and planning to bring a car, probably a used nissan xterra, and want to hear your opinion on the practicality of having such a car there or any recommendations you might have - thanks!

an xterra would be great as long as its ready for the trip...replace all of your wear and tear items and roll on...tires spare, battery, blades, etc etc...then roll on!

Babaloo · 05-19-2007

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Originally Posted by pao2310

Taking in consideration terrain, gas prices, insurance and maintenance costs, security...in your opinion, what would be the perfect car to take to playa?

We are planning on moving there long term in august from vegas and planning to bring a car, probably a used nissan xterra, and want to hear your opinion on the practicality of having such a car there or any recommendations you might have - thanks!

no Audi?
or Mini?

pao2310 · 05-19-2007

Lol! Thanks to the advice we have received from u and other members in our prevous thread I was able to weight the options and do specific research on financing.

I know now (thanks to the forum) all equal, cars are 5-10 thousand dollars more in mexico, so we are definetely not purchasing a car down there.

We also know now that if we get a letter from our financing company permitting us to take the car to mexico and a copy of the title we would be ok. (Still need to get all this confirmed in paper from finance company before we trade in my car for an xterra)

The mini is to small to fit all my family when they come to visit and the audi is too expensive to repair if it gets dented or scratched, and thanks to the forum we now know most drivers in mexico are uninsured so we would most likely be 100% responsible for all repairs.

See how helpful u guys are?

Thank you!

playawannabe · 05-19-2007

I keep saying that as soon as I win the lottery and buy my house down there I will also buy one of those 4 door Jeeps they came out with this year (they are a wrangler unlimited I think is the model) Anyways those look cool and can have a soft top which for me would be essential!
Just my dos pesos...which is all I have or I would be moving there too!

pao2310 · 05-19-2007

How much are those jeeps and how safe are they?

playawannabe · 05-19-2007

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Originally Posted by pao2310

How much are those jeeps and how safe are they?

I dunno...since I would actually have to win the lottery in order to move down there and buy one, I haven't looked into it except to dream a bit! Seriously, Tommy is the car guy on the board as I understand it, so if he says the Xterra is a good choice them I'm sure it is!

jeffandbecky · 05-20-2007

Get one that has a LOCAL supply for parts. We all need reliability in our mode of transport. Waiting months for parts really sucks. Remember that you are not in Kansas anymore.

cuffedlinks · 05-20-2007

I think there is a Nissan dealer there, and I saw a TON of the Xterras.
If it were me, a nice little Ford Escape would do just fine.
I'd lift it a bit, but that's about all.

tommy · 05-20-2007

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Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

I think there is a Nissan dealer there, and I saw a TON of the Xterras.
If it were me, a nice little Ford Escape would do just fine.
I'd lift it a bit, but that's about all.

yes nissan of Playa del Carmen..they even have a website!!! google it!!!!!!!!!!

J Man · 05-20-2007

I know there has always been issues of bringing a car bought in the states if you intend on licensing it. Don't have the specifics, but it seems people were having to take it out of the country, and then bring it back every six months.

licuadora · 05-20-2007

Our Honda CRV was a great vehicle for Playa and there is a Honda dealer in town.

absoluteAL · 05-20-2007

My 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser has been a great all around perfect (for me) vehicle in Playa. The Toyota dealer in Cancun has yet to get their first one in - but they will soon. Have noticed two others around Playa last month - now there must be three in the whole Yucatan

. The FJ performed flawlessly pulling a 12 foot fully packed cargo trailer 3550 miles from South Dakota to Playa in December. At times, on US highways, I hit speeds above 80 mph and had to look in rearview mirror to see the trailer because FJ pulled so effortlessly

. Tommy, the only headache that I had on the trip was my "back seat" driver

. One time, several months ago, with Capt. Ron aboard, we (FJ) took on about a 150' long mud bog in the Ejido for the hell of it. Dropped the FJ into 4H and drove right thru the mud. Also, the last time that I was in Cancun, I think that I saw two Nissan dealers there and I believe that there is one in Playa. The new Xterra is very nice looking and a liitle larger than previous years models.

ANDY · 05-20-2007

Chevy Blazer or Ford Explorer.. had both and both are perfect (had a Suburban for a while too.. loved it but parking was a b~#~h) for the roads and pot-holes and topes

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pao2310 · 05-20-2007

I wanted a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser when they first came out but we test drove it and I felt trapped in because the windows are small, however, the exterior is so cool.

I also love the Honda Element, but since it only sits four it will not work for us, we need that extra seat when my family comes to town to visit

We have narrowed it down to the Xterra, the Honda CRV and maybe the Pathfinder. I am trying to get my husband to try the Ford explorer but he wont bulge

Thank you all for your help!

05-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
pao2310 way into it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen~!! Posts: 138	perfect car for playa? Taking in consideration terrain, gas prices, insurance and maintenance costs, security...in your opinion, what would be the perfect car to take to playa? We are planning on moving there long term in august from vegas and planning to bring a car, probably a used nissan xterra, and want to hear your opinion on the practicality of having such a car there or any recommendations you might have - thanks!

05-19-2007	#4 (permalink)
pao2310 way into it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen~!! Posts: 138	Lol! Thanks to the advice we have received from u and other members in our prevous thread I was able to weight the options and do specific research on financing. I know now (thanks to the forum) all equal, cars are 5-10 thousand dollars more in mexico, so we are definetely not purchasing a car down there. We also know now that if we get a letter from our financing company permitting us to take the car to mexico and a copy of the title we would be ok. (Still need to get all this confirmed in paper from finance company before we trade in my car for an xterra) The mini is to small to fit all my family when they come to visit and the audi is too expensive to repair if it gets dented or scratched, and thanks to the forum we now know most drivers in mexico are uninsured so we would most likely be 100% responsible for all repairs. See how helpful u guys are? Thank you!

05-19-2007	#5 (permalink)
playawannabe añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern BC Posts: 1,908	I keep saying that as soon as I win the lottery and buy my house down there I will also buy one of those 4 door Jeeps they came out with this year (they are a wrangler unlimited I think is the model) Anyways those look cool and can have a soft top which for me would be essential! Just my dos pesos...which is all I have or I would be moving there too!

05-19-2007	#6 (permalink)
pao2310 way into it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen~!! Posts: 138	How much are those jeeps and how safe are they?

05-20-2007	#8 (permalink)
jeffandbecky añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Driftwood Posts: 2,101	Get one that has a LOCAL supply for parts. We all need reliability in our mode of transport. Waiting months for parts really sucks. Remember that you are not in Kansas anymore.

05-20-2007	#9 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 15,998	I think there is a Nissan dealer there, and I saw a TON of the Xterras. If it were me, a nice little Ford Escape would do just fine. I'd lift it a bit, but that's about all.

05-20-2007	#11 (permalink)
J Man life=playa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 686	I know there has always been issues of bringing a car bought in the states if you intend on licensing it. Don't have the specifics, but it seems people were having to take it out of the country, and then bring it back every six months.

05-20-2007	#12 (permalink)
licuadora life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 751	Our Honda CRV was a great vehicle for Playa and there is a Honda dealer in town.

05-20-2007	#13 (permalink)
absoluteAL añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Latitude 20.6274 Longitude 87.0799 Posts: 9,374	My 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser has been a great all around perfect (for me) vehicle in Playa. The Toyota dealer in Cancun has yet to get their first one in - but they will soon. Have noticed two others around Playa last month - now there must be three in the whole Yucatan . The FJ performed flawlessly pulling a 12 foot fully packed cargo trailer 3550 miles from South Dakota to Playa in December. At times, on US highways, I hit speeds above 80 mph and had to look in rearview mirror to see the trailer because FJ pulled so effortlessly . Tommy, the only headache that I had on the trip was my "back seat" driver . One time, several months ago, with Capt. Ron aboard, we (FJ) took on about a 150' long mud bog in the Ejido for the hell of it. Dropped the FJ into 4H and drove right thru the mud. Also, the last time that I was in Cancun, I think that I saw two Nissan dealers there and I believe that there is one in Playa. The new Xterra is very nice looking and a liitle larger than previous years models.

05-20-2007	#14 (permalink)
ANDY añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the midst of chaos Posts: 6,087	Chevy Blazer or Ford Explorer.. had both and both are perfect (had a Suburban for a while too.. loved it but parking was a b~#~h) for the roads and pot-holes and topes . .

05-20-2007	#15 (permalink)
pao2310 way into it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen~!! Posts: 138	I wanted a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser when they first came out but we test drove it and I felt trapped in because the windows are small, however, the exterior is so cool. I also love the Honda Element, but since it only sits four it will not work for us, we need that extra seat when my family comes to town to visit We have narrowed it down to the Xterra, the Honda CRV and maybe the Pathfinder. I am trying to get my husband to try the Ford explorer but he wont bulge Thank you all for your help!

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