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2008 Saturn Vue / Chev Captiva

Bought when it had 8500 miles in Ontario, Canada. This car was built in Mexico, continues to be built in Mexico and is sold new today as a Chevrolet Captiva in both Mexico and the US. One Consumer's magazine stated: "Materials quality and assembly of models tested are arguably the best in the compact-SUV class". This car can be nationalized at the end of this year.

2008 Saturn Vue 4dr Redline SUV (top model),  Front Wheel has 55,000 miles and features a 3.6L V6. It is equipped with a 6 Speed Shiftable Automatic transmission. The vehicle is Black with a Black Leather interior. This car can be registered in the US or Canada as it has been in past. Carfax showing ownership history is available.

CONDITION

Non-Smoker; Replaced Tires and Battery replaced at 40,000 miles. New filters, wiper blades, serviced last month. Very good condition, no accidents.

FEATURES and OPTIONS

Factory Navigation System (currently US and Canadian maps), Air Conditioning, Automatic Climate Control, Remote Vehicle Starter, RainSense Wipers, Universal Home Remote, Cruise Control, Tinted Power Windows, Power Steering,, Power Door Locks and Mirrors, Leather Tilt Steering Wheel,  Power Driver's Seat, Reclining Front Heated Seats with Adjustable Lumbar Supports, Driver Airbag, Passenger Occupant Sensing Airbag, Side Airbags, Keyless Entry, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, Auto-on Rain Sensing Wipers, Factory Premium Sound System with AM-FM and CD player plus MP-3 jack for Ipod with 10 Deluxe Speakers, 180-Watt Amplifier & 8" Subwoofer, Leather Interior Surface, Rear Spoiler,  OnStar, Center Arm Rest Front and Rear, Split Folding Rear Seat, Spoiler, XM Satellite Radio, Tire Pressure Monitor, Premium Wheels. Every option that was available on the 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line, except sunroof, is on this car.

Price: $11,000 US / pesos equivalent. This car retails for approx. $3500 more in Canada and US.

Will consider trade for MX plated vehicle.

Note: car is in San Miguel

If anyone is seeking a mortgage here are some points which may be of interest. Mortgages are not common in this country but a growing business as Mexico's middle class grows. Normally, for an expat with your source of income being from foreign sources such as pensions etc it is very difficult to find a mortgage. What makes it even harder is you are not a citizen. And, another hurdle is you
must be 70 or 75 by the time your mortgage is paid. Of all the banks one of the very few sources for an expat of a mortgage is Santander. Note, mortgage interest rates are much higher in Mexico as are all forms of credit.

At one time Spencer was a mortgage broker but not sure if he does this now.

What also helps is creating a Mexican credit history. If you think you may ever want credit in Mexico obtain a credit card even though the initial limit may be 5000 pesos. Use your card regularly to build up a history. Be aware though interest rates are very high but you can arrange with your financial institution to deduct the full amount charged to you credit card to be taken from your bank account.

Nationalizing 1983 to 2007 NAFTA Made Vehicle in San Miguel

The photos and documents are done locally and legal. The organization is reputable and supported by government. All documents are sent to border and pedimento returned. You do not have to drive to the border. Once you have the pedimento you will be required to obtain and register your vehicle locally and for a fee as with any nationalizing of vehicles.

NAFTA made vehicles. Vin starting with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Fees in pesos below are for 4 cylinders. For 6 cylinders add 300 pesos. For 8 cylinders add 600 pesos.

1983 to 1995 - 14,500

1996 - 14,800

1997 - 15,200

1998 - 15,600

1999 - 15,900

2000 - 16,200

2001 - 16,800

2002- 17,300

2003 - 18,400

2004 - 20,450

2005 - 21,250

2006 - 22,000

2007 - 22,300

Pickup Diesels plus 20%

Pickup Trucks over 3500 KG or 8 Cylinder add 10%

Luxury vehicles such as Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Ford Lobo with leather, etc are assessed on a per vehicle basis

Processing fee is an additional 800 pesos including vehicle photos and check to see if vehicle is stolen..


 

Today my wife's clients stated their preapproved visas were completed in 4 hours at a MX consulate in San Francisco. No criminal check; only passports, letter stating why they wanted it and prove income no matter the source and done.

For SMA this is new and as noted in many places INM is only giving initial temporary resident visas for one year and then in a year will give 3 more years. This makes us suspicious changes are coming in a few months.

http://www.aztecanot...jeros-en-m-xico

Shows source of expats, total numbers, states with highest crime.