jazzpaz
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 03 April 2025
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Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
Has anyone used USA2ME? I signed up and paid, then they provided lengthy forms to be filled out and notarized. Then they said since my wife and I have different last names our fee would be increased, even though all our mail will be coming from the ... Read More
Major appliances by jazzpaz
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do?
Thank you, Jijic Gal! Read More
Major appliances by jazzpaz
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do?
Thanks. I see a convection oven in my future.n Read More
Buying a car in Mexico: Sudden price increase by jazzpaz
Is this okay? I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston Texas in July. I'm so happy here! I hope to live here until I die. Now there is a family emergency in my hometown and I must return ASAP. I went to the Toyota dealership in Saltillo to buy a ...
I should have taken your initial advice to hire a lawyer. I will next time I buy anything, even street food! Read More
Major appliances by jazzpaz
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do?
Thank you, famouskate100! You must get tired of all my questions, but I always benefit from your insights. I guess I'll have to get a separate broiler. Read More
Buying a car in Mexico: Sudden price increase by jazzpaz
Is this okay? I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston Texas in July. I'm so happy here! I hope to live here until I die. Now there is a family emergency in my hometown and I must return ASAP. I went to the Toyota dealership in Saltillo to buy a ...
Thanks, Bhavna. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Tumbleweed Jake, I hear you! I had my first bad experience here yesterday. On November Ist I went to Autopasion in Saltillo to buy a car. We agreed on a price and l returned on the 3rd to make the wire transaction between them and my bank. Over ... Read More
Major appliances
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do? Read More
Buying a car in Mexico: Sudden price increase
Is this okay? I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston Texas in July. I'm so happy here! I hope to live here until I die. Now there is a family emergency in my hometown and I must return ASAP. I went to the Toyota dealership in Saltillo to buy a ... Read More
Electronic communication in Mexico by Clay Daniel
I just moved from the US to Puerto Escondido. I have already learned that people here don't use email much. Nearly everyone uses whatsapp. I've had it for several days now, and it is better than email, and you can make calls. And its free. Not sure ...
@Clay Daniel I understand it also translates, but I can't figure out how to do that. Do you know? Read More
Buying a new car in Saltillo Coahuila by jazzpaz
I sold my car in Houston before I moved here in July as a permanent resident. Now l am ready to buy a new car, but all the information l find is contradictory. Please, if anyone has successfully done this recently, can you get me started?Thank you.
Patience l have. It's facts l have packed ... until you!Many thanks. Read More
Buying a new car in Saltillo Coahuila by jazzpaz
I sold my car in Houston before I moved here in July as a permanent resident. Now l am ready to buy a new car, but all the information l find is contradictory. Please, if anyone has successfully done this recently, can you get me started?Thank you.
Thank you again, Kate! I wish you lived in Saltillo; l would be knocking on your door all day long with questions! Read More
Buying a new car in Saltillo Coahuila by jazzpaz
I sold my car in Houston before I moved here in July as a permanent resident. Now l am ready to buy a new car, but all the information l find is contradictory. Please, if anyone has successfully done this recently, can you get me started?Thank you.
famouskate, you have been my best source of good information ever since I decided to move to Mexico. Thank you so much!I intend to buy a buy a new car with cash from a local (Saltillo) dealer. I've heard too many stories about stolen cars being ... Read More
Buying a new car in Saltillo Coahuila by jazzpaz
I sold my car in Houston before I moved here in July as a permanent resident. Now l am ready to buy a new car, but all the information l find is contradictory. Please, if anyone has successfully done this recently, can you get me started?Thank you.
I need a lawyer to buy a car?! What state are you in? Read More
Looking for apartment rentals in Mexico - Best Approach? by GuestPoster108899
From all the research I have done, it seems most people agree that finding a long term apartment in Mexico is best accomplished by getting an AIR B and B for a short time and looking for rental signs in the area you want to live. A lot of people say ...
@GuestPoster108899, check out Saltillo, Coahuila in northern Mexico. I've been here since July and the weather has been beautiful every single day. The summer was hot but not nearly as hot as Houston, and dry. Because of the mountains there was ... Read More