why not just sell all the cars to a u.s. dealer?

importing a car can be more of a headache than it's worth. it's one thing if you actually live or have an extended stay in a country and bring your vehicle back with you, but it would seem to be much less advantageous to simply purchase a grey market vehicle for import.

consider the following:

1. how much would it cost to ship the vehicle? maybe $2K?
2. you'd have to pay a 2.5% u.s. import duty. $700 or so.
3. would you have to pay any taxes to mexico even if the vehicle isn't registered there? (for example, what about luxury tax?) paying even part of the sales tax would be a deal killer if it were in addition to the sales taxes you'd pay in your state to register it.
4. then you'd have all the hassles with getting it through customs, any required modifications, paperwork, etc.
5. are you confident the car will arrive safely, or at all, once you've paid?
6. if you ever go to resell the vehicle it may be worth less on the used market since it's a grey market vehicle.

and the #1 question -
does a mexican crossfire come with the touring gear? :lol: