Temporary Importation Permits for cars

Not sure if we are saying the same thing in different ways, but hope this what you need: You got a visa applied to your passport -- did you do that in the states? Then you're good to go on that end. The only thing to be careful of is when you get the tourist card when you enter Mexico, make sure the status box has the word "canje" in it. You don't want the standard six month tourist card if your intention is to get a residente temporal card.

The imigracion office is near the electric company, down the street and around the corner from La Papa Loca and Carmelita's.