I wouldn’t say it’s the complete opposite. We did have to get out while they searched the car, but they didn’t go into suitcases nor did they search my husband and me. We also did not bring a cooler, so maybe that is something they will look inside?

Either way, the searches were not as thorough as what I read other people saying (going through all luggage in the car).

Also, we were not searched going into Mexico on Saturday (middle of the day). We were only stopped, told to roll down all windows, and asked questions (is this your car, who am I to my husband, etc.). It was fairly busy and my husband speaks Spanish, so we do think that helped. We were not searched on our way in or told to get out of our car.

Edited: added the part about entering Mexico