I have heard that poeple traveling by car have been robbed and killed to steal their car and their belonging debating to go or not and very afraid if I risk going !! please give me any info if anybody has traveled by car .... how are the roads thx

Actually, its not that risky at all to drive to mexico city. I live one hour away from the city and visit it often. I recommend you to do so. Do what dimitri says also. Bye, have a nice journey.

My aunt is from Mexico and she says that the Mexicans themselves say, things are pretty bad. With the drugs and the economy, Mexico is not the place to take lightly. The wealthy people in Mexico are moving to the states, because of the kidnapping that is happening among them. They fear for their lives, their families and their safety. They drive in cars with bullet proof windows, because they know people out there, know they have money... and lots of it. People everywhere are desperate for money and more so in Mexico. I'm not saying not to go to Mexico, Mexico is the most beautiful place in the world, but BEWARE. This is not the time to discover the country and drive around freely! Stay at the resorts, the tourist traps for now. You'll be safe there and please don't wonder off. If you just hate resorts and tourist stops and must have a taste of real Mexico and be safe. I can recommend you visiting Cuanavaca (sp?) it's about an hour from Mexico City. I was there in Feb. 2009 and being female, felt safe walking the streets by myself, of course only in the day time. I'd walk to the grocery store, hair salon etc. and felt safe. I speak Spanish so that helps a lot! The town is small and safe. They have of course areas you must avoid, like any other town. If you go to their downtown "The Plaza" Ah! It's like taking a breath of fresh air. Something just lefts your soul and you feel at peace there. I went with some friends and we just sat in the park taking it all in, drinking our refreshments. Just thinking about it right now, relaxes me.
Happy Traveling!