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Mitsu3000gt
10-17-2007, 05:04 PM
I thought it may be interesting for people to post prices of cars that are a good deal right now from the states, given that the CAD is 3 cents above the USD. If you know it, mention if the warranty transfers or not.

All below prices are before GST (6%), Shipping (~1000), and in some cases duty(6.1%):

Here are some I found:

Brand new 2008 Subaru Legacy GT, Auto w/paddle shift, Navigation, every possible option, $29,444 (quoted by a Washington dealer), no duty (Made in USA). That is one hell of a deal. You can get warranty work done here in Canada, but you pay for it and then Subaru USA reimburses you. Pretty small price to pay for $15,000 savings.

Here are some used cars I was checking out, prices vary by state and mileage, with the below representing the lower end:

2006 Lexus IS350, going for as low as $28,000+ USD. Warranty transfers last time I looked. Tons of them available from around $33,000. Even if you bought one with high mileage it's only 1.5-2 years old, and if your a low mileage driver it will be low mileage again in a couple years.

2000-2001 BMW M5 - $26,000+

2002-2003 Porsche Carrera 4S ~$48,000+

2006 BMW 550i - $43,000+ ($75,000 at Calgary BMW, over $100,000 new).

2004 Audi S4 ~$28,000+

2005 Subaru Legacy GT $16,000-$20,000 (unbelievable deal as well)

2004+ Lexus GS430 $~26,000+

That's all I can remember for now.
funkedelic
10-17-2007, 05:13 PM
don't you still have to pay duty on the car regardless if it is made in the U.S or not, i think it goes by manufacturer not where it was assembled, but i could be wrong.
old&slow
10-17-2007, 05:14 PM
I wonder if anyone will make a business of doing the legwork of importing cars...IOW's if I wanted a car but didn't want the hassle of the paper work and the travelling and such...someone does all that and delivers the car for a fee.
Considering the cost saving associated with a vehicle such as a Lexus...woouldn't it be worth say $1500-$2000-$2500?
Team_Mclaren
10-17-2007, 05:17 PM
Originally posted by funkedelic
don't you still have to pay duty on the car regardless if it is made in the U.S or not, i think it goes by manufacturer not where it was assembled, but i could be wrong.
you are wrong.
Jlude
10-17-2007, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by Team_Mclaren

you are wrong.


so if the vehicle is built in the US... you don't have to pay duty when bringing it to Canada?
dj_rice
10-17-2007, 05:35 PM
I dunno where I read it, but some US car dealerships are not allowing Canadian Citizens to purchase new cars...
Russo
10-17-2007, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by Jlude



so if the vehicle is built in the US... you don't have to pay duty when bringing it to Canada?
US, Canada or Mexico (i think if its built in mexico you pay 0.3% i think, i could be wrong)
funkedelic
10-17-2007, 05:39 PM
Originally posted by dj_rice
I dunno where I read it, but some US car dealerships are not allowing Canadian Citizens to purchase new cars...

Lexus
Team_Mclaren
10-17-2007, 05:43 PM
Generally, you do not have to pay duty on a vehicle imported for personal use that was manufactured in the United States, Canada or Mexico
Russo
10-17-2007, 05:43 PM
Originally posted by funkedelic


Lexus
honda (acura) and toyotanthe once know of
Kona9
10-17-2007, 05:51 PM
Originally posted by funkedelic


Lexus

A Co-worker is trying to get an MDX with Tech package. Acura will not sell to Canadians new off the lot. You can however go through a vehicle broker state side!

Some of the New Volvo product is pretty nice as well for the price. I believe the warranty is transferable. Not 100% sure yet.
tentacles
10-17-2007, 05:52 PM
Since when was the IS made in USA? All Lexus are made in Japan except for the RX.
gpomp
10-17-2007, 05:54 PM
can't import the S4 anymore. they put it on the inadmissible list this month. :banghead:
bobby_lu
10-17-2007, 05:55 PM
NAFTA people, no duty on cars made in USA, regardless on the brand

ex: BMW X5
Russo
10-17-2007, 05:59 PM
Originally posted by bobby_lu
NAFTA people, no duty on cars made in USA, regardless on the brand

ex: BMW X5
well BMW X5 2001 is made in Germany only 02 and up are made in US and Z4
Mitsu3000gt
10-17-2007, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by tentacles
Since when was the IS made in USA? All Lexus are made in Japan except for the RX.

I believe you are right actually, a salesman told me they were made in the USA and I think he is wrong.
Team_Mclaren
10-17-2007, 06:12 PM
IS is made in Japan:

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2007&make=Lexus&model=IS&trimid=-1
HIDStop
10-17-2007, 06:17 PM
Alot of dealerships are bringing in US product. Platinum Mitsubishi has/had a USA car sale - tons of US cars on the lot.
Nix87
10-17-2007, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by Team_Mclaren

you are wrong.

Well then fucking correct him. Saying "you're wrong" without proving anything is retarded.
Mitsu3000gt
10-17-2007, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by Nix87


Well then fucking correct him. Saying "you're wrong" without proving anything is retarded.

Isn't there really only one other possible option? If he is wrong that there is duty, one could reasonably assume there is no duty with no further clarification.
dj_rice
10-17-2007, 06:58 PM
Originally posted by Kona9


A Co-worker is trying to get an MDX with Tech package. Acura will not sell to Canadians new off the lot. You can however go through a vehicle broker state side!




Yeah I forgot to put that..U gotta get a US citizen to buy it and then re-sell it to u
J-Rhombus
10-17-2007, 07:13 PM
I've actually been looking at setting up a business to do this as the paperwork and bringing it in is a pain in the ass, but if you've done it (I have) then it's not too hard to go through again. PM me if you maybe want to set something up because I'm more than willing to do it and at this point would not charge much. I'd like to do it at this point for the experience.
R!zz0
10-17-2007, 07:31 PM
So how much would it cost me to bring....Let's say a 2005/2006 STi? With all the taxes and whatnot?
J-Rhombus
10-17-2007, 07:40 PM
for one with around 25,000 miles on it you're looking at just over or around $30,000
finboy
10-17-2007, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by Nix87

Saying "you're wrong" without proving anything is retarded.



Originally posted by Team_Mclaren

you are wrong.
Team_BMW
10-17-2007, 07:48 PM
Hey guys,

If you want to import a USD vehicle to canada I suggest check out this site.

http://www.naata.org/

They have dealers that'll do it for you.
gpomp
10-17-2007, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by funkedelic
don't you still have to pay duty on the car regardless if it is made in the U.S or not, i think it goes by manufacturer not where it was assembled, but i could be wrong.

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
you are wrong.


Originally posted by Nix87
Well then fucking correct him. Saying "you're wrong" without proving anything is retarded.

are you serious?
pattyt
10-17-2007, 08:55 PM
Originally posted by gpomp
can't import the S4 anymore. they put it on the inadmissible list this month. :banghead:

brand new rs4? still fine or whats the deal?
gpomp
10-17-2007, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by pattyt


brand new rs4? still fine or whats the deal? rs4 is still good. the v8 s4 was admissible from 04 until a few weeks ago.
blinkme_210
10-17-2007, 10:57 PM
911TT is ~$50,00k cheaper brand new down in the States... :nut: Gotta move there soon.
me&you
10-18-2007, 07:46 AM
Originally posted by blinkme_210
911TT is ~$50,00k cheaper brand new down in the States... :nut: Gotta move there soon.

Not anymore.

The Canadian 08 Turbos now base at $159 and include items that were options on the 07s.


Also, about the MDX... Careful, Acura won't transfer the warranty.
Mitsu3000gt
10-18-2007, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by gpomp
rs4 is still good. the v8 s4 was admissible from 04 until a few weeks ago.

Any idea why they did that? That sucks.
Sailz
10-19-2007, 12:03 AM
2008 Toyota Tacoma Double Cabs 4x4 TRD package LOADED selling for $27,500, the dealer here in Kelowna wont budge below $40,000 taxes in. Looking to import sometime in January.
schocker
10-19-2007, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


Any idea why they did that? That sucks.
yah, what happened to the vw's and audis
00-02 s4, 04-06 s4, 02-08 V8 A6's, 07-08 s6, 08 gti, 06-08gli
with the exception of the 02-04 s4 gti and gli, all of those have been made inadmissible when they were originally inadmissible
rusich
10-19-2007, 12:12 AM
Originally posted by Sailz
2008 Toyota Tacoma Double Cabs 4x4 TRD package LOADED selling for $27,500, the dealer here in Kelowna wont budge below $40,000 taxes in. Looking to import sometime in January.

Which State is that?
Sailz
10-19-2007, 01:10 AM
Originally posted by rusich


Which State is that?

Arizona
syeve
10-19-2007, 09:06 AM
Originally posted by gpomp
rs4 is still good. the v8 s4 was admissible from 04 until a few weeks ago.




:D Slipped mine in JUST before they changed. :thumbsup:
Mitsu3000gt
10-19-2007, 10:23 AM
Originally posted by schocker

yah, what happened to the vw's and audis
00-02 s4, 04-06 s4, 02-08 V8 A6's, 07-08 s6, 08 gti, 06-08gli
with the exception of the 02-04 s4 gti and gli, all of those have been made inadmissible when they were originally inadmissible


You could never import the 00-02 S4's as far as I know, but the 2004 S4 is news to me.
The Cosworth
10-19-2007, 10:28 AM
dealership in Vernon, trying to sell at 2002 325Cic with 75000 miles for $34,000.00. I did some research and am going to offer them $24,500.00. They have about 10 or 12 US cars on the lot and trying to sell them for what BMW Canada is selling their used ones for.




If someone does start a business.... 2002ish M3 for me... let me know!
gran turismo
10-19-2007, 10:31 AM
2005 Subaru Legacy GT $16,000-$20,000 (unbelievable deal as well)

Can you point me to a link on this? Or something in that range? This is an incredible deal.
Team_Mclaren
10-19-2007, 01:06 PM
Originally posted by gran turismo


Can you point me to a link on this? Or something in that range? This is an incredible deal.

Its everywhere, look up autotrader.com and you can find a bunch
ZMan2k2
10-20-2007, 08:41 AM
Originally posted by Sailz
2008 Toyota Tacoma Double Cabs 4x4 TRD package LOADED selling for $27,500, the dealer here in Kelowna wont budge below $40,000 taxes in. Looking to import sometime in January.

My brother-in-law is looking at the exact same vehicle. He says that he has found a dealer in Couer-d'lane that will do the import paperwork for him. Same price too, around $28k all in. I'm looking for information on how much he'd end up paying at the border, and whether it's on the RIV list or not. So far it's okay to import. Also he says that he talked to Toyota Canada, and they WILL honor the warranty on the vehicle. :dunno: I'm still doing the research for him though.
broken_legs
10-20-2007, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by ZMan2k2


My brother-in-law is looking at the exact same vehicle. He says that he has found a dealer in Couer-d'lane that will do the import paperwork for him. Same price too, around $28k all in. I'm looking for information on how much he'd end up paying at the border, and whether it's on the RIV list or not. So far it's okay to import. Also he says that he talked to Toyota Canada, and they WILL honor the warranty on the vehicle. :dunno: I'm still doing the research for him though.


I'm looking at the same vehicle also


I cant find a dealership that will sell to Canadian though. They all state that you can't import it unless its been registered in the US or bought and paid for by a US citizen.

If someone finds a US toyota dealership that will sell to canucks please post them up here

Thanks
4DoorGTZ
10-20-2007, 11:15 AM
If there are still any on the lots, 2007 Cadillac CTS-V's are 53k sticker in the states and about 75k here.
broken_legs
10-20-2007, 01:02 PM
Nissan Armadas START at 67,000 here


They are going fully loaded for 40,000 in the US
JordanEG6
10-20-2007, 02:11 PM
if you're planning to buy a car down there like me, this is all you need to know. This site even provides the 'admissable/inadmissable vehicle list' and the steps prior to border entry, at the border and post border entry.


www.riv.ca (http://www.riv.ca)
J-Rhombus
10-20-2007, 02:47 PM
Parker Toyota in Couer D'Alene, Idaho will sell to Canadians!
chathamf
10-21-2007, 12:02 PM
I want to buy a 350 or a G35 from ebay. Anyone know what the process would be for me getting it to Canada? Possible taxes and any fees at all I would have to pay?
dj_rice
10-21-2007, 12:58 PM
Originally posted by chathamf
I want to buy a 350 or a G35 from ebay. Anyone know what the process would be for me getting it to Canada? Possible taxes and any fees at all I would have to pay?




Originally posted by JordanEG6
if you're planning to buy a car down there like me, this is all you need to know. This site even provides the 'admissable/inadmissable vehicle list' and the steps prior to border entry, at the border and post border entry.


www.riv.ca (http://www.riv.ca)


Does someone not know how to read?Hooked on Phonics worked for me :thumbsup:
R!zz0
10-21-2007, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by dj_rice
Does someone not know how to read?Hooked on Phonics worked for me :thumbsup:

sylvan learning center worked better then HOP :dunno:
GITRDUN
10-25-2007, 01:39 PM
C5 Corvette Z06's can be had for 25-27K USD... worth about 40-42K in Canada!