HELP: Importing from the US

[cowman]

Hey guys,

I have looked at Jaymez's thread but I want to make sure and confirm some things. I'm looking forward to purchasing a 06 M3 competition package, 07 335i, 06+ G35 coupe, 07 Audi TT, or 06+ STI.

First step- check if vehicle is admissible to Canada
I believe all of the following vehicles are admissible except for some that are manufactured after september 2007.

Second Step- Documents
1.US title to vehicle- the owner/dealership usually has this? How long does this need?
2.Bill of Sale- Are all bill of sales the same, could I use the one I get in Alberta?
3.Recall letter- should I get this here or in the states at the dealership? $500
4. Call US customs to inform them 3 days ahead
5. Fax title to Whitelast Montana
6. Get temp insurance and registration
7. Go to DMV and get export pass ($15?)
8. Forgot, admissibility letter ($350?)
Third- At border
1. pay Riv fee. ($209?)
2.Pay duty(6.1%?) plus tax (5%?).
3.AC tax ($100?)

Fourth
1. Instal daytime running lights
2.Car inspection (at provincial and federal level? (paper bought for $18 and pay for inspection?)


and some questions..:
- I read that I should photocopy how much I paid for the car because customs may think you are lying. In order to do that, I need a certified cheque, but I also recall someone saying it'll take 2 weeks to clear so wire the money, How on earth would I provide any sort of evidence that I didnt lie?
- What major modifications do I need to do if I purchased one of those cars and how much.
- Do I have to get BMW to do all my modifications if I purchased a 335 or M3? (how much?)
- How long does it take to get through US and Canadian customs?
- What happens if they don't let me pass for some suprising reason?
- I just read about some form 1 and 2 that I need to fill out, when do I fill that out?
- Is there anything else I should be concerned about, and am I missing anything?



Thanks for the help guys

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by cowman

and some questions..:
- I read that I should photocopy how much I paid for the car because customs may think you are lying. In order to do that, I need a certified cheque, but I also recall someone saying it'll take 2 weeks to clear so wire the money, How on earth would I provide any sort of evidence that I didnt lie?
- What major modifications do I need to do if I purchased one of those cars and how much.
- Do I have to get BMW to do all my modifications if I purchased a 335 or M3? (how much?)
- How long does it take to get through US and Canadian customs?
- What happens if they don't let me pass for some suprising reason?
- I just read about some form 1 and 2 that I need to fill out, when do I fill that out?
- Is there anything else I should be concerned about, and am I missing anything?

Thanks for the help guys

1) Photocopy your wire transfer form (we use Custom Clearing House.. great company to deal with for money exchanges/wires)
2) The 335 requires a cluster change at BMW which costs around $3,000 with labour. Not sure if the M3 requires this..
3) Depends on the line at the border..
4) You fix the problem, and take it back.
5) The Form 1 is filled out at the border... Just basic vehicle information.. Just a visual inspection is needed. Your Form 2 (Out of country inspection) is mailed to you after you have faxed your recall letter to the border. You then take your Form 2 to stampede toyota.. they look around the car, takes 5 mins, and he stamps the form. You then fax it to the border and you will eventually recieve your RIV Sticker aka "the final Step"

Pm me with any other questions

[cam_wmh]

It's replies like the previous post, from nbaker that had me thinking he was 25+. good on ya kid, your professionalism has you pointed in the right direction

[schocker]

on the recall letters, they will vary from manufacturer, i know infiniti and audi ones are free.

i am interested in the modification and extra costs on the e46 m3 though.