Buster
07-29-2012, 09:46 PM
I would love to hear some comments from those that might have cross-shopped US C63's, vs Canadian C63's.
Some comments I have seen:
- difficult to compare prices due to differences in standard equipment with the CDN cars having more
- duty and GST are significant costs of importing (6% plus 5%) respectively.
- Cdn cars were priced (new) comparably to US cars, which is somewhat unusual for premium vehicles.
A couple of items make me hesitate on a Canadian car:
- Many parts of the US (arizona) are somewhat easier on cars/paint due to lack of winter
- It's possible that the depreciation curve on US cars is steeper, making a used 2011 or 2010 a slightly better buy in the US
- My 535xi wagon was a LOT cheaper in the US, I just had to find the right sources.
That aside, I have found I prefer turbo cars in Calgary due to the altitude...but it's just too sexy. :)
Some comments I have seen:
- difficult to compare prices due to differences in standard equipment with the CDN cars having more
- duty and GST are significant costs of importing (6% plus 5%) respectively.
- Cdn cars were priced (new) comparably to US cars, which is somewhat unusual for premium vehicles.
A couple of items make me hesitate on a Canadian car:
- Many parts of the US (arizona) are somewhat easier on cars/paint due to lack of winter
- It's possible that the depreciation curve on US cars is steeper, making a used 2011 or 2010 a slightly better buy in the US
- My 535xi wagon was a LOT cheaper in the US, I just had to find the right sources.
That aside, I have found I prefer turbo cars in Calgary due to the altitude...but it's just too sexy. :)