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#90 of 391 re: audia8q by lofquist Mar 01, 2002 (11:52 am)
>> ...I also have about half a dozen canadian units with washed indiana titles here on my lot. I'm not going to miss out of the gravy train... << And I think that's great. The American democratic way. I'd just like to see the day when we all can look at Canada vehicles for sale and think "no big deal". -Jon (not my job, just a "hobby")
#91 of 391 sgrd by audia8q Mar 01, 2002 (12:32 pm)
Carfax usually will have the initial numbers in kilometers and they never seem to add up correctly into miles..this is a big clue
#92 of 391 audia8q by keithlca Mar 01, 2002 (2:35 pm)
If i change the odo to miles right after purchase, I don't think Carfax will show any difference. Right? In fact, I don't see how anyone can find out if the title do not stated TMU.
#93 of 391 by sgrd0q Mar 01, 2002 (2:54 pm)
audi - thanks for your reply.   I bought a new car last year, and I guess carfax will not help me. I was wondering if the VIN is different, or if there is any other way to check if my dealer sold me a Canadian car without my knowledge.   Not that it matters to me, but just curious.
#94 of 391 keith by audia8q Mar 02, 2002 (10:10 am)
depends on the MFG...If its any of the ford family of cars...which includes ford, lincoln, mercury, jaguar, mazda, etc...the original dealer usually shows up on the car fax and WILL for sure show up on the ford dealer computers...this will spill the beans as to the original sales location...which is canada. This would also apply to other mfg but i can't speak for all of them.
#95 of 391 Non-dealer Americans by allchecks Mar 03, 2002 (12:48 pm)
I have read the 94 posts. I am considering buying a used car in Canada. I will keep it until the end of time, or transfer it to one of my kids who will do the same. I couldn't card less about an odometer/speedometer that is kilometers as opposed to miles. Are there any other Americans like me who have bought a used Car in Canada and brought it back to the States, especially New York?   If yes, did you have any trouble getting the refundable Canadian tax back? How long did it take? Did you pay the state sales tax or is it possible to have that missed? Did you pay 2 1/2% at the border coming back or not? I am not interested in all the theory that is in the prior posts. I just want to know if I can save money today buying a used vehicle in Canada.   Please excuse me now; I have to run an errand in my 1990 Chev.
#96 of 391 re: Non-dealer Americans by allchecks by lofquist Mar 04, 2002 (7:51 am)
allchecks, Besides me, I know of over sixty others who have gone to Canada to get new (mostly Nissans/Infinitis) or used cars (just a few). Not difficult at all. - Yes, you will get the Canadian and Ontario tax refunded and it will take 6-9 weeks. - You pay the 2.5% duty at the border only if the car or SUV was not built in the US or Canada. Foreign pickup trucks are dutied at 25%. - You will pay the NY sales tax when you register. They won't forget - If you do want the speedo changed there is a shop in the Toronto area that does 1500 a month, usually for $200 to individuals.   The biggest reason most people don't get used cars is because you won't get to see the vehicle up front to access the condition if you are dealing by phone. And if you just go shopping and find what you want, you may have to wait a couple days for the compliance letter from the manufacturer (but some like Nissan will fax it right away).   Write me if you'd like the whole 'cookbook' procedure.   -Jon
#97 of 391 Automotive News article by kcram HOST Mar 04, 2002 (3:28 pm)
Ford has been attempting to penalize Canadian dealers who sell to Americans.   Automotive News article link   kcram Host Smart Shopper and FWI Message Boards
#98 of 391 BMW Mini by gerapau Mar 05, 2002 (5:13 am)
I was reading in the paper last week that BMW Canada also feels that Canadian prices are unfair to American dealers. In an attempt to stop Americans from comming to Canada to buy the Mini, BMW Canada is requiring that all purchasers of the Mini in Canada sign an agreement stating that they will not export the auto to the U.S. The purchasers must also agree that if they decide to sell the car within one year of purchasing it that the dealer has the right to buy it back first. Now, as the artical mentioned, maybe this is an advertising gimmic that BMW is using to instill a sense of demand for the car.
#99 of 391 To Lofquist by allchecks Mar 07, 2002 (5:26 pm)
Thanks. I am planning a trip to Toronto the week of April 15 to look. I still can't decide if I should give up on my van, but I'll look.

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