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#95 of 391 Non-dealer Americans by allchecks Mar 03, 2002 (1:48 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 (8:51 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 (4:28 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 (6:13 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 (6:26 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.
#100 of 391 by audia8q Mar 07, 2002 (7:40 pm)
Ford of Canada has recently terminated the franchise of two Ford dealers in Canada for exporting vehicles to the US and has fined another $200K for exporting 23 vehicles.   All of this is now in litigation..
#101 of 391 by fa1c0n Mar 08, 2002 (9:02 am)
I could be coached into buying a used Honda Odyssey from a Canadian dealer when I could save a few grand$. Everything is equal in the product but the cost. Why wouldn't I do it? Give me some dealer names and I'll be giving them a call.
#102 of 391 re: audia8q by lofquist Mar 08, 2002 (2:54 pm)
>> Ford of Canada has recently terminated the franchise of two Ford dealers in Canada for exporting vehicles to the US and has fined another $200K for exporting 23 vehicles. << But so far both cases have been struck down by the Canadian courts as not legal for Ford to do this. But as you say it's in appeal, so who knows what will happen. In Europe this was finally settled just last month, and as of Oct 1 it will be strictly prohibited. And this week Infiniti joined the ranks of the other manufacturers by sending out a letter "reminding" them not to sell to US customers. The letter was very stern to say the least. -Jon
#103 of 391 Fa1con ... by rroyce10 Mar 09, 2002 (12:53 am)
...... Whooooof, you guys just don't read this things do you ...?         Maybe your Italian, so let me explain it to you in Italian ---- YU donna getta the waranttea on a Hoonda whena you a buya a Canadiana Odoseea ..got it ..? Ok den... l..o..l..        Terry.
#104 of 391 lofquist by audia8q Mar 09, 2002 (1:16 pm)
Last year Ford fined 20'something dealerships who paid their fines....it wasnt until they actually started to enforce their franchise agreement which allows them terminate any franchise if they export cars...   If the dealer and the mfg both signed the agreement, which they have, then it should be an open and shut case...but add some lawyers to the mix and of course the only people who win are the lawyers..haha   Rich

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