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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4513 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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Hi jasonng. At first it definitely seems tempting to purchase a new vehicle in Canada an import it to the United States. However, the problem with doing this is that many new vehicle manufacturers refuse to honor the warranties of Canadian vehicles that are imported to the U.S. As you might imagine, this is a big negative. Also, your Canadian vehicle will be worth much less than a similar U.S. model when you decide to sell it several years down the road, eating into the original savings that you experienced. I haven't even mentioned the fact that the U.S. - Canadian exchange rate is not nearly as favorable today that it was a few years ago. For more information on this subject, I suggest that you check out the following discussion: Buying in Canada. Car_man Host Smart Shoppers / FWI Message Boards
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He's talking about a twist on an old topic - he wants to bring the car from the U.S. to Canada. Sorry jasonng, I don't know the answer to your question. Perhaps check with the appropriate government department - Customs and Excise? |
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Ahhhh, you're right, landru2. I'm not sure that I see the advantage of doing this. If consumers import Canadian vehicles to the U.S. to save money, how would importing a U.S. vehicle to Canada be beneficial to the consumer who is doing so? Car_man Host Smart Shoppers / FWI Message Boards |
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There are a lot of Canadians who come into the US for a few years on a job assignment and then head home. My brother works for a Canadian company and often sell these cars for these Canadians. Personally, I have not figured out why they don't take them home with them. |
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The law USED to be that you couldn't import a used car from the US to Canada unless it was 10 yrs. old or more. I am sure there were a few other exceptions. Check with Canadian customs or prov. govt. for current rules. |
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I will be in Ontario on a work permit for 2 years starting this Fall. Does anyone know how that works regarding my 2 vehicles? Will I have to pay a deposit at the border that will be refunded in 2 years? I'm planning to buy a 2005 subaru outback and trade in my 1998 pathfinder prior to the move. thanks joe |
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Anyone have an idea how much it will cost to bring a USA 2000 honda accord up to canadian standards: the bumper adjustment, running lights, etc? if it's real expensive, i may just sell it and buy a new car.... thanks joe |
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MOST US and Canadian cars share the same emission, bumper, impact, standards......... The only difference is Canada has required DRLs (daytime running lights) since 95? I think. Most GM cars have had them since 96 anyway. Not sure about other makes. I live on the US-Canadian border in NY. A lot of local used car dealers bring Canadian vehicles into the US for resale. And yes most mfrs. will and do deny all warranty work. Not sure how it works the other way around tho... Best bet is to call Subie USA direct and ask ! Also contact Canadian customs and the Prov. govt. where you will be living about reg. your cars there. Terry aka RRoyce is the man to ask around here. But hes goofing off golfing somewhere for a few days! I wish it was me instead....... So if he sees this..He can help ya out! |
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