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Hi everyone, I am considering importing a (new)nissan Pathfinder from Newyork into Quebec. The price difference is about 7k . I called Nissan Canada and inquired about the warranty, Their response was: we will honor what is written in the warranty manual of the vehicle including applying the restrictions. (?) Does anyone have any experience with warranty service from Nissan? Also, What method of payment do you use to purchase the vehicle? Are 2 trips to the dealer required (1) to purchase and pickup the title documents and invoice and a 2nd trip to go back and pickup the vehicle. TIA for your feedback this is a great forum.
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Folks, Visit todays' Toronto Star (http//:www.thestar.com) and click on the Wheels tab (second row at the top) for a few interesting articles about the subject matter of this forum: 1. American sticker shock$16,740 (U.S.) $22,510 (Cdn.); 2. So you want to buy a car in the U.S.; 3. Big differences between similar models in Canada and the U.S. I do not believe the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or state laws allow a retailer to discriminate based upon the geographical origin of a potential buyer. The warranty issue, as I mentioned in previous posts is a bilateral contract and as a buyer you agree to the conditions (some corporations offer more latitude than others). Personally I believe that the stringent interpretation of warranties is in bad faith by the corporation and makes obvious the collusive agreements that the corporation and dealers impose upon consumers, contrary to anti-trust laws. Note the predictable responses from corporate representatives. If after some period of time the content of those articles eventually prompts you to archives that demand payment, post that you want to see those articles and myself or others will post the saved content of the articles. |
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Replying to: valh4r (Jun 17, 2006 5:40 am) Obviously, never pay with a third party instant cash transfer service offered in the USA (no tracking or guarantee). Trips: Buyers tend to make one trip only, especially for new cars. First ensure you are comfortable with the credibility of the seller. Also suggest that you receive written confirmation of the features, miles, preps... Just to ensure there is no misunderstanding. The magnitude of the risk on a new car is around $1,000 (i.e. a feature not provided, an unknown cost, a scratch). Two trips, or one 72 hour trip, justs eats into the cost savings. And you will have already sunk travel costs. Better: one trip, lots of knowledge before, negotiate hard if there is a surprise, take the risk. |
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Replying to: knsgee (Jun 06, 2006 6:55 pm) I was wondering if you got an answer to your question as I am trying to do the same thing. I want to buy a used car out of Texas and drive it back but I like you cannot get the tags to drive it back?
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Has anyone bought a used car in the USA and figured out how to get plates so that you can drive it back to Canada?
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Replying to: sfaraday (Jun 22, 2006 11:37 pm) Also,if you have a decent history with your insurer, it should not be a problem. A friend recently purchased a couple of used vehicles (1 private, 1 dealer)on different ocassions without any problems.
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Replying to: canucknuckled (Jun 23, 2006 4:41 pm) |
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Replying to: marcush (Jun 14, 2006 1:31 pm)
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Replying to: sfaraday (Jun 28, 2006 12:42 am) The Canadians will not allow you to import the car until you have first received clearance from the Americans to export it. You need the appropriate paperwork from the US first. |
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Replying to: valh4r (Jun 17, 2006 5:40 am) Did you in fact import the nissan pathfinder? What happended with the warranty. I am in the process of purchasing a nissan from Montana and they are saying that the warranty of the vehicle must be registered in the USA for 6 months, then transfered. Let me know what you found, Keri |
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