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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4518 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Replying to: seandamien (Aug 21, 2006 12:09 am) |
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| Anyone know where there more common to be manufactured and I need to know if i have to pay the 6.1% GST | |
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I am almost positive that the BMW 3-series is manufactured outside North America, specifically, Germany. As far as I know, only the X5 and Z4 are manufactured in the US. If you're really interested in the vehicle that you're buying, I suggest researching the vehicle thoroughly. However, if you're just buying it because it's a BMW... Get the VIN of the vehicle, it will tell you where it was manufactured. You should get that anyway to check the history of the vehicle via Carfax. You don't want a vehicle that was fished out of New Orleans, no matter where it's manufactured. |
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| hey thanks crikey.. i would definetley check the carfax history on the vehicle and as for being fished out of New Orleans i would never.. i just gotta find the exact car i like and when i do i'll run the vin# by here and check carfax.. thanks | |
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Replying to: subby1 (Aug 17, 2006 6:24 am) 1. No modifications needed 2. No duty - just GST - they didn't even look it up 3. I had to pay a fee for a temporary NY license to get it to the border and some paperwork fees - about $20 I think 4. The dealer has to fax the title to the border crossing three full business days ahead. That's what they want to see - that it's not stolen. Call the US border to confirm that they have received the fax. 5. There is no Canadian compliance label - you get that from RIV after Canadian Tire approves it. 6. You need to know the date of manufacture - open the door to see it. 7. You need a letter from the dealer or Subaru that it is not subject to any open recalls in order to complete the whole process. Everything worked well - the Sub/Hyun dealer in Buffalo is great. |
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Replying to: subahonda (Aug 24, 2006 10:57 am) Did you determine ahead of time if the Subaru dealer in Ontario will service the car and honour the warranty OK? I know the MSRP spread on Subaru's between Canada and the U.S. is huge and I can see why you did it. What Subaru did you get in Buffalo? We have an '05 Outback Limited, but I am interested in the Tribeca 5 seat Limited...an MSRP spread of about 10 grand (45M vs.35M). Even with the exchange, a few extra fees, etc. the savings have to be at least $8,000 on a cash deal. Thanks for your input. Doug |
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heres the vin# for an 04 325ci WBABS33452PG84783.. i think i will have to pay the 6.1% duty.. but just thought id confirm here..
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Replying to: cdn_24 (Aug 24, 2006 9:46 pm) 
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| I wonder if anyone has experience to import a lexus to Canada from US. It seems to be a big price gap and can save a lot of cash. I am thinking of purchasing a IS250 or RX350. Do they need modification? I believe RX350 made in Canada. I'd appreciate if anyone can share their importing experience on these cars. Thanks | |
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