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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [wrajinder] by gabeman
Nov 20, 2007 (8:01 pm)
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Replying to: wrajinder (Nov 20, 2007 3:23 pm)

wrajinder,
 
I hope that applies to the HV models as well coz that's what I'm interested in.
 
Thanks for the clarification.
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Re: RIV exemption letter for purchases made pre-Nov 1st [jashall] by mv2008
Nov 20, 2007 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: jashall (Nov 08, 2007 2:43 pm)

Any chance you would be willing to provide a copy of the amnesty letter? I bought a 2008 SIenna in mid-October and imported it on the 9th of November, based on the assurance RIV provided that all purchases prior to November 1st would be admissable. Turns out the folks at RIV have amnesia and refuse to send my Form 2.
 
I was able to register my Sienna without my Form 2, further proof that none of these agencies have a clue what is going on (provincial, federal or CBSA).
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Re: nightmare experience [beaurocratsuck] by gaut
Nov 20, 2007 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: beaurocratsuck (Nov 20, 2007 5:08 pm)

Thanks for replying. I was told the same thing by an RIV agent - that they wouldn't have told me it was admissible, but they are lying. Just saw the CBC National news segment. Law suits are happening. A government minister said he would do something to solve this mess. Wonder how long it will take?
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good article.. by timhorton1
Nov 20, 2007 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: gaut (Nov 20, 2007 8:20 pm)

actually written by a paper on the other side of the border in detroit..
 
"Really, it's greed," Iny said of the higher prices. "What the public would like to see is no fine print, no excuses. Just do the right thing."
 
http://www.importcarcanada.com/main/...hp?topic=144.0
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Re: nightmare experience [gaut] by mv2008
Nov 20, 2007 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: gaut (Nov 20, 2007 4:33 pm)

I am not sure what will happen but I was able to register and insure my Sienna today (Nov 20th). Given how disorganized this process is between the various agencies, my bet is that I won't hear back from not getting a clean Form 2 for a longtime if ever. There are thousands of vehicles crossing and a major lack of consistency in administration, I would be surprised if such a dysfunctional process can coordinate getting vehicles back to the US.....
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Minister Cannon on CBC The National by sergelbergeron
Nov 20, 2007 (9:16 pm)
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Extract from Mr. Lawrence Cannon tonight on the CBC the National;"
"I do want to reassure Canadians that purchased these vehicles that we are working on it and we will do the necessary due diligence to correct the issue."
 
Not too sure if this is a promise ?? Let's keep the pressure on.
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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [gabeman] by wrajinder
Nov 20, 2007 (9:17 pm)
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Replying to: gabeman (Nov 20, 2007 8:01 pm)

yes it s admissibe & you do not any need letter.But i will say you to make sure with RIV.
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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [spauls] by wrajinder
Nov 20, 2007 (9:21 pm)
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Replying to: spauls (Nov 20, 2007 7:58 pm)

its very very strange. 2008 toyota camry is admissible as per TC list. So i am surprised by this, Or therwise it has to be shown in inadmiisble list. I will suggest you to contact at TC by email or by fax and calrify about it. How come toyota USA is saying it is inadmissible while canadisn TC list saying it is admissible. Sonething is wrong somewhere. You must also give another call to toyota USA and clarify about it again. I just don't know what to say?
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Re: Minister Cannon on CBC The National [sergelbergeron] by beaurocratsuck
Nov 20, 2007 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: sergelbergeron (Nov 20, 2007 9:16 pm)

"I do want to reassure Canadians that purchased these vehicles that we are working on it and we will do the necessary due diligence to correct the issue."
 
Interesting but it what does it mean. Is the "issue" the fact the admissibility list wasn't updated in a timely manner and that will be corrected or is the "issue "that RIV agents give conflicting and confusing information and that will be corrected.
 
Yes, I am cynical when it comes to politicians and beaurocrats.
I hope Mr Cannon means TC will give an exemption to those who purchased vehicles based on RIV agents advice prior to the vehicles being officially listed as inadmissible.
 
And I hope this will happen without further delay. A lot of people are being needlessly stressed while they dillydally.
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Re: RIV exemption letter for purchases made pre-Nov 1st [mv2008] by netdog
Nov 20, 2007 (11:59 pm)
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Replying to: mv2008 (Nov 20, 2007 8:16 pm)

my2008: I am in the same boat as you with a 2008 Sienna purchased pre-Nov 1st yet mine still remains in my driveway not registered.
 
I too have considered registering the vehicle without form2, yet I decided against it because the RIV file on my vehicle would not be closed until they received form2 from Canadian Tire. Point is that even with the vehicle registered I might still receive a notice to export the vehicle after 45 days from the RIV if they did not receive form2 from CT but I'd then be out not only the GST but also the PST.
 
Judging from recent news on this issue, thanks in no small part to Robert Lamb, Serge Bergeron et al., it appears that the pressure is on for TC to fix this problem for those caught up in this mess like you and I. I would suggest that once the dust clears that you proceed with the formalities of form2 anyways so that the RIV can close your file. Better that than a potential export order from them in 45 days.
 
good luck
 
netdog
 
p.s. been seeing many XLE's on the road over here with dealer plates on 'em and XLEs are not available in canada (only the XLE LTD are) .... hummmm....

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