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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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I imported a BMW M3 from the States on November. I did all the necessary research and consulted RIV prior to importing. Eveyting worked went smoothly until I got the car back to Canada. I had a recall clearance letter from an authorized BMW delaer in the US but RIV did not accept this on account of recent policy changes. I then called BMW of Canada who referred me to a local dealer that I visted on Novmeber 5. I completed the forms and paid my $500 fee. This is still notm ggod enough. I've now waited 2.5 weeks and BMW has still not provided the recall clearance letter. They said 15-20 days but they have not honored that timeframe. I am totally frustrated. What the h^&$ is going on at RIV and TC? The information changes from day-to-day and person-to-person. Has anyone experienced this with RIV and BMW?
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Replying to: rivsucks (Nov 21, 2007 2:54 pm)
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Interested finding out what all the digit represent in the V I N number? Where get i get that info? Thank you
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Replying to: imports4all (Nov 21, 2007 3:17 pm) |
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I'm a Canadian snowbird in Florida. I would like to buy a used, 2006 Acura TL and bring it back to Canada. After talking with several dealers, it seems that I would have to pay Florida sales tax (6%), and license fees etc. When I asked if I could drive the car to Canada, they assured me that I could not. It would have to be delivered. Has anyone encountered similar problems in this state? Does anyone know if there are states that waive the sales tax, etc?
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Replying to: jvitz (Nov 21, 2007 3:23 pm) |
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Success!! After a very stressful rollercoaster ride -- thanks to RIV and TC -- I now have a 2008 Highlander Limited (build date 10/07) sitting in my driveway. I crossed the border today (11/21) and drove direct to the RIV office in Toronto to pick up my Form 2. Everything went smooth and there was no mention of needing the CMVSS compliance letter from Toyota as it now applies to US base models only. From there I went direct to Canadian Tire for the inspection and passed with ease. No modifications required and my Form 2 was stamped in minutes. Tomorrow I get my Highlander plated and it will all be done! While it has definitely been stressful, the actual process was quite easy. Well worth the $16K in savings!!! On a sad note, the very friendly dealer I worked with in the southeast told me that I was the last Canadian he was selling to. His distributor didn't threaten him with taking away the franchise or fining them; rather, they just said they wouldn't recognize the sale. Which, from what I understand, compromises the dealers ability to get the best possible prices from its distributor. Just another example of Toyota putting up non-tarriff trade barriers. I will remember this the next time I buy a car on either side of the border! Cheers, tri_biker |
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Replying to: acurapm (Nov 21, 2007 4:57 pm) |
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I just received a flyer from Nissan here in Brampton and they got some kind of deals going on but there's a catch...it's a limited time offer for Saturday Nov 24  830AM to 7PM...I bet they will be extending this price: 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5S.. Msrp = $24,498..Sale $21,528 2008 Nissan Titan XE........... Msrp = $32,998 ..Sale $24,892 2008 Nissan Pathfinder ........ Msrp = $38,298 ..Sale $31,369 etc. Keep up the pressure! |
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Replying to: hopps (Nov 21, 2007 1:27 pm) |
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