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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4511 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 3:04 AM
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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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Replying to: maluna (Nov 21, 2007 1:32 pm) |
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Replying to: easym1 (Nov 21, 2007 5:37 pm) Thank you.
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Replying to: easym1 (Nov 21, 2007 5:37 pm) |
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Replying to: tri_biker (Nov 21, 2007 5:31 pm)
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Replying to: vintage1 (Nov 21, 2007 6:52 pm) |
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Replying to: tri_biker (Nov 21, 2007 5:31 pm) You've had a very successful day. Wondering if you could walk me through the paperwork sequence that happens after you've crossed in.... So you leave the border with your Highlander LTD 10/07 and a.... what? Is it called a form 1? Is this what they give you after you've paid all the dues? Obviously there is something before the Form 2. You take this Form 1 into the RIV and what exactly else do you take in hand for them? Thanking you in advance for your reply, Maluna
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