Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4517 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 9:44 AM
You are in the Smart Shopper Forum. Your Hosts are kirstie_h & tidester
|
|
|---|---|
|
Replying to: rivsucks (Nov 22, 2007 1:54 pm) Cheers |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: caramel (Nov 22, 2007 9:55 am) The best advice I can give to everyone is do your research and make decisions based on what works best for you. Many want to wait it out and see what RIV does. Many think that dealerships will drop their prices further. For myself, I saw an opportunity to buy well below the MSRP, have full warranty, have a Canadian vehicle that will be easier to trade in/resell at a later date and a truck to have for the upcoming winter. I personally believe that the manufacturers will put more of a strangle hold and we may not see these rebates for very much longer.... I could be wrong though
|
|
|
Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 22, 2007 4:23 pm) Studies used in the 2003-2004 CMVSS114 showed a 50% decline in auto thefts in Immobilizer equipped autos. Newly introduced systems would be very effective until thief education ramped up in a matter of months. IBC/ICBC recommendations to go with home grown after market systems would result in innovation and change that would be of more benefit in the long run. Standards set in stone are easily identified and just as easily defeated. A given model produced for four years will have an immobilizer associated with it, defeat one and you have the key to all of them.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: freshtunes (Nov 22, 2007 8:41 pm) We are all exhausted and I agree if the differrence was $2-3000, I would have bought in Canada but not at $10,000 difference - I have grandchildren and I can buy exactly like others have said :education savings plans for my grandchildren. For those who have registered on carswithoutborders.com, we have seen the results, the post - the problems - we are close to 50 so far, we have people in all parts of the country. On the weekend I will give an update say by car model, by province - and statistics like that. I beleive it is important to know that we are not alone. We have our team volunteers analysing the new VFAS and also looking at immobilizers. We are improving the web site. We are scrambling for time, as we have full time jobs, but this whole issue is too important to just let go. We are keeping the pressure. Please register your story, your vehicle (confidentiality is very important to us all). WE FOLLOWED ALL THE RULES www.carswithoutborders.com |
|
|
I am currently shopping via internet for Hyundai Sonata which I hope to purchase in USA and import into Canada. The RIV list shows all 2007 & 2008 models manufactured after 01 Sept.07 are inadmissable. Does anyone know if it is possible to determine the date of manufacture from VIN number and if so, how?
|
|
|
Replying to: knsgee (Nov 23, 2007 5:53 am) |
|
|
I am about to import a 2008 pre Sept 1 vehicle. Now I'm getting scared. I know that I have to send the MCO by fax to the US customs 72 hours ahead of my actual arrival. Do they also want a fax of the Dealer contract/Invoice? Do I need to fax the back side of the MCO? If so does the back side have to be filled in by the dealer at this time? The dealer wants me to use my NY state mailing address (address of a friend) on the contract/invoice. Is this a problem when I get to US or CDN customs? If the dealer also uses my NY mailing address on the back of the MCO, is this a problem when I get to the US or CDN customs? I will of course use my Ontario address when I arrive at the border for all forms and payments. But when should I issue a change of address to the vehicle manufacturer? Am I right in my assumption that the original of the MCO stays in Canada? The dealer wants to know if the MCO will ever get back to the manufacturer. Thanks for your help.
|
|
|
|
| My 08 is finally approved. More details at carswithoutborders. I suggest that the investigation by local media does help to move the process along. Give them all your case numbers and maybe it will work for you...What a nightmare. | |
You are here:
Forums
Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
