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#2812 of 4513 Toyota Prius 2007-2008 Model years by northernkiwi Dec 02, 2007 (9:50 pm)
I note that some vehicles sourced out of the US can have their odometers and electronic displays changed to metric by programming for the display. Is it possible for the display in miles, mpg etc. be programmed to read in km, l/100 km etc without having to swap out any electronic component. I realize that the speed display can be toggled from miles/hr to km/hr and reverse. If the odometer can be changed from miles to km I am looking to not interfere with the reliability of the odometer as a measure of the mileage of the vehicle.   Also can the DRL be programmed to function or can it also be done by inserting a fuse? Replies to this message: sergelbergeron (Dec 03, 2007 5:25 pm)
#2813 of 4513 Audi Canada Reduces MSRPs by caramel Dec 02, 2007 (10:04 pm)
See Audi Canada's news release. The beginning of a trend? Replies to this message: mdbuffy (Dec 02, 2007 10:30 pm) caramel (Dec 03, 2007 6:49 am)
#2814 of 4513 Maybe Save THOUSANDS if you fill in four lines of a petition by mdbuffy Dec 02, 2007 (10:07 pm)
Well, it's a bit of an overstatement but the truth is that   http://www.carswithoutborders.com/get-involved/join-the-petition/   has a petition for the Minister of Transport that could lead to harmonization of Motor Vehicle Regulations with the U.S. Lower cars prices could result. Your taking the time to fill out your name, city, province and e-mail on would enable the members of carswithoutborders to add your name to the petition. Please help change your standard of living...get a better car for the same amount that you now pay for a lesser car.
#2815 of 4513 Re: Audi Canada Reduces MSRPs [caramel] by mdbuffy Dec 02, 2007 (10:30 pm)
Replying to: caramel (Dec 02, 2007 10:04 pm) I wonder how many Canadians have become as jaundiced as I have about the BS that is foisted on us about the "great" deals we are being offered, Saved $7,000 last year on a Vibe from the U.S. The smoke and mirrors of incentives and "parity" price reductions have to be believed to work for the Canadian car industry which I believe has a long way to go to gain the confidence of the buying public. I would appreciate just getting the bottom line and not having to do actuarial calculations because the vendor is trying to confuse me into believing that I'm getting a "deal". A bad part of all of this is that most North American manufacturers are in dire financial difficulty and need sales. Residual values are falling and they are going to have difficulty convincing people to buy cars when prices are falling. 14% of the annual new and used car sales volume in Canada or 550,000 vehicles are coming off lease in 2008. What will that do to the Canadian market. How can they expect to maintain their illusory "great" deals. A neighbour saved $40,000 on a 2007 BMW 750 with 2,000 miles on it.   Gee, if the internet was regulated maybe we wouldn't find these deals.   Please take the time to fill out the four fields in the petition at http://www.carswithoutborders.com/get-involved/join-the-petition/ link title Replies to this message: caramel (Dec 03, 2007 6:49 am)
#2816 of 4513 Re: Audi Canada Reduces MSRPs [mdbuffy] by caramel Dec 03, 2007 (6:49 am)
Replying to: mdbuffy (Dec 02, 2007 10:30 pm) I compared cross-border MSRPs on just one of Audi's models - the base A3, a 5-door hatch back.   Prior to this announcement our price was + $7,870 or 30% more.   After the announced reduction our price is + $6,370 or still 25% more.   No big deal! I'm waiting until the Trumpeter Swans return.
#2817 of 4513 letter to Prime Minister Harper by tarbs Dec 03, 2007 (7:16 am)
To: pmpm.gc.ca Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 10:03 AM Subject: Canadians importing U.S. vehicles,   I recently purchased a Toyota Tacoma and have been unable to plate the truck here in Canada. I would like to ask you and your staff why? The standard (cmvss) 114 doesn’t exist. Underwriters laboratories have had that standard on hold for the last 2 years. I recently emailed a copy of my owners manual showing the immobilizer specifications as published by the manufacture to Pierre Tramblay. I have not heard back from him as of yet and probably will not. I also would like to know why and how the local dealer can sell imported "sub- standard" products to the general Canadian public i.e. Tacoma’s like mine. Tacoma trucks are made in only one facility that produces approximately 1000 unites a day. They are shipped to Canada and the USA. There are no part changes in regards to the ignition immobilizer system. I went down to the local dealer and asked to see the manual for a Tacoma that was built after Sept 1 2007. It should have this (cmvss)114 listed in its manual. Instead it was listed as RSS-210. Exactly the same as my inadmissible vehicle.   "Our government is committed to ensuring safety on Canadian roads and highways," said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. "This amendment will simplify and clarify the process for Canadians importing U.S. vehicles, to ensure those vehicles meet our requirements with respect to anti-theft immobilizers."   What about the dealers??????   Who is watching what the dealers import and sell here.   So far I believe that the Canadian government doesn’t have a clue as to what the dealers are doing.   Just put the fox in the hen house and see what happens!!          The shame of it all is.          I think that you and your government don’t care!!!!        Ps.        I put little faith in the fact that. I will hear from you in regards to this Conservative travesty… Replies to this message: volvomax (Dec 03, 2007 12:33 pm)
#2818 of 4513 Sienna XLE by francesg Dec 03, 2007 (11:05 am)
This message may go on twice, as my computer is malfunctioning. A dealer is Buffalo just called; he has a Sienna XLE, 2007, silver, with less than 600 miles on it. He is asking $26,900. We've already bought, otherwise we'd take it. If you want his name and number, e-mail me at sassmuskokayahoo.ca. Replies to this message: netdog (Dec 03, 2007 11:26 am)
#2819 of 4513 Re: Another 2008 highlander limited successsfully imported [radar349] by altaboy Dec 03, 2007 (11:21 am)
Replying to: radar349 (Nov 29, 2007 6:46 am) if your date of manufacture is before Sept 2007 the immobilizer deal doesnt affect you. Date of manufacture dictated by your driver door sticker. Shows only month & year (no date). if august 2007 you have always been good to go.
#2820 of 4513 Re: Sienna XLE [francesg] by netdog Dec 03, 2007 (11:26 am)
Replying to: francesg (Dec 03, 2007 11:05 am) Sounds like the same deal he tried to sell me but I already bought one too - just waiting for this immobilizer mess to clear up to register it. I asked him for specs so he sent them to me and it looks like this one's a base model plus floor mats only (i.e. not even leather). Invoice price on base 2007 XLE is $26810, so he's basically selling it at invoice, a bit high for a one-year-old van... A few months ago, you could've got this one for $1500 under invoice including factory rebates. This will appeal however to anyone looking to buy virtually new and get around this immobilizer mess. Personally, I'm just gonna wait it out.   netdog
#2821 of 4513 Re: TC announcement [generaljunk] by altaboy Dec 03, 2007 (11:27 am)
Replying to: generaljunk (Nov 30, 2007 1:35 pm) 08 ody has immobilizer (hondas have had since 1999) & bonus comes with DTRL on 08;'s now. i just brought a new 07 in, bit early i suppose in light of this ruling. If you have us address & us driver licence you have no problems.

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