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4518 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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I purchased a 2008 Enclave with a Pre Sept 1 manu date on Nov 29. Crossed the border at the Blue Water Bridge at Sarnia; this took about 90 minutes for both US and Cdn Customs. Received faxed form 2 a few days later and then went to CTC. They said "Looks Great" signed my form 2 and next day I had it licensed. Saved $11,000. Hard part was finding a US dealer to sell to me. GM corporate really has their dealers scared. GM says that the warranty will not be honoured in Canada for first year. Anybody know if this is true?? Thanks to all for their advice and help. 
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Replying to: woodytwo (Dec 16, 2007 5:49 pm) The warranty is actually delayed for 6 mths from the first in service date and 7500 miles or 12000 kms.
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Replying to: manitoumike (Dec 14, 2007 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: j233 (Dec 16, 2007 6:43 pm) |
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Replying to: altaboy (Dec 14, 2007 8:20 am) So in the end, it appears that if I choose to buy a Honda I'm really on my own when it comes to warranty, there is no replacement warranty available for sale from anyone reputable. Big decision then I guess. |
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I sell Toyotas in Virginia Beach va and am currently working with a police officer from Ontario Canada that wishes to purchase a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. We spoke this morning on the phone and he tells me the truck must have an engine immobilizer system which it does. It must also have daytime running lights which it does not but we can install a switch/relay to get them running. He is concerned that since the vehicle is manufactured after Sep 01 2007 he might not be able to import it into Canada. He gave me the link to the website www.riv.ca and I did some reading and from what I gathered the 2008 Tacoma he's buying will be allowed into the country with no problems. Am I correct or is there something I'm missing? Thank you Mackabee |
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Replying to: mackabee (Dec 17, 2007 11:22 am) |
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Replying to: mackabee (Dec 17, 2007 11:22 am) That's not quite the end of the story because we think the rules are about to change allowing vehicles with immobilizers other than Canadian standard ones to be admitted. Just wait a few days (we hope). The bigger issue is will Toyota USA allow the dealership to sell to a Canadian.
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Replying to: manitoumike (Dec 09, 2007 9:31 am) Thanks
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Replying to: caramel (Dec 17, 2007 11:48 am) Its all supply/demand. We need cars, so if it is impossible to bring in from US(thanks to the CND govnt), the Cnd dealers can make way more money and charge WHATEVER they want. The auto manufacturer's are hiding behind this stupid immobilizer law and the cnd government is encouraging it! I sure hope this changes soon. I dont understand how LEGALLY toyota USA can say, "no, you can not purchase this vehicle. Is that not some sort of discrimination? I wish i were a lawyer and had millions of dollars to fight this... Keep up the good work guys(and gals) and with the strength of many, perhaps we can make change. Until then, i patiently await TC's revised admission list...or the cnd auto makers becoming fair and not ripping off the Canadian public.
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