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4518 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Replying to: blondebrit (Mar 14, 2008 1:05 pm) If you're interested in doing it yourself, post up your email and I can give you step by step instructions on what needs to be done.
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Replying to: b_lum81 (Mar 17, 2008 9:20 am)  Yes please please tell me what went on, what got changed etc. Did you do this recently? Thank you sooo much for answering my post. I was starting to give up. seeyaonthebeach  cogeco.ca Thank you
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Today (Monday), I set off downtown to get 17,000 USDs for my vehicle purchase ... already peeved because our currency had dipped 1.5 cents since Friday. When I left home the mid market rate was .9990 CAD for 1 USD ie. we were slightly stronger. BMO wanted 1.015 (ie. 17,000 X 1.015) TD wanted 1.014 BNS wanted about the same CIBC wanted 1.023 (there was a spike down for the CAD, which may have occurred when I was in this bank) When I got back home an hour later the CAD had recovered a bit. In other words the banks were taking from $250 to $410 plus $5.00 or $6.50 for the draft. Then I phoned the Vancouver Bullion and Currency Exchange. http://www.vbce.info/ You can phone them at any time to get a rate - (roughly about a third of the mark-up of the banks). They add $25.00 for wiring it to your US dealer. (I think BMO takes .4% for wiring.) If you like the rate you can rush down to your bank and transfer the calculated funds to VBCE. If you use BMO, Royal or HSBC there is no charge for this transfer, I understand. (I confirmed this fact with BMO.) VBCE say if the funds arrive by 11:00h the dealer is wired that day. I haven't tried this yet but even if there is an extra day or a few more bucks to add on, it seems promising. |
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There is quite a controversy brewing at CWB. Motoring TV - said on TV Saturday that Canadians ought to buy cars in Canada and support the local dealers who need the business - it doesn't go well with CWB. See the post and the video at link title 
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Replying to: sergelbergeron (Mar 17, 2008 6:15 pm) Mis-informed public allows the few to save many, many $$$. Anyone who has purchased a vehicle in the US, wants the manufactures to keep those CDN prices high, otherwise even though we saved money when we made our purchase our resale value in the future would be much less. |
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Hi everyone, I am buying a used Honda 07 and wish to come back over the weekend. I would send the US Customs the title 3 days before but wondered whether I can still get across with all the paperwork on a Saturday or Sunday at Port Huron/ Sarnia? Is it the same for all crossings as well ie Buffalo ? Thank you Paul
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Replying to: phill_69 (Mar 18, 2008 5:48 am) If it is, then show up at the border with the original paperwork. I've done it twice, both times on a weekend at Sweetgrass. |
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Replying to: phill_69 (Mar 18, 2008 5:48 am) This is most definitely NOT the same at all crossings. Please call ahead and protect yourself from disappointment. By the way, to make Canadian Customs happy bring evidence of the value of your car. If you have a print out of the ad, or evidence of it's selling price they have any easier time determining tax applied...and a quicker stop for you at the office. Take care
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Could someone please help me get up to speed on the requirements in both the US and Canada regarding license plates for a soon to be purchased used vehicle? I'm an Ontario resident, wintering in Florida. I plan to buy a 2005 Lexus SUV and have it shipped to Amherst, New York, where I'll pick it up and drive it to the border...then on home to Toronto.
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Replying to: acurapm (Mar 18, 2008 6:29 pm) |
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