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#3914 of 4503 Re: Mercedes CLK500 [blondebrit] by hacheyimports Mar 22, 2008 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: blondebrit (Mar 22, 2008 1:01 pm) He said I will double check for us, he then told us he talked to dealers in Canada and the US and nobody, nobody had ever heard of such a thing! He told him, do you think Mercedes is making two types of bumpers for different countries, they are all the same.   They are indeed different in terms of the level of resistance to accident. The bumpers have a 2MPH protection whereas Canadian have 6MPH protection, and it is not just the bumper but the mechanism of resistance behind them. The DRLs are a different matter altogether, and yes getting them switched is fine...sort of. If CT passes them then fine, if they do not, MBenz may not validate your warranty as you have messed with the existing car without Canadian Techs doing it.   On high ends cars I warn my clients over and over again....expect to pay the gouge in Canada but do it. Do not get tempted by "quick fixes". You are saving a ton anyways, have your car maintained within the rules, whether we like them or not. Build the cost into your budget, and if the numbers do not work then reconsider your purchase.   There are ways to save money, and there are ways to lose money. Trying to skip steps with MB or BMW etc. by avoiding the procedures they have in place is risky. Each to his own, but tread carefully folks.   I can't speak directly to Land Rover, but I know a lot about MB and BMW imports.   Take care. Replies to this message: sc00p (Mar 23, 2008 9:51 am) mdebreyne (Mar 23, 2008 6:35 pm) sc00p (Mar 27, 2008 1:21 pm) and 4 more...
#3915 of 4503 Re: Mercedes CLK500 [hacheyimports] by sc00p Mar 23, 2008 (9:51 am)
Replying to: hacheyimports (Mar 22, 2008 2:30 pm) Agreed as far as MB. IN order to get your inspection form from RIV, you will need a letter of compliance from MB Canada. Unless you have the required mods done at the dealership, you cannot get your compliance letter. I imported a 2002 SL500 in November, and was required to a) upgrade the bumper b)install DRL module and c) replace the 'BRAKE' warning symbol in the dash with the universal symbol. In addition to the cost of the mods, I was charged $250 for the 'estimate' of charges and $500 for the compliance letter. There simply is no way around this, as far as I know. Still was worth it. Replies to this message: mdebreyne (Mar 23, 2008 6:35 pm) sc00p (Mar 27, 2008 1:21 pm) blondebrit (Mar 28, 2008 8:35 am) and 3 more...
#3916 of 4503 Re: License plate requirements [2008highlander] by sc00p Mar 23, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: 2008highlander (Mar 20, 2008 5:20 am) The NY state DMV offers a 30-day trip permit. I am unsure of the cost as the dealer from whom I bought my car obtained it for me. I had to provide proof of insurance with the VIN showing, which took 3 calls to my insurance company, but otherwise easy.
#3917 of 4503 Re: Mercedes CLK500 [sc00p] by mdebreyne Mar 23, 2008 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: sc00p (Mar 23, 2008 9:51 am) Can you give us the breakdown of the costs for the mods they required for you to import the SL500? Thanks. Replies to this message: sc00p (Mar 27, 2008 1:21 pm) blondebrit (Mar 28, 2008 8:35 am) b_lum81 (Mar 31, 2008 11:21 am) and 1 more... sc00p (Mar 31, 2008 4:51 pm)
#3918 of 4503 Re: US Sales Tax [hacheyimports] by ztoronto Mar 24, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: hacheyimports (Mar 01, 2008 6:33 am) I negociate with a Toyota dealer in IL and got a good price for a 2008 Sienna. But they finally said they can not sale a brand new car to Canadian. So right now I have to ask my relative in IL buy the van and register it for me (pay 6.25% tax) and after he gets the title then sign the van to me and I import the car as used car. Are therer any way that I can avoid to pay this extra 6.25% IL tax but I still can import the car to Canada without any validation? Can I use my name but my relative's address to buy the car?   thanks! Replies to this message: chimo77 (Mar 25, 2008 5:18 am) ztoronto (Mar 25, 2008 6:46 am)
#3920 of 4503 GMC 2500HD Duramax by chm Mar 24, 2008 (6:58 pm)
Just wondering if any of the readers in this forum have had experience importing a new GM 2500HD Duramax. GM dealers in the US are forbidden from selling to Canadians according to their franchise agreements. Additionally, the names of any buyers must be reviewed against a list of 'suspected importers' before a sale can proceed.   Any thoughts as to how to accomplish a purchase of this nature would be appreciated. Thx. Replies to this message: wamco (Mar 25, 2008 5:46 am) altaboy (Mar 25, 2008 7:34 am)
#3921 of 4503 Snowbird Exemption? by acurapm Mar 24, 2008 (7:21 pm)
A Canadian snowbird who lives six months in Florida each year, recently purchased, licensed and insured a vehicle in Florida which he intends to drive back to Ontario where he lives for the other six months of the year. He claims that he isn't required to go through the process of "importing the vehicle" since he isn't importing it...just using it six months in each country. As a result, he also says that he doesn't have to pay GST, nor does he have to get it inspected etc. Does anyone know if this is allowed/legal? Replies to this message: bav_fan07 (Mar 29, 2008 7:22 am) kplange1 (Mar 31, 2008 3:38 pm)

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