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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4513 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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I tried to do this a few years ago and after some lengthy investigation found out that the Canadian laws do not allow you to do it. There are a few problems. Number one is that a Canadian cannot drive a US plated vehicle in Canada! Also, the Canadian laws state that if you intend to drive the vehicle in Canada for this length of time then it considers that yor ARE importing it and must follow the correct importing procedures. |
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Replying to: chimo77 (Mar 25, 2008 5:18 am) Another reason is that my cousin buying and selling the car to me is completely 'legal' and 'secure' what I need to do is to wait the van is titled, go to states and drive my van back to Canada with my cousin's plate and insurance. After I register the car in Toronto and remove the states plate and cancel my cusin's insurance. All steps should be legal and smooth. Right? Is there anybody answer my question, if I use my name and my cusin's IL address (I do not live with them) to buy the car, can I save the 6.25% IL tax? Thanks Chimo again for your reply. |
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Replying to: chm (Mar 24, 2008 6:58 pm) i have a dealer in Oklahoma. He has done many many times, email me at lrcu  yahoo.com with title GMC Duramax for contact info $500 over dealer invoice pricing. You provide US address (friend or relative) only to obtain rebates. My 2008 GMC duramax SLT, all options except DVD, Navi, sunroof, sliding rear window = $46.1k USD which at the time was $45k CAD. |
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anyone have luck importing new Volvo XC90. RIV list says must contact Volvo canada for letter of admissability......
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Replying to: altaboy (Mar 25, 2008 7:37 am) Now, making it compliant will be expensive, but well worth it. Letter of admissibility is free by the way. Take care. |
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hello, I am looking at getting a black or platinium graphite LE Murano AWD with black interior. Sunroof, Nav and installation of metallic trim (to replace the faux wood) are musts. I would also like the crossbars (for the side rails) and splash guards. I live in Alberta. 1. CAn anyone tell me what needs to be done besides pay the 6.1% import tax, and the gst? Are running day lights and immoblizers issues? 2. How does the warranty work? Can I get it serviced in Canada under warranty? Or does it need to be driven back over the boarder? 3. Can anyone give me a quote? I would have my own financing lined up and would be taking delivery with cash. Thanks
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Hello, I am a Canadian living and working in Austin, TX on a visa. I want to purchase a 2008 Toyota Tundra (fully loaded of course  ) in the next month or so... BUT will be moving back to Canada near the end of this year. I have a US address, and am technically a US Resident, and so I am assuming that I won't have problems with "toyota not selling to me because I am Canadian?" Basically the car will be titled, registered and plated in Austin. After a few weeks/months, I plan on driving from Austin upto Calgary to import my car (FYI --- the 2008 Tundra is now on the admissable list on riv.ca providing that there is proof that an EIS comes standard as part of the car --- and it doesn't HAVE to meet CMVSS 114 reqs) does anyone see problems? Has anyone imported a US vehicle to Canada while they were still financing that vehicle through US Credit? Is there even a way to do this or do I have to have title in hand? the US Customs website is cryptic thanks for reading
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Replying to: mandymusika (Mar 25, 2008 11:58 am) You have the facts straight here. 6.1% will be charged duty as the vehicle is made in Japan. The '09 Murano comes in various builds, with DRLs an option if chosen. The LE comes with standard engine immobilizer and can have DRLs as well. I am not positive that they meet Canadian standards but doubt it would be a large fee to alter. The other fees include GST, A/C fee, RIV and PST at time of registration in Alberta..which is zero. Unfortunately; Nissan vehicles must first be registered in U.S. for at least one day for coverage to apply. As long as it is registered for one day in the US, the warranty will be honoured in Canada so long as the car isn't resold within 6 months. However, if the car title changes ownership within 6 months, the warranty is void. I hope this was helpful. Take care
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i live in canada but i want to buy a new gm truck from the states. i've already discussed price with the dealer, and he says that i need to be a resident (or show im a resident). I have property in the states and all i need is a drivers license to get the truck even if i pay cash but im trying to get the 0% financing. I just wanted to know if this would work like when us customs would allow it to be exported because its financed by gmac. The price difference is crazy even if i pay the state tax. the price for the sierra denali truck with state tax included it is 43,000 the price in canada is 54,000 so it would be nice to buy there. if anyone can give me some advice i would appreciate it. thanks
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