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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4510 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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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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Replying to: hacheyimports (Mar 25, 2008 4:48 pm) Some Nissan models are made in the states (like the Pathfinder i purchased a few months ago) so the 6.1% may not apply if it was put together in North America. Warranty...you have to have the car registered in the US for at least 6 months for an American Nissan dealer to honour the warranty. There are also ways to get a rebate against the selling sticker price if you paying cash. I recommended a dealer in Washington state that applied the rebate to my purchase and another fellow from this forum (who just purchased a new 09 Murano...i can forward your questions to him to see what his experience was). Give me a shout at gordm135 yahoo.ca if you have any further questions.
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Replying to: pathrunner (Mar 25, 2008 9:06 pm) I also have a question about the warranty. I am also in the process of buying Murano 2009. Unfortunately I can't register my car in US and have the warranty transferred. I was ok with that as I thought that having a US warranty would be enough for me. Then I contacted Nissan USA and they did confirm that they would honor the warranty only if a vehicle is registered in US. At the same time two dealerships in Washington state that I talked to told me that even if I do not register my car in US I can always come back and any dealership will be happy to do the warranty work. So, I am a bit puzzled. Nissan says one thing, the dealerhips - the other. Whom I should believe? Did anybody have any experience with the dealerships in states regarding warranty issues? Also, if it's not possible to transfer the warranty, could an after-market warranty be an option? Any advice would be much appreciated. P.S. Actually I have alreay put a deposit and am not sure now if I should proceed with the purchase or cancel it. They promised to bring the car to the dealership by March 31. So, I guess I still have some time to think about it. My decision depends on your answers
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Replying to: anlesa (Mar 25, 2008 10:25 pm) I recommend that the Nissan warranty NOT be assumed honoured in US on exported cars. I have seen it happen several times where folks have purchased and expected to go back to the US for warranty work, only to be disappointed. Beware of salesman who tell you it is "no problem". I would not proceed unless I had that in writing, and I doubt they will provide it for you. There are a number of third party warranty providers, and they offer a good option. Ensurall is one, but a google search will bring up many. Even if you did register in the States, it has to be 6 months of ownership before it can be exported and the warranty follow you. Take some time and consider all of this, but most definitely be skeptical of the dealership and their assurances. Take care. |
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