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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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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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Replying to: chimo77 (Mar 19, 2008 8:56 am) autoexportcanada.com, they do a ton of Toyota Sienna conversions from MPH to KM. Ask for Brad when you call or e-mail
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Replying to: hacheyimports (Mar 26, 2008 5:25 am) And if so, can I go to a canadian dealership to have warranty work done? I live in Edmonton so the border is not that close (8 hours or so). Savings from buying from the US on this truck is about $10K so it's definatly worth it if that warranty will be honored here.
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Replying to: hacheyimports (Mar 26, 2008 5:25 am) I thought so too about the dealers. Thank you for the reply. But it is so tempting to buy a higher model their for the same money. What I also meant to say in my previous post is that is it enough to have just an after-market warranty without any manufacturer warranty. Yes, I contacted a few providers, like lubrico, global. I did not contact ensurall yet. Looks like I can find something that would be a close match to the original warranty. But if I understood it right, all the warranty work if any will have to be done by the dealerships authorized by those after-market warranty companies. And those dealerships most likely are not going to be nissan-certified if it matters at all. Any opinions/experience please. Thank you.
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Replying to: toyorav4me (Mar 05, 2008 7:32 pm) Can you email the dealership(s) and contact name and phone number to siennaneeded yahoo.com that willing to sell Thanks |
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Replying to: mandymusika (Mar 26, 2008 8:13 am) That is correct. You are obviously a long time from that considering the '09s are just out, but if you went that route the warranty work would be done in Canada yes. Take care |
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Replying to: anlesa (Mar 26, 2008 8:23 am) The warranty work is not only done at Nissan..it can be done wherever you are comfortable and is listed as an approved provider. If you want to keep your vehicle under the care of Nissan techs then that is your option..I am sure they would love to get the work! Take care |
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Replying to: bcneedatruck (Mar 25, 2008 6:49 pm) As far as my research goes, I don't believe you can import any vehicle if you are financing it. (see riv.ca) When you finance it through the dealership, you are not given the title. The dealer registers the car for you and reports a lien. The lender keeps the title until all payments are made. If you wanted to take advantage of GMC's 0% financing, you need to be a well qualified buyer, which means having US Credit. Canadian credit does NOT transfer over. Some dealerships will do the extra leg work of looking up your Canadian credit and use that to give you a good rate, but that's a rarity and I wouldn't count on it. The reason that 'having the title in-hand matters', is you need to present it + Bill of Sale and Registration to US Customs, before you bring the car across the border. The information gets stamped, and then the Cdn side will deal with it. I have read on US Customs websites that if there is a lien on the car (ie. you financing it), then you could get written permission from the lender to export the car..... but I haven't heard of anyone being able to do this. If you really need to finance the car, I suggest that you get a car/bank loan in Canada, and wire those funds to the dealer in the US (after proving you 'live' in the US of course)... Then you will have the title and own your car, and be able to pay your lender back.
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