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Re: Speedometers [ronny1]
by bav_fan07
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Mar 29, 2008 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: ronny1 (Mar 29, 2008 12:59 pm)
Yes. You are right. It depends on the make and model of the vehicle. Plenty people on this forum have complained that their instrument cluster had to be either replaced or modified. From my understanding for a BMW 3-Series, BMW Canada demands an entire replacement (even though KMs are indicated clearly under the Miles.) Now a '06 Audi A4 2.0T - Audi doesn't care at all. In fact Audi will even honour your warranty...just get the DRL's modified, and the other stuff and you'll have your car with plates in no time....
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- #3966 of 4511
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Re: 2009 Murano purchase [pathrunner]
by ricto02
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Mar 30, 2008 (11:01 am)
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Replying to: pathrunner (Mar 25, 2008 9:06 pm)
Hey Pathrunner,
Looking at a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder right now in Watertown NY, about 2 hours from me in Ottawa.
Was the daytime running lights the only mod you had to do.
Also understand I wont have warranty but believe the $12k I am saving makes it worth it.
Any way I can get the cash rebate they are offering?
Thanks
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- #3967 of 4511
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Re: Speedometers [ronny1]
by b_lum81
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Mar 31, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: ronny1 (Mar 29, 2008 12:59 pm)
The entire cluster had to be replaced on my 2004 CLK500. I have the US cluster sitting at home collecting dust. Their excuse for not changing the label is that "We are not allowed to take apart the cluster". Again, its BS. So if anyone needs a 2004 CLK Instrument Cluster (US version) let me know!!
Ronny1, is there any formal links or sites to keep up with the proceedings on the lawsuit? Like you I'm curious as well on how it turns out...
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- #3968 of 4511
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Re: Mercedes CLK500 [blondebrit]
by b_lum81
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Mar 31, 2008 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: blondebrit (Mar 28, 2008 8:35 am)
Blondebrit, I believe Sc00p's prices were in Canadian.. But I'm sure sc00p will reply...
btw Sc00p, weather is getting better here in Vancouver so I'll be able to finally fire you off some pics of my car! 
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- #3969 of 4511
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Re: License plate requirements [mendonca]
by b_lum81
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Mar 31, 2008 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: mendonca (Mar 26, 2008 5:19 pm)
I bought my CLK 500 in Portland and I found it off of craigslist through a private seller. The process itself wasn't too hard. Here's what I did:
1. Found the car
2. Carfax report
3. Got the owner to send to Mercedes Portland for a 155 point certified inspection
4. Reviewed the report
5. flew down, bought the car.
6. Seller showed me the title, verified that the car had a clear title
7. Seller created a 'Bill of Sale' that states both our names, car, vin#, and most importantly the price you bought the car for.
8. I signed both the title and Bill of sale, (and title is kept by me)
9. Transferred money payment via bank
10. Off to the border I went.
In terms of plating the car, the seller left his portland plates on the car, and I called Portland DMV explaining my situation and they said I didn't have to get registration since the car was already registered. Apparently if the seller did not include the plate for me, that's when i'd have to go to the Portland DMV to get a permit. Then in Washington State, some people were telling me I had to get a permit in WA too, and some said I don't need it...
I don't know if this is the proper way but its how I was told to do it by a few others in earlier posts. ** do not take accountability if this information is incorrect as I am simply sharing my experience during the importation process.
I
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Re: Mercedes-Benz [manitou]
by manitou
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Mar 31, 2008 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: manitou (Mar 27, 2008 9:36 pm)
I have communicated with Mercedes-Benz for admission to the 2008 vehicles, it is said that the list of vehicle may change in two weeks for 2008, it is clear that will not Transport-Canada and RIV which controls the admission of the vehicle in Canada! Bullshit 
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- #3971 of 4511
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Re: Snowbird Exemption? [acurapm] illegal to drive US titled cars. [bav_fan07]
by kplange1
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Mar 31, 2008 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: bav_fan07 (Mar 29, 2008 7:22 am)
You are allowed to drive your U.S. registered vehicle directly to your Canadian address to deliver goods or passengers. You cannot use it after that point. The vehicle must return to the U.S. within 30 days unless you take steps to import it.
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- #3972 of 4511
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Re: Mercedes CLK500 [blondebrit]
by sc00p
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Mar 31, 2008 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: blondebrit (Mar 28, 2008 8:35 am)
Yes, all Canadian $$. Remember though that each MB car will have different requirements and could be more or less expensive.
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- #3973 of 4511
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Re: Mercedes CLK500 [b_lum81]
by sc00p
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Mar 31, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: b_lum81 (Mar 31, 2008 11:21 am)
Hey, b_lum, glad to hear the weather has improved. We still have a bunch of snow on the ground , so it's a bit early to get the SL on the road. I've had it out a couple of times to give it a good run in the last 2 weekends, but I'm probably 3 weeks away from getting it on the road for good. We plan on taking it for a 4-5 day long weekend down to NC and back. I plan on checking out some C55's while I'm there - I still can't get past the ridiculous prices up here and the lease on my 525i is up in July. I look forward to the pix of the CLK!!
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- #3974 of 4511
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Re: Speedometers [b_lum81]
by ronny1
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Mar 31, 2008 (8:22 pm)
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Replying to: b_lum81 (Mar 31, 2008 11:19 am)
Check out the following. I contacted the lawyer already I gave him all my particulars If he needs any thing I am more than willing to pursue MB Canada. What they did to me wasn't right I will certainly let everyone know what MB did. The lawsuits as I understand it is not against MB it is against the way RIV Canada functions, Riv Canada is supposed to be neutral except for some foreign car companies which can dictate policy, how un-Canadian
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2008/28/c6093.html
Anyway I still love my car i just wish the weather would change from Snow to rain to sunshine.
Ron
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