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Re: Mercedes-Benz [manitou] by manitou
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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Re: Snowbird Exemption? [acurapm] illegal to drive US titled cars. [bav_fan07] by kplange1
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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Re: Mercedes CLK500 [blondebrit] by sc00p
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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Re: Mercedes CLK500 [b_lum81] by sc00p
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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Re: Speedometers [b_lum81] by ronny1
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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2007 Honda S2000 by phill_69
Apr 01, 2008 (7:47 am)
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Hi everyone,
 
I am back in Canada with my 2007 Honda S2000.
 
Flew down to Hilton Head Island SC.
Picked it up at the mercedes/ honda dealer there.
 
Wired the money.
Got all of the documentation I needed.
Sent the fax to US Customs Minimum 72 hours in advnce.
Drove back after spending 2 beautiful days with the top down.
 
No problems at the border.
Line up after signing in around 1:30 pm Monday at US Customs.
Very busy. After about 40 minutes waiting in a room.
They asked for my original title and on e copy of same.
Customs officer did a bit of typing on the computer.
She asked which car it was outside.
Looked out her window. Said ok.
Date stamped the title and said I could go.
 
Officer at the canadian side was very nice. She took down some information about the car on a yellow slip and pull over to Customs office.
She smiled and said enjoy the car.
 
Filled in Form 1.
Showed Officer my receipt and title.
She processed info. Filled in form 1.
Told me to pay my 6.1 and 5 percent.
Also 100 for air conditioning tax.
 
Paid my taxes with Visa.
Showed the Officer on the way out the yellow slip.
He looked at the car from 20 feet away. Asked me how I liked the car. Asked me to show the receipt and asked what it cost new.
He said looks like I got a great deal.
Smiled and said enjoy the car !
Total time at the border 90 minutes. Most of that just waiting in line.
 
Registered online with RIV cost 204.75.
 
Money spent so far about 30 K for an 11 month old car. Here same car with taxes that is about 60K.
 
Whole trip was well worth it.
Last thing to do is wait for form 2 and get Canadian Tire to give their ok. Then I can get Ontario Plates.
 
Hope more people buy inthe USA. Maybe then the canadian Manufacturers will see the light.
 
The crossing at the border was a bit nerve racking since I hadn't done it before. But if you have all the paperwork it is as easy as bringin gover your booze and cigars.
 
Paul
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Freightliner Import by azruss
Apr 01, 2008 (7:50 am)
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Does anyone know if a 2000 Freightliner truck is admissible to import ?
Do I still need a recall letter ?
I just purchased it for a contractor in B. C. and I need to get it set so he can bring it over the border.
 
Thanks in advance
 
Russ
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Re: 2007 Honda S2000 [phill_69] by tedd2
Apr 01, 2008 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: phill_69 (Apr 01, 2008 7:47 am)

I have been out of the loop on this for some time since I purchased a Porsche Boxster last year in a private sale in the States. When I was looking to import a car I believe that Honda was one of the makes that said their warranty would not be valid if the car went across the border. Is that correct in your case?
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Warranty on cars imported into Canada by lazarus
Apr 01, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Hello everyone,
 
These questions may have been answered already, but there are so many responses here, I thought it would be a good idea to post the questions again.
 
If I were to purchase a new or used car from the U.S. and bring it into Canada, will the warranty be honoured?
 
I have heard so many answers to this question, such as it depends on the manufacturer or if the car is new or used. I can save many thousands of dollars on a few of the cars I am considering, so it would really be appreciated if I can get an answer to this.
 
As well, I have heard that there are some cars that need just a cheap inspection, and some that need bumper work that can run into the thousands of dollars. Is this true?
 
Thanks so much for your help...
 
Michael
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Re: Warranty on cars imported into Canada [lazarus] by sergelbergeron
Apr 01, 2008 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: lazarus (Apr 01, 2008 3:14 pm)

Lazarus
You may want to check the APA.ca site - they have just updated their waranty information. I believe they did a good job at updating this info last week.
Serge from www.carswithoutborders.com We are still alive and well. We have a new logo and we are still trying to shake up the government and get the border opened. Come visit

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