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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4511 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 3:04 AM
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Replying to: kirstie_h (May 07, 2006 3:50 am) Not a problem. I apologize for slightly straying off the forum topic in my most recent post. Our favourable CAD/USD exchange rate makes import of a vehicle from the US even more appealing. Canadian arms of the major manufacturers and dealers have not lowered prices or raised incentives to purchase on the Canadian side of the border. The major detractor though is the warranty ramifications.
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I see a lot of discussion on use cars and some on specific new cars in terms of exporting from US to Canada. If possible, can someone give me some guidance in terms of importing a brand new Toyota 4-Runner from the US into Canada. I plan to purchase it new in on June 24 and drive it from Houston Texas to Calgary Alberta. It appears that a number of issues may prevent importation from occurring: 1) - valid Canadian/US drivers license (I am a Canadian living in Qatar and only have an international driving license and Qatari license both issued in Qatar 2) - insurance on the vehicle - how can this be obtained? 3) - several forms that must be registered with the US and Canadian Customs agents 72 hours (?) prior to importation. Where are these forms obtained? 4) - restrictions on importation of new vehicles - seems like some discussion has raised this as a potential pitfall 5) - cost - about how much would it cost and who do you pay? approximately US$3000 on a US$35,000 vehicle? 6) - boarder crossing - can this be done at any crossing from the US into Canada? 7) - anything else? Thanks in advance!! Cosmo
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Hi, I'm considering buying a new car in US and importing it to Canada. I know some people here have given excellent details on the logistics involved in the import. A couple of things are still not clear to me: Could anyone throw some light? One issue is if I buy the vehicle in the states, obviously I won't be registering it there. So, how do I drive it to Canada without a valid vehicle license (registration)? Is there a way to get a temporary license plate in the states? Or is it legal to drive without it to Canada? Another one warranty. The vehicle I'm considering on buying (Acura/Honda) loses its warranty as soon as I register it in Canada. (becomes a grey market vehicle). I contacted a couple of third party companies providing replacement warranties. Anyone has any experience in this? Are they any good ? (Yes, the price difference of this vehicle (between US and CAN) is so high that I'm even willing to take a chance on forgoing the whole warranty.) Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks CarLover
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Replying to: cosmosus1 (May 28, 2006 1:24 pm) I am importing a new Toyota from Billings to Calgary, AB - around the same time as you. I would be interested in comparing notes with you. Is there an easy way for us to take this discussion offline between ourselves? If we figure anything dramatic out, we can post results here, but there are some specifics that I would rather not have in a public forum. SpinalTap
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Well I drove my new Tribeca home to Montreal from the Subaru dealer in New York and this was easy. Importing a car from the U.S. is easy all i have left to do is the inspection. 6 steps 1> Check the RIV list to see if your vehicle is admisable http://www.riv.ca/ 2> Buy a vehicle 3>Send the title to U.S. customs were you will cross 72hrs before 4>Pick up your Vehicle go to U.S. customs export your vehicle, get the title back from U.S. customs. 5> Go to Canada customs to import your vehicle pay gst, $200+ riv package and drive home. 6> Wait for your riv package to arrive in the mail for the inspection. I am now waiting for my riv package, the dealer in NY put a 30 day tag on it so i'm driving around with that until i get my own plates. If you are a smart shopper the savings can be huge with the cnd dollar so strong. In my case the best price a MTL Subaru dealer sell me a tribeca was $54,000 after i totalled everything my cost on the same Tribeca will be $36,000cnd, $18,000 difference for 1 day of lost work. And Subaru Canada will honor the Warrantee |
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Replying to: cdnspinaltap (May 29, 2006 12:55 pm) Cosmo cosmosus1  yahoo.com
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Replying to: filion (May 29, 2006 6:12 pm)
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Replying to: shellnekov (May 31, 2006 11:45 am) The Dealer fedex me the title after i wired him the money then i drove it(title) down to the border (US customs) and they gave me an export date which was 3 days later. you can also mail the title to Us customs with 2 copies front and back(mandatory) and then export 72hrs after they received it. There is no getting around it you can not buy a car in the U.S. and drive it home the same day. Good luck with the porsche |
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Replying to: canucknuckled (Apr 24, 2006 6:46 pm) Thanks!
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| Do you know or can you point to some kind of web page where is the list of the cars which are covered by the warranty? | |
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