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Replying to: wilzap (May 08, 2008 6:32 am) I think the invoice was 27k, give or take $100, and the MSRP was 29.1-.3. wilzap, I wanted Blizzaks, but I didn't buy my car until late january of this year, and either the tires or the alloys I wanted were on backorder until late enough in the spring that I decided to wait until this fall. I'm a big believer in dedicated snows. generally, the best drives here are along the mississippi...either SE of twin cities (Red Wing, around lake Pepin, etc.) or north of Duluth. otherwise, anything in the interior qtr. of the state NE of Lake Mille Lacs is awesome too... rpm |
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RPM, thanks for the information, I also bought the same package, only mine is with 6 speed auto, paddle shifters (for the wife) she only drives automatics. Got mine out of Southern Cal. for $27, 400 without having to push very hard for the price, might have been a little more if I had cried proverty, but got a good price to have it transported to the US./ Can. border. Car is now in Beautiful British Columbia, with the top down. Our dealers here want if they can get them, about $43 to $44 thousand taxes included on the road. After all was said and done I saved just over $9 thousand by importing from the USA into Canada. Had to do a bit of paper work but it was worth it. 2008 PRHT GT, Copper, with chrome fuel cover (looks sharp) gives it a sporty look. God Bless America and the dealers that will sell to Canadians.
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Replying to: rpm (May 06, 2008 11:19 am) |
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Replying to: marshalljay (May 07, 2008 7:11 am) 
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Marshalljay, who handles the padded console? Would like to look at one and see if that would be something I'd be interested in. Wife's MX-5 is an automatic, does that make a difference, I guess you lose the use of the cup holders, not that is a big thing with me.
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Replying to: wduke (May 08, 2008 8:52 pm) I don't think you'll be disappointed with it, we absolutely love ours. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
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Replying to: marshalljay (May 07, 2008 7:11 am) I was expecting more of a leather-wrapped pad. It's fine, though. I like having my forearm rest a little higher relative to the shift knob. Also, I will now not accidentally trip the window switches with a coat sleeve button! rpm |
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Replying to: wduke (May 08, 2008 9:39 am) I live in Ontario and want to import a Miata from the US. Can you please let me know the procedure you had to follow for importing the car in BC and whether this varies by province. Also, I note you actually bought and imported a new car here. I thought I had read somewhere that we are only allowed to import cars in Canada that are at least one year old. (I could be mistaken!) Thanks |
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| Firstly, I would think the same paperwork I did to enter into Canada, whether it's BC or Ont. should be the same. If you can find a dealer (usually further south the better) that will sell to you, is the first step. Check with RIV.ca to make sure the car you want is admissable into Canada and check to see what if any modifications you might have to do. If you know someone who lives or have a US address, that can make it easier for the dealer to sell to you. Secondly, check to see what is available as far as storage compounds near your point of entry. You can have the vehicle transported to that location and after sending the US border the necessary paperwork, you could then go and pick up the car and drive it to the border. US border needs Original Title or MSO, bill of sale, and letter of no recall, either from the manufacturer or the dealer. After 72 hrs. not including weekends you can then bring the car to the border for exporting. Canadian border will then process the taxes (5%gst) import tax (6.1%) if made out of the USA, payable by credit card. They will give you a form 1 which you fax to RIV, who will send you a form 2 so that you can go and get your Fed. inspection (Can. Tire) and then your provincal inspection, and then license and insurance,at which time you will pay provincal sales tax. In about 10-14 days you will receive from RIV your compliance sticker to affix to your car. DONE , sounds like a lot but it just paper work and time. Yes you can drive your vehicle legally while waiting for Register Of Imported Vehicle to send you this label. Any further questions, you know how to reach me. | |
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well, will have to get one then; have started doing like you, rpm; I'll be going down the road, and all of a sudden there'll be a heckuva breeze...I too keep bumping the window switches. everything else, except for cheap visors and cupholder cover, is good. Haven't come up with any other ergonomic bitches. am out of break-in. My PHRT is way smoother riding, quieter, and tighter than my 2000 LS. Not quite as solid or confident in hard cornering, but maybe I just need to get used to it. Seems like there is a trade-off, between the more compliant ride and on the edge handling. |
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