- SCORE+82
- ggweci
- Deal Addict
- Oct 29, 2005
- 1087 posts
- 63 upvotes
- Jonavin
- Deal Fanatic
- May 19, 2005
- 5022 posts
- 2606 upvotes
- Earth
Nice job on the import info.
TV and newspaper articles on the issue is really pissing me off. They are totally down playing the significant savings that can be had. I can see it from their point of view that they want to protect their local dealer ads, but the bias is just ridiculous.
We should start a "I imported and saved X $" thread. I bet it's a lot more the few $1000-$2000 the media is reporting.
TV and newspaper articles on the issue is really pissing me off. They are totally down playing the significant savings that can be had. I can see it from their point of view that they want to protect their local dealer ads, but the bias is just ridiculous.
We should start a "I imported and saved X $" thread. I bet it's a lot more the few $1000-$2000 the media is reporting.
Some people just don't get that online forum posts shouldn't always be taken seriously.
$99 10GB/month Can/US/Mexico, 1000 minutes, free evenings and weekend
$99 10GB/month Can/US/Mexico, 1000 minutes, free evenings and weekend
- shopper-X
- Deal Fanatic
- Nov 2, 2003
- 5261 posts
- 1619 upvotes
- SK
Protect their local dealers when they themsleves import vehicles to cash in.Jonavin wrote: ↑Nice job on the import info.
TV and newspaper articles on the issue is really pissing me off. They are totally down playing the significant savings that can be had. I can see it from their point of view that they want to protect their local dealer ads, but the bias is just ridiculous.
We should start a "I imported and saved X $" thread. I bet it's a lot more the few $1000-$2000 the media is reporting.
example: Kanata Ford - Toyota Sienna's (mentioned a few pages back) They have already sold a bunch of them, making a profit and crying of lost sales. You can not have it both ways.
shopper-X
- GoodDeal
- Member
- Jan 1, 2005
- 252 posts
- 36 upvotes
- Ottawa
I never stopped at the US Customs when I crossed the border last week with a new 2008 Subaru. I had no problem getting Form I & II and getting the inspection done at Canadian Tire.
But I wanted to make sure everything is legit, so I fedexed the Certificate of Origin to the Ogdensburg border and I picked them up today. The paperwork took about 15 minutes at US Customs.
But I wanted to make sure everything is legit, so I fedexed the Certificate of Origin to the Ogdensburg border and I picked them up today. The paperwork took about 15 minutes at US Customs.
- Monsieurmaggot [OP]
- Deal Addict
- Feb 28, 2006
- 1356 posts
- 220 upvotes
- Toronto, Ontario
Great looking car. If I was looking for a sedan, that would surely be the one I would get.lightbulb wrote: ↑ Thanks to the Karl for making it so simple, with all the neccesary documents and the many posters here for freely providing the information and encouragement to save the many thousands of dollars by importing a car from the US.
[IMG]http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7985/lgtcz7.jpg[/IMG]
I'm happy to include you in the RFD's SUPER SAVER CLUB.
Too bad there are folks out there charging money for information on how to import a car.
I should start appearing on radio shows and plugging this site instead of "my book".
I've been on RFDs for over a decade. My award-winning thread from 2006 is still going strong and one of the most popular on this site!
- uncle_odb
- Newbie
- May 22, 2007
- 53 posts
- 2 upvotes
- Vancouver
Hi Teep,teep wrote: ↑A BIG, BIG thank you to all RFDers, especially MonsieurMagot and Uncle_odb, and the supportive Zach, for all the info shared (and almost instant response to worries and queries) on this thread. We would not have tackled this import process without this blog.
The new Subie LLBean is now happily registered and plated in BC after a Saturday morning at new Vancouver mall that has a Canadian Tire next door to an ICBC agents office. All told, total savings are $10,822 on the firm price I was quoted by local Subie dealers ( I see they are now offering 2000 off, but that would not have changed my mind).
It took a time only because there was a big line up in the CT service garage: the actual inspections took only 15 minutes. By the way, the Federl Inspection for RIV cost only about 40 bucks out of the $117 charge (not $120 as posted elsewhere) was for the BC provincial inspection (for which the mechanic had to check off a list that thing had 4 wheels that go round and round, the lights come on with the switch, it has horn that works ...). The reason for the higher charge is that he has to take it for a test drive (round the mall parking lot).
The amusing thing was that the ICBC agent we registered the car with was about to import a new car herself (from a Honda dealership near to our resident Zach in fact) and was asking all sorts of questions. So I pointed her at this blog of course. I think she may have some interesting contributions: for example she said she was thinking of purchasing an independent 7-year warranty, which she then found that Canadian dealars say they will refuse to honor.
I'm glad I could help. Congrats on your new Subie (I mean your wife's Subie)!
- leta01
- Member
- Nov 1, 2006
- 438 posts
- 255 upvotes
- Ottawa
A dealer in MA which I am about to buy an SUV from insisted that I have to pay their State taxes (about 5%). Is there a way I can avoid it or getting it back ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
- tico 1948
- Newbie
- Jul 26, 2007
- 82 posts
- Symcrapico
- Member
- Apr 5, 2006
- 229 posts
- 9 upvotes
- St-Jacques
Does anyone know where I can confirm that the New Hamshire Temp License is valid in Quebec?
- ExcelPremium
- Deal Addict
- Dec 25, 2006
- 3430 posts
- 658 upvotes
guys...anyone know what would happen if the seller drove the car to Canada and left it here?(IE: I pay him when he comes to Canada and he fly's back down to USA)
Does it work? If not how come?
Does it work? If not how come?
- icecom
- Newbie
- Sep 29, 2005
- 33 posts
- 6 upvotes
I got my 2007 Veracruz licensed today. It was so easy, I emailed MSO, online RIV fee receipt, and recall clearance letter this morning. Called around 2:00 pm and the girl said your form is ready. hang up the phone check my email and it's there. 10 minutes at a CT, they keep the form II, just stamped form I. Went over to MTO, a long wait about 30 minutes. Paid PST and got licensed. The counter clerk was asking me about safety, I told her it's brand new and don't need safety. She verified with others and got everything ready for me in 10 minutes. The reason I think is that they are dealing with used vehicle transactions all the time and don't usually deal with new vehicles, new vehicle registration is done by dealer counter, so the dealer counter clerks are familiar with new vehicle registration requirement. If you stuck, just ask them to confirm with dealer counter clerk.
I was skeptical on the clearance letter at first, it was printed from Hyundai website called "Warranty Vehicle Information" and said "no outstanding campaigns". But RIV approved it no problem.
The whole process is so easy, not much different than buying local. You only need to find out a US dealer willing to work with you.
I figure I saved around 12K compared to buying in Canada.
Thanks OP, thanks everyone contributed in this forum and everyone who sent me leads. THANKS!!!!
I was skeptical on the clearance letter at first, it was printed from Hyundai website called "Warranty Vehicle Information" and said "no outstanding campaigns". But RIV approved it no problem.
The whole process is so easy, not much different than buying local. You only need to find out a US dealer willing to work with you.
I figure I saved around 12K compared to buying in Canada.
Thanks OP, thanks everyone contributed in this forum and everyone who sent me leads. THANKS!!!!
- coolman217
- Deal Addict
- Apr 8, 2005
- 2882 posts
- 356 upvotes
- GVR
Quick question:
After obtaining form 2, we take it to CT to have the vehicle inspected. Once it passes inspection, form 1 gets stamped. Do we have to wait for the Canadian Certified label to arrive before you can insure the car or you can basically insure the car once the inspection is cleared? Many thanks!
After obtaining form 2, we take it to CT to have the vehicle inspected. Once it passes inspection, form 1 gets stamped. Do we have to wait for the Canadian Certified label to arrive before you can insure the car or you can basically insure the car once the inspection is cleared? Many thanks!
.
My Heatware - My Heatware
My Heatware - My Heatware
- icecom
- Newbie
- Sep 29, 2005
- 33 posts
- 6 upvotes
You can insure it on your pick up date.
coolman217 wrote: ↑Quick question:
After obtaining form 2, we take it to CT to have the vehicle inspected. Once it passes inspection, form 1 gets stamped. Do we have to wait for the Canadian Certified label to arrive before you can insure the car or you can basically insure the car once the inspection is cleared? Many thanks!
- dealcatcher
- Deal Addict
- Aug 20, 2004
- 1627 posts
- 54 upvotes
sORRY, I missed this "I emailed MSO, online RIV fee receipt, and recall clearance letter this morning", You have emailed RIV with attachment of MSO, online RIV fee receipt, and recall clearance letter ? all these can be done via email attachment?icecom wrote: ↑I got my 2007 Veracruz licensed today. It was so easy, I emailed MSO, online RIV fee receipt, and recall clearance letter this morning. Called around 2:00 pm and the girl said your form is ready. hang up the phone check my email and it's there. 10 minutes at a CT, they keep the form II, just stamped form I. Went over to MTO, a long wait about 30 minutes. Paid PST and got licensed. The counter clerk was asking me about safety, I told her it's brand new and don't need safety. She verified with others and got everything ready for me in 10 minutes. The reason I think is that they are dealing with used vehicle transactions all the time and don't usually deal with new vehicles, new vehicle registration is done by dealer counter, so the dealer counter clerks are familiar with new vehicle registration requirement. If you stuck, just ask them to confirm with dealer counter clerk.
I was skeptical on the clearance letter at first, it was printed from Hyundai website called "Warranty Vehicle Information" and said "no outstanding campaigns". But RIV approved it no problem.
The whole process is so easy, not much different than buying local. You only need to find out a US dealer willing to work with you.
I figure I saved around 12K compared to buying in Canada.
Thanks OP, thanks everyone contributed in this forum and everyone who sent me leads. THANKS!!!!
- yatiger
- Newbie
- Sep 22, 2007
- 6 posts
Hi all,
Does anyone knows any agent who helps buying cars from the US on a fee?
Does anyone knows any agent who helps buying cars from the US on a fee?
- icecom
- Newbie
- Sep 29, 2005
- 33 posts
- 6 upvotes
Just find a scanner or a fax machine with scanner. I prefer email over fax.
dealcatcher wrote: ↑sORRY, I missed this "I emailed MSO, online RIV fee receipt, and recall clearance letter this morning", You have emailed RIV with attachment of MSO, online RIV fee receipt, and recall clearance letter ? all these can be done via email attachment?
- coolman217
- Deal Addict
- Apr 8, 2005
- 2882 posts
- 356 upvotes
- GVR
.
My Heatware - My Heatware
My Heatware - My Heatware
- webthrasher
- Member
- Dec 9, 2001
- 317 posts
- 26 upvotes
- Toronto
Can anyone PM me with info on a US dealership that will sell the Toyota Camry to Canadians?
Thanks!
Thanks!
- sheriffabc
- Deal Addict
- Jan 24, 2007
- 4051 posts
- 1127 upvotes
- North York
Please PM me too.webthrasher wrote: ↑Can anyone PM me with info on a US dealership that will sell the Toyota Camry to Canadians?
Thanks!
Thanks
- WalterQ
- Sr. Member
- Mar 18, 2007
- 703 posts
- 217 upvotes
Please PM me too.
Thanks
Thanks
Thread Information
There is currently 1 user viewing this thread. (0 members and 1 guest)