Question on Buying a Car in Canada

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Hello,
I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA? I live
in Seattle so that's not very far...

A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it... hopefully it
was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?

Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get some
more information on this?
I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets say
Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay the taxes and
perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all that???

Thanks
Dano
 
some manufacturers such as Toyota and Chrysler will not honour the warranty.
 
some manufacturers such as Toyota and Chrysler will not honour the warranty.
 
JH said:
some manufacturers such as Toyota and Chrysler will not honour the
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warranty.

Nobody will honour a warranty on anything bought from another company.

Sony Canada
Honda Canada
JVC Canada...etc. warranty is issued by, and honoured by, _them_.

Sony, Honda, and JVC USA are entirely different companies.

Now, onto some answers....
http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndYourCar/FAQ/Movement_of_Vehicles.htm
 
JH said:
some manufacturers such as Toyota and Chrysler will not honour the
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warranty.

Nobody will honour a warranty on anything bought from another company.

Sony Canada
Honda Canada
JVC Canada...etc. warranty is issued by, and honoured by, _them_.

Sony, Honda, and JVC USA are entirely different companies.

Now, onto some answers....
http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndYourCar/FAQ/Movement_of_Vehicles.htm
 
dano said:
Hello,
I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA? I live
in Seattle so that's not very far...

A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it... hopefully it
was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?

Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get some
more information on this?
I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets say
Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay the taxes and
perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all that???

Thanks
Dano
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Well, I was at the Lexus showroom last weekend. My friend is looking
into buying either a Lexus IS300 or Acura TSX. So, the salesman
actually told us that a lot of their orders come from the US and
people in the US generally make it a point to buy a Lexus from Canada
and then import it. I guess, taxes aside he claimed it is still a
cheaper for American buyers. I am not sure about the intricate
details, but I guess people do it for a good enough reason.
 
dano said:
Hello,
I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA? I live
in Seattle so that's not very far...

A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it... hopefully it
was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?

Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get some
more information on this?
I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets say
Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay the taxes and
perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all that???

Thanks
Dano
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Well, I was at the Lexus showroom last weekend. My friend is looking
into buying either a Lexus IS300 or Acura TSX. So, the salesman
actually told us that a lot of their orders come from the US and
people in the US generally make it a point to buy a Lexus from Canada
and then import it. I guess, taxes aside he claimed it is still a
cheaper for American buyers. I am not sure about the intricate
details, but I guess people do it for a good enough reason.
 
Reason number 1 .... feel that dollar bill in your pocket?. Think of it as
a buck and a half in Canada. A $20,000 vehicle here in Canada will only
cost you $14,000 USD. While you are at it, you can pick up some real beer,
too! But then we are talking big money there. $20. for a dozen.
 
Reason number 1 .... feel that dollar bill in your pocket?. Think of it as
a buck and a half in Canada. A $20,000 vehicle here in Canada will only
cost you $14,000 USD. While you are at it, you can pick up some real beer,
too! But then we are talking big money there. $20. for a dozen.
 
Reason number 1 .... feel that dollar bill in your pocket?. Think of it as
a buck and a half in Canada. A $20,000 vehicle here in Canada will only
cost you $14,000 USD. While you are at it, you can pick up some real beer,
too! But then we are talking big money there. $20. for a dozen.
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I think I remember paying $6.50 USD for a beer at a bar in Kingston Ontario. Had I
known it was that much it wouldn't have been a Labatt's.
 
Reason number 1 .... feel that dollar bill in your pocket?. Think of it as
a buck and a half in Canada. A $20,000 vehicle here in Canada will only
cost you $14,000 USD. While you are at it, you can pick up some real beer,
too! But then we are talking big money there. $20. for a dozen.
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I think I remember paying $6.50 USD for a beer at a bar in Kingston Ontario. Had I
known it was that much it wouldn't have been a Labatt's.
 
dano said:
Hello,
I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA?
I live in Seattle so that's not very far...

A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?

Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get
some more information on this?
I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
that???

Thanks
Dano
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Up to a year ago US used car dealers bought a lot of cars out of Ontario
and converted them miles from kilometres and did very well
for themselves.

Now that the US dollar has dropped or the Canadian one has risen it is not
all that advantageous.

I have found the list price of new cars here in Canada seem to be lower than
the US when the dollar is converted but have not done a comparison of late.

Mike
 
dano said:
Hello,
I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA?
I live in Seattle so that's not very far...

A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?

Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get
some more information on this?
I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
that???

Thanks
Dano
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Up to a year ago US used car dealers bought a lot of cars out of Ontario
and converted them miles from kilometres and did very well
for themselves.

Now that the US dollar has dropped or the Canadian one has risen it is not
all that advantageous.

I have found the list price of new cars here in Canada seem to be lower than
the US when the dollar is converted but have not done a comparison of late.

Mike
 
if you are going to do it do it soon, about a year ago 1 canadian dollar was
worth 62 cents american, now its worth 75, and predicted to be at 85 in
another year....your savings are going down and down as we speak.
 
if you are going to do it do it soon, about a year ago 1 canadian dollar was
worth 62 cents american, now its worth 75, and predicted to be at 85 in
another year....your savings are going down and down as we speak.
 
I think I remember paying $6.50 USD for a beer at a bar in Kingston Ontario. Had I
known it was that much it wouldn't have been a Labatt's.
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You have been cheated.

Daniel, Montreal
 
I think I remember paying $6.50 USD for a beer at a bar in Kingston Ontario. Had I
known it was that much it wouldn't have been a Labatt's.
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You have been cheated.

Daniel, Montreal
 
Gordo said:
Reason number 1 .... feel that dollar bill in your pocket?. Think of it as
a buck and a half in Canada. A $20,000 vehicle here in Canada will only
cost you $14,000 USD. While you are at it, you can pick up some real beer,
too! But then we are talking big money there. $20. for a dozen.
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Well, it is around $1.29-$1.30
 
Gordo said:
Reason number 1 .... feel that dollar bill in your pocket?. Think of it as
a buck and a half in Canada. A $20,000 vehicle here in Canada will only
cost you $14,000 USD. While you are at it, you can pick up some real beer,
too! But then we are talking big money there. $20. for a dozen.
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Well, it is around $1.29-$1.30
 
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