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Sadly, my experience with local dealers here in Toronto just got worse. And I don't think I will, ever, buy another car here while the CAD$ is almost in parity with the US$. Yesterday, I called Morningside Nissan to ask about the card I received in the mail advertising their promo rebates. I figured I should give this dealership the chance to earn my business. I wouldn't like to take my business elsewhere (let alone in the US) if they would at least try their best to convince me. But no, they didn't try at the least. I called around 11:30am to inquire which cars are getting the $5,500 rebates. The receptionist asked me if I am buying a car or just calling to ask for some information. I replied "BOTH!" She said that all the salespeople are busy and ask if I would like to have someone call me instead. I said sure and gave my number. Would you believe that no one called me?!! I didn't get all that upset. In fact, I even drove to the dealership after work and even went inside for 10 minutes. I can't f***ing believe that not one salesperson approached me to ask if I was being served!!!! I was all over the showroom floor and was actually looking at both Altima sedan and coupe. There was a managaer with his glass office directly in front of the cars and he was not doing anything. I was right in front!!!!!!! I was so pissed that I just left without saying a word. As I have said earlier, I will never buy my next car here again. I hope dealerships here wake up before they realized their cars aren't moving off the lot anymore.
When you say Canadian Toyota Dealers, do you mean is it Toyota Canada telling Toyota USA to inform their dealers not to sell to Canadians?
I purchased a PRIUS from a dealer in LV in May/2007. There were a number of dealers would sell me one in LV and one in Montana. But dealers in California and Arizona would not stating that the agreemeent with Toyota USA pohibited to sell vehicles to Canadians.
I then tryed to purchase another PRIUS in June from the same dealership I got my previous one. Low and behold, he said he could not sell me one anymore along with the Montana dealer. Both stated the same reason, they were told not to sell to Canadians anymore.
Not sure if anyone was aware that Canada implemented a program to rebate Canadians for purchasing Fuel Efficient vehicles such as the PRIUS, Civic Hybrid, Yaris, etc. The GoC has chosen not to provide the rebate to new fuel efficient vehicles importing from the USA to Canada.
The main objective of the rebate program was to reward Canadians for purchasing fuel efficient vehicles and the GoC has decided not to reward us who have purchased a fuel efficient vehicle the rebate for a number of reasons.
If you have imported a vehicle into Canada that would have been eligible for a rebate if purchased in Canada, I would like to start a petition or a discussion to see what we can do to get this rebate.
You can email me at wooha@shaw.ca
Thanks
I really appreciate for offering help to new ppl like me who plans to import a used car from the States.
I am thinking of importing a USED mazda6 from NY. I live in Waterloo, Ontatio.
Any suggestions? Do you think its feasible? My major concern is the time it takes for the entire process, any duty?
What about mazda dealer warranty? Is it transferable from US to Canada?
BTW, how much can I expect to spend for installing DRL?
Thanks,
All that noise about more and more people buying from the US and now we, canadians, are left with buying from 'screw you'Mazda Canada and company.
After reading through threads on multiple forums about manufacturers giving marching orders to US dealers not to sell to non-resident, I feel that I missed the boat since it seems a pretty recent rule.
I had some hope when I read threads about Saturn (Outlook), Toyota (Highlander 2008) and Subaru (Tribeca) still allowing this type of transaction but I now think that the manufacturer executives simply got there mind around this exchange rate issue a little bit after the others...
Anybody could share some lights on possible solutions?
You also have to fax the title of the car to the US Customs at the point of exit from US 72 hours before your crossing. Not all crossing points will process the US exit permit. In your area it is the Queenston/Lewiston Boder crossing. i.e. fax the title to US Customs at Lewiston 72 hours before crossing. After exit US you will come to Canadian Customs. You will need to present your bill of sales, signed over title, insurance slip and pay your C$200 RIV fee and 6% GST and fill in the "FROM 1".(Assuming the vehicle is admissible. Go to RIV site to check the admissible list.) Oh yes, you donot have to get US license in USA. You can get a temporary transit permit from the State you are buying the used car. So you don't have to pay the US State and County taxes. Once you crossed the Canadian border you have 45 days to get the car inspected by Canadian Tire Shops and modify the car to meet Canadian requirements if anything needed. Otherwise it is a piece of cake. I am doing this next week. Good luck all.
If you're looking for a Subaru, check out this site: http://www.cars101.com/canada.html dedicated to importing Subaru's. There are dealerships out there that will do it. I made a deal on an Audi recently and 8/10 wouldn't, but it just takes some searching.
Alternatives: For $9k, I would consider getting a different car. Or else why not consider a used car with 6k miles on it, or perhaps a demo? There's no restriction on slightly used cars. Just be careful with warranty issues, as OEM's such as Honda and Chrysler claim warranty won't transfer to Canadians.
Good luck!
All I can say to that is Thank God for the non-affiliated and private pre-owned dealerships all over the U.S. that can not be influenced by these money hungry fear mongering associations and can still sell you a great car at a great price!
And by the way, this rule applies to any export/import, not just Canada-US. It's the same if you want to import a car form Mexico, Brazil, Germany and even Japan.
Does it make sense from a consumer perspective? No. Is it fair? No. But we have to live with it and just find ways around it. These forums really help!
Thanks to edmhlo, smogil and kerusso for your answers and additional info.
I am just looking at buying a new-Jetta 2007 base model. But, some dealers(around Seattle WA) do not want to sell one to me.
I live in Vancouver, and I will buy one by 100% cash.
Q1:
Do you know any VW dealerships that would sell a car to me?
Q2:
How long do I need to stay in the U.S.(i.e. how long does the importing process take?)
Thank you.
:mad:
Also, I'm curious about the taxes. When I get temporary plates, do I pay 0 taxes in the USA and just 6% GST + 6.1% duty in Ontario? I appreciate the help. Cheers.
After buying my car, I'll stay at least 72 hours in the US before crossing the border. So, I'm wondering if I'll receive the inspection form from RIV before the temp tags are over ??
(From what I learn, we can only get our provincial tags after the inspection is done...)
can you pm me the Montana dealer? We are looking for a Sienna Van. If anyone knows some dealers who are on board to sell pls let me know. email me at kona73(nospam)@hotmail.com
remove the (nospam)
thanks!
kona
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/mod_inspect_requirements.html
She also mentioned that I would not have to pay the taxes in VT as I would import the car. The hybrid is not there yet (they have 2007 though) but I figured some of you may be interested in knowing that some dealers may still sell to Canadians. Ok I did not close the sale with them but at least I have emails that prove their say.
I will be waiting for the Hybrid to come out (MSRP on Highlander 2008 limited (no price for hybrid yet) is $US32,700 in the US and $CAD49,900 in Canada. What a difference considering that OEM mentioned that they would readjust prices in Canada when the 2008 models would come in...
1. Either added to the purchase price of the truck
Or
2. He can forward the paperwork on with the truck and I can pay the taxes at the border crossing in whatever state I choose to have the truck delivered too. (I said either MI or NY)
My question is if I plan on registering the truck in Ontario and had the truck delivered there would I have to pay the 7%? or none because its in NY state now? or on the other hand if its delivered to MI I'd pay the 6% instead of the 7%?? I'm a little confused on the situation.
Also depending on the outcome of this problem what other states work as such? could I buy in Ohio or PA and have delivered or drive it myself into NY state?
Thanks for any comments on this!
I am interested to import a Toyota Sienna to Ontario, Canada. Could you email me at ahim101@yahoo.com
I'm assuming that the only difference will be that I'll need to have my sister sign over the Title and/or complete a Bill of Sale, depending on whether or not there is a suitable place on the title to transfer ownership.
Has anyone done this and is there anything I need to watch out for that could jeopardize the deal?
Thanks,
Dan
Your sister will have to pay state taxes on the car to first get it registered in her name. If you were able to get it directly from the dealer in your name, and because the car will go to a Canadian address, no state taxes are payable.
Toyota is one manufacturer who seems to play hardball with their dealers to restrict sales to Canadian buyers.
Doug
We arrange all the necessary paperwork including financing if required. As an example, I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa FE SE that we can sell for $21,500 Canadian. The only taxes would be the Canadian federal and provincial taxes which total 14%. I believe that the comparable vehicle in Canada would be priced closer to $30,000 Canadian.
I would be happy to explain how the process works in detail.
Canadians buying vehicles in the US, and importing / registering vehicles in Canada, the procedure is relatively straightforward. First, vehicles under 15 years must qualify for import and be on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)approved list (riv.ca). The list also indicates expected modifications required to register the vehicle. Expect daytime running lights and child safety seat anchors at a minimum. Avoid cars requiring bumper modifications and Mercedes Benz vehicles in this regard specifically as only the dealer ($$$$) can modify the vehicle to comply with RIV. Kit cars under 15 years are not admissible. Good news: vehicles ( except buses) over 15 years ( based on month /year of manufacture ) all are admissible without requiring RIV inpections. Cars over 25 years are antiques, no duty applies. Motorcycles, trucks (light and heavy ) and SUVS are all admissible. Having found an admissible vehicle, the title for any "self propelled land vehicle" must be faxed to US Customs at the border crossing for approval: each port has slightly different hours and rules. Some border crossings do not process vehicles. Three full business days later, the vehicle with original title can cross and be stamped by US Customs. The vehicle must then be admitted by Canada Customs. Expect to pay 6% GST, $100 air conditioning excise tax, $206 RIV fee ( under 15 years old ) and possible duty if not made in North America. Example: German vehicles 6%. I always fax the RIV form 1 myself to RIV, the next day call them and they will email you form 2, listing what has to be modified. If you do not call, form 2 will be mailed in about 10 days. After completing modifications, you take form 1 &2, the vehicle and a letter from the manufacturer stating " no outstanding recalls" to Canadian Tire for inspection, they stamp the forms and you can go to a licence office, pay the PST ( on actual price paid, not book value ), turn in the US ownership, and obtain a Canadian title to the vehicle. As always, you need a safety inpection and possibly an emission test. Be warned no original US title in hand and the vehicle cannot cross into Canada
Which website you used for request a quote? Thanks.
It sounds like an explanation of a process and does not contain contact information.
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I don't agree with that interpretation at all. The post went through the reality of importing and just gave the facts.
I'm not certain, but I don't think she'll need to pay state taxes, as we'll never actually be transferring the vehicle from Nevada to Florida. In fact, I hope to keep her name only on the Toyota documentation, including the Title, which we'll transfer back to me before it even leaves the lot in Nevada. As far as Toyota is concerned, it is an American sale. As far as Nevada is concerned, it is out of state. I'm hoping that the dealer will issue the temporary Nevada registration in my name so I don't incur an additional fee on that end, but I don't expect that it will be too expensive.
http://www.bermanesq.com/Antitrust/C...asp?caseid=464
"On February 24, 2006, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. agreed to pay $35 million to settle plaintiffs’ claims. Toyota also agreed to refrain from engaging in anticompetitive conduct with other auto makers and trade associations and to cooperate in the lawsuit’s discovery process. "
I guess Toyota/Lexus has gone back to their old ways.
Anyone know whether the new car issue is true? http://www.riv.ca/ say it is OK maybe it is a dealer issue!
pay duty on AcuraTL's 2006 or 07. Thanks any info would help
on the duty part.sr123 Thanks for all your help.
If this is in fact true then this is great news. However, I've been unable to get confirmation of this from anywhere and I've been unable to contact the dealer to get further clarification. Can anyone confirm whether this is true?
Recent news releases revealed that while Toyota US sales were down over the past year, canadian sales were still strong so I would not be entirely surprised if this were in fact true and Toyota US were now lifting any barriers to increasing their sales volumes.