Importing Car into Canada from US

08boxsters

Thanks for the note. I phoned PCNA and was told that the sentence regarding changing the instrument cluster is part of the form letter and that the 08 Boxster S will not need to be changed.

Good news. I crossed the Coutts AB border today without any issues. 30 minutes to get accross. Hopefully the rest of the import journey goes as smooth. The car is fantastic.

edel08

Has anyone done this in to Alberta lately? How does the pricing compare? Is there any difficulties that are not mentioned here?

gt37

Seriously considering buying a used 2007 or 2008 Dodge Caravan. Checked some ads online and ebay and found the prices to be significantly higher in Canada for the same year, mileage, condition, etc. All things considered, is buying in the US then importing the way to go? Also, why the huge price difference?

gaylenw

one big difference in price for the vehicles in supply and demand . The one thing you need to get is the VIN number and call your Dodge dealer and they will run the VIN and tell you if they can turn on the DRL's. This was the only question that I came up against when finding a van for my sister. Other than that she saved about $8000.00 US over buying 1 in BC. What a difference it was.

edel08

I just noticed that I did not mention that I was specifically interested in a 2009 Forester

gt37

Thanks for the info!

dinkeye

I'm looking for an 08/09 Accord EXL V6 in Black, automatic...
Anyone have any contact/insider info for Honda's??? Does the Honda warranty void when brought across???

rjmbc

I have a dealer on the west coast. & warranty is void crossing the border.

dinkeye

Thanks for the reply... can you send me info via email - dinkeye at hotmail dot com
Much appreciated!!

rjmbc

Done - email sent

sem1

I just found a dealership in the U.S. that will sell a new 2009 Hyundai Sonata for $12,900 and has no diificulty selling to Canadians. I know that I cannot get warranty work done in Canada but can anyone comment on whether the dealership in the U.S. will honour the warranty as Hyundai U.S. says it can?

pmredmonton

It is theoretically possible. Just make sure they know the vehicle is being exported and write a special note saying they will provide whatever warranty coverage is required even if the vehicle is exported to Canada.

Don't take their word for it.

It is still a good enough deal to consider going ahead, anyways as that is about $6K cheaper than the Cdn deals even with the Canadian cash rebate.

scrolllock

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osagi

Does anyone if VW Canada will offer warranty on an imported 2009 Tiguan? Thanks.

doc911

No VW Warranty in Canada on any imported 2009s.

kyfdx

Has the recent 10% drop in the Loonie's value changed anyone's plans for importing a car from the U.S.?

havalongavalon

Good question, kyfdx. Now it may be worthwhile for US car buyers to cross-shop North of the border. Look at this example.

For a base 2009 Corolla, 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-Speed Manual, these are today's listed prices in Canada and USA:

CANADA (BC) MSRP $14,835.00
Administration Fee Included
Documentation Charge N/C
Lien Registration Fee Not Applicable
Freight and Delivery $1,270.00
Battery Levy $5.00
Tire Levy $25.00
TOTAL for Finance/Cash CAN $16,135.00

USA (CA): base price $15,350
Delivery, Processing & Handling Fee $720
MSRP US$16,070

With the Canadian dollar at US $ 0.89, today's Corolla price in Canada comes to US$14,360.

Better buy quick (if you can) -- or maybe wait a few more days if you think the Canadian dollar will continue to drop (but if it does, be prepared for sudden price increases in Canada).

worldwideautos

GX470 was delivered to Alberta last week to the doorstep. Shipping company took care of everything. Whol;e thing two weeks

worldwideautos

I know dealers on West and East Coast. Honda and Acura warrnty is not honered in Canada. toyota on the other hand no problem

shabi

I am interested in buying GX470, it's my favrite car. My personal email is nadeemahmed1@rogers.com, olease email the dealer\broker's contact

noey8

Hello. Can you please send me the same info at njrivera@rogers.com

I'm in the east coast btw...

Thanks in advance.

noey8

Hello. Can you please e-mail me info for a Toyota dealer on the east coast?

njrivera@rogers.com

Thanks in advance.

noey8

Hello. Can you please e-mail me info for a Toyota dealer on the east coast?

njrivera@rogers.com

Thanks in advance.

noey8

Hello. I'm also interested in the same Toyota Highlander Hybrid that you mentioned. Do you have info on a dealer on the east coast? Can you please e-mail me your personal experience on the purchase and importation of this vehicle into Canada?

My e-mail is njrivera@rogers.com

Thanks in advance.

noey8

Can you please send me the Toyota dealer info from Buffalo?

njrivera@rogers.com

Thanks in advance.

Kirstie_H

Whoa! Slow down, please - no need to post the same request for info multiple times. Everyone on the east coast has already seen your request.

scrolllock

Check out Toyota of Keene.

elcanuck08

Any ideas about on how to do it?
My idea is to buy a Sienna in syracuse and bring it up north.

lonewolf7

Hi,

I am looking for an Audi Dealer on the east coast (north of Boston) willing to sell to a Canadian. Any help would be much appreciated.

Doug

kyfdx

I guess the 20-25% drop in the CAD vs. the USD, over the last 4 months, has pretty much killed the car importing business?

easym1

For the time being. But it should not stop Canadians fighting for true FREE-TRADE.

joel0622

In 15 years we have never sold a car in Canada (I am in TN). All ofthe sudden in the last few months we have sold 5. The process is easier then selling a car to some out of state.

The send us a check, we send title work, they send a drive to pick it up, he takes it to the border for a week and we are done.

Is this because all of the ones we have sold are used and not new?

They have all been either Hybrid Escapes or Diesel Trucks.

volvomax

For the time being. But it should not stop Canadians fighting for true FREE-TRADE.

There is no such thing.

marat1975

Does anyone know of Mercedes or BMW Dealership that would sell their new cars to be exported? My email is eevents480@gmail.com if you don't want to put that info here

marat1975

My friend just got Q7 from MD dealership. shoot me an email at eevents480@gmail.com and I'll reply. Don't want to put dealer all over the web

elcanuck08

I agree with you 100%, now the Canadian dollar is at 84, it is the BEST time to buy in the USA.

Can you tell me links to do it?
My e-mail is arielbaremberg@ymail.com

Thanks, and keep the good work

lonewolf7

I am looking for a dealer who is willing to sell NEW to a Canadain. Any help would be appreciated. PM's welcome.

eddy11

Now with decline of Canadian Dollar, it is less attractive to buy in the US

bigdadi118

Go to this site and scroll down there's a link at right hand side.
http://www.carswithoutborders.com/

nissanelectric

Since there are hundred of millions more vehicles in the US, Canadian shoppers still are making deals. There's a lot of internet forums that give tid-bit, and you can string them together and try to make sense, but there's a website that deals exclusively with helping Canadians import Nissan's into Canada and it's pretty good - all the small details are there. The site is run by a Canadian living in the US. ImportExpert.ca

tadeo62

Hi, new to the forum. I am planning to buy soon a new 2008 Highlander from USA. Can someone let me know what should be done to bring a new Toyota to Canada?
Can anyone send me a good Toyota dealer info? Thanks!

marat1975

My cousin just brought brand new 4Runner in BC. I can point you in the right direction. Email me at marat75@sbcglobal.net

rebeca

HI I brought a 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited up from the U.S. and had a great experience with a dealer down there, and also a transport company. I have had my Highlander now for several months and LOVE it! I just contacted my dealer again because I needed winter tires (shoot! forgot to call him back now!) and couldn't locate ANY here in western Canada, he found some for me and was willing to get them shipped up for me as well. He is very helpful and goes the extra mile to make things smooth. I very highly recommend him. You can email me at beckie at sasktel dot net if you want his address.

tadeo62

Hi Rebeca, I've e-mailed you, so you can let me know all about your toyota import.
Thanks!

birdmanbryan

Hi Doc,

What changes were needed to bring your 911 up to Canadian specs and how much did your dealership charge to do the mods?

Thanks

doc911

Hey Birdman...

I brought (personally drove) a 2007 911 4S Cab up in 2008. NO modifications required whatsoever in Canada. Had the DR Lights activated at USA Porsche Dealer when I had my pre-purchase inspection done (extra $50). Metric already available on dash. That was it!

Consider buying a "certified" car. Gives you bumper to bumper warranty for SIX years instead of 4 in both USA & Can. Good luck.

marat1975

Just had a friend who bought brand new Porsche Cayenne from US Porsche Dealer. Email me at marat75@sbcglobal.net I'll reply with Dealer's info. don't want to put it up here, they may get in trouble

Kingbird

Been reading posts on new Honda cars migrating from the US to Canada.

Question, that I don't really see answered anywhere.

If a used US Honda vehicle is purchased in Canada from a 3rd party dealer (Non-honda), can the vehicle be dragged back to the US for Warranty work?

For example: a major component fails, can I get this US vehicle back to the US for warranty service?

I am not talking about recall work as this looks to be covered:
Honda of Canada Warranty

Should I just go with the 3rd party warranty and forget about the balance of the factory warranty?

Thanks

sem1

Hi. I went down into Washington state to purchase a new 2007 Honda CRV a couple of years ago and brought it back into Alberta. The dealer that I bought it from informed me that any regular warranty work would be done by them if necessary. In fact I had to have some rear differential work done about 6 months after I bought it and the dealer in the US said they could do it under warranty. However, I had the work done in Canada as it was only about $125. Of course my Honda dealer in Canada where I get all my service done made me pay for it. I felt at the time it was not worth driving to the States to have it done.

Hopefully this information is of some assistance.

charlie890

Did you ever get an answer about importing a Freightliner? I am looking at a 2006 Freightliner Sportchassis and cant find much.