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Except they aren't similar regions, they are sovereign nations.
Completely different.
Similar regions would be BC and Alberta.
European nations all have different prices for essentially the same cars.
BTW -- a carrier wants $1650 + RIV cost to bring the vehicle up from Florida to any close point in Ontario. I think its a bit too high.
I can live with 3500 but not 6K (MB Barrie quoted me). Which dealer did you go to ???
Mississauga MB has verbally quoted us now between 2500 to $ 4500.00
It sounds like they modified your instrument cluster, I was led to believe they want to replace the unit.
What year was your SL500 ??
Thanks
Rick
Shawn
All i wanted is to keep the car as original as possible. I just read about the guy who brought in a SL500 and all they did was modify the cluster. I just can't phantom a replacement Cluster just to swap out the KM/Hr and M/Hr. makes no sense...
Ddi the border [non-permissible content removed] ask anything at all about the plates? Which state(s) did you go through? Which border crossing did you use?
My dealer is more thatn willin to lend me his dealer plates.....because he's selling me anew expensive caddy. Please let me know ASAP
I live in Texas and am going to give my dad a truck. It is new and licensed here in Texas. Do I need to get an MSO for him to take it back to Canada(BC) this spring where he lives or what. I have the title in my possession. I would love to get an E-mail copy of yours to see what it looks like. Do I have to call the state or Customs to get this? My e-mail address is gaylen950@yahoo.com. Thanks for your post.
Gaylen white
"ICBC has an insurance binder (APV38) that you can buy that will provide
liability insurance
and collision/comprehensive coverage. The policy will cover a specific
vehicle, so you can
arrange the insurance prior to departure if you've already lined up the
automobile you are
purchasing. If you are just going shopping and then find what you want
to purchase,
you can phone an ICBC broker and arrange the insurance by phone. The
APV38 can
then be faxed to you and used as insurance for the drive back to
Vancouver. In addition
to the APV 38 you must purchase a permit from the U.S. State that you
will be driving
in. The permit is required for each state that you travel through to
return home. "
By "permit" I assume she meant temp plates. I forgot to ask her if she meant that if I'm driving thru 2 or more states, I would need to get a permit for each state. Does anyone know the answer to this?
Getting no assistance from local dealer on installing DRL.
Will be taking it to local Can Tire tomorrow but they are not sure they can do it because it's so "new".
Anyone know of any DIY after-market relay/module/wiring for this vehicle?
2007 cx7 is similar and may work the same.
Would hate to splice and dice the wiring just to pass federal inspection.
I've heard of at least two other members of CWB who got the same call today from RIV for vehicles of different makes and models. I didn't get the call yet but I suspect that they're making their way up the list, probably based on import date or something like that.
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas ....
netdog
Its comments like the above that create a reflection of your own bad attitude.
When I imported my car in Nov every one USB ,CBS andRIV were
totally professional.
Please addrss such comments to Anne Landers if you want sympathy.
In California the plate on the car you buy is OK for I think 30 days. Although I have driven back to BC with just the CA plate I'm not totally sure that is legal.
To be safe you can get a three day WA state permit for $25 and according to the Oregon DMV site that permit would also be legal in Oregon.
So for $25 and a trip to Blaine for the permit you [non-permissible content removed] is covered.
Search in the WA DMV and Oregon DMV sites for details
They will not issue a Florida license if you do not surrender your Canadian license. Obtaining a license indicates establishing residence. If you merely surrender your existing license, that just excuses you from taking the driving exam. If you want to keep both licenses, you have to take an actual Florida driving exam.
I had the same problem. Obviously the dealer is P__ssd Off, but I got mine done at Canadian Tire, for $180. Check around Im sure they can do it, ou vehicle is a 2008 that I imported using link title , I saved about $11,000 or so after mods, DRL, etc.
Thank you
In the next few months I’ll be moving back to Canada from Switzerland. I’m planning to make a stopover in NJ (visiting family), buy a minivan there and drive to Ontario. I’d like to get either a Nissan Quest or a Toyota Sienna (fully loaded latest models). My question is; would my Swiss residency be a problem or rather a help in purchasing a car in NJ (or neighbor states).? I do have both Swiss and Ontario driver licenses. How long does it take from the time I make my deposit to the actual delivery of the car (I need to plan the flight in the right time)? Can I make pay for a car using bank transfer directly to the dealer account?
I do not think that I can use my Swiss insurance in North America. I’ve read that NY issues temp plates and one can get temporary insurance as well. Does anyone know about getting temp plates and insurance in NJ? Have to add that my wife used to live in NJ, and still has, expired now, NJ driver license – would that help?
Cheers for any help.
To the rest of us who have yet to receive this call check your Form 1; if the customs agent didn't take down your contact info then you may never get this phone call from the RIV. Such was the case with my Form 1 so I called RIV to have them update my file with my contact info. The agent then informed me that they did not have a record of my recall letter on file, despite the fact that I'd presented it to them in person on Novemeber 19th. Anyways, I've now faxed off my recall letter and just waitin' for my phone call ....
So the lesson of the day (at my expense) is: This might be a good time to check with the RIV to make sure they have everything they need on file so that there are no unexpected delays in releasing your Form2 once the RIV gets the green light some time soon (hopefully).
Good luck.
netdog
It's a 2002 SL500. All the work was performed at Garden Motorcars in Burlington - I chatted with my contact there yesterday, and he has no problem doing the work, as they appreciate the business. Remember that whatever work the dealer quotes you to be done has been mandated by MB-Cda. He simply provides the service.
Yes i did need proof of US residency to purchase. This means drivers licence & one more piece from a long list (a phone bill, gas bill, credit report, etc, etc). I wont go into detail here too much about that (i bought from a northern dealership) as "legally" you have to surrender your provincial driver licence to get a US one.
NOTE: statement about verifying VIN correct in my experience(s) also. Three vehicles now & nobody checked VIN OR door sticker.
NOTE2: Make sure Form1 filled out correctly. CCBS agent filled out form1 for me on 2 of the 3 vehicles. One of them had wrong VIN, one of them he left the most important box blank - the date of manufacture box. I had to email RIV agent with digital pic of door sticker to show it was built before Sept.2007
rmcgill.ccgi@gmail.com
Thank you
would my Swiss residency be a problem or rather a help in purchasing a car in NJ (or neighbor states).?
In all the times, Ive purchased vehicles residency has never been an issue, unless you are dealing with a new car purchase as many dealers includng Toyota and Honda are imposing strict regulations on their dealers to not sell to anyone who isnt a US resident. One way round this would be to use the address of your NJ relatives as your purchase address. I just imported another vehicle and used link title as a free resource, it walks you through the majority of the issues you might enconter.
He reiterated that under NO circumstance should I use dealer plates as this would be construed as an attempt by a dealer to sell a vehicle in Canada. He said they have already turned back several vehicles at the border when they showed up with dealer plates.
I asked what would happen if some Tenn or Georgia cop stopped me with no plates on the vehicle. He said to simply tell them you are in transit and that the Canadian border service said to travel with no plates. Fat chancec I'd do that ! Instead I think I'll borrow a set of plates. Drive close to the border .Take them off. Cross with no plates. Get temp plates on this side.
Best of the Season to all the readers and to Admin who puts up with all of this
To: 'davisda@tc.gc.ca'
Subject: Canada Gazette Part I December 1, 2007
Daniel B. T. Davis
Chief
Regulations and Standards
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation Directorate
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street, 8th Floor, Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5
Telephone: 613-998-1956
Fax: 613-990-2913
Email: Davisda@tc.gc.ca
I wish to submit my comments on the following highlighted section of the proposed amendment. THIS IS LIKE PUTTING THE FOX IN CHARGE OF THE CHICKEN COOP!!!!
THE PROVINCES LICENSE AUTO MECHANICS FOR GOOD REASON AND IF SAID MECHANIC CERTIFIES THAT HE HAS SATISFACTORILY INSTALLED AN APPROVED IMMOBILIZER SYTEMS, APPROVED to National Standard of Canada CAN/ULC-S338-98, THAT IS ALL THAT SHOULD BE REQUIRED.
Regardless of what the manufacturer says, the world will figure out how to meet the requirements of the CAN/ULC-S338-98 standard, IF YOU WILL ALLOW THEM TO!
The alternative is to let the corporations control the world - - no fair!
entitled Automobile Theft Deterrent Equipment and Systems:
Electronic Immobilization (May 1998), published by the
Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada CONFORMING
(4.1) For the purposes of subsection 7(2) of the Act, a vehicle
that has been sold at the retail level in the United States and that
has not been certified by the manufacturer as conforming to subsection
114(4) of Schedule IV to these Regulations may be imported
into Canada despite not being certified to conform to subsection
114(4) if
(a) the vehicle was fitted at the time of manufacture with an
electronic immobilization system; or
(b) unless the manufacturer has indicated in writing that the
vehicle cannot be fitted with an immobilization system, the
person importing the vehicle states in their declaration that the
vehicle
(i) will be fitted with an immobilization system that conforms
to National Standard of Canada CAN/ULC-S338-98,
entitled Automobile Theft Deterrent Equipment and Systems:
Electronic Immobilization (May 1998), published by the
Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada, before it is presented
for registration under the laws of a province, and
(ii) will be taken, within 45 days after its importation, to an inspection
station authorized by the registrar of imported vehicles
to carry out an inspection function to determine that the
vehicle has been made to conform to the standard.
PS. I am driving my new Prius 2008, net savings $8,100 - total cost on the road $31,200 - # 5 package. Guys it is worth it - let's keep up the fight. :mad:
www.carswithoutborders.com
Does it have an IMMOBILIZER that meets Canadian standards ? Did Toyota issue the recall letter stating that it meets the standards ?
I'm the owner of a 2006 Prius and may be looking at a newer Prius in a few months .
Thanks
Many of the manufacturers are providing BS as information to try and discourage your from importing their cars. Don't trust the manufacturer, call RIV if you have any questions.
I imported a luxury car and was told by the manufacturer that I would have to pay $2K for the recall certificate and that I would require another $10K in modifications at the dealership before they would issue it. (I have checked the boards and others have been told the same). I called RIV to complain and they told me that in many cases they are now allowing cars to be imported with a letter from the dealership instead of the manufacturer since so many people are complaining of being ripped of.
The $10K in modifications were not necessary and the car could be brought into compliance for a few hundred bucks. Common lies are that you have to replace the instrumentation panel to get a panel in KM (not true since the panel only has to show KM and can be either digital or analog) and that the manufacturer has to replace the headlight module (not true since a $29 kit from Canadian Tire is permitted).
Also, typically the RIV fee is approx $210, you wil have to pay GST as you would on any other car purchase in Canada
Good Luck with your purchase - it is really worth the small effort to shop in the US and it will be bringing down the Canadian prices eventually.
Prius is now inadmissible .
But the interesting information is contained in the cut and paste I took from the Can. Transportation site .
It appears that Hybrid vehicles are an after though in the process . Apart from the terrible grammar the paragraph below says a volume about how the process has been
politicised by the public (?) servants at Transport Canada .
"With regards to the other vehicles put forth for exemption, the
Department's position remains that the benefits of requiring the
installation of immobilization systems for them outweigh any potential
drawbacks. No convincing arguments were offered for exempting electric,
hybrid electric and fleet vehicles, especially given that the risk of doing
so could result in making those vehicles a more attractive target of vehicle
theft. "
So I have to wonder who is "driving" who when it comes to the inadmissible list ?