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The bottom line is that you will have to spend some money to get the car over here (including mods, taxes, duties, etc. so make sure you account all that and see if it's worth it).
I'll get back tommorow on this though. cheers
PS Nice choice, the CL55.
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shipping cost from miami to blaine, wa for pick up is just 1520 us, not so bad.
yes, ive heard porsches and bmws no problem to import too. i've personally spoken to brian jessel bmw guys and they said no problem there.
process of importation is straight forward, not a rocket science. we've imported bentley gt from LV previously. it went quite smooth but MERCEDES
boomchek, if you could check on changes done to that s600 that would be great. I am pretty sure it’s the same as on cl55 amg.
5MPH (8KM/H) front AND rear bumpers. I guess the US doesn't have that requirement.
Daytime running lights.
And one more thing that he forgot, but not big deal (maybe the child tether anchors.
Youy also might want to change the speedometer if MPH bothers you, as I don't know if you can change it at the touch of a button.
Anyways he said the total cost on the new S600 was about $3200 to convert it, which isn't so bad.
He said you should call a MB dealer and give them the vehicle's serial number, and they should be able to know or tell you right away if the car needs anything por not.
Personally I find the West Broadway MB and Boundary MB are the easiest to deal with here in the Lower Mainland. Not that there is a ton of MB dealerships to begin with here.
Hope this helps.
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Another place that has reasonable pricing for MB service is Henneken Auto on Marine and Oak. Don't know if they do conversions but they know their stuff very well so check them out as well.
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p.s. why are you guys getting the 2002 when the 2003 is so different.
cheers
The CLK had a total redesign for 2003 that's why it's different than the 2002 and older.
The CL stayed the same from 2000 up until now.
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Anyways it was the other guy that is looking for a CL not me. I'm just giving him info as to how to do it. But yeah, with the 120Hp difference I would be going for the 03 as well.
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however if you are sucker for power you could install supercharger and intercooler for extra 15000 US and gain extra 95 HP on 2002.
i might go with newer bmw 645 instead of mercedes for warranty reasons. will share my experience once i get a car.
I forced myself to like the rear of BMW but just couldn't get around it and mercedes was tough to import, so I had to buy the cl locally.
1) warranty on a new Acura TL would not be honoured
2) warranty on a used Acura TL would not be honoured
3) warranty on either would be honoured in the U.S.
4) warranty on a new TL, if registered in Canada, will only be
honoured if the warranty is first registered at an address
in the U.S.
I am completely in agreement with you. There are absolutely no legal grounds on which this could stand. This is a wager by Honda Canada that a class action suit is not likely in Canada...most of the folks buying a TL have the means to pay the price differential and won't be bothered. That differential was at one time as high as about $9k by my calculation; now our dollar is at $1.18 to the U.S and there is a $5k differential. Dealers are asking the same price for a used 2005 TL as one could get for a spanking new 2007 in the U.S. Outright piracy!!
I am trying to find a place in the USA to purchase a toyota Prius to import to Canada?
I was going to get one in Arizona but I would have to pay Sales tax along with them having to ship the vehicle to Canada. They won't allow me to pick up because of regulations. I was going to pick it up while on vacation to drive back.
So, questions....
1. Where to purchase so I can pick up and pay no sales tax?
2. Can a person buy used and bring it back?
3. Best pricing?
You can buy a used car. You will pay GST on the book value or the purchase price depending on how close these 2 values are.
Remember that there will be a 6.1 % duty at the border on the converted cost of the car in CAD dollars.
Quote" I need a bill of lading from the shipper saying he picked it up and he is going to deliver the car to your address out of state. The state is very clear on this so it must be a bill of lading with the address of the buyer and the location of the end results, a hotel or motel will not work. If the car is going to Canada that is the address I need on the bill." End Quote
I wanted to pick up the vehicle from the dealer but he said I can't step foot on in the dealership.
any truth in that?
Is there any issues with bring a vehicle with a Salvage sticker into Canada?
Plus salvage vehicles will not have any warranty on them form the manufacturer.
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Can you give me more detail. I have not been getting anywhere with this.
Did you purchase new from a dealer?
One question I would like to be perfectly clear and certain about, and hopefully someone will be able to chime in, How can one make certain that the purchase of a new Honda product that is exported to Canada will have the warranty honored in the U.S., if not in Canada? There seems to some uncertainty about this. Thanks guys/gals
where did you do all of the paper work? Also, did you get a 30 day permit in Blythe? So, what happens at the notary?
So, to understand exactly...
1. What address did you put down as registaring the vehicle? Canadian?
2. So, the salesman drove with you to Bylthe and then you drove him back to the dealership? Still don't understand why you needed to do this? Is this because you don't have to pay sales tax in California?
3. Which Notary did you use in Blythe?
Again, thanks for all of the information.
1. Do brand new honda's have any warranty if they are bought in US and only registered in Canada? I have been told that these are considered Gray market and have no warranty in the US or Canada.
2. Can you buy warranty from any 3rd party or Honda canada on these type of cars?
3. Anyone have recent experience with importing Honda.
Thx.
I mean there are people in different situations who work down there and get transferred back up to Canada and take their cars with them.
I heard some people are able to buy new Hondas or Acuras there and pay for warranty in Canada, but it's a rumour I heard and wasn't able to follw up on that.
Probably the reason Honda is strict about this is to protect it's dealer network in Canada. Otherwise you'd have a lot of dealers ticked off about losing business to cross border shoppers.
Best thing to do is to call Honda Canada and find out directly from them. Give them a scenario like if you're working there and get transferred up here, what would happen with the warranty?
Just my 2 cents
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Please help - any guidance is very much appreciated.
I am interested only on a 70’s Chevy/Ford muscle car from a southern US state.
I would like to import it, into Ontario, Canada with the intention of driving it in Ontario
I have read the comment in this Forum “You do not need anything. The car is over 15 year old. See RIV” .. but I cannot find any detailed info at RIV. If it exists, please send me a specific link.
I intend on flying down to pick up the car
I intend on paying the private seller cash.
Then what .. ..?
I understand I can pre-arrange insurance.
I understand GST would be applicable.
My primary concern is admittance in Canada and the exit, or export from the US.
The pdf on the RIV site does not cover this age range of vehicle or am I mistaken? Please advise.
Question 1: What do the US authorities require?
Question 2: Who are the relevant US authorities?
Question 3: What do the Canadian authorities require?
Question 4: Who are the relevant Canadian authorities?
Question 5: Whose / what license plate do I need to use? When ?
Question 6: Do I need to stop in each state, on my drive back, to get permits? Etc?
Question 7: What is all this about recalls? And letters from the manufacture? Is this required?
Question 8: If this is too complicated, is there a company in Canada that will assist in this process. If so, what are the fees?
Question 9: Are there safety issues to consider (seal belts, bumpers, etc.)
Question 10: What are the common pitfalls of amateur enthusiasts like me? What are common mistakes, misconceptions, etc.?
Question 11: How does this situation change if the car being imported is a European can for example, is it possible to bring in a 70’s MGB, or a 70’s Mercedes Benz? Can a 70’s Benz be imported into Canada?
I'm about to purchase a 1999 BMW M3 from Texas, and just wanted to know if anyone could help me approach this.
Since the car is made in Germany, do I have to pay more than if it was a North American manufactured car?
Also, what taxes do I face at the border? What other fees are there?
And lastly, what do I need to arrange before and after the sale?
I appreciate your help.
Thanks!
They should have all the exact info of what it takes to import a car into Canada.
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1) What are the advantages / disadvantages to taking possession and temporarily storing at a 3rd location vs. leaving the vehicle at the dealership? What steps can I take to do this while also protecting myself?
2) What are your experiences with executing submitting purchase contracts with a dealership via fax or courier. Is there a preferred method of executing agreements from a distance?
3) What clauses can I place in the purchase agreement to protect me between the date I pay for the vehicle and the date I take possession? Has anyone ever heard of structuring the agreement to state that I have legally purchased the vehicle, but complete payment to the dealerhip will be made at the time of possession?
4) What is a safe way for me to pay for the vehicle that would likely be acceptable to the dealership (i.e. wire transfer vs. couriering a certified cheque vs. ???)
5) Can I still obtain binder insurance on the vehicle on the date of my purchase even though I do not take physical possession for a couple days?
6) Does ICBC provide binder insurance or should I look to a private insurance company?
7) Will US Customs accept my purchase documentation / no-recall letter via fax? Or will they need copies via courier?
Thanks very much for any input. This forum has been a great resource to me.
1. I am leaving a dealership. Never thought about this much.
2. I am getting quote faxed to me and will finalize paperwork when I show up to dealer.
3. Never thought about this.
4. both are safe.
5. Not sure I am in alberta.
6. Don't kniow.
7. Fax ios ok... go to riv website and call US customes they need info 72 hours before going through the border so fax is ok from my understanding.
The paperwork that needs to be sent to customs does not need to be signed in person, I don't believe. The best thing to do is get US customs to send you the package that they require. If you are uncertain about what you can do, call them. I found them to be really helpful. Depending on the border crossing you are using back to BC make sure you check the hours the exportation is open. I was shocked that the crossing back into the lower mainland was only open monday to friday.
As an aside, the longer you are in the US, the more of your deductible can be applied against the value of the vehicle.
Good luck