[Auto] WOW ---- New and used cars from US up to 30% cheaper - Read post #1

[scrolllock]

Hi everyone,this thread been a great help and i am confident of buying car from states.I have located a car in pennsylvania (PRIVATE SALE), talked to my auto insurance guys and they willing to offer me insurance if i buy from states with the condition that i must register car in canada within 20 days after crossing.

My next concern the procedure for obtaining Temporary Tags from pennsylvania as will be driving my car to toronto. I am aware that i have to courier DMV TITLE 72 hours proior crossing the border.

So if someone who bought car ( Private ) He or She must have gone thru the procedure of getting Tags from Ministry of transportation in usa, even a little bit of info will be very helpful.Please do post your views.

Thanks for reading

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/forms/mot...cleForms.shtml .. you might want to call them...

[Monsieurmaggot]

Has anyone purchased a Lexus RX 350 from the states? Somewhere close to Niagara falls? Would you mind sharing how much it cost you in total? With taxes, fees etc.???

If you find someone who will sell Lexus to Canadians, PM me too.

I know someone who's looking for one.

They're going in the mid-30s Canadian in the US.

[Pyro]

is it worthwhile to import lower end cars from the US
ie: Honda Civic/Accord, Toyota Matrix/Corrola, Mazda 3 or cars on the similar end?
Thanks!

[leseuldaniel]

I would say yes, except maybe for the stripped down basic models for which the difference is not that much, or those hit with the 6.1% duty. I even consider buying in the US even if it's only 500-$ cheaper, just to avoid buying from canadian companies...

[sienna owner]

Lexus of Manhattan ....

easiest ever!!!

If you find someone who will sell Lexus to Canadians, PM me too.

I know someone who's looking for one.

They're going in the mid-30s Canadian in the US.

maybe not be as close as, but willing to sell nonetheless

[westherr]

Can I get a friend who has a USA (Florida) driver's lic to buy a Subaru Tribeca in the USA (with all discounts that is available to USA drivers) and then have him 'sale' it to me?

And if 'yes', how does it work?

Please advise, thanks!!

[scrolllock]

maybe not be as close as, but willing to sell nonetheless

Lexus of Manhattan is a great place, but Roger the Sales Manager states that they only sell pre-owned to Canadians.

I think,.... If you have a relative or friend with a US address, then they will sell, but then you will have to pay to plate it, wait for the transfer of ownership etc...

I am told Some folks that own companies in the US have it made.

Most Canadian brokers work that way... they set up a company in a state in the US. And off they go.

A individual hard working Canadian will have a hard time finding a new Lexus or Honda. Please pm me if you have found a Canadian friendly U.S. dealer...

Maybe they want to operate in a cloak of mystery, because "big" brother is watching them!

One chap told me he would rent me a flat in his cousins apartment complex for 6 months for $300.00, then he could sell to me.


Everyone wants to make it tough for the average Canadian.

But give the U.S. economy another 6 months to wipe out a few more banks and I am sure many will want to sell new to you.

But by that time, you will get better value for your money buying a used one that the owner couldn't keep up the payments on...

Didn't I see yesterday that the housing market is so bad in some parts of the U.S. that some houses couldn't be sold for $5,000.

[letitbe1973]

maybe not be as close as, but willing to sell nonetheless

I sent online purchase inquiry to lexux of manhattan a couple of days ago. Haven't heard anything from them. Should I email or phone a specific dealer who knows how to do the export?

[CanAm]

Anyone know what happened to http://www.ataleoftwoprices.com/

They were a good resource.

[scrolllock]

Anyone know what happened to http://www.ataleoftwoprices.com/

They were a good resource.

Yes, His web domain expired, and we have been trying to make contact with the owner.

The site was carrying some incorrect information at times, so we guess the fellow just decided to call it quits.

A few of our members are encouraging us to ask the owner if we could take over and maintain it for him.

We have asked a couple of web designers to take a look.

If you know of anyone that is pretty skilled at this and wants to help the cause for all Canadians, please have them contact the undersigned.

Further note: Maybe the Moderator here deleted him and didn't tell anyone!

[shopper-X]

...
But give the U.S. economy another 6 months to wipe out a few more banks and I am sure many will want to sell new to you.

But by that time, you will get better value for your money buying a used one that the owner couldn't keep up the payments on...

Didn't I see yesterday that the housing market is so bad in some parts of the U.S. that some houses couldn't be sold for $5,000.

On the note of bad US economy "Chrysler to exit leasing business"

Chrysler LLC's financial arm Friday said it would stop offering vehicle leases to U.S. consumers, a sharp break in strategy in response to plunging resale prices for gas-guzzling trucks and tighter credit.

[Justin]

I am flying to Las Vegas next week and was planning to buy a vehicle down there to drive back. I do not plan on keeping the vehicle. I just want to buy something that I can use while down in the states and then sell when I return and make some moeny.

I was thinking something in the $15,000 - $25,000 range. Any suggestions on which vehicles I could easily sell for the greatest profit after all importing costs are considered? I know some vehicles cost more to get registered due to required modifications or recall letters, etc. Vehicle type does not matter. Would a slightly used vehicle be best since I plan to sell it?

Thanks

[sienna owner]

I sent online purchase inquiry to lexux of manhattan a couple of days ago. Haven't heard anything from them. Should I email or phone a specific dealer who knows how to do the export?

i would give them a call...with "big brother" watching everything, they may be avoiding answering you online/email, etc....they may even give you a cell number in case their phone calls are taped...but that would be a bit extreme...as for them requiring a US address...i've read many post where ppl are using out of state addresses and avoiding to pay taxes...i wasn't one of them...

[sienna owner]

I am flying to Las Vegas next week and was planning to buy a vehicle down there to drive back. I do not plan on keeping the vehicle. I just want to buy something that I can use while down in the states and then sell when I return and make some moeny.

I was thinking something in the $15,000 - $25,000 range. Any suggestions on which vehicles I could easily sell for the greatest profit after all importing costs are considered? I know some vehicles cost more to get registered due to required modifications or recall letters, etc. Vehicle type does not matter. Would a slightly used vehicle be best since I plan to sell it?

Thanks

you may be better off finding a buyer before you risk importing and having to hold on to the vehicle...unless you dn't mind that..
as for best vehicle..depends what the market bears doesn't it?

[Monsieurmaggot]

That's one real purdy banner under your name ... you are now officially decorated.

Yes it is isn't it?

Came up automatically.

Thanks to everyone who voted this thread the most helpful of 2008.