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

[chlorine]

great thread, too bad I'm not in the market for a car right now.

warranty is not really a big issue... I mean cars these days don't really have problems until after the warranty period anyway... at least that's what I find...

saving 5K+ ... that's awesome.

[WILDSTYL]

Back in February I imported a 2001 SVT Vert Triple Black from Linwood Michigan to Toronto� The car has 5,800 miles on it� The Cobra is in showroom condition� even the under carriage is in immaculate condition. A extremely rare find. And for about $8,000 less then it would be here.

The only thing required was DRL's
To get it here... I used an Auto Transport Trailer.

The entire transaction was a painless process... I would definitely import another vehicle.

Since purchasing I have installed a Styling Bar :-)

[look30]

[QUOTE=chlorine]great thread, too bad I'm not in the market for a car right now.

warranty is not really a big issue... I mean cars these days don't really have problems until after the warranty period anyway... at least that's what I find...
QUOTE]
I think this is the worst way think when buying a new car.
There are so many things to go wrong that eventually something will.

[look30]

Listen here jack, I armed you with information you take it as you will, thats the point since you obviously are not intelligent enough to figure out the position.

Read my post jack, your "economic analysis" have all the depth of a Readers Digest article anyway.
Economy is a way too complicated business to be explained in two paragraphs like you tried .

[eltonkk]

From previous posts, the newer Mitsubishi EVOs are not importable into Canada. It looks like those manufactured before 1991 might be importable. You could be in luck. The RIV sites indicates this.

For one, I read the bumper does not conform to Transport Canada standards.

It's trial and error about finding a dealer who will sell to Canadians.

Many close to the border dealers can't be bothered. I found this information interesting to read: www.naata.org.

Yes, I'm aware that RIV doesn't allow the newer EVO to be imported because of the bumper issue. That's why I'm waiting for the 15years to past...then I can import them as antiques. That's also why just now a few months ago, people are importing right handed skyline R32 to Canada legally.

FYI, it's quite sad, but the first production evo was 1991...but then again...it wasn't till 1996 with the EVO IV that they starts to look good.

[Monsieurmaggot]

Found a few more articles in the press about this.

It seems more and more are carrying this story.

Seems things are picking up...

http://agonist.org/20060622/seeking_...oss_the_border

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew..._name=&no_ads=

http://cfra.com/headlines/index.asp?cat=3&nid=40314

http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...tid=64525&pg=1

THIS IS GREAT!

[eXpedite]

Very Cool OP. Thanks for starting this thread, and for eveyone who's contrubuted. It seems obvious that this is the way to go to import used cars for sure!

[brian]

Does anyone know any brokers who can help to bring new vehicles to CAnada? I rather pay someone with such experience

[BerryPride]

is there any indication of when (if ever) the pricing will be more equal or are we stuck w/ how things are right now?

realistically i'll probably be in the market in the winter time and might use something like apa.ca (??) to help with buying. i mean, it would nice to enjoy the new car instead of going whenever you think of how much of a "better deal" it would have been getting it over the boarder.

would also love some referrals of people who can do the leg work of importing a car.

[ElvaSoShexai]

Does anyone know any brokers who can help to bring new vehicles to CAnada? I rather pay someone with such experience

i had my used car shipped from florida to toronto with searail. they did all the work @ the border for me.. i had to fill in some documents and fax it to them ... but they give you a list of stuff they will need and it gets into canada "in bond" and u go to your closest bond shed. fill out some paper work, pay the fees and off u go.

[brian]

i had my used car shipped from florida to toronto with searail. they did all the work @ the border for me.. i had to fill in some documents and fax it to them ... but they give you a list of stuff they will need and it gets into canada "in bond" and u go to your closest bond shed. fill out some paper work, pay the fees and off u go.

Can they ship new cars? Is there a contact #? thanks

[smxbox]

I'm confused

[ElvaSoShexai]

Can they ship new cars? Is there a contact #? thanks

*shrugz* you could ask if they ship new cars...
www.searail.ca

if you ship the car you'd lose a lot of the saving from buying down south though...

[MMMM]

Seems to be a lot of confusion. Not to sure why, all of the information to import a vehicle is in this thread.

Purchasing a new car from a dealer is straightforward.
Purchasing a used vehicle wouyld be buyer beware. You would want to do the same checks you would practice when purchaing a vehicle in Canada.

Insurance is a matter of suppling a vin# to the agent.

and for those of you still confused: (copied from http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html)

What to do
before you import

Make sure your vehicle is admissible and can be modified to meet Canadian requirements by checking Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States. The Registrar of Imported Vehicles program regulates only vehicles originally manufactured for the U.S. market. The program regulates passenger cars, trucks, vans, jeeps, chassis cabs, trailers, motorcycles and snowmobiles less than 15 years old; off-road vehicles manufactured after May 1, 1988 and buses manufactured after January 1, 1971.
For information on the importation of vehicles into Canada from countries other than the United States, go to Transport Canada's web site.
Check the list on this web site for typical modification requirements, or you can contact us at info@riv.ca or 1-888-848-8240.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer or authorized dealer of your vehicle to obtain a recall clearance letter. You must have this document in order to pass the federal inspection.
Obtain information from the manufacturer or authorized dealer on costs and availability of parts for the required modifications. Some manufacturers require an authorized dealer perform the modifications. Remember that the costs of the mocifications are your responsibility.
Determine additional costs, such as duty and taxes. Canada Border Services Agency, responsible for assessing and collecting duties and taxes, can be reached at 1-800-461-9999 (in Canada) or (506) 636-5064 (outside Canada).
Make sure you have the required documentation: title documents, registration, sales receipts, statement of compliance label and manufacturer's recall clearance letter.
Find out about any additional provincial or territorial requirements, such as safety inspections and emissions tests.
Arrange for insurance on your vehicle.
U.S. Customs requires notification of all self-propelled vehicles being permanently exported from the United States. Their regulations state that at land border points:
1. The required documentation must be submitted to U.S. Customs at least 72 hours prior to export; and
2. The vehicle must be presented to U.S. Customs at the time of export.
U.S. Customs recommends that you contact the port of crossing directly to determine exact documentation requirements and hours of operation.
If you are importing a trailer, you may call RIV to have your Vehicle Identification Number verified ahead of time.

What to do
at the border

Produce your title documents, registration and sales receipts.
Complete Vehicle Import Form � Form 1, which Canada Border Services Agency will provide. This requires a Canadian mailing address. This form must be kept in the vehicle until it is licensed.
Canada Border Services Agency will check your vehicle against Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States. They will also verify the public VIN and manufacturer's statement of compliance label on the vehicle to make sure they match.
Canada Border Services Agency will collect your nonrefundable Registrar of Imported Vehicles' fee of $195.00 + GST in all provinces except Quebec where it is $195.00 + GST and QST.
Payment for the RIV fee may be made directly to Canada Border Services Agency with any major credit card. Canada Border Services Agency does not accept cash or cheques for the RIV fee. If you wish to pay by cheque or money order, Canada Border Services Agency will provide you with a payment envelope which must be mailed to the Registrar of Imported Vehicles. Please note that all personal cheques will be held for ten business days in order to allow them to clear the bank. This will use up a portion of your 45 day time limit.
Remember that payment of fees and receipt of the Vehicle Import Form � Form 1 does not warrant that your vehicle is capable of being brought into conformity with all applicable federal and provincial or territorial laws.
The Registrar of Imported Vehicles will not issue a federal inspection form or any specific modification information for a vehicle with an unpaid file. It is important that you do not proceed with any modificaitons on your vehicle until you receive this federal inspection form. If the file remains unpaid for 14 days after importation, we will send the importer a reminder of notice.


What to do
after the vehicle enters Canada



Within 10 days, you'll receive a letter from RIV with your inspection document (Form 2) which details what must be done to bring your vehicle into compliance.
It is your responsibility to complete the necessary modifications within 45 days. You may have the modifications done by the mechanic or garage of your choice. However, we recommend that you contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer to discuss appropriate parts or warranty issues. Make sure you keep receipts for parts and labour, to present at the inspection, along with Form 1, Form 2 and the recall clearance letter.
The RIV has contracted with Canadian Tire, with 430 locations across Canada, to perform our federal inspections. In many cases, Canadian Tire can perform certain modification work, as well as performing the provincial inspection.
When you pass the inspection, the inspection centre will stamp your Form 1, that you will have to present to the provincial or territorial licensing authority, which may require additional testing.
Within approximately one week of passing the federal inspection, we will send you a new Canadian Certification label with instructions on where to affix it to your vehicle.
If the vehicle fails the inspection, you'll have to pay additional charges for another inspection. If the vehicle cannot pass the inspection within the 45 days, it will have to be exported back to the United States.
If you are having trouble meeting the 45-day deadline or other questions, we may be able to help. Contact us at info@riv.ca or 1-888-848-8240.
Registrar
of Imported Vehicle fees

The fees for the RIV program are:

Vehicles entering the RIV program with a form 1
$195.00 + GST and QST for vehicles entering through a port in Quebec
$195.00 + GST for vehicles entering through a port in any other province

Vehicles entering the RIV program with a form 3 (parts)
$70.00 + GST and QST for vehicles entering through a port in Quebec
$70.00 + GST for vehicles entering through a port in any other province

Reactivation fees for suspended files
$57.51 for residents of Quebec
$53.50 for residents of any other province
The methods of payment have not changed. There are still 5 ways to pay:

On-line payment
Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, or American Express)
Cheque or Money Order to be mailed along with your form to:
REGISTRAR OF IMPORTED VEHICLES
405 THE WEST MALL
TORONTO ON M9C 5K7
(Please note that personal cheques are placed on a 10 day bank hold)
Debit Card for importers that visit the RIV office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Cash for importers that visit the RIV office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Numbers
you'll need

Registrar of Imported Vehicles
1-888-848-8240
Fax: (416) 626-0366
info@riv.ca

Hours of service
Mon. to Fri.: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (EST)
Sat. and Sun.: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Canada Border Services Agency
In Canada: 1-800-461-9999 (English) ; 1-800-959-2036 (French)
Outside Canada: (506) 636-5064 (English) ; (506) 636-5067 (French)
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Transport Canada
In Canada: 1-800-333-0371
Outside Canada: (613) 998-8616
Fax: (613) 998-4831
www.tc.gc.ca

[EricMat]

Does anyone know any brokers who can help to bring new vehicles to CAnada? I rather pay someone with such experience

I plan on offering this particular service in Quebec somewhere in the next few months. I just ordered 3 vehicules in Plattsburgh, NY and if everything goes as planned, I'll offer an AutoImport service on the net. To be continued...