ah... maybe a *slight* a twinge for them, but I personally don't know a car dealer who is not a millionaire, and I've been wandering this planet for a long time..
- SCORE+82
- Lost Horizon
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- shaolinmonk
- Deal Guru
- Jul 16, 2003
- 11294 posts
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- Toronto
Hey guys, I've i'm buying the car.. but it's for my dad... how does all the paperwork go? he can't go pick it up and is not familar with all the details so i'd have a better shot...
is that going to cause problems?
is that going to cause problems?
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- f00kie
- Deal Addict
- Oct 27, 2002
- 2064 posts
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- Toronto
I thought you don't pay state tax either when you're buying for export...shoprbccom wrote: ↑Can people confirm that depending on which state a car is bought, state tax will apply? I thought if a car was bought for export, it would be excepted? Does this apply to both new and used?
- BeeBee
- Sr. Member
- Dec 27, 2005
- 699 posts
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mangoman wrote: ↑Seems Ottawa Citizen's reporter is not a dunderhead/under the influence of advertisers' as T.O.'s seem to be.
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/new ... 1a&k=29187
To drive prices down, drive south
As the dollar surges, Canadians owe it to themselves -- and their economy -- to stand up to retailers
Randall Denley
The Ottawa Citizen
Sunday, October 28, 2007
+1, now lets go stimulate the Canadian economy.inkognito81 wrote: ↑Finally a news article that takes the consumer's point of view on the whole situation.
All the articles I've read prior to this one have tried (not very hard though) to tell the story from both sides, but have always landed on the retailers side in the end.
- Monsieurmaggot [OP]
- Deal Addict
- Feb 28, 2006
- 1356 posts
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- Toronto, Ontario
It's not Customs Canada's job to ensure the vehicle is on the list. They'll happily accept the GST on a mule.
Trick is, if you vehicle isn't on the list and you can't get it to conform, you will need to return it to the US or have it destroyed. In that case YOU WON'T be getting your GST money refunded.
I've been on RFDs for over a decade. My award-winning thread from 2006 is still going strong and one of the most popular on this site!
- Monsieurmaggot [OP]
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- Feb 28, 2006
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Those folks are auto importers. They also get rental and lease returns.
They're pocketing thousands for what you can do for $200.
I've been on RFDs for over a decade. My award-winning thread from 2006 is still going strong and one of the most popular on this site!
- thegradas
- Deal Addict
- Dec 26, 2006
- 1579 posts
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- toolman
- Newbie
- Oct 1, 2007
- 31 posts
- Toronto
My dealer had me sign an "Exemption Certificate" in the state that I'm buying. This way I don't have to pay the state tax.shoprbccom wrote: ↑Can people confirm that depending on which state a car is bought, state tax will apply? I thought if a car was bought for export, it would be excepted? Does this apply to both new and used?
- kind16
- Newbie
- Sep 12, 2007
- 11 posts
How do we konw the used car in US have no accidents? Or how many owners the used car has?
- ian46
- Newbie
- Oct 4, 2007
- 36 posts
Monsieurmaggot wrote: ↑I was off this thread for a few days and was completely blown away by all the traffic it generates in a few days.
I think we're at a turning point folks. Everywhere I look, Canadian dealers as all singing the same songs. They're trying to convince themselves this isn't happening.
The longer they remain quiet, the worse it will be for them.
Don't stop now. Keep spreading the word.
I'm being stopped at work a couple of times per week now from people asking me for information on importing cars from the US.
I continue to get tons of emails from people telling me that thanks to Subaru's stance on selling to Canadians, they are either seriously looking or buying them now. That's great. Others are so disgusted with the Canadian dealers they're looking for demonstrators or lease returns in the US.
Haven't seen hate mail in quite a while.
I guess those people realize that the rest of us would chew them up alive.
Thank you for a very interesting chat experience.
But please ALL note:
As always, my personal opinions are my own and do not necessarily represent those of any group,
company, etc. You should do your own research first before coming
to your own opinions and conclusions.
If they ever try to put me on the "No Fly" list it will be
my turn to need help !
Bye ...
- ryandk
- Newbie
- May 2, 2007
- 44 posts
The RIV site is pretty vague about cars from other countries, just stating that they must meet Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
I'd like to import a BMW 1-series hatchback. Has anyone else done this? Are safety standards pretty uniform across Europe? Do European safety standards meet Canadian safety standards?
If someone could direct me to a different forum or website that would help me, that would be great.
Thanks.
Ryan
rakewellhotmail.com
I'd like to import a BMW 1-series hatchback. Has anyone else done this? Are safety standards pretty uniform across Europe? Do European safety standards meet Canadian safety standards?
If someone could direct me to a different forum or website that would help me, that would be great.
Thanks.
Ryan
rakewellhotmail.com
- jmlleung
- Jr. Member
- Jan 1, 2007
- 137 posts
- 5 upvotes
- Scarborough
This is only the State tax. If you buy a car in Buffalo, I believe you have to pay 8.25% tax, i.e. 4.25% city tax + 4% NY state tax.dotcalamitie wrote: ↑http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/sales.html
I think this is a useful guide for choosing a State to minimize our double taxation impact in our cross border purchases. Interesting to note that Ontario taxes are higher than any of the 50 US States.
So just using the State tax is not sufficient.
- jmlleung
- Jr. Member
- Jan 1, 2007
- 137 posts
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- Scarborough
- jmlleung
- Jr. Member
- Jan 1, 2007
- 137 posts
- 5 upvotes
- Scarborough
Can my Canadian friend just use my California friend's address? He can pay the NY tax once, and then he will import it to Canada himself. And he does not need to register in California.evilution wrote: ↑you will have to pay both..
you pay the NY tax when you buy in buffalo.. pay the registration to get it registered to your cali friend.. (you need an american driver's liscence / address for the buyer)..
then your cali friend can sell it to your canadian friend as a used vehicle..
importing it, you need to pay gst and duties (since bmw made in germany)..
some cars it is still worth it, but it is a lot of paperwork..
Can anyone share their experience with friends or relatives living in the State and help buying cars for Canadians?
- dotcalamitie
- Member
- Oct 14, 2007
- 212 posts
- Barrie Ontario
So then we have to choose a city and state for tax purposes. Is that why people are going to Rochester?
- Bullseye
- Deal Fanatic
- Feb 1, 2006
- 9645 posts
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- Muskoka
- scrolllock
- Jr. Member
- Oct 14, 2007
- 109 posts
- Pierrefonds, Quebec
As I look at it now I wish the Border Srvices people would have turned me back.
But there is no mention that the car is not admissible, and all the Government folks know that Honda US and Canada are just playing games.
The Car is built in Canada on the same assembly line as the Canadian version. If you check out the Service Manual called "2006-2008 Honda Civic" you will see their is no issue. The manual is used for both the Canadian and US versions. The 2007 Model is ok and it is "admissible" and it is the same as the 2008 as far as the safety Standards go.
I don't think it would be proper for me to "rat" out the dealership and saleman that sold me the car. They seem to be great folks and just got caught up in this mess. If I was an American citizen losing my job because Canadians can no longer buy from me I would be a bit upset. Many people in the US are making good money for the last couple of years selling the 2007 and other used models to Canadians.
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- f00kie
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- Oct 27, 2002
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- tuzzi
- Deal Addict
- Oct 18, 2002
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- Vancouver
Is there a better, more thorough service than Carfax then?
- kup ladder
- Newbie
- Oct 27, 2007
- 5 posts
Even when dealing within one state, I get a different answer regarding the taxes. I think the dealers are just overwhelmed with a lack of info. I've had to educate them on some items.
I am curious about why we can't import 2008 Toyotas....?
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