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: Best bang for the bucks, cars from the states

windchaser
10-13-2009, 07:21 PM
As our dollar is almost on par with US dollars. who is bring up cars from the states lately ? Another question is ,what is the best car for the value to import into Canada ?
vexor
10-13-2009, 07:55 PM
EVO 8/9
jigga250
10-13-2009, 08:44 PM
anything built in the us or canada
maxx
10-13-2009, 10:27 PM
challenger ^^^^
camaro SS
civic SI
bob_chan
10-13-2009, 10:38 PM
I just picked up an STI ^^
jeff_alexander
10-14-2009, 01:05 AM
http://www.russpage.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/Ferarri%20F430%20Red.jpg
skyxx
10-14-2009, 01:52 AM
^ Funny but true...
too_slow
10-14-2009, 07:23 AM
-2006 Legacy GT spec-B
-BMW Z4 /MZ4; X5
-Corvette C5/C6
-B6 Audi S4 (a lot cheaper than Canada for some strange reason)
-E46 330i ZHP
cdizzle_996
10-14-2009, 07:39 AM
Corvette's
BMW's
Mercedes
sixthgear
10-14-2009, 07:51 AM
C5 Z06....they are a steal in the US.
SpuGen
10-14-2009, 09:01 AM
Pontiac GTO
thumper
10-14-2009, 09:16 AM
-B6 Audi S4 (a lot cheaper than Canada for some strange reason)


i was just wondering about that too... so cheap(relatively speaking) :confused:
orange7
10-14-2009, 11:48 AM
As our dollar is almost on par with US dollars. who is bring up cars from the states lately ? Another question is ,what is the best car for the value to import into Canada ?

depends on what is your definition for value is.
shenmecar
10-14-2009, 11:49 AM
Something made in North America so you can save on the Duty tax.
too_slow
10-14-2009, 01:05 PM
i was just wondering about that too... so cheap(relatively speaking) :confused:

Not to mention, most come standard with SatNavs.. and there seems to be more S4 Avants with a 6 spd manual to choose from..

I'm leaning towards a regular S-Line 2.0T wagon now, only because it'll cost way less (servicing + gas).. I drove a whooping 50,000kms in the last 13 months :eek:
thumper
10-14-2009, 01:06 PM
yeah. the s4 isn't exactly stingy on fuel :(
HonestTea
10-14-2009, 01:36 PM
How come S4's are so cheap? And are they made in NA? Save on the ridiculous 8.1% tax..

However the new 2010 S4 looks beastly!
too_slow
10-14-2009, 02:13 PM
^Supply and Demand.. Nah, the S4 is built in Europe, so you'll still have to pay the duty

The new S4 is nice, but you can't beat the growl of a 4.2 V8 FSI engine with a MTM exhaust system.

If you're willing to spend 60K OTD on a new S4, you can import a RS4 from the states
Meowjin
10-14-2009, 05:58 PM
m3's
Spaceship_coupe
10-14-2009, 08:25 PM
^Supply and Demand.. Nah, the S4 is built in Europe, so you'll still have to pay the duty

The new S4 is nice, but you can't beat the growl of a 4.2 V8 FSI engine with a MTM exhaust system.

If you're willing to spend 60K OTD on a new S4, you can import a RS4 from the states

I'm almost tempted to do this but I'd have to sell my B5 S4.
Mugen EvOlutioN
10-14-2009, 08:40 PM
and luxury vehicle...since canada jacks up the price by some retarded %
k20a
10-14-2009, 10:49 PM
The majority nowadays are just S2000, STi's and EVO's. You'll be seeing tons of EVO IX MR's in BC. hahaa
getalove
10-14-2009, 10:58 PM
IS350 .. 38k out the door
thumper
10-15-2009, 07:44 AM
The majority nowadays are just S2000, STi's and EVO's. You'll be seeing tons of EVO IX MR's in BC. hahaa

porsches too... lots of them.
q0192837465
10-15-2009, 08:02 AM
yea, so many cheap (relatively speaking) porsches down in the states
Solo_D33A
10-15-2009, 08:08 AM
thought you can't really get Mercs and BMWs to Canada due to you HAVE to let the dealership to do things that will cost a lot?
thumper
10-15-2009, 08:20 AM
thought you can't really get Mercs and BMWs to Canada due to you HAVE to let the dealership to do things that will cost a lot?

dunno. when i was looking for an e46 m3 back when the dollar was really strong, it was like 70% of those advertised locally were from the US.
Mugen EvOlutioN
10-15-2009, 09:41 AM
say what?


best bang for your cock?


china my friend
Leopold Stotch
10-15-2009, 10:37 AM
modded evo or viper/vette

get a viper.

ill be your best friend.
shenmecar
10-15-2009, 10:40 AM
modded evo or viper/vette

get a viper.

ill be your best friend.

But a viper will make your G35 sound quiet.
k20a
10-15-2009, 01:17 PM
porsches too... lots of them.

Yep, I didn't notice this now but there are lots of imported GTR R35's from the US. lol
1exotic
10-15-2009, 01:56 PM
Can't you import almost any vehicle from the US to Canada? used... don't think so if they're new.

know some guy who wanted to buy an Audi A5 or Aston Martin down in Seattle, new... and they couldn't be brought up.
k20a
10-15-2009, 02:10 PM
Can't you import almost any vehicle from the US to Canada? used... don't think so if they're new.

know some guy who wanted to buy an Audi A5 or Aston Martin down in Seattle, new... and they couldn't be brought up.

Yes you can import the cars if they are new.
CivicTypeRice
10-15-2009, 02:58 PM
Yes you can import the cars if they are new.
You can not import brand new Honda's into canada, unless the car is registered in the US for a certain period of time(2 months I think). The salesman at Bellevue Honda told me Honda Canada was losing too much money because people were buying them in the states. Not sure about other brands.
thumper
10-15-2009, 06:20 PM
i thought honda was notorious for not issuing the paperwork required to show that all recalls have been done? without it it cannot cross the border?
jigga250
10-15-2009, 07:53 PM
i thought honda was notorious for not issuing the paperwork required to show that all recalls have been done? without it it cannot cross the border?

you don't even need a recall letter for Hondas, RIV can just look it up online themselves
godwin
10-15-2009, 07:55 PM
There is a distinction:

A US "official" dealer is not allowed by US Corporate headquarters to sell a new car to a Canadian.

US Gov / Cdn Gov honestly don't care as long as you pay the taxes.

Nearly all of it is car manufacturers trying to protect their Canadian franchise owners.

You can not import brand new Honda's into canada, unless the car is registered in the US for a certain period of time(2 months I think). The salesman at Bellevue Honda told me Honda Canada was losing too much money because people were buying them in the states. Not sure about other brands.
Ikkaku
10-15-2009, 08:24 PM
last time I checked, new evox gsr's or below in the states are still around 30k
k20a
10-15-2009, 08:51 PM
You can not import brand new Honda's into canada, unless the car is registered in the US for a certain period of time(2 months I think). The salesman at Bellevue Honda told me Honda Canada was losing too much money because people were buying them in the states. Not sure about other brands.

OK, i guess you can't import Hondas. Any other brands you cannot import?
godwin
10-15-2009, 08:53 PM
You can import Hondas, you just can't buy them new from Honda dealers as a Canadian.

You want a new Honda from US? Get your relatives in the US to buy you one, then transfer it to your name.

OK, i guess you can't import Hondas. Any other brands you cannot import?
gumnny
10-15-2009, 09:22 PM
sorry I am new to this topic , what are the procedures for importing cars from the states ?

inspections ? tax ? transport fees ? etc ?
MDMA
10-15-2009, 09:50 PM
random question: is it worth it to bring up a bike, ie: r6, gsxr etc. ? anyone have any experience or know anything about bringing up bikes frome the states?
Spaceship_coupe
10-16-2009, 08:41 AM
sorry I am new to this topic , what are the procedures for importing cars from the states ?

inspections ? tax ? transport fees ? etc ?

Looking at the sticky at the top of the Vancouver Import Chat Forum will tell you.

Here's the link if you can't see it.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/importing-vehicle-information-t355806.html
syee
10-16-2009, 11:29 AM
Also, dont' forget about warranty (http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=253) if you're buying something new (or relatively new). Some manufacturers won't honour a US warranty in Canada.