Topic: Importing 2007 Hyundai Sonata from Buffalo...

[safristi]

How much are BUFFALATAS................

[Mazda3guy]

Thanks for the reply guys.
I've compared the US and Canadian prices, and the model that he wants are something like $20000 US and $27000 Canadian. When you factor in GST and PST difference of $6000 - $6500, that's worth 2 hour trip.
I'm hoping that I can find dealer that will do all the steps required in US. I know I have to deal with Canadian inspection myself.
Would you go through the hassel if you were in my shoes?

[stodge]

I wouldn't, but that's just me.

[pickles]

Thanks for the reply guys.
I've compared the US and Canadian prices, and the model that he wants are something like $20000 US and $27000 Canadian. When you factor in GST and PST difference of $6000 - $6500, that's worth 2 hour trip.
I'm hoping that I can find dealer that will do all the steps required in US. I know I have to deal with Canadian inspection myself.
Would you go through the hassel if you were in my shoes?

I would not call $6000 - $6500 savings a hassel. The process is very simple and paperwork is not difficult.  Make the 2 hour trip!  Use the $6000 - $6500 savings for a trip. The first savings from my US subie, I used to take the wife on a trip.

[CSH]

If its 6000-6500 saving even for a day's work its worth if.
I mean even if you have to take Paid time off its worth it.
Not everyone makes 6000-6500 after tax in a day to justify not having enough time for it.
And as peolpe have mentioned, it is a hassle but not a big hassle and definately worth 6000-6500  IMHO.
6000-6500 down on your mortgage can bring down your mortgage amortization by a few months..

[tpl]

I wouldn't either. Not that $6k is not a reasonable sum to save. But if I wanted to live in the USA I guess I could... for better or worse... but I live here.

[Giant Dwarf]

Thanks for the reply guys.
I've compared the US and Canadian prices, and the model that he wants are something like $20000 US and $27000 Canadian. When you factor in GST and PST difference of $6000 - $6500, that's worth 2 hour trip.
I'm hoping that I can find dealer that will do all the steps required in US. I know I have to deal with Canadian inspection myself.
Would you go through the hassel if you were in my shoes?

That $6k-6500 difference is AFTER you've brought the car across and paid the fees and TAXES that will be due before the car can be registered here?!  Wow!

[Guy]

If more people import cars from the US maybe the manufacturers will get the message and lower the prices here. Then you won't need to move to the US!

[Accordingly]

Here's a link to another forum, which has a pretty good guide to importing:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363416

[safristi]

Smells GOOD.... passes my smell TEST.....

[Accordingly]

Glad you like it...