Good work though JBrill, at least someone is doing something about it!
I did the same with my MR2, went to the dealer, showed them the massive discount I could get from importing my own (UK spec, made in the same factory as the cars from Holland) they quoted me the UK price, I said I'm not giving them money for charity, walked out and imported my own.
It's actions not words that will change the manufacturer's attitudes. Hopefully people talking about it on here will give others the confidence to import their own, it's not difficult, especially if they will honour the warranty.
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This is great info, and I’m not whining…I know where I’m buying my next new vehicle.
What would be great to see is some really useful information from those who have already successfully imported a new vehicle from the U.S. and can itemize the procedures they did step by step.
If we can get links to websites that have the procedures in place, and maybe pictures of the actual documents that need to be filled out that would be great.
As a constructive idea maybe we can pool all the knowledge that people know already about importing new vehicles into Canada and post it.
It would be awesome if such a site can be made that has up to date information on:
- U.S. Dealers that will sell to Canadians
- What to expect when dealing with the US dealer
- Manufactures that will honor warranties in Canada on U.S. bought cars
- Canadian financial institutions that will give car loans to people who intend to buy in the U.S.
- Boarder Preparations, and all necessary forms that need to be ready for a swift and easy crossing
- Post crossing procedures/inspections etc.
If a site already exists please speak out. If such a site were to be made that gave the Canadian consumer the choice on how and where to buy their next new vehicle. I would use it, and probably a lot of other people too.
