You can’t import Subaru’s?
What are you talking about? Its easy, and the warranty is still good (through a reimbursement program). I imported the 2008 tribeca a few weeks ago and saved $15500 over the sticker price here. I probably could have negotiated a few thousand off the sticker price here, but not $15000. And buying in the states over the net, I didn't have to negotiate and still got my new vehicle below dealer invoice (which is easy to find out in the US since its on a bunch of different websites).
You are missing his point. He knows very well one can import Subarus. Your post, however,
seemed to compare an imported Honda Pilot to a locally sourced Subaru. Apples and Oranges. Here is what you wrote:
At $41k it is expensive but less than the cult pricing by Honda for the Pilot. Toss in the no cost scheduled maintenance and it is a far better deal.
If you import this from the states (like I did a few weeks ago), you can get the base model for about $30K CAD, and the loaded 7 seat with navigation, backup camera, rear seat DVD player,etc. for about $38K CAD. With the loaded model you end up saving over $15K after tax. This makes it a MUCH more appealing vehicle. Subaru Canada's prices are way too high.
