Testimonials about importing into Canada

Testimonial 1: Over the last month, I've replaced my family's two vehicles and saved approximately $22,000! 2007 Toyota Sienna CE Pkg 1 US Cost: $22,500 USD x 1.055 = $23,750 + AC Tax + GST + PST + $210 Riv Fee + $200 one-way rental car + $100 hotel stay + $100 bar tab = approx $27,785 CADApprox Canadian Cost for Same Vehicle $37,266.60Savings = approx $9,500 2007 Toyota Solara SE V6 Pkg 1 (Premium JBL/Pwr Seat)US Cost: $22,700 USD x 1.052 = $23,880 + AC Tax + GST + PST + $210 Riv Fee + $200 one-way rental car + $100 hotel stay = approx. $27,850 CADApprox Canadian Cost for Same Vehicle $39,689 (This isn't 100% accurate since there is no V6 option for the SE. This price is for the Sport which has more features in some areas and less in others) Approx Savings = approx $11,839(The Canadian Border services agent wouldn't even believe the price of the car when they compared it to the Red Book Value; they searched the car for an hour and kept quizzing me about the dealer - I think they thought the receipt was forged or something)Total Savings == close to $21,339It took me forever to find a Toyota dealer. I think I called over 50 before I finally found one! I asked my dealer if I could tell others about them but they politely declined, they didn't realize they "shouldn't" sell to Canadians when I first inquired about the cars but out of courtesy to me, they did it (probably because the pricing they gave me was a few hundred over invoice). So my advice: keep calling Toyota dealers in the US if you really want a Toyota.

Testimonial 2:Just got back from Seattle and brought these two gems back.2004 Dodge Durango Ltd Hemi with every avail option. 32,000 miles. Mint condition for all in at 22K Cad.2005 Searay 1800 Mint with only 10.5 Hrs. all in at 15K Cad.Went smooth as silk. Went down for the truck and stumbled across the boat well surfing Ebay in my hotel. Dodge was Craigslist.My buddy who is a sales manager at a dealer told me the Durango would be approx 30K here and I know the boat would sell easy for 20KCustoms told me they were processing 50 a day easy. Pacific Way Crossing.One word of advice, print the ad is you found it on ebay or craigslist and bring it with you.

Testimonial 3:I have spoken with a CAD dealer and a US dealer. The car in question is a 2007 g35x with premium package and wood trim. In canada the MSRP is 48,630 (Best price I was quoted is 47,500). In usa the msrp is 37,265 (best price I have received so far is 36000). The conversion of 1.05 us/cad $ ( 37,800) add duties (6.2%) and you get a cad converted price of 40,143.6. Add in taxes and you save about 7grand.Also, according to infiniti.com, the warranties in the US are covered in Canada. Go read them, it exactly specifies that the warranty is good in canada.

Testimonial 4:I just ordered a brand new Harvest Gold Metallic 2008 Subaru Outback 3.0R LLbean edition, without the GPS. We did not want GPS.I shopped Van Bortel, West Herr, Shutlz, and Northtown. No one would touch Van Bortel's current web price, which is $500 below invoice. I think when Monsieur purchased his 2007, there was some dealer cash to move the remaining 2007 models. Was also told that many of the 2007 models were scrapped due to industrial damage that occured next to the manufacturer lot where those cars were stored.No matter, as I personally prefer the 2008 grille, my short wife likes the telescopic wheel, and finally - in 2008, the front map lights come on when you open the door in sunroof equipped models - so the interior is properly lit at night I also ordered factory installed accessories of remote car starter, trailer hitch and wiring harness, homelink mirror upgrade, rubber floor mats, and side cargo nets.In Canada, the closest equivalent model is the 3.0 Premier Edition, which has all the same equipment as the 3.0 R LLbean USA version, except that in Canada, the GPS comes standard, whereas in the USA, it is the only option, invoice priced at $1846 or so. We did not want GPS, so we did not order it.In Canada the 3.0R Premier edition Outback lists for $47,500 including freight. There are no cash incentives in Canada. Compared to purchasing the 3.0R model in Canada at list price, together with our chosen accessories, after converting currency, paying all fees, freight, and the usual Canadian taxes (PST/GST), we will have saved a grand total of $CDN 19,000 ! Wow !

Testimonial 5:I just got my 07 Toyota Camry out of the dealership in North Carolina and TRUCKING it to Montana for onward pickup to Calgary, Alberta. I did not want to drive 2days from NC to AB.Bought 2007 Camry LE V6 with Leather for about $24k usd @ Rice Toyota Internet Sales Department, Greensboro, NCThey are very nice, and customer-friendlyUsed a US Address (Delaware where no sales tax are required) to purchase car. I have a family friend in the USA. So, I did not pay state sales tax. Even if I had to pay state sales tax, I would have used a NC address....since they have one of the cheapest sales tax in USA for new cars (3%). I have my MSO original with me (DHL'd). Did not have to fly to NC. Paid Cash though. They will not sell via mail again....u have to fly physically and pay/sign some docs. The company gave me my MSO and did not send MSO to Delaware because they know there are no Tax Obligations. If u allow them to send MSO to a US state...u then have to wait more to collect Title from US State.Savings is about $9k since a similar vehicle will cost $33k (without GST) in Calgary, Alberta. My company pays for Trucking for me.....