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Winsor_Pilates · 05-31-2009, 02:46 PM

I've never done it, but it seems like a very simple process of it's worth the $$. Just look up the car type you want before hand to see where it's made, and if any sort of modifications will need to be done to conform with Canadian standards (e.g, daytime running lights).

I found most cars didn't need anything done to them, and could be brought over very easily, but all of the cars I was looking at would require duty payment which negated most of the savings for me.

If I was going to buy a really expensive car (over 50K) I would definitely try to get it in the US, as I think you could save a lot going that way.

05-31-2009, 02:46 PM	#7
Winsor_Pilates Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Van City - Main St. Exp:	I've never done it, but it seems like a very simple process of it's worth the $$. Just look up the car type you want before hand to see where it's made, and if any sort of modifications will need to be done to conform with Canadian standards (e.g, daytime running lights). I found most cars didn't need anything done to them, and could be brought over very easily, but all of the cars I was looking at would require duty payment which negated most of the savings for me. If I was going to buy a really expensive car (over 50K) I would definitely try to get it in the US, as I think you could save a lot going that way.