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burn_this_city · 03-05-2010, 02:25 PM

Just wondering if anyone has bought a used car in California and drove it back to Canada? My girlfriend and I are looking at buying a used 2007 BMW when we head to San Diego in April.

I've already read up on the RIV requirements, daytime running lights module, recall letter, taxes ect. Just wondering if anyone had to pay state sales tax on the car to get the temporary tags required to drive the car home? It will be bought from a private seller so I'll have to deal with the california DMV. The DMV's website wasnt terribly helpful sorting out temporary tags for export out of state.

03-05-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
burn_this_city Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Exp:	Importing a vehicle from the US (California) Just wondering if anyone has bought a used car in California and drove it back to Canada? My girlfriend and I are looking at buying a used 2007 BMW when we head to San Diego in April. I've already read up on the RIV requirements, daytime running lights module, recall letter, taxes ect. Just wondering if anyone had to pay state sales tax on the car to get the temporary tags required to drive the car home? It will be bought from a private seller so I'll have to deal with the california DMV. The DMV's website wasnt terribly helpful sorting out temporary tags for export out of state.