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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
Its not the dealers fleecing consumers its the manufacturers Canadian division. Stop buying cars from manufacturers that think we're stupid enough to rip off. BMW is the biggest culprit, for the cost of an M5 in Canada you can buy a US M5 plus a lower end 3 Series car.
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I just bought a brand new 2010 Q5, and at that price point it wasn't worth going to the states ($52K). I got a small car importer/dealer to try to find me one in Canada and in the US, since it takes 4 months to get one here.
After looking at both sides, it was $500 more to buy in Canada (after US import/taxes). Not really as big of a difference as I thought, as I was set to buy in US hands down at the start. However, he found one in Vancouver for me, and it was at my house in 4 weeks vs. 4 months if you go to Glenmore or Royal Oak Audi.
In talking with the car importer, he said the only car he has ever seen worth while to import new is a Porsche 911 Turbo, he just did one for a client, and saved $20K vs. Canada (on a $120K sale).
I am not saying all new cars are not worth while, but as with anything do your research. As for used, I think it might be better to go the US route, but again make sure that isn't an assumption, but a fact.
I have the contact for the car importer/dealer if you want. He is really good, and way cheaper than a dealership. PM me if you want his contact.