If anyone is the new car market right now is the time to look into buying a car in the states. Even after the exchange, duty and taxes the car is typically cheaper.
For example. If you wanted to buy a Subaru WRX STi.
Canada: $48,995 CDN.
With taxes and freight it comes out to about $53,000 CDN.
US: $34,120 USD ($36,060 CDN)
With freight.
You shouldn't have to pay states taxes, but you will have to pay a 6.1% duty and 6% sales tax. (there is also some other minor taxes and costs).
So the total is roughly $40,400 CDN.
So you are saving in the neighbourhood of 10,000-12,000 dollars. It is more of a hassle, yes, but if that is hassle is too much to save that much money then I want your job. Also if the car you want is made in North America then you don't have to pay that additional 6.1% duty.
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