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03-14-2011, 09:56 PM | #133 | |
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The car is $27k. The only problem is that it had an axle shaft replacement for some reason. They took off the CPO because it's no good in Canada and nor in the US once exported out of there. |
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03-16-2011, 08:30 AM | #134 | |
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All the 328xis that i was looking for 2008 or 2009 with cold weather+premium pkgs + either nav or Logic7 in the 30,000 miles range were around $25-27,000. Add on 3000-5000 duty + 2800 for extended warranty because CPO status is lost, you're back to Canada prices. The only compromise: you'll get a 2007 in Canada for US 2008 price and a 2008 for a US 2009 price. But one can negotiate and get a free extension on a CPO warranty here. |
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03-16-2011, 10:35 AM | #135 | |
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Like I have mentioned, from my perspective the wholesale prices on cars such as the 3 ad 5 series have come to the point where i don't bother looking in the US unless there is an availability issue. Just take a look in the Auto Trader and you will find many retailers partying like it is 1999. 42K for an 08 335? Then you will find others that have come to grips with the new post parity reality and making $5 to $7K on a 3 series is not possible. I am not going to name names, but if I take a drive down to a local premium dealer where I live, I will find the same cars there on the lot that have been there for well over 6 months. The prices are out of wack, and I can't for the life of me figure out why they have not come to grips with the new reality. That being said, these dealerships with their heads in the clouds, provide me with the opportunity to provide exceptional value in what I do. Now, back to the CDN vs US pricing and the possible flames. If you are looking to buy let's say an M3 or M6, you will find a much better deal in the US vs Canada. The reason for this is that in the last 12 months, only a handful of these went through Canadian auctions. Why? Because they are scarce and most likely the dealer can still party like 1999 on the pricing because guys like me can't get access to the cars as they generally will not hit the auction. I don't blame the dealers for trying to make as much as they can. They have huge overhead with showrooms and sales people to feed. I don't. |
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03-16-2011, 12:39 PM | #136 | |
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Duty would be $1,600! Last edited by Lotus99; 03-16-2011 at 02:12 PM.. |
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03-16-2011, 01:36 PM | #137 |
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savings are maximized when youre looking for an M car or P-cars. You might get some savings and more selection for a 3 but def. not as much as higher end vehicles.
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03-16-2011, 03:27 PM | #138 | |
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On a 25k car, it's 1600 for duty, 2800 for extended warranty to replace the CPO and 200 for the RIV fee + AC fee and voila, 25k is now 29600 (plus 13% on top). edit: So my point was that once the duty and warranty is done....US car is almost at Canada price. Last edited by AmericanInToronto; 03-16-2011 at 05:39 PM.. |
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04-16-2011, 10:06 AM | #139 |
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My update:
Car was $29,200 in USD. It was imported yesterday and the CAD value was assessed at C$28,130. Paid $3300 in 5%GST+6.1% duty and $100 AC tax. I have yet to pay RIV fee of $205 + 8% PST. The US car will end up being appx C$34,000 after all taxes. This is a white exterior/red interior 328xi with nav +premium pkg + cold pkg + comfort access. Mileage was 28,800 miles at time of purchase. Import went very smoothly, RIV accepted the Warranty Inquiry document from the dealer and all's well and goooooood! Next step is for me to go to Canadian Tire for an inspection and then MTO for changing my US license and getting Ontario registration for the vehicle. |
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04-16-2011, 10:28 AM | #140 | |
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04-16-2011, 10:43 AM | #141 |
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04-20-2011, 12:51 AM | #142 |
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I am looking at RIV.ca and it says that all BMW's have to go to an authorized BMW dealer to make it Canadian legal.
link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/...fety/vafus.pdf how is it that you guys are avoiding this and going to Canadian tire for the inspection and not modding the cars at BMW? |
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04-20-2011, 08:06 AM | #143 | |
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I got my Canadian Tire inspection completed last night because a. the car has DRLs which are programmable through the car's computer b. the car has km/hr on the speedometer BMW Canada has managed to insert a FUD statement onto RIV's website. Trust me -- i imported my car on Friday and as of last night, it is RIV certified. Next step is emissions and smog and then Ontario registration. |
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04-20-2011, 11:53 AM | #144 |
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On an aside, seems less people are importing: (who knows if its true.)
http://www.wheels.ca/article/795154 |
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04-20-2011, 12:56 PM | #145 | |
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Ok, fine -- less people are importing. But are LESS people buying cars in the first place? Btw: I imported a 2008 bmw 328xi last Friday. Directly from a sales person@BMW Toronto, that car would be 36-39,000 in Toronto (before taxes). I paid 29,500 (incl. duty). So my saving is anywhere 7000-9000. And i haven't lost out on anything by buying in the US. |
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04-20-2011, 07:13 PM | #146 | |
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i think that before you go to the MTO, you need to get an emissions and safety test done from Midas or any other authorized garage. the MTO won't give you your license and ownership without that. hope my write up helped. |
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04-20-2011, 07:14 PM | #147 |
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04-20-2011, 07:16 PM | #148 | |
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Trust me, you don't need to do jack with the dealership as far as I know. |
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04-20-2011, 08:55 PM | #149 | |
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I got my Canadian Tire inspection last night, tomorrow is smog and emissions and done. Then MTO where I turn in my California license and pay 8% and get registration. It was smooooooth to get the vehicle here. |
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04-20-2011, 08:59 PM | #150 | |
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This used market in the US right now isn't the most favorable for BMW purchase....these guys wouldn't go lower than USD 29,000. I ended up paying a $1500 premium for the white/red combination. The black/black, silver/black, space grey/black etc etc are going for 27,500 USD. |
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04-20-2011, 09:10 PM | #151 |
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Up to a couple of years ago at least, when I last checked, BMW Canada was able to insist you get a KM/H only speedo, and managed to force people to trade in their dual MPH/KM speedos for a CDN KM only one, to discourage importing, since that alone would set you back like $1,000. IIRC they'd force you to do that before they issued their recal letter or something.
Guess they're not doing that anymore? |
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04-20-2011, 09:38 PM | #152 | |
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Also: nobody needs a recall letter from BMW Canada...the seller in US can provide what's known as "Warranty Inquiry printout" and that's the warranty statement from BMW's service database stating NO OPEN Campaigns on the vehicle. This is completely acceptable to RIV. This is what i provided to the RIV and I had NOOOOO problems! |
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04-25-2011, 11:24 AM | #153 | |
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Why is an emissions check needed for a 2008 model when they don't require emissions testing for vehicles less than 5 years old? |
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05-15-2011, 02:45 PM | #154 |
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Hi!
First timer here..... I am planning on picking up a new U.S. 2012 3 Series when they come out and am gratified that people here have not had difficulties bringing their cars into Canada. Have any of you been given hard times by Canadian BMW dealerships when claiming warranty work? I know that I will have to pay for the regular servicing, but am concerned about the dealer refusing warranty work as I do not intend to change my speedo nor install permanent DRLs. It appears that the existing U.S. speedo is acceptable and that Canadian Tire folks do not check to see if the DRLs are permanently on. R |
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