Comments on: Buying a Car from the U.S – The Pros/Cons and Process http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:45:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Ms Save Money http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94927 Ms Save Money Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:39:23 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94927 Bilbo Bloggins - if that was the case and the person drove the car up for you - just a teaser but are you going to drive the person down afterwards? haha Bilbo Bloggins – if that was the case and the person drove the car up for you – just a teaser but are you going to drive the person down afterwards? haha

]]> By: fifi http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94715 fifi Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:23:36 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94715 Bought a new Nissan Pathfinder in 07, dollar at par at the time. I made sure that it was made in North America first, since I was told that some Nissans are made in the US, others are imported. Picked it up in Great Falls, MT, live in Calgary. No sales tax in Montana, saving some hassle. After all expenses, and of course negotiating over the phone over a few phone calls, ended up saving $14,000. I did a lot of reasearch myself to make sure I knew what I was getting in to (mostly w/ RIV), but the dealership in Montana was very used to doing these transactions with Canadians, and basically held my hand as I walked through the process, and basically just handed me an envelope to give at the border when I am crossing back. Find a dealership that has experience with cross-boder sales, and hopefully, like in my experience, they'll be happy to walk you through it all for the sale. Bought a new Nissan Pathfinder in 07, dollar at par at the time. I made sure that it was made in North America first, since I was told that some Nissans are made in the US, others are imported.
Picked it up in Great Falls, MT, live in Calgary. No sales tax in Montana, saving some hassle. After all expenses, and of course negotiating over the phone over a few phone calls, ended up saving $14,000. I did a lot of reasearch myself to make sure I knew what I was getting in to (mostly w/ RIV), but the dealership in Montana was very used to doing these transactions with Canadians, and basically held my hand as I walked through the process, and basically just handed me an envelope to give at the border when I am crossing back.
Find a dealership that has experience with cross-boder sales, and hopefully, like in my experience, they’ll be happy to walk you through it all for the sale.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94656 Jordan Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:07:37 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94656 I bought a used Acura MDX from the US and saved at least $6k compared to a used vehicle hear. The the more important savings is our used MDX was was less then 50% the cost of a new model here. So don't fool or rationalize yourself into buying a new vehicle just because it's cheaper in the US then here, the used vehicles are cheaper still. We bought our vehicle on eBay, for this make sure you buy from a seller with good feedback, make sure it's covered by eBay's vehicle buyers' protection warranty. Because of the warranty I think eBay is the only place to buy a used vehicle online. Our vehicle shipped up from Texas. Make sure you shop around a lot, there are a lot of shipping companies and the prices vary hugely. We paid $800 but got quotes up to $2000 for exactly the same service. Try dealing with an actual shipper, ask that they have their own trucks, otherwise you are most likely dealing with a broker who won't really be able to guarantee delivery times. Also make sure the shipper has full cargo insurance. I'd recommend avoiding paying a company to import the vehicle for you, the process isn't very hard and the company's charge at least $1k to do it. Regarding a recall clearance letter Honda/Acura and some other manufacturer's will also refuse to issue one to a Canadian customer! It is disgusting to me that they are abusing a safety policy just to try maintaining high prices in Canada. So you need the seller to obtain this for you before you get to the border. I also recall seeing an online company that would do this for you for a fee, but can't recall at the moment. Also make sure you check with your border crossing ahead of time, because some borders are designated for vehicle imports, and others are not. Also be aware there is a $1000-$4000 "Gas guzzler tax", I mean "Green Levy Tax" you have to pay when importing larger vehicles like SUVs that don't get a minimum MPG. Like Wealth Manager said you need to get a temporary permit to drive the vehicle in Canada. In BC atleast you can get this ahead of picking up the vehicle with a copy of the vehicle's title. The quirk is a temporary permit is only allowed to be used for a single trip, so we needed one to drive the vehicle into Canada. Then had to walk to the insurance office again for a 2nd permit a few days later to drive it to Canadian Tire for the inspection. Another thing to know is not all US vehicles are equipped with day time running lights, so when you get to step 2 of the RIV form where the vehicle is inspected at Canadian Tire they might fail you unless you have them hard wire the lights to stay on. Canadian Tire has a monopoly on this service so they really stick it to you, we got hit with a $300 bill. I bought a used Acura MDX from the US and saved at least $6k compared to a used vehicle hear. The the more important savings is our used MDX was was less then 50% the cost of a new model here. So don’t fool or rationalize yourself into buying a new vehicle just because it’s cheaper in the US then here, the used vehicles are cheaper still.

We bought our vehicle on eBay, for this make sure you buy from a seller with good feedback, make sure it’s covered by eBay’s vehicle buyers’ protection warranty. Because of the warranty I think eBay is the only place to buy a used vehicle online.

Our vehicle shipped up from Texas. Make sure you shop around a lot, there are a lot of shipping companies and the prices vary hugely. We paid $800 but got quotes up to $2000 for exactly the same service. Try dealing with an actual shipper, ask that they have their own trucks, otherwise you are most likely dealing with a broker who won’t really be able to guarantee delivery times. Also make sure the shipper has full cargo insurance.

I’d recommend avoiding paying a company to import the vehicle for you, the process isn’t very hard and the company’s charge at least $1k to do it.

Regarding a recall clearance letter Honda/Acura and some other manufacturer’s will also refuse to issue one to a Canadian customer! It is disgusting to me that they are abusing a safety policy just to try maintaining high prices in Canada. So you need the seller to obtain this for you before you get to the border. I also recall seeing an online company that would do this for you for a fee, but can’t recall at the moment.

Also make sure you check with your border crossing ahead of time, because some borders are designated for vehicle imports, and others are not.

Also be aware there is a $1000-$4000 “Gas guzzler tax”, I mean “Green Levy Tax” you have to pay when importing larger vehicles like SUVs that don’t get a minimum MPG.

Like Wealth Manager said you need to get a temporary permit to drive the vehicle in Canada. In BC atleast you can get this ahead of picking up the vehicle with a copy of the vehicle’s title. The quirk is a temporary permit is only allowed to be used for a single trip, so we needed one to drive the vehicle into Canada. Then had to walk to the insurance office again for a 2nd permit a few days later to drive it to Canadian Tire for the inspection.

Another thing to know is not all US vehicles are equipped with day time running lights, so when you get to step 2 of the RIV form where the vehicle is inspected at Canadian Tire they might fail you unless you have them hard wire the lights to stay on. Canadian Tire has a monopoly on this service so they really stick it to you, we got hit with a $300 bill.

]]> By: Bilbo Bloggins http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94580 Bilbo Bloggins Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:51:48 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94580 Is the process simpler if you purchase a car from a private US citizen and the seller is willing to drive the car across the border to you? Is the process simpler if you purchase a car from a private US citizen and the seller is willing to drive the car across the border to you?

]]> By: RB @ RichBy30RetireBy40 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94382 RB @ RichBy30RetireBy40 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:04:24 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94382 Hey Guys & Frugal Trader, for what it's worth, I've bought 8 cars over the past 10 years online here in the US on Craigslist. All in all, 15 transactions. I wrote about my experience on my blog here. http://www.richby30retireby40.com/2009/07/7-cars-in-10-years.html Best of luck! RB Rich By 30 Retire By 40 Hey Guys & Frugal Trader, for what it’s worth, I’ve bought 8 cars over the past 10 years online here in the US on Craigslist. All in all, 15 transactions. I wrote about my experience on my blog here. http://www.richby30retireby40.com/2009/07/7-cars-in-10-years.html

Best of luck!

RB

Rich By 30 Retire By 40

]]> By: Phi http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94350 Phi Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:29:21 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94350 If the amount of money you save is high enough, you should definitely buy it. You can always get a third-party repair warranty, and the parts won't be much for cars like Honda's. You probably won't need many parts anyways. If the amount of money you save is high enough, you should definitely buy it. You can always get a third-party repair warranty, and the parts won’t be much for cars like Honda’s. You probably won’t need many parts anyways.

]]> By: Ms Save Money http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94299 Ms Save Money Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:25:39 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94299 I just got my car over the weekend - 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S. It's Great I'm really excited about it. By the way - friend says you can buy a car in Oregon state for very low because there is no sales tax :) I just got my car over the weekend – 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S.

It’s Great I’m really excited about it.

By the way – friend says you can buy a car in Oregon state for very low because there is no sales tax :)

]]> By: Henry http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94267 Henry Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:39:17 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94267 Tyler and Frugal Trader: I find Blah Blah Blah's written in an offensive way. However, Blah Blah Blah's point of leverage as another form risk is quite on the spot. I think Frugal Trader did the right thing of selling his investment property so he is less concentrated in real estate. Leverage is very dangerous unless there is some way of mitigating the downside risk. I highly recommend looking at this study for an idea of mitigating downside risk in the stock market by using SMA200. Simple and straightforward. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=962461 There are other ways as well such collared positions, but I like SMA200 the best. Tyler and Frugal Trader: I find Blah Blah Blah’s written in an offensive way. However, Blah Blah Blah’s point of leverage as another form risk is quite on the spot. I think Frugal Trader did the right thing of selling his investment property so he is less concentrated in real estate.

Leverage is very dangerous unless there is some way of mitigating the downside risk. I highly recommend looking at this study for an idea of mitigating downside risk in the stock market by using SMA200. Simple and straightforward. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=962461
There are other ways as well such collared positions, but I like SMA200 the best.

]]> By: Tyler http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94198 Tyler Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:28:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94198 lol @ Blah Blah Blah Jealousy is awesome. Go short some stocks. FT, Good main post. Everyone else, Great followups. This site is exceptional and full of valuable information. It's made me more financially conscience at my young age. lol @ Blah Blah Blah
Jealousy is awesome. Go short some stocks.

FT,
Good main post.

Everyone else,
Great followups.

This site is exceptional and full of valuable information. It’s made me more financially conscience at my young age.

]]> By: Sampson http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94168 Sampson Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:54:12 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94168 Wow! All the critics are coming out of the wood work. All that for deciding to buy a car?!? Can I have my horoscope read also please? Can some one see what lies ahead for me? Wow! All the critics are coming out of the wood work. All that for deciding to buy a car?!?

Can I have my horoscope read also please? Can some one see what lies ahead for me?

]]> By: Blah Blah Blah http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94162 Blah Blah Blah Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:41:37 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94162 I was flipping through your old postings after stumbling upon this site. Unfortunately, you are far from "rich". You have a ton of debt of various flavors that will eat your "assets" pretty fast in the coming downturn. I have seen it. You are way more leveraged than most of the people I knew at your age (4 years ago). It's funny to see how much Canadian's attitudes have changed toward money - it's almost like a mass mania now. Canada has always been sort of broke - maybe solid middle class at best. Funny to see everyone on "millionaire" journeys now! Ha! I was flipping through your old postings after stumbling upon this site. Unfortunately, you are far from “rich”. You have a ton of debt of various flavors that will eat your “assets” pretty fast in the coming downturn. I have seen it. You are way more leveraged than most of the people I knew at your age (4 years ago).

It’s funny to see how much Canadian’s attitudes have changed toward money – it’s almost like a mass mania now. Canada has always been sort of broke – maybe solid middle class at best. Funny to see everyone on “millionaire” journeys now! Ha!

]]> By: SilverEggplant http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94139 SilverEggplant Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:42:39 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94139 Does anyone know what the resale value on a US vehicle is? Are there less people willing to purchase a second hand vehicle brought over from the US? This should probably be factored into the decision as well. Does anyone know what the resale value on a US vehicle is? Are there less people willing to purchase a second hand vehicle brought over from the US? This should probably be factored into the decision as well.

]]> By: Jacqueline http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94137 Jacqueline Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:12:58 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94137 I purchased a brand new Winnebago Aspect motorhome 2 years ago from a dealer in Vermont (I tested it out at a dealer at home first) and brought it back in to Alberta. It was very easy to do and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy another vehicle (or motorhome) down in the US. I had to get a letter for no recalls just for the Ford chassis. Looking at purely the dealer sticker pricing compared to Canada, I saved about $30k+ including the 6% GST I paid (rate hadn't gone down to 5% yet) and the exchange rate. I purchased a brand new Winnebago Aspect motorhome 2 years ago from a dealer in Vermont (I tested it out at a dealer at home first) and brought it back in to Alberta. It was very easy to do and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to buy another vehicle (or motorhome) down in the US. I had to get a letter for no recalls just for the Ford chassis.

Looking at purely the dealer sticker pricing compared to Canada, I saved about $30k+ including the 6% GST I paid (rate hadn’t gone down to 5% yet) and the exchange rate.

]]> By: Craig http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94126 Craig Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:33:57 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94126 Both myself and my brother in law bought 1 year old higher end used cars in New York a couple of years ago, and saved about $12,000 on each car. Both Audi and Volvo honoured their warranties and in the case of the Audi no charge service was included to 80,000 klms (honoured in Canada). Temporary plates were on the cars when we picked them up, we were in transit so didn't need to pay any New York tax. We're both very happy with our cars and savings. Wouldn't think of buying a car without checking US web sites. We also buy our tires in the states (savings are huge), try tirerack.com, you'll be shocked at the price difference. Both myself and my brother in law bought 1 year old higher end used cars in New York a couple of years ago, and saved about $12,000 on each car. Both Audi and Volvo honoured their warranties and in the case of the Audi no charge service was included to 80,000 klms (honoured in Canada). Temporary plates were on the cars when we picked them up, we were in transit so didn’t need to pay any New York tax. We’re both very happy with our cars and savings. Wouldn’t think of buying a car without checking US web sites.
We also buy our tires in the states (savings are huge), try tirerack.com, you’ll be shocked at the price difference.

]]> By: charles http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94125 charles Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:29:38 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94125 I bought a Lancer evolution in the US. Saved about 8500 even including a night's hotel and gas to go and get it. This makes it off warranty, which I'm ok with. I think I would only go the US route for saving greater than 5K. It does take some time to get everything prepared. And it is worth being very detailed to avoid and problems when bringing the car back. Also, the savings tend to be greater for higher priced vehicles. I bought a Lancer evolution in the US. Saved about 8500 even including a night’s hotel and gas to go and get it. This makes it off warranty, which I’m ok with.

I think I would only go the US route for saving greater than 5K. It does take some time to get everything prepared. And it is worth being very detailed to avoid and problems when bringing the car back.

Also, the savings tend to be greater for higher priced vehicles.

]]> By: Henry http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94120 Henry Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:50:31 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94120 Here is my experience and my comparison about vehicles not made in North America: Mazda3 is made in Japan. It is either cheaper or cost the same to buy Mazda3 in Canada instead of US due Mazda's competitive pricing in Canada and 6.2% tariff on cars made outside of North America. From my experience, Toyota overcharges its Canadian customers. My uncle bought a 2008 RAV4 brand new with the third row package in April 2008 for 20,000US!!! I have no idea how he negotiated the deal. In the case of Mazda3, it only makes to buy it in US if the Canadian dollar actually stronger than the US dollar where 1 Canadian = 1 US or more. Just due to the hassle or exchange rate issues, I would say buying Mazda3 in Canada is the way to go most of the time. Try to negotiate a better deal in Canada is probably the key thing in terms of buying a Mazda3. Here is my experience and my comparison about vehicles not made in North America:

Mazda3 is made in Japan. It is either cheaper or cost the same to buy Mazda3 in Canada instead of US due Mazda’s competitive pricing in Canada and 6.2% tariff on cars made outside of North America.

From my experience, Toyota overcharges its Canadian customers. My uncle bought a 2008 RAV4 brand new with the third row package in April 2008 for 20,000US!!! I have no idea how he negotiated the deal.

In the case of Mazda3, it only makes to buy it in US if the Canadian dollar actually stronger than the US dollar where 1 Canadian = 1 US or more. Just due to the hassle or exchange rate issues, I would say buying Mazda3 in Canada is the way to go most of the time. Try to negotiate a better deal in Canada is probably the key thing in terms of buying a Mazda3.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94114 FrugalTrader Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:55:34 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94114 Rob, when you shipped your RV, did the shipping company take care of customs etc? Was it delivered to your door, or did you have to pick it up at the border? Rob, when you shipped your RV, did the shipping company take care of customs etc? Was it delivered to your door, or did you have to pick it up at the border?

]]> By: Rob M http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94110 Rob M Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:25:01 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94110 I bought a 32 ft trailer out of Michigan, and had it shipped to Calgary, Alberta. My cost after all fees (including shipping) was $10,254 less than the lowest price I could negotiate here in Calgary. Was it worth it? You bet! All those people thinking of purchasing from the states and travelling to get your vehicle should really consider shipping it. To ship the trailer clear across the country was $2000, to ship it 3 to 4 hours (as one person mentioned in the comments) should cost a fraction of that, and save you time, travel expenses, insurance hassles, etc. My savings on GST alone ($512.70) paid for the RIV fee, and $100 tax on the A/C with over $250 to spare (to help cover the transport costs). I bought a 32 ft trailer out of Michigan, and had it shipped to Calgary, Alberta. My cost after all fees (including shipping) was $10,254 less than the lowest price I could negotiate here in Calgary. Was it worth it? You bet!

All those people thinking of purchasing from the states and travelling to get your vehicle should really consider shipping it. To ship the trailer clear across the country was $2000, to ship it 3 to 4 hours (as one person mentioned in the comments) should cost a fraction of that, and save you time, travel expenses, insurance hassles, etc.

My savings on GST alone ($512.70) paid for the RIV fee, and $100 tax on the A/C with over $250 to spare (to help cover the transport costs).

]]> By: Wealth Manager http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94105 Wealth Manager Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:55:42 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94105 Back in 07 I bought a Santa Fe - saved around $8k. The main thing to watch out for, and something rarely pointed out in this process is the issue of temporary permit (plates). Many people end up getting temporary US state permit from the dealer, using these to drive the vehicle to the border or even back home. When I did my research back then, I learned this is actually not legal and should you be in an accident your insurance claims could be void. The DMV in New York certainly wouldn't issue one to me and warned me not to accept any offered by any dealers willing to do whatever to get the sale. The only proper way to do this is to get your temporary permit from your province's issuing office and use these to drive your vehicle home (unless you're having it transported by flatbed). The main problem with this approach is the fact that you may need two trips to the US dealer: one to pay for the vehicle and get the title and the 2nd with your temporary permit to drive the vehicle home. In Ontario (and I suspect other provinces) you need the vehicle title in order to get the temporary permit. The dealer I was working with in Rochester wasn't comfortable doing the deal via couriers and electronic transfers. Luckily I only had 3hrs of travel to contend with. The only other thing to note is ensuring that your car insurance covers transport while in the US on a temporary permit. Not all insurers will cover this and in my case I needed to escalate to have a special condition on my policy. I can't stress this one enough. As well, given the time lag between purchasing and picking up my vehicle, I also needed my insurance to cover the vehicle while temporarily stored at the dealer. That's all I can add to this discussion. Overall I've been very pleased with the choice I made and the fact that I get a 10 year warranty vs. 5 in Canada with Hyundai is a nice bonus as well. Just ensure that you know up front what the policies are for warranty and also note this can change at any moment and you likely won't have any recourse. Wealth Manager Back in 07 I bought a Santa Fe – saved around $8k. The main thing to watch out for, and something rarely pointed out in this process is the issue of temporary permit (plates). Many people end up getting temporary US state permit from the dealer, using these to drive the vehicle to the border or even back home.

When I did my research back then, I learned this is actually not legal and should you be in an accident your insurance claims could be void. The DMV in New York certainly wouldn’t issue one to me and warned me not to accept any offered by any dealers willing to do whatever to get the sale.

The only proper way to do this is to get your temporary permit from your province’s issuing office and use these to drive your vehicle home (unless you’re having it transported by flatbed).

The main problem with this approach is the fact that you may need two trips to the US dealer: one to pay for the vehicle and get the title and the 2nd with your temporary permit to drive the vehicle home. In Ontario (and I suspect other provinces) you need the vehicle title in order to get the temporary permit. The dealer I was working with in Rochester wasn’t comfortable doing the deal via couriers and electronic transfers. Luckily I only had 3hrs of travel to contend with.

The only other thing to note is ensuring that your car insurance covers transport while in the US on a temporary permit. Not all insurers will cover this and in my case I needed to escalate to have a special condition on my policy. I can’t stress this one enough. As well, given the time lag between purchasing and picking up my vehicle, I also needed my insurance to cover the vehicle while temporarily stored at the dealer.

That’s all I can add to this discussion. Overall I’ve been very pleased with the choice I made and the fact that I get a 10 year warranty vs. 5 in Canada with Hyundai is a nice bonus as well. Just ensure that you know up front what the policies are for warranty and also note this can change at any moment and you likely won’t have any recourse.

Wealth Manager

]]> By: Andrew http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/buying-a-car-from-the-us-the-proscons-and-process.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94086 Andrew Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:02:11 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=937#comment-94086 I bought a Prius from the States a couple of years ago and saved $8000. This was when the Canadian dollar was a little over par with the US dollar. My basic comment is that savings really depend - on price difference, on exchange rate, etc. Andrew. <i>editors note: please no soliciting business in the comments</i> I bought a Prius from the States a couple of years ago and saved $8000. This was when the Canadian dollar was a little over par with the US dollar. My basic comment is that savings really depend – on price difference, on exchange rate, etc.

Andrew.

editors note: please no soliciting business in the comments

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