Importing a tC from the US into Vancouver
10-20-2007, 10:31 PM
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Importing a tC from the US into Vancouver
I'm hoping this is not a repeat post, b/c my problem is quite specific... and I haven't seen any recent posts in the past few months about this topic.
Here's my situation: I'm a Canadian resident in Vancouver and want to import a brand new Scion tC from the US. I will go as far as Oregon to purchase the car (which could work out even better cuz of no State tax) but of course, WA is the obvious choice.
I'm currently coming across a few problems:
1) I cannot find a dealership that will sell a tC to a Canadian. I've called Scion dealerships, everywhere from Bellingham to Portland, and have had no luck.
2) I am looking at buying a 07 Scion tC in a private sale, either already imported or requires me to do the importing work. Either way is not a problem. But I've heard that Toyota Canada will not honour the warranty.
Can anyone recommend US dealerships that will still allow Canadians to buy new vehicles?
And are there any experienced Scion importers in Vancouver who might be able to shed some details about the warranty situation?
Would anyone recommend getting an auto broker instead?
Thanks in advance!
Here's my situation: I'm a Canadian resident in Vancouver and want to import a brand new Scion tC from the US. I will go as far as Oregon to purchase the car (which could work out even better cuz of no State tax) but of course, WA is the obvious choice.
I'm currently coming across a few problems:
1) I cannot find a dealership that will sell a tC to a Canadian. I've called Scion dealerships, everywhere from Bellingham to Portland, and have had no luck.
2) I am looking at buying a 07 Scion tC in a private sale, either already imported or requires me to do the importing work. Either way is not a problem. But I've heard that Toyota Canada will not honour the warranty.
Can anyone recommend US dealerships that will still allow Canadians to buy new vehicles?
And are there any experienced Scion importers in Vancouver who might be able to shed some details about the warranty situation?
Would anyone recommend getting an auto broker instead?
Thanks in advance!
10-21-2007, 05:15 PM
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Fobolous,
if you look at link below it says you can get a tc into Canada just not a 05/06 and U.S. dealers will not sell anybody a new car period because if they do they can loose their dealership, unless you can get them to write it up as a Demo or used car. If you see Charlie at Foothills Toyota he should be able to help you out looking for what you want.
but the way i see it no 2008 are permitted yet . on that note you can also call Transport Canada and see if 08 has been accepted already, maybe web site not yet updated.
link:http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/impor...list/VAFUS.pdf
do the work yourself its not that hard and well worth it ,don't need broker.
Note: Surrey Freeway Chrysler has a 06 xB on their lot.
Toast.
if you look at link below it says you can get a tc into Canada just not a 05/06 and U.S. dealers will not sell anybody a new car period because if they do they can loose their dealership, unless you can get them to write it up as a Demo or used car. If you see Charlie at Foothills Toyota he should be able to help you out looking for what you want.
but the way i see it no 2008 are permitted yet . on that note you can also call Transport Canada and see if 08 has been accepted already, maybe web site not yet updated.
link:http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/impor...list/VAFUS.pdf
do the work yourself its not that hard and well worth it ,don't need broker.
Note: Surrey Freeway Chrysler has a 06 xB on their lot.
Toast.
10-21-2007, 10:53 PM
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There is also a 2007 Tc at Metro Toyota in Victoria for $23000, 1 @ Vancouver Brown Bros. for $27000,and one at Sunrise Toyota in Abby for $23000.
As Far as Warranty Toyota Canada does honor Scion Warranty
Hope that all HELPS!
Toast.
As Far as Warranty Toyota Canada does honor Scion Warranty
Hope that all HELPS!
Toast.
10-22-2007, 04:25 AM
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The above Pricing is Canadian dollars. We get $1.04 US dollar for every Canadian dollar we exchange. Thats why you see so many people buying products in the States right now because we are getting ripped off.
We do not have any Scion Dealerships in Canada. so all Scions are imported into the Country at a premium from the Dealers or private. On the same note Pure Pricing is out the window.
We do not have any Scion Dealerships in Canada. so all Scions are imported into the Country at a premium from the Dealers or private. On the same note Pure Pricing is out the window.
10-22-2007, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Toast4us
The above Pricing is Canadian dollars. We get $1.04 US dollar for every Canadian dollar we exchange. Thats why you see so many people buying products in the States right now because we are getting ripped off.
We do not have any Scion Dealerships in Canada. so all Scions are imported into the Country at a premium from the Dealers or private. On the same note Pure Pricing is out the window.
We do not have any Scion Dealerships in Canada. so all Scions are imported into the Country at a premium from the Dealers or private. On the same note Pure Pricing is out the window.
Sounds like the unsung song of capitalism.
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