Importing a new U.S. vehicle into Canada

muck · #1 01-31-2007, 09:36 PM

So... fill us in on this vehicle that isn't available here??

Chad · #2 01-31-2007, 09:51 PM

I have done it, there are some hoops but its not that bad. But you really need to go to http://www.riv.ca/ and look in here for your vehicle. If it is not listed in there you are SOL. Don't even bother looking farther into it.

Good luck.

trilinearmipmap · #3 01-31-2007, 10:09 PM

Thanks for all the useful reference info, Andsoitgoes.

I e-mailed Subaru Canada to see if they will honour the warranty on this:

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/impreza_limited.asp

Basically a WRX STI but low-key exterior.

dirtyreefer · #4 01-31-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

I e-mailed Subaru Canada to see if they will honour the warranty on this:

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/impreza_limited.asp

Basically a WRX STI but low-key exterior.

That's pretty surprising that a Canada dealer would do warranty work on a US model. I am in the market for a new car, but have been frowned against it because any warranty work would have to be done in the states. So if something goes wrong, you gotta drive it down there to get fixed. Not sure if that's true or not but that's my understanding.

Tarolisol · #5 02-01-2007, 12:06 AM

Since when cant you get a subaru Wrx STi in canada, or is just the limited edition part of it? Why not buy a WRX STi and order the body kit for it from subaru it would probably be cheaper.

trilinearmipmap · #6 02-01-2007, 12:21 AM

WRX STI $48,995.00 CDN + freight and PDI
Limited edition - not available in Canada, completely different exterior appearance and interior - $33,495.00 U.S. (about $39,500.00 Canadian)

About $10,000.00 savings and a better looking car.

ClubReef · #7 02-01-2007, 01:01 AM

Have you been to this site?

http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html

Tarolisol · #8 02-01-2007, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

WRX STI $48,995.00 CDN + freight and PDI
Limited edition - not available in Canada, completely different exterior appearance and interior - $33,495.00 U.S. (about $39,500.00 Canadian)

About $10,000.00 savings and a better looking car.

And that price difference is the exact reason it is almost immposible to buy a new car in the USA if you live in Canada.