Canadians buying an RDX in U.S.
#1
Canadians buying an RDX in U.S.
after 4 months of thinking about it and watching two of my students do it, i bit the bullet and imported and rdx tech from the states.
my local dealer in buffalo did not have a lot of inventory so i researched the net.
i bought from Radley Acura near washington and paid
$34500 PLUS
$670 destination charge
$245 processing fee,
$68 county tax and a
$10 DMV online fee.
$35493 total , or $38705 in canadian funds (i paid 91.7 for my dollar)
(it is 93 today)
the savings from the canadian dealer (the best deal is at performance acura in st. kitts) was about 42k plus 1800 delivery fee, 100 tax and then gst and pst.
so you are getting the vehicle $44124 vs $51300 buying in canada
after all costs and troubles you are getting the vehicle for taxes free.
i could have got it 600 dollars cheaper, but i wanted a vehicle not on the lot.
this is a tax protest, pure and simple. the dealer cost in canada is about 41700 vs 33600 in the states. honda chardes 670 dealer destination in the states and 1795 in canada. it is unfair. the warrant will be done at the dealer in buffalo which is a 40 minute drive for me.
so how to do it:
deal with richard slater at radley acura. he will arrange it all for you
go to www.riv.ca to see the steps.
you can fly from buffalo to washington for 106 dollars and he picks you up at the airport. sign some papers and the navigation system takes you home (4.5 hours to buffalo)
radley acura will fax the vin no. to the vehicle export office in lewiston.
they will give you a recall clearance letter which you must have with you.
you will be given a title to the vehicle, which you get stamped at the vehicle export office in lewistion
you cross, pay your gst and pay the vehicle registration fee of 290 dollars. they will mail you the form to get a safety at canadian tire, (56 dollars) and then you go to your licence beurau to get your plates and pay the pst.
i had a blast. richard is just super and took care of all the details for me.
i did it all by email, i signed nothing, and he took me at my word for the entire time. i was really impressed. his email is richardslater@radleyautogroup.com
ps the no for the vehicle export office is
the fax no. in lewiston is 716 285 3565
the office no is 716 282 1400 or vice versa i cant remember.
my local dealer in buffalo did not have a lot of inventory so i researched the net.
i bought from Radley Acura near washington and paid
$34500 PLUS
$670 destination charge
$245 processing fee,
$68 county tax and a
$10 DMV online fee.
$35493 total , or $38705 in canadian funds (i paid 91.7 for my dollar)
(it is 93 today)
the savings from the canadian dealer (the best deal is at performance acura in st. kitts) was about 42k plus 1800 delivery fee, 100 tax and then gst and pst.
so you are getting the vehicle $44124 vs $51300 buying in canada
after all costs and troubles you are getting the vehicle for taxes free.
i could have got it 600 dollars cheaper, but i wanted a vehicle not on the lot.
this is a tax protest, pure and simple. the dealer cost in canada is about 41700 vs 33600 in the states. honda chardes 670 dealer destination in the states and 1795 in canada. it is unfair. the warrant will be done at the dealer in buffalo which is a 40 minute drive for me.
so how to do it:
deal with richard slater at radley acura. he will arrange it all for you
go to www.riv.ca to see the steps.
you can fly from buffalo to washington for 106 dollars and he picks you up at the airport. sign some papers and the navigation system takes you home (4.5 hours to buffalo)
radley acura will fax the vin no. to the vehicle export office in lewiston.
they will give you a recall clearance letter which you must have with you.
you will be given a title to the vehicle, which you get stamped at the vehicle export office in lewistion
you cross, pay your gst and pay the vehicle registration fee of 290 dollars. they will mail you the form to get a safety at canadian tire, (56 dollars) and then you go to your licence beurau to get your plates and pay the pst.
i had a blast. richard is just super and took care of all the details for me.
i did it all by email, i signed nothing, and he took me at my word for the entire time. i was really impressed. his email is richardslater@radleyautogroup.com
ps the no for the vehicle export office is
the fax no. in lewiston is 716 285 3565
the office no is 716 282 1400 or vice versa i cant remember.
#2
thanks for sharing rdxon. does the US navi disk work well in Canada? and what do you plan on doing about the MPH/KM/H dashboard? thanks. was there any mods needed to bring the car into canada? (i think the US RDX has DRL)
#4
navi and mods.
the navi works well. if i go to sudbury, or timmins, i may have to buy the ontario disc. i think the cost is 180 dollars.
the us one works for all areas in canada up to 100 or 200 miles. so it covers it.
the car needed no modifications. it has daytime running lights. the speedo is in miles and kms with the miles predominating. i can cope with this. i could change it, but i like it.
the navi works in metric (you programm metric). and it will talk to you in metric.
the us one works for all areas in canada up to 100 or 200 miles. so it covers it.
the car needed no modifications. it has daytime running lights. the speedo is in miles and kms with the miles predominating. i can cope with this. i could change it, but i like it.
the navi works in metric (you programm metric). and it will talk to you in metric.
#7
Originally Posted by dracore
rdxon,
Your Acura dealership has no problem with accepting warranty/performing maintenance on a vehicle that was not purchased from them?
Your Acura dealership has no problem with accepting warranty/performing maintenance on a vehicle that was not purchased from them?
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#8
Originally Posted by sasair
Any US Acura dealer will do warranty work on any US acura. He is purchasing in Virginia and having his warranty work done in Buffalo so no problem for him. You run into problems if you purchase in the US and want warranty work done in Canada.
#11
How long normally it takes for the dealer to locate your 2008 RDX order?
Hello Everyone!
I have a written agreement of the deal from an Acura Dealer last 8/14/07 about more than a week ago. I am purchasing from them a 2008 Acura RDX with Tech PMM/Ebony. The Sales manager told me that it takes 2-4 days to get the car. It has been more than a week still haven't pick up the car from the dealer. How long usually it takes for the dealer to locate the car?Is this normal to wait for more than a week to get it? Your input will be appreciated as a first time brand new car buyer. Thanks to all.
I have a written agreement of the deal from an Acura Dealer last 8/14/07 about more than a week ago. I am purchasing from them a 2008 Acura RDX with Tech PMM/Ebony. The Sales manager told me that it takes 2-4 days to get the car. It has been more than a week still haven't pick up the car from the dealer. How long usually it takes for the dealer to locate the car?Is this normal to wait for more than a week to get it? Your input will be appreciated as a first time brand new car buyer. Thanks to all.
#12
Ugh...I don't know if I could deal with taking the car cross-border every time I wanted warranty work done. The line-ups at the bridge are crazy sometimes.
BUT I commend any Canadian who does it! The prices here are ridiculous.
BUT I commend any Canadian who does it! The prices here are ridiculous.
#14
i was interested in doing this for either an RDX or TSX. But i'm in Ottawa and to go to Buffalo for Warranty work is outrageous.
Is there a closer dealership on the border closer to Ottawa? The only place i can cross really is Osenburg and at Kingston, which i suppose i can settle for at the moment. But i was just curious, i also don't mind going to Cornwall (Messina in the U.S)
Anyone know if there's something there?
Is there a closer dealership on the border closer to Ottawa? The only place i can cross really is Osenburg and at Kingston, which i suppose i can settle for at the moment. But i was just curious, i also don't mind going to Cornwall (Messina in the U.S)
Anyone know if there's something there?
#15
on www.acura.com you will find all the dealers. The only thing you need is a zip code from a place close to the border and they will give all the dealers close to that place and how many miles from that place.
#16
Buying a car in the US for use in Canada
I talked to my service manager about buying an 07 MDX with 3500 miles from Phoenix and he said the only time there is warranty on a US vehicle in Canada is when the original owner form the US with US citizenship is transferred to Canada .
Otherwise it is considered a grey market vehicle with "NO" warranty .
Otherwise it is considered a grey market vehicle with "NO" warranty .
#17
Hi guys, I'm planning to purchase a RDX from the states for use in Canada. Can anyone confirm that I can do warranty work in Buffalo? Do I need some sort of private agreement with the Buffalo dealer? BTW, I am in Toronto.
#18
it depends on the dealer. i think a lot of them close their eyes. i have a us address, and it helps, but technically, the warranty may not be covered.
prior to a lot of canadians buying their vehicle in the states, it wasnt an issue.
i personally think honda should just fix it in the states for goodwill. what good does alienating a group of buyers do, but make you want to buy a toyota or bmw?
[B]
[B]the real victim in all of this are the canadians and canadian dealers who pay more for their cars than the american dealers and are charged almost 2 1/2 times for delivery fees
so buy it in the states anyways. you will save enough on the cost to pay for any amount of warranty work.
prior to a lot of canadians buying their vehicle in the states, it wasnt an issue.
i personally think honda should just fix it in the states for goodwill. what good does alienating a group of buyers do, but make you want to buy a toyota or bmw?
[B]
[B]the real victim in all of this are the canadians and canadian dealers who pay more for their cars than the american dealers and are charged almost 2 1/2 times for delivery fees
so buy it in the states anyways. you will save enough on the cost to pay for any amount of warranty work.
#19
Hi Rdxon, what part did your US address come into use? I have close relatives in states too, I can use their address, no problem. I am really looking into make the purchase in a month or so. Another problem is that 08 Acura hasn't appeared in the RIV list of vehicles.
#20
none. they new i was canadian when i bought it
i have no regrets and would do it again. the border dealers are being pressured not to sell hondas in some areas. i bought mine in va, because they sold a lot of cars and have a lot of inventory/selection.
i have no regrets and would do it again. the border dealers are being pressured not to sell hondas in some areas. i bought mine in va, because they sold a lot of cars and have a lot of inventory/selection.
#22
Originally Posted by holders
Man, riv.ca is slow to add 2008 models... When can the government agencies become more efficient?!?!
The RDX is considered a multi-purpose vehicle like the minivans and thus are excluded from the riv list.
Just to make sure, call the riv to hear this from the horse's mouth !
#24
lol. this is exactly what i was thinking about. buying a lexus from Seattle and importing it to canada. i can't understand why the prices do not fluctuate with the exchange rate. it seems like the automobile industry wants to take an advantage of the situation claiming that "canadian models are not the same as US models". we all know this is a f***ing BS.
my friend once told me that some dealers in US won't sell the cars to Canadians because the company does not want the cars shifting borders.
u know what makes me even more furious? In canada, we pay higher income taxes while the income level is lower than that of the US. moreover, we pay higher prices on same goods sold in the US.
my friend once told me that some dealers in US won't sell the cars to Canadians because the company does not want the cars shifting borders.
u know what makes me even more furious? In canada, we pay higher income taxes while the income level is lower than that of the US. moreover, we pay higher prices on same goods sold in the US.
#25
It sounds like the RDX is about $10,000 cheaper in the US. I'd consider buying one there even without a warranty ... I'm sure there will be a lot less than $10K less of repairs over the first four years of ownership.
Are there any other drawbacks than the warranty?
Also, do you have to pay US state tax in addition to the GST and PST you'll pay after importing? A 7% state tax is about $2500, which is a lot.
Are there any other drawbacks than the warranty?
Also, do you have to pay US state tax in addition to the GST and PST you'll pay after importing? A 7% state tax is about $2500, which is a lot.
#26
Originally Posted by plee9
lol. this is exactly what i was thinking about. buying a lexus from Seattle and importing it to canada. i can't understand why the prices do not fluctuate with the exchange rate. it seems like the automobile industry wants to take an advantage of the situation claiming that "canadian models are not the same as US models". we all know this is a f***ing BS.
my friend once told me that some dealers in US won't sell the cars to Canadians because the company does not want the cars shifting borders.
u know what makes me even more furious? In canada, we pay higher income taxes while the income level is lower than that of the US. moreover, we pay higher prices on same goods sold in the US.
my friend once told me that some dealers in US won't sell the cars to Canadians because the company does not want the cars shifting borders.
u know what makes me even more furious? In canada, we pay higher income taxes while the income level is lower than that of the US. moreover, we pay higher prices on same goods sold in the US.
#27
Just to let you know a US vehicle has a lower resale value here in Canada.
I bought my RDX here simply because of the warranty and I needed the car asap (couldn't wait due the CRV getting stolen and our rental car expiring)
I bought my RDX here simply because of the warranty and I needed the car asap (couldn't wait due the CRV getting stolen and our rental car expiring)
#28
Originally Posted by mau108
Just to let you know a US vehicle has a lower resale value here in Canada.
I bought my RDX here simply because of the warranty and I needed the car asap (couldn't wait due the CRV getting stolen and our rental car expiring)
I bought my RDX here simply because of the warranty and I needed the car asap (couldn't wait due the CRV getting stolen and our rental car expiring)
#29
Originally Posted by Boon
What?! your CRV got jacked? Sorry to hear that man. Where'd it happen?
in my driveway lol. Some punks needed a point a to b car, my dad was lazy and left the CRV out on the driveway that night, morning its gone.
Its the whole reason why we got the RDX lol, if it wasn't stolen we wouldn't have the RDX.
Btw the CRV was recovered (Meadoville and Sheppard, yes Malvern). Insurance gave us 13,500 for it which was awsome.
#30
Originally Posted by mau108
Btw the CRV was recovered (Meadoville and Sheppard, yes Malvern). Insurance gave us 13,500 for it which was awsome.
#31
look at redflagdeals.com
Originally Posted by Boon
I was really tempted to get a Subie stateside. A few Canadians on the subaru forums said the dealers had no problem selling them cars. Toyota/Lexus also have international warranties. But I just liked the RDX too much to give it up.
Look up redflagdeals.com. There is a HUGE thread on people that have saved thousands when importing a vehicle from the US into Canada.
There is even a step by step guide on how to do it !
Here is the link:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...1&goto=newpost
#32
just go to riv.ca
it is not hard.
1. negotiate to buy the car. deal with a dealer who is a high volume dealer. you will get the best price. pay a deposit, and then have them fax the vin no. to the vehicle export office at your border.
2. the dealer provides you with temporary plates and a recall clearance letter.
3. 3 days after the VIN no. is faxed to the border, you can pick your car up and drive it back. ( they have to have the vin no. for 3 days priort to you crossing the border, its a rule)
4. pay your gst and vehicle registration
5. a form to get a safety done at canadian tire is mailed to you
6 get the safety, go to the licence office with the papers and they charge you pst and give you your licence.
this is easy to do. you dont need a broker. go to riv.ca
it is not hard.
1. negotiate to buy the car. deal with a dealer who is a high volume dealer. you will get the best price. pay a deposit, and then have them fax the vin no. to the vehicle export office at your border.
2. the dealer provides you with temporary plates and a recall clearance letter.
3. 3 days after the VIN no. is faxed to the border, you can pick your car up and drive it back. ( they have to have the vin no. for 3 days priort to you crossing the border, its a rule)
4. pay your gst and vehicle registration
5. a form to get a safety done at canadian tire is mailed to you
6 get the safety, go to the licence office with the papers and they charge you pst and give you your licence.
this is easy to do. you dont need a broker. go to riv.ca
#33
Are dealers still selling cars to Canadians? At least one border dealer posts on its website that it does not, by order of Honda USA. There have been several articles in newspapers recently about how it's difficult to get a new one for that reason.
#39
Originally Posted by holders
Right now, from my research Acura doesn't sell to Canadians anymore. Seems that Honda America sent out a letter on Oct 9 to prohibit dealers selling cars for export. Damn the corporate people.
#40
Originally Posted by holders
Right now, from my research Acura doesn't sell to Canadians anymore. Seems that Honda America sent out a letter on Oct 9 to prohibit dealers selling cars for export. Damn the corporate people.
They have absolutely NO right to decline you the sale under the NAFTA (North Am Free Trade Agrmt).
THEY CANT SALE TO YOU BECUZ YOU'RE A CANADIAN? TOTAL BS!!!!