Acura604

OK.. i'm about to spend about $1000 on RDX accessories from various Acura dealerships in the USA. It is ridiculous how much our Canadian based Acura dealers charge for the equivalent product.

Anyways, i've researched 2 dealerships... acura of Peoria and acura of Lynnwood.. both offer pretty good prices.

My question is the dreaded duty (if any) and other fees that I would need to look out for? I called Peoria and they said they usually ship via USPS which is pretty good and sure beats UPS calling you up wanting some bogus brokerage fee.

Also, i noted that some accessories are made in the USA so duty will not apply. I am also willing to ship to Point Roberts or Blaine, WA and drive down there to pickup.

Please describe your experiences if you apply to the above scenario.. and which dealerships would you recommend? I'm based in Vancouver, BC>

thanks!

cwepruk

I ordered from ebay from a dealer that shipped USPS. All I know if I saved about $60-80 then ordering from here,.

scottRDX

I've ordered Acura parts from Sons Acura in Georgia. They offer some really nice discounts. Talk to Shawn, he works in the parts dept.

http://www.sonsacuraparts.com/sons/jsp/home.jsp

Acura604

FYI, some canadian prices:

Burrard Acura (parts only)
RDX front skirt $610.09
Running Boards $843.08
Rear Diffuser $496.37
Leather Shift Knob $198.42

NorthShore Acura (parts w/INSTALL)
RDX front skirt $710.09 installed
Running Boards $923.09 installed
Rear Diffuser $897.00 installed
Leather Shift Knob $218.42 installed.

*INSANE PRICES!.. i'm going to drive down to Lynnwood Acura and get them to do it*

Acura604

USA: (installed prices)

running boards: $823.50
front skirt $609.50
rear diffuser skirt: $544.50
leather shift knob: $163

(courtesy of Lynnwood Acura)

Acura604

EBAY pricing: (maybe get an autobody shop to do the install)

Running boards: $392US + shipping
Front skirt: $280.00US + shipping (painted to match body)
Rear diffuser skirt: $231US + shipping
Leather shiftknob: $88US + shipping

Acura604

finally .. a bit more info ..

INSTALLATION at NORTHSHORE ACURA if you provided the parts:

Leather Shift knob $20cdn
Rear Diffuser $100cdn
Running Boards $80cdn
Front Spoiler $100cdn

cFoo

You're better off going thru the Blaine border. The people at the Point Roberts border are always on a power trip. Especially if you get guys, they always put on the I'm the authority crap. If you're lucky you'll get the girls and they're much nicer to deal with. You'll have to pay GST and PST regardless who you'll get. At least if you get a nice border guard she won't ask you any other crap other than how much you paid for it.

mau108

If you live close to the border you may save a bunch just driving over and installing the parts there....