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pumpkinz · 11-03-2010, 11:03 PM

So in summary,
the only additional costs include

1. 6.1% Duty (if your vehicle has not been produced in North America)
2. RIV Fees of ~$200
3. Out of province inspection fee of ~$75
4. Buying temporary permits
5. Any necessary equipment change such as odometer, daytime running lights

Things like 12% HST, $100 Excise tax for A/C, we would've paid in Canada anyways.

So that's not much additional costs at all, if you can take one day out of work to import the car.
As long as the car was made in North America and you don't have to pay duties, a price difference even low as $2000 would be worthwhile to take the time and effort, in my opinion.

11-03-2010, 11:03 PM	#110
pumpkinz Oh goodie, 5 posts already! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: vancouver Posts: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Failed 3 Times in 1 Post	So in summary, the only additional costs include 1. 6.1% Duty (if your vehicle has not been produced in North America) 2. RIV Fees of ~$200 3. Out of province inspection fee of ~$75 4. Buying temporary permits 5. Any necessary equipment change such as odometer, daytime running lights Things like 12% HST, $100 Excise tax for A/C, we would've paid in Canada anyways. So that's not much additional costs at all, if you can take one day out of work to import the car. As long as the car was made in North America and you don't have to pay duties, a price difference even low as $2000 would be worthwhile to take the time and effort, in my opinion.