Importing from US

bboytaktix · 03-10-2012, 09:55 AM

I was reading up on this a week or so ago, since I plan on buying a slightly used nismo Z from the US, so far it's cheaper than what I have found here in Canada and also I haven't really found a Nismo Z for sale here anywhere in Qc. Here's the official info from CBSA's website that I read with all the conditions/prices:
BSF5048 : Importing a Vehicle Into Canada

I have a few friends who have done this with STI's I believe. I really don't think it's that much of a hassle, and if you're buying brand new, the sticker price is almost a $10k difference between US and Canada, especially on the NISMO's. Even used, they are quite a bit cheaper in the US.

IDZRVIT · 03-10-2012, 10:21 AM

My buddy and I went to the US and he brought back a used motorcycle. No hassle at all at the border, both US and Canada customs. But if you don't have your paperwork in order and forwarded to the US customs side of the border at your selected point of entry prior to your arrival, you will have big time problems!

SmallermouseZ · 03-11-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurps

As for the warranty issue:

1. I bought my car in Bellingham which is just a short drive across the border. I did buy it new. The Dealership in Bellingham put it in writing that they would honour my warranty full. Further, if there was any warranty issue where I could not drive it, all I had to do was get it towed to the border and they handle it from there.

2.Per my discussion with the salesman I bought the car from who deals with many Canadian. Nissan North America's offical policy is to not honour warrnty in Canada on a new car bought in the US. However, on his experience, CDN customers have had some success with the Nissan dealers up here honouring the warranty.

I have gotten my car serviced in Canada since I bought it. I talked my Nissan Service advisor here in Vancouver and he basically stated that they do there best to not turn down warranty work even if it is a US car bought brand new, In other words, if I do have a warranty issue that I don't want to take the car to Bellingham, they do work with Nissan to get the work done up here for free. They have done it in the past as well with others.

So offically the policy is to not honour the warranty, but when it comes down to it, it depends on the CDN dealer and what they can do as they do not want to lose the waork.

If you buy the car new in the US, and you live in Vancouver, worst case is you have to go to Bellingham to get the warranty work done, which is not a big deal at all.

Which Nissan dealer are u talking about. Most of them are ********.

Gurps · 03-12-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

Which Nissan dealer are u talking about. Most of them are ********.

King Nissan in Bellingham.

Gurps · 03-12-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

What would be the best OTD price of a 2012 with sport, nav and auto in the US right now? Hard to believe it would be 8 to 10K less.
I paid $45K for this plus tax here in Vancouver.

I think Sport, Nav and Auto in The US are going for around $36,000 plus tax.

Gurps · 03-12-2012, 12:21 PM

2012 370z Sound right?

Gurps · 03-12-2012, 12:25 PM

I know I easily saved over $8,000 on mine, as I looked at and negotiated for the same car here.

sparky · 03-12-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurps

I know I easily saved over $8,000 on mine, as I looked at and negotiated for the same car here.

Good on ya then, I stand corrected.
Perhaps something I should have considered but too late now!

Gurps · 03-13-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Good on ya then, I stand corrected.
Perhaps something I should have considered but too late now!

Ah in the end it is all good man. You do have the benefit of reselling a CDN car when it comes time to get rid of your Z. That is a huge benefit.

I keep my cars for around 10 years so by that time it should not make a huge difference....hopefully!!! Plus there is still the issue of warranty, etc.

nurbrun · 03-13-2012, 12:35 PM

Hi,

I imported my 09 Z from the US (Davenport Iowa). I used a broker from a company called US Auto Imports (Derek Collini was the contact). Basically I found the car online...I searched cars.com and autotrader.com within 500 miles of the buffalo boarder (I live in Toronto)...the closer the better. Once I found the car, I called Derek and he told me what to do step by step. Bascially you buy the car from the dealer (I wired the money), Call Derek, give him the information he needs, wait 2 weeks with updates along the way, then pick the car up in St.Catherines, licensed, registered and ready to go - Derek...or another broker takes over after you purhcase the vehicle. His services are $850 if I remember correctly...plus duty, registration, "canadianization", and all that good stuff....I ended up saving roughly $6-8 thousand by going through the US.

I don't usually post, but I thought some of that information may help...I'll check back if you have any questions.

Bruno

GaleForce · 03-13-2012, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the info Bruno.

Sibze · 03-13-2012, 02:30 PM

New or used Bruno?

Reality · 03-13-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

New or used Bruno?

The process is the same, regardless.

nurbrun · 03-13-2012, 02:45 PM

Sorry I forgot to mention. I bought it used from Davenport Nissan in July '11

nurbrun · 03-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Also, while the process may be the same it should be noted the warranty is void if you buy it new and import it. The car has to be registered to a US address for at least 6 months for the international warranty to kick in.

My electronic steering lock actually went on me last week. I am still within the 3 years and had no issue at all getting my local Nissan dealership to fix it the next day.

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03-10-2012, 09:55 AM	#31 (permalink)
bboytaktix Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 43 Drives: Chevy Cobalt 2.2T Rep Power: 13	I was reading up on this a week or so ago, since I plan on buying a slightly used nismo Z from the US, so far it's cheaper than what I have found here in Canada and also I haven't really found a Nismo Z for sale here anywhere in Qc. Here's the official info from CBSA's website that I read with all the conditions/prices: BSF5048 : Importing a Vehicle Into Canada I have a few friends who have done this with STI's I believe. I really don't think it's that much of a hassle, and if you're buying brand new, the sticker price is almost a $10k difference between US and Canada, especially on the NISMO's. Even used, they are quite a bit cheaper in the US.

03-12-2012, 12:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
Gurps Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 13	2012 370z Sound right?

03-13-2012, 12:35 PM	#40 (permalink)
nurbrun Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Hi, I imported my 09 Z from the US (Davenport Iowa). I used a broker from a company called US Auto Imports (Derek Collini was the contact). Basically I found the car online...I searched cars.com and autotrader.com within 500 miles of the buffalo boarder (I live in Toronto)...the closer the better. Once I found the car, I called Derek and he told me what to do step by step. Bascially you buy the car from the dealer (I wired the money), Call Derek, give him the information he needs, wait 2 weeks with updates along the way, then pick the car up in St.Catherines, licensed, registered and ready to go - Derek...or another broker takes over after you purhcase the vehicle. His services are $850 if I remember correctly...plus duty, registration, "canadianization", and all that good stuff....I ended up saving roughly $6-8 thousand by going through the US. I don't usually post, but I thought some of that information may help...I'll check back if you have any questions. Bruno

03-13-2012, 02:30 PM	#42 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	New or used Bruno?

03-13-2012, 02:45 PM	#44 (permalink)
nurbrun Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Sorry I forgot to mention. I bought it used from Davenport Nissan in July '11

03-13-2012, 02:50 PM	#45 (permalink)
nurbrun Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Also, while the process may be the same it should be noted the warranty is void if you buy it new and import it. The car has to be registered to a US address for at least 6 months for the international warranty to kick in. My electronic steering lock actually went on me last week. I am still within the 3 years and had no issue at all getting my local Nissan dealership to fix it the next day.