[Stoat]

Steve Rogers, who runs a business that buys cars in the U.S. for Canadian consumers,

I love Capitalism....giving people what they want.

[Stoat]

Canada ping, eh? ;-)

[steelhead_trout]

Years ago, I think the problem was just the opposite; new cars actually being cheaper in Canada. And you could buy a car there if you were an American, but the warranty would not be honored if you brought it back to the States.

[Gamecock]

In some cases, cars manufactured in Canada were more expensive to buy at Canadian dealerships than in the U.S.

While stationed in Germany, I bought a BMW made in Germany. (as opposed to SC) The car was not only cheaper than what I would have paid in the US, but MUCH cheaper than the cost in Germany! The VAT drove the price through the roof!

[tumblindice]

It’s because Canadians have tails and they require modifications of the vehicle seats.

[null and void]

Indeed. I see an opportunity for American FReepers near the border to buy cars on behalf of their FreeDominion brethren in the Great White North.

[posterchild]

The Canadians should tell the dealers they are here illegally, buy the car, and then return to Canada - hopefully before amnesty passes.

[posterchild]

I’d be happy for the opportunity to buy direct from the factory in the US and drive it home myself instead of paying ‘destination charges.’

[BipolarBob]

Now if he could sell me Viagra pills in the US what they sell for in Canada, he’d have a business running both ways.

[docbnj]

But it is cheaper to have your US car service in Canada than in the States.

Labor charges in the local VW dealer here in NJ are $110 an hour. It is about half that in Canada, and the parts are the same.

[Alberta's Child]

I was under the impression that registering a U.S.-made vehicle in Canada was part of the problem. Another problem is that the sales tax on vehicles sold in Canada can be very high (6% national sales tax plus provincial taxes as high as 9%).

All of the gauges are in the wrong units, too. LOL.

[Squawk 8888]

To all- please ping me to Canadian topics.

Canada Ping!