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The Search Is Over - Flofocus - 11-27-2007
meford4u,Nov 26 2007, 02:35 PM Wrote:If you want, I could put up a post and maybe the mods will sticky it.
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do it
The Search Is Over - meford4u - 11-27-2007
Flofocus,Nov 26 2007, 01:43 PM Wrote:Okay. Give me a few days until I register the vehicle in Ontario and when everything is done, I can go thru it all and give everyone the steps involved and what you need for documentation.meford4u,Nov 26 2007, 02:35 PM Wrote:If you want, I could put up a post and maybe the mods will sticky it.
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The Search Is Over - SVT ZX3 - 11-27-2007
I'd like to see that. I've collected some info on doing this, but nothing from anyone first hand.
The Search Is Over - darkpuppet - 11-27-2007
wow... a little late to this thread, but this is an awesome buy man!
screw cross border shopping for electronics, this is where it's at!
We'll definitely sticky any info on importing once it's posted..
Anyhoo.. great car man... can't wait to get a ride in this pimp mobile.
The Search Is Over - meford4u - 11-28-2007
I just, and I mean just got my email confirmation from RIV here in Canada. This now allows me to get my importation done, safety and e-test.
Should be all wrapped up this week.
The Search Is Over - meford4u - 11-30-2007
I said I was going to write about how to import a car into Canada, but this link shows you everything and tells alot. There are some new things that you can do to speed up the process once the vehicle is in Canada, but this is definately 98% of what you need to know.
http://www.importcartocanada.info/
And from my experience in the past, Carfax is just an okay tool. The best history for a car can be found thru Autocheck as they thoroughly trace a vehicle and have direct auction links.
From the time I bought the car (November 18th) to the time I picked the car up (November 24) and then had to wait to bring the car over the border(you can only do this Monday-Friday between 8-4) and then sending my information to RIV on Monday, getting an email confirmation on Tuesday and arranging the Drive Clean, RIV certificate and certification and then plating the car and receiving Ontario ownership on Wednesday, it was a very fast and easy process.
I'll add to this as my memory comes back to me and I remember important tidbits.
One thing is when you are hunting for a car, unless you are looking for a specific car that was not sold in Canada(like the SVT Euro Focus), I would NOT shop a car from the USA unless the original sticker price on the car was in excess of $35,000. It just isn't worth it. You have to be saving atleast $5000 to make it worthwhile. It was a deciding factor in our choice not to purchase the Euro Focus. There is no market for it here and I would be spending about $10k for a mint car that would be worth the same, if not less here. And with my plan to flip the car in the Spring of 09, I would definitely lose money on the Focus. But that's all relative as the value of our dollar will change and it may not be as attractive to purchase a US car and proceed with my plan in 09.
The Search Is Over - Gravter - 11-30-2007
There is another on eBay for about the same price you paid.
ebay item # 200179087164
Do post some pics soon
The Search Is Over - meford4u - 11-30-2007
Gravter,Nov 29 2007, 09:22 PM Wrote:There is another on eBay for about the same price you paid.I did notice that car, but man is that interior fugly.
ebay item # 200179087164
Do post some pics soon
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And for all the pics you may want to see this time of the year, just click on the first post.
The Search Is Over - OAC_Sparky - 11-30-2007
The car looks good Bryan, saw it the other day.
Just don't think of taking my spot now that you don't have to park in back, ya bastard. :lol:
The Search Is Over - meford4u - 11-30-2007
OAC_Sparky,Nov 30 2007, 03:33 AM Wrote:The car looks good Bryan, saw it the other day.Thanks.
Just don't think of taking my spot now that you don't have to park in back, ya bastard. :lol:
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I noticed you were coming in earlier. Afraid of me stealing your spot? :lol:
Be afraid, very afraid. My wife doesn't like the walk!
The Search Is Over - OAC_Sparky - 12-01-2007
meford4u,Nov 30 2007, 07:22 AM Wrote:Be afraid, very afraid. My wife doesn't like the walk!You can have it until January anyways. I'm off until Christmas Eve. w00t! B)
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The Search Is Over - NefCanuck - 12-01-2007
OAC_Sparky,Nov 30 2007, 01:11 PM Wrote:meford4u,Nov 30 2007, 07:22 AM Wrote:Be afraid, very afraid.ÃÂ My wife doesn't like the walk!You can have it until January anyways. I'm off until Christmas Eve. w00t! B)
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Until Christmas Eve? Isn't that, uh, "backwards"? :huh:
I mean I'm off from Christmas Eve until Jan 7 (so I can catch the World Juniors after Christmas) I think I have the better deal :P
NefCanuck
The Search Is Over - oldeguy - 12-01-2007
NefCanuck,Nov 30 2007, 02:17 PM Wrote:He can get all his Christmas shopping done without the crowdsOAC_Sparky,Nov 30 2007, 01:11 PM Wrote:meford4u,Nov 30 2007, 07:22 AM Wrote:Be afraid, very afraid.ÃÂ My wife doesn't like the walk!You can have it until January anyways. I'm off until Christmas Eve. w00t! B)
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Until Christmas Eve? Isn't that, uh, "backwards"? :huh:
I mean I'm off from Christmas Eve until Jan 7 (so I can catch the World Juniors after Christmas) I think I have the better deal :P
NefCanuck
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The Search Is Over - meford4u - 12-01-2007
NefCanuck,Nov 30 2007, 01:17 PM Wrote:OAC_Sparky,Nov 30 2007, 01:11 PM Wrote:meford4u,Nov 30 2007, 07:22 AM Wrote:Be afraid, very afraid.ÃÂ My wife doesn't like the walk!You can have it until January anyways. I'm off until Christmas Eve. w00t! B)
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Until Christmas Eve? Isn't that, uh, "backwards"? :huh:
I mean I'm off from Christmas Eve until Jan 7 (so I can catch the World Juniors after Christmas) I think I have the better deal :P
NefCanuck
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Not when he gets paid double and triple time to work the holidays, that should work out to about $3000 a week take home.
I think he wins hands down. Enjoy the time off Matt.
The Search Is Over - NikiterZTS - 12-01-2007
OAC Sparky you're gonna be a baaaaaller!!
The Search Is Over - meford4u - 01-12-2008
I'll post this information just for NIK again as he never reads my s***e...........
I said I was going to write about how to import a car into Canada, but this link shows you everything and tells alot. There are some new things that you can do to speed up the process once the vehicle is in Canada, but this is definately 98% of what you need to know.
http://www.importcartocanada.info/
And from my experience in the past, Carfax is just an okay tool. The best history for a car can be found thru Autocheck as they thoroughly trace a vehicle and have direct auction links.
From the time I bought the car (November 18th) to the time I picked the car up (November 24) and then had to wait to bring the car over the border(you can only do this Monday-Friday between 8-4) and then sending my information to RIV on Monday, getting an email confirmation on Tuesday and arranging the Drive Clean, RIV certificate and certification and then plating the car and receiving Ontario ownership on Wednesday, it was a very fast and easy process.
I'll add to this as my memory comes back to me and I remember important tidbits.
One thing is when you are hunting for a car, unless you are looking for a specific car that was not sold in Canada(like the SVT Euro Focus), I would NOT shop a car from the USA unless the original sticker price on the car was in excess of $35,000. It just isn't worth it. You have to be saving atleast $5000 to make it worthwhile. It was a deciding factor in our choice not to purchase the Euro Focus. There is no market for it here and I would be spending about $10k for a mint car that would be worth the same, if not less here. And with my plan to flip the car in the Spring of 09, I would definitely lose money on the Focus. But that's all relative as the value of our dollar will change and it may not be as attractive to purchase a US car and proceed with my plan in 09.