Canada

mrnice · 05-07-2007, 09:34 AM

I have read the posted rules for both the Ontario and Federal credits and can not find a reason why I would not get the rebates.

Does anyone have any insight or personal experience?

From my readings the Federal rebate is contingent on purchasing a new qualifying vehicle. The Provincial credit requires the vehicle be registered in Ontario, and since it is based on tax paid which I will still pay when importing I don't see why I would not qualify.

The cost savings without the credits are worth the run around. If I get the credits it is beyond a good deal.

I have searched various forums, rfd etc for more info on importing Toyota's. From what I have found it seems that some areas do not deal with Canadians, but if I find one the warranty will be honoured.

Again, any insight appreciated.

Thanks

JimN · 05-07-2007, 08:24 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mrnice @ May 7 2007, 08:34 AM) [snapback]436765[/snapback]</div>

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I have read the posted rules for both the Ontario and Federal credits and can not find a reason why I would not get the rebates.

Does anyone have any insight or personal experience?

From my readings the Federal rebate is contingent on purchasing a new qualifying vehicle. The Provincial credit requires the vehicle be registered in Ontario, and since it is based on tax paid which I will still pay when importing I don't see why I would not qualify.

The cost savings without the credits are worth the run around. If I get the credits it is beyond a good deal.

I have searched various forums, rfd etc for more info on importing Toyota's. From what I have found it seems that some areas do not deal with Canadians, but if I find one the warranty will be honoured.

Again, any insight appreciated.

Thanks
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Will you have a problem registering the car once you get it home? The big difference (I think) is that the US does not have daytime running lights. There might be other stuff missing that will need to be added.

mrnice · 05-08-2007, 09:00 AM

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Will you have a problem registering the car once you get it home? The big difference (I think) is that the US does not have daytime running lights. There might be other stuff missing that will need to be added.
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The only thing I need to do to US Prius is add DRL's. Once this is completed I can register the car.

**Tideland Prius** · 05-08-2007, 11:00 PM

I think you get the credit. At least you do in BC when you import. There's a few PCers in BC with US cars.

sayryan · 05-13-2007, 12:55 PM

Let me know if you get more info, I am interested in the same thing. They charge you the federal guzzler surcharge if you bring in one of the cars that needs that, so in theory the credit should apply as well.

**Tideland Prius** · 05-13-2007, 05:07 PM

wouldn't that be nice? Cause the TCH here doesn't have the Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen. In the US, it comes with the navigation system but then the nav in the US is only US$1,100 while up here it's Cdn$2,9xx and NO Energy Monitor.

Makes you wonder, why bother?

arbitrage · 05-18-2007, 02:44 AM

I didn't pay any PST for my imported Prius.
Regarding the Canadian Fed Rebate:
The criteria at the moment seem to be (as quoted from the guv'mint website):

"To receive your ecoAUTO rebate, you must:

* Provide a photocopy of your sales or long-term lease (for 12 months or more) agreement, along with the Vehicle Identification Number.
* Provide proof of provincial vehicle registration.

More details about the rebate application process will be posted in the coming months."

So it doesn't seem to matter where you buy the car. I'm thinking the rebate will be a GST refund? Hoping its the full 2k though.

cyrus69 · 05-20-2007, 10:04 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(arbitrage @ May 17 2007, 11:44 PM) [snapback]444702[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

I didn't pay any PST for my imported Prius.
Regarding the Canadian Fed Rebate:
The criteria at the moment seem to be (as quoted from the guv'mint website):

"To receive your ecoAUTO rebate, you must:

* Provide a photocopy of your sales or long-term lease (for 12 months or more) agreement, along with the Vehicle Identification Number.
* Provide proof of provincial vehicle registration.

More details about the rebate application process will be posted in the coming months."

So it doesn't seem to matter where you buy the car. I'm thinking the rebate will be a GST refund? Hoping its the full 2k though.
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I think it's just a straight rebate, nothing to do with the GST, unlike the provincial one. If you have a trade-in, you can end up losing part of the PST rebate, since you only pay on the amount minus your trade in. You end up paying no PST, but it's less than what you would have gotten off without a trade

**Tideland Prius** · 05-20-2007, 10:59 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(arbitrage @ May 17 2007, 11:44 PM) [snapback]444702[/snapback]</div>

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I didn't pay any PST for my imported Prius.
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How does that work? Isn't the PST more than $2,000?

arbitrage · 05-22-2007, 03:12 AM

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How does that work? Isn't the PST more than $2,000?
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No, i squeaked in just under (duty/gst/pst calculated based on US price*exchange rate).

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05-07-2007, 09:34 AM	#1
mrnice Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have read the posted rules for both the Ontario and Federal credits and can not find a reason why I would not get the rebates. Does anyone have any insight or personal experience? From my readings the Federal rebate is contingent on purchasing a new qualifying vehicle. The Provincial credit requires the vehicle be registered in Ontario, and since it is based on tax paid which I will still pay when importing I don't see why I would not qualify. The cost savings without the credits are worth the run around. If I get the credits it is beyond a good deal. I have searched various forums, rfd etc for more info on importing Toyota's. From what I have found it seems that some areas do not deal with Canadians, but if I find one the warranty will be honoured. Again, any insight appreciated. Thanks

05-08-2007, 11:00 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	I think you get the credit. At least you do in BC when you import. There's a few PCers in BC with US cars.

05-13-2007, 12:55 PM	#5
sayryan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Let me know if you get more info, I am interested in the same thing. They charge you the federal guzzler surcharge if you bring in one of the cars that needs that, so in theory the credit should apply as well.

05-13-2007, 05:07 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	wouldn't that be nice? Cause the TCH here doesn't have the Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen. In the US, it comes with the navigation system but then the nav in the US is only US$1,100 while up here it's Cdn$2,9xx and NO Energy Monitor. Makes you wonder, why bother?

05-18-2007, 02:44 AM	#7
arbitrage short commuter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: YVR Posts: 38 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I didn't pay any PST for my imported Prius. Regarding the Canadian Fed Rebate: The criteria at the moment seem to be (as quoted from the guv'mint website): "To receive your ecoAUTO rebate, you must: * Provide a photocopy of your sales or long-term lease (for 12 months or more) agreement, along with the Vehicle Identification Number. * Provide proof of provincial vehicle registration. More details about the rebate application process will be posted in the coming months." So it doesn't seem to matter where you buy the car. I'm thinking the rebate will be a GST refund? Hoping its the full 2k though.