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Importing a Prius from the US

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by warmajik, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. warmajik

    warmajik New Member

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    does anyone know if the importing prices have gone up for importing a prius into canada from the us? Also if buying a prius from the us still qualifies you for the rebates?

    We are looking to buy a prius and having a hard time finding them in canada for a reasonable price, and possibly going to buy one from the US and wondering if its worth it or not?
     
    #1 warmajik, Aug 22, 2008
  2. Lloyd9

    Lloyd9 Junior Member

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    I imported 08 Touring package #6 from Arizona April 08
    some compared charges:
    Desitinaion Chg:$1240 Cdn, $660Us
    Levies (Batteries/tires etc):$125 Cdn, $125 US
    Additional Fees: $0 Cdn $66 US
    Duty: $0 Cdn, $1725 US
    Taxes, PST 7% (BC) and GST 6% - same for both
    RIV Import fee $0 Cdn, $195 US

    If did recived $2000 PST (BC) rebate off the purchase price
    I have applied for $2000 federal, however my broker listed/registered the vehicle at a different import address than I did so "ECO rebate" thought it was a used car and denied my claim, but recommended my broker to apply instead. Still waiting for this to be proceeded.

    I figured I would save $6000-$7000 buying from US.
    Also, I found the car with the options I wanted when they were not available in Canada. Nav, Blue-tooth, leather, etc.
    I have the broker name/number if you like.


     
    #2 Lloyd9, Aug 23, 2008
  3. Stefx

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    Hi
    Yes, broker name would be appreciated please

    Thanks
     
    #3 Stefx, Aug 31, 2008
  4. eMileage

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    I imported an '07 Touring model in Dec. of '06 from N.Carolina. I did not use a broker. But although the process was a little involved, wasn't too bad. I had to install DRL and then get it inspected (Canadian Tire), before it could be registered.

    It was a while ago now, but the numbers posted by Lloyd9 sounds similar to mine from '06. Although, I got mine just before the federal rebate came into effect.

    Cheers,
    eMileage.
     
    #4 eMileage, Jul 19, 2009
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