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Buying a Car - Canada to US

El WhitoEl Whito Registered User regular
edited October 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
Recently, I've been looking for a car to replace mine, which is quite frankly unsafe to drive at this point. I live in Michigan, so since Canada's right there and all, I decided maybe I could find one there. Now, I found a couple things, but my question is this:

If I was to buy a car from Canada, would I have to pay some sort of tariff or duty, or something? I have no idea about this kind of thing, as I've been to Canada like once. Also, are there different emissions regulations for Canadian cars? Would the car have to b qualified for US emissions? The car is American made, if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance for any help.

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  • DaenrisDaenris Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    I'm not positive, but I think this is a bad idea. I'm in Michigan as well and was car shopping a few months ago and heard that frequently Canadians buy cars in the US because they're cheaper here, so I suspect you won't have much luck finding a good deal in Canada.

    Edit: Here's another forum post on the topic with some links to information. http://www.city-data.com/forum/automotive/329448-buying-car-canada.html and another link with some general information http://www.canadatotwincities.com/buy_car.html

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  • RUNN1NGMANRUNN1NGMAN Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    You'd probably get screwed with the sales tax when you tried to title and register your car in Michigan.

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  • El WhitoEl Whito Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Well, that's depressing. Damn. Oh well, not like I don't have other options. Thanks for the help guys.

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  • KingMooKingMoo Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    definately do not buy a car in canada if you intent to live in the states. You can save 30% easy by buying in the states.

    This coming from a canadian who wishes more people will take there car buying selves elsewhere cuz we are getting screwed up here

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  • GungHoGungHo Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    RUNN1NGMAN wrote: »
    You'd probably get screwed with the sales tax when you tried to title and register your car in Michigan.
    Yes. Same goes for buying a car in any foreign country or in another state. Generally, unless it's a steal on a used/classic car, it's very difficult to recoup the losses on transportation, titling, taxes, and -- since you're going to another country -- tarriffs.

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