[rez333]

It's Quebecs fault. Everything is more expensive in Canada because prices are equalized across the country, including the parasites in Quebec. The car company representative even admitted it, although covered it up with the euphemism about "language".

Think about the European Union. The Euro's value has plummeted thanks to a "useless" country like Greece. I don't remember ever buying anything from Greece, but somehow this inconsequential country may bring down North America as well. I'm simplifying things, but the point is clear. Quebec similarly is "useless" to Canada - it doesn't really do much except make noise and suck the lion's share of taxes from the provinces that produce. From a Macroeconomics perspective, I believe that Quebec is a large part of the problem why Canada is more expensive. It's not just a language issue - Quebec is run like a different country with their own tax laws and regulations and so on and so forth. The very cost of treating Quebec like it's the same as Canada even though it's not, means the rest of Canada has to subsidize the cost of business for Quebecois to have the appearance of equal treatment.

It's an uncomfortable but unspoken truth. That's why politicians investigate these US/Canada price disparity issues and somehow the issues disappear and are forgotten. Eventually the ignorant politician figures out it's because of Quebec and then has to shut up for the sake of politics. A few years ago when the Canadian $ first achieved parity with the US, it was about the price of books - whatever happened to that issue? Ans: they found out it was because of Quebec. Dust it under the carpet and shut up.

[Cynthius]

Originally Posted by rez333

It's Quebecs fault. Everything is more expensive in Canada because prices are equalized across the country, including the parasites in Quebec. The car company representative even admitted it, although covered it up with the euphemism about "language".

Think about the European Union. The Euro's value has plummeted thanks to a "useless" country like Greece. I don't remember ever buying anything from Greece, but somehow this inconsequential country may bring down North America as well. I'm simplifying things, but the point is clear. Quebec similarly is "useless" to Canada - it doesn't really do much except make noise and suck the lion's share of taxes from the provinces that produce. From a Macroeconomics perspective, I believe that Quebec is a large part of the problem why Canada is more expensive. It's not just a language issue - Quebec is run like a different country with their own tax laws and regulations and so on and so forth. The very cost of treating Quebec like it's the same as Canada even though it's not, means the rest of Canada has to subsidize the cost of business for Quebecois to have the appearance of equal treatment.

It's an uncomfortable but unspoken truth. That's why politicians investigate these US/Canada price disparity issues and somehow the issues disappear and are forgotten. Eventually the ignorant politician figures out it's because of Quebec and then has to shut up for the sake of politics. A few years ago when the Canadian $ first achieved parity with the US, it was about the price of books - whatever happened to that issue? Ans: they found out it was because of Quebec. Dust it under the carpet and shut up.

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[DaBears]

who cares

[Synerbee]

Originally Posted by 90503

I think the Canadians should lobby to have all the plants moved to the U.S....then they could buy the cars cheaper...After all, isn't that why the U.S. has everthing made in China? Same principal!...lol

because consumers dont want to pay 5k more for a Camaro

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[SleepWarz]

Originally Posted by DaBears

who cares

Thanks for contributing.

People who would like to have an extra 10 grand in their pockets for mods. Thats who cares.

People who build the car cant buy it for the price that another COUNTRY can buy it when our dollar has surpassed yours. We are just tired of this giant meaningless scam.

I could spec a 2ss that comes out at OVER 60k with taxes here at MRSP. If you get the auto and the stupid wheels option. That is out of control.

Who cares about your post.

[DaBears]

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Thanks for contributing.

People who would like to have an extra 10 grand in their pockets for mods. Thats who cares.

People who build the car cant buy it for the price that another COUNTRY can buy it when our dollar has surpassed yours. We are just tired of this giant meaningless scam.

I could spec a 2ss that comes out at OVER 60k with taxes here at MRSP. If you get the auto and the stupid wheels option. That is out of control.

Who cares about your post.

Cool story Bro, im gonna go watch "Strange Brew" now.

[Jas29]

^^ u do seem to care seeing as how you keep posting in this thread bumping it back to the top