Importing a ZL1 to canada, why not?

GunMetalGrey · 03-15-2018, 12:29 AM

With all the long delays on Canadians orders for ZL1s being filled and delivered and the limited amount of new ZL1s being sent to dealerships in canada, has anyone thought of importing a new or used one from the USA?
A $53,000 USD 2017 ZL1 is about $66,000 CAD.

Regarding warranty, I was told by a dealership here in canada that GM WILL NOT provide any warranty on it unless the car is 12 months old and has at least 12,000kms. What have you heard?

Lastly, it seems that some American dealerships will take trade ins on Canadian cars and some will not.

Your thoughts on doing this instead of waiting for more ZL1s to become available in canada?

Glen e · 03-15-2018, 12:42 AM

True, no warranty.GM CANADA didnt sell it, they dont want to pick up the tab for a US car. GM Canada is not GM US....completely seperate companies, with their own budgets and expenses.

Not sure about the emission differences...

Peruse this:

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehicl...s-menu-475.htm

hashtag · 03-15-2018, 12:55 AM

Yes just like Lexus. It makes sense. That sucks to be you “A”

unavailablezl1 · 03-15-2018, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

With all the long delays on Canadians orders for ZL1s being filled and delivered and the limited amount of new ZL1s being sent to dealerships in canada, has anyone thought of importing a new or used one from the USA?
A $53,000 USD 2017 ZL1 is about $66,000 CAD.

Regarding warranty, I was told by a dealership here in canada that GM WILL NOT provide any warranty on it unless the car is 12 months old and has at least 12,000kms. What have you heard?

Lastly, it seems that some American dealerships will take trade ins on Canadian cars and some will not.

Your thoughts on doing this instead of waiting for more ZL1s to become available in canada?

Then maybe buy a good used one if that is the case. There are a lot of good deals out there

Michael52 · 03-15-2018, 10:22 AM

You will need to add 5% duty I think to your cost just to import and then taxes. If no warranty then I think that could be a problem. GM just screwed us in Canada and it is short sighted. I think they could easily sell 3x the number of cars allocated! In business, providing the supply to meet the demand makes sense! But then what do I know.

Stig eh · 03-15-2018, 12:40 PM

U must buy used as no,dealer in the USA will ever sell to you as a Canuck new as they lose their license to sell through gm

stig eh

BradfordCamaro · 03-15-2018, 03:25 PM

Just make sure it is legal to import.
Nissan and I think Toyota changed a couple details on a few models when the dollar was at par (so they would not meet Canadian safety standards) to stem the tide of canadians cross border shopping.
They said the American version lacked features the Canadian version had so you could not register it.
Just to protect Canadian dealers.

What would a new one cost here....$90k? 100k? All in.
I would do it....if I had the money

unavailablezl1 · 03-15-2018, 03:59 PM

I just looked at 7 Canadian Chevy dealers and none have a ZL1. Calgary has several dealers but only SS's. It is mighty Slim Pickens

unavailablezl1 · 03-15-2018, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

With all the long delays on Canadians orders for ZL1s being filled and delivered and the limited amount of new ZL1s being sent to dealerships in canada, has anyone thought of importing a new or used one from the USA?
A $53,000 USD 2017 ZL1 is about $66,000 CAD.

Regarding warranty, I was told by a dealership here in canada that GM WILL NOT provide any warranty on it unless the car is 12 months old and has at least 12,000kms. What have you heard?

Lastly, it seems that some American dealerships will take trade ins on Canadian cars and some will not.

Your thoughts on doing this instead of waiting for more ZL1s to become available in canada?

I found one for you. It looks just like mine, so it must be good. It only has 104km on it.

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/chevrolet...%200T0&sprx=-1

hashtag · 03-15-2018, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

I found one for you. It looks just like mine, so it must be good. It only has 104km on it.

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/chevrolet...%200T0&sprx=-1

$89K for a pre-owned ZL1? I hope it is a Callaway

Stig eh · 03-15-2018, 04:44 PM

Actually 70000 is 53000 American with 650 left over for booze to get over the shock check the currency converters or ask your local bank. stig eh

hashtag · 03-15-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stig eh

Actually 70000 is 53000 American with 650 left over for booze to get over the shock check the currency converters or ask your local bank. stig eh

That ZL1 is available at MSRP then?

GunMetalGrey · 03-15-2018, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

True, no warranty.GM CANADA didnt sell it, they dont want to pick up the tab for a US car. GM Canada is not GM US....completely seperate companies, with their own budgets and expenses.

Not sure about the emission differences...

Peruse this:

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehicl...s-menu-475.htm

Apparently they do warranty the car, it’s just only if it’s 12 months old and has over 12,000 kms on it, at least that’s what one dealer told me

I’ll have to look into that link, thanks

GunMetalGrey · 03-15-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hashtag

Yes just like Lexus. It makes sense. That sucks to be you “A”

It will only suck if the American dollar keeps going up compared to the Canadian dollar... I don’t mind paying $53,000 USD for a used ZL1 if the exchange rate goes back to being .80 USD = 1.00 CAD or better which would be $66,000 CAD which is a lot less than a new one would cost in canada even if supply met demand and they weren’t being sold for way over MSRP

03-15-2018, 12:29 AM	#1
GunMetalGrey Drives: Track prepped 2018 Camaro ZL1 (a10) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 1,384	Importing a ZL1 to canada, why not? With all the long delays on Canadians orders for ZL1s being filled and delivered and the limited amount of new ZL1s being sent to dealerships in canada, has anyone thought of importing a new or used one from the USA? A $53,000 USD 2017 ZL1 is about $66,000 CAD. Regarding warranty, I was told by a dealership here in canada that GM WILL NOT provide any warranty on it unless the car is 12 months old and has at least 12,000kms. What have you heard? Lastly, it seems that some American dealerships will take trade ins on Canadian cars and some will not. Your thoughts on doing this instead of waiting for more ZL1s to become available in canada? __________________ 2018 ZL1; Mag 2650 and 2 inch LT Headers , every SPL suspension upgrade, MCS 2 way coilovers, sway bars, square SC3R 325's all the way around, and multiple brake cooling upgrades Last edited by GunMetalGrey; 03-15-2018 at 12:41 AM. Reason: Slight title alteration

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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	True, no warranty.GM CANADA didnt sell it, they dont want to pick up the tab for a US car. GM Canada is not GM US....completely seperate companies, with their own budgets and expenses. Not sure about the emission differences... Peruse this: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehicl...s-menu-475.htm __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 03-15-2018 at 01:12 AM.

03-15-2018, 12:55 AM	#3
hashtag Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10/2018 GT350R #JR603 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin CA Posts: 819	Yes just like Lexus. It makes sense. That sucks to be you “A” __________________ 2018GT350R+2018 ZL1 "Red Hot" A10 w/ PDR, Nav, Carbon Fiber Hood insert, Carbon Fiber Dash Insert, Carbon Fiber Fuel Dior & Sun Roof. T/M T-Body, Roto Fab & Borla S Type.

03-15-2018, 03:25 PM	#7
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Just make sure it is legal to import. Nissan and I think Toyota changed a couple details on a few models when the dollar was at par (so they would not meet Canadian safety standards) to stem the tide of canadians cross border shopping. They said the American version lacked features the Canadian version had so you could not register it. Just to protect Canadian dealers. What would a new one cost here....$90k? 100k? All in. I would do it....if I had the money __________________

03-15-2018, 03:59 PM	#8
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I just looked at 7 Canadian Chevy dealers and none have a ZL1. Calgary has several dealers but only SS's. It is mighty Slim Pickens __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

03-15-2018, 10:22 AM	#5
Michael52 Drives: 2018 Black ZL1, 1977 Yellow 308GTB Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	You will need to add 5% duty I think to your cost just to import and then taxes. If no warranty then I think that could be a problem. GM just screwed us in Canada and it is short sighted. I think they could easily sell 3x the number of cars allocated! In business, providing the supply to meet the demand makes sense! But then what do I know.

03-15-2018, 12:40 PM	#6
Stig eh Drives: 2017 SS 50th Jan 17 2018 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canaduh Posts: 123	U must buy used as no,dealer in the USA will ever sell to you as a Canuck new as they lose their license to sell through gm stig eh

03-15-2018, 04:44 PM	#11
Stig eh Drives: 2017 SS 50th Jan 17 2018 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canaduh Posts: 123	Actually 70000 is 53000 American with 650 left over for booze to get over the shock check the currency converters or ask your local bank. stig eh

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