Buying a Camaro from a US dealer as a Canadian

yankee · 06-24-2018, 12:12 PM

Hi,

I am right now in Toronto, looking at some 2017/2018 Camaros online on the Canadian stocks. There aren’t any with my prefered options and colors so I’m thinking about going to US to get one that I like.

Did someone had experience with that? How do you register the car? Where do you pay the taxes? How do you declare it at the border when coming back to Canada? Do I need to have some sort of US residency? Can I lease / finance in the US with my Canafian bank?

Can someone walk me thru this process?

Thank you!

mikem2104 · 06-24-2018, 01:32 PM

You’re likely not going to be able to pull this off. Beyond the actual purchase which would cost a fortune given exchange rate, there are also warranty implications.

You would pay taxes on Ontario and the state you buy in. You would not be able to finance or lease in the US because you have no credit history there.

If you’re buying used, you need cash and yes you declare at the border and begin the process to import it. Buying new is very difficult

Jeb114 · 06-24-2018, 01:43 PM

This link takes you to the Canadian import agency for vehicles. looks like an ordeal.

http://www.riv.ca/Home.aspx

dunedon · 06-24-2018, 03:22 PM

You've still got some time to order a 2018 I believe ... That's likely your best option if you can't find anything on a lot.

06-24-2018, 12:12 PM	#1
yankee Drives: 2018 Camaro LT RS, 2015 Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 388	Buying a Camaro from a US dealer as a Canadian Hi, I am right now in Toronto, looking at some 2017/2018 Camaros online on the Canadian stocks. There aren’t any with my prefered options and colors so I’m thinking about going to US to get one that I like. Did someone had experience with that? How do you register the car? Where do you pay the taxes? How do you declare it at the border when coming back to Canada? Do I need to have some sort of US residency? Can I lease / finance in the US with my Canafian bank? Can someone walk me thru this process? Thank you!

06-24-2018, 01:32 PM	#2
mikem2104 Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 488	You’re likely not going to be able to pull this off. Beyond the actual purchase which would cost a fortune given exchange rate, there are also warranty implications. You would pay taxes on Ontario and the state you buy in. You would not be able to finance or lease in the US because you have no credit history there. If you’re buying used, you need cash and yes you declare at the border and begin the process to import it. Buying new is very difficult __________________ Mike Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada

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dunedon Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Guelph Posts: 157	You've still got some time to order a 2018 I believe ... That's likely your best option if you can't find anything on a lot. __________________ 2018 Hot Wheels SE, Convertible, V8, 2SS, A8, MRC, Nav, NPP (WDXNTP) 1100 - 28/05/18 \| 2000 - 31/05/18 \| 3100 - 05/06/18 \| 3400 - 15/06/18 .TPW - 16/07/18 \| 3800 - 16/07/18 \| 4300 - 17/07/18 \| 4200 - 24/07/18 5000 - 25/07/18 \| 6000 - 31/07/18 \| XPEL - 01/08/18 \| HOME - 13/08/18

06-24-2018, 01:43 PM	#3
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	This link takes you to the Canadian import agency for vehicles. looks like an ordeal. http://www.riv.ca/Home.aspx

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