Importing a new U.S. vehicle into Canada

[trilinearmipmap]

Both my dad and my brother-in-law are likely going to import Subarus later on this year, once it is done I will post back on their experiences and savings.

[ponokareefer]

We have had a few clients do this. One item that can be overlooked is insurance. Talk to the salesman down there and get a referal to a US broker in that state. If you are only going through one state, you shouldn't have an issue. Issues come up if you are going through multiple states.

[LostMind]

Helped my friend import his porsche, nearly purchased my STi down south, am considering buying a new subaru legacy for my wife from the USA as well...

So easy you can't imagine. spend 4 hours to save $10k? Isn't that a no brainer?

I got my STi locally because of colour issues. Otherwise, I'd eat the 6.1% duty (manufactured in Japan not USA) and still save $8k.

The Subaru Legacy is considered US built, thus no duty. Which is great as the engines are built in Japan, then bolted on the frame and the body parts hung on in Indiana. On a Legacy GT Limited, you can save up to $13k compared to buying locally!

[trilinearmipmap]

OK to resurrect an old thread I got back from Vancouver last week and my dad just got his Outback from the states. It took him ten days for the whole process of licensing inspection etc. before he was finally allowed to drive it in Canada. Plus about one day of hassle for a round trip to Seattle. His savings after all expenses taxes etc. was about $6000.00 but more importantly he got the car with options not available up here.