Canadian cost vs American cost - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Thrillz · 03-31-2010, 12:01 PM

With our Canadian dollar at almost par now there really is 0 reason to touch the camaro's on the Canadian dealers lot now. Go to car.com u can pick up a sweet 1ss for 30k or a 2ss for 33k easily now. Thats close to a 10k savings for a little bit of extra work. I went to a dealers lot and was checking out there price's atm its disgusting imo what they are charging Canadians and the car is built right here. My advice for any of you people about to buy seriously look into this option i think you will be surprised how much saving there is now with no Canadian pricing advantage going on with this model.

Hylton · 03-31-2010, 12:29 PM

Yes but you lose the warranty if you do that. The best advice is to buy one that is 6 months old and has 10K on the odo. Then GM will honor the remainder of the warranty.

FYI - I did speak with those at GM of Canada who were responsible for setting the camaro price here. It has nothing to do with what it sells for down in the states and everything to do with how much the market is willing to bare.

Ronn · 03-31-2010, 12:50 PM

I looked into it and you're paying the tax down there (not refundable anymore) then the 200 and some odd dollar fee along with one tax at customs, then the other tax upon registry. I even heard that when importing, for every 10k there's a 500 dollar charge at customs. Whether or not it's true I don't know. If we could get the warranty, great. But I don't wanna have to get a used camaro. Just my preference.

TJ91 · 03-31-2010, 01:18 PM

Please, lets not bring this up anymore. Its like someone going to jail, being raped ecessively and then coming home to friends and family asking about jail...
My ass is still bleeding from the rape by GM Canada, i rather not think about it

Rickerbucks · 03-31-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronn

I looked into it and you're paying the tax down there (not refundable anymore) then the 200 and some odd dollar fee along with one tax at customs, then the other tax upon registry. I even heard that when importing, for every 10k there's a 500 dollar charge at customs. Whether or not it's true I don't know. If we could get the warranty, great. But I don't wanna have to get a used camaro. Just my preference.

With the type of saving available......pays for a LOT of warranty work.

*shrug*

2010 SSRS · 03-31-2010, 01:28 PM

lol

Hylton · 03-31-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

My ass is still bleeding from the rape by ** ******, i rather not think about it

Is that why you haven't said whether or not you are "coming out" this Friday?

TJ91 · 03-31-2010, 01:34 PM

[QUOTE=Hylton;1659839]Is that why you haven't said whether or not you are "coming out" this Friday?[/QUOTE

no im undecided since i gotta see whats up with the family stuff, if i am free, ill be there FOSHO!

Oh and plus i gotta clean off all the blood off my seat, that make take a while

Oh well i enjoy every blood dripping moment with my car, I LOVE MY CAR!!!!!!!

Hylton · 03-31-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

no im undecided since i gotta see whats up with the family stuff, if i am free, ill be there FOSHO!

Listen man.... you are a big boy now who will soon have big responsibilities ensuring the people of Scarborough are safe (mainly during Carabana). It's time you learn that you have to make tiome for yourself on days that are perfect for cruising. 25 degrees, no humidity, no bugs......

Family stuff is going to be going on all weekend. Get your bloody ass out with us!!!

TJ91 · 03-31-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Listen man.... you are a big boy now who will soon have big responsibilities ensuring the people of Scarborough are safe (mainly during Carabana). It's time you learn that you have to make tiome for yourself on days that are perfect for cruising. 25 degrees, no humidity, no bugs......

Family stuff is going to be going on all weekend. Get your bloody ass out with us!!!

Ill try my best

Btw ill be ensuring the people of the Peel Region are safe, scarborough is about 40 mins away from me.
Ill try my best, what time you guys heading out?

Matster · 03-31-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Is that why you haven't said whether or not you are "coming out" this Friday?

He should just stop by the drug store and pick up one of those there inflatable hemorrhoid rings, should be good to go with one of those under his azz.

TJ91 · 03-31-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matster

He should just stop by the drug store and pick up one of those there inflatable hemorrhoid rings, should be good to go with one of those under his azz.

ill check it out!

Matster · 03-31-2010, 02:36 PM

More on topic, there are companies here in Canada that will do the purchase for you. They do charge a fee but take care of all the headaches. If the savings to be had by doing so is significant enough then it is worth it. I was considering that route when I was looking at a Z06, the difference was almost 40K.

Bourgui · 03-31-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Matster

More on topic, there are companies here in Canada that will do the purchase for you. They do charge a fee but take care of all the headaches. If the savings to be had by doing so is significant enough then it is worth it. I was considering that route when I was looking at a Z06, the difference was almost 40K.

Do you have the names of some of those companies? I may not be using the proper google-fu but I'm not finding much...

Thanks!

03-31-2010, 12:01 PM	#1
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Canadian cost vs American cost With our Canadian dollar at almost par now there really is 0 reason to touch the camaro's on the Canadian dealers lot now. Go to car.com u can pick up a sweet 1ss for 30k or a 2ss for 33k easily now. Thats close to a 10k savings for a little bit of extra work. I went to a dealers lot and was checking out there price's atm its disgusting imo what they are charging Canadians and the car is built right here. My advice for any of you people about to buy seriously look into this option i think you will be surprised how much saving there is now with no Canadian pricing advantage going on with this model. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

03-31-2010, 12:50 PM	#3
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	I looked into it and you're paying the tax down there (not refundable anymore) then the 200 and some odd dollar fee along with one tax at customs, then the other tax upon registry. I even heard that when importing, for every 10k there's a 500 dollar charge at customs. Whether or not it's true I don't know. If we could get the warranty, great. But I don't wanna have to get a used camaro. Just my preference. __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

03-31-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Please, lets not bring this up anymore. Its like someone going to jail, being raped ecessively and then coming home to friends and family asking about jail... My ass is still bleeding from the rape by GM Canada, i rather not think about it __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-31-2010, 01:28 PM	#6
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03-31-2010, 01:34 PM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	[QUOTE=Hylton;1659839]Is that why you haven't said whether or not you are "coming out" this Friday?[/QUOTE no im undecided since i gotta see whats up with the family stuff, if i am free, ill be there FOSHO! Oh and plus i gotta clean off all the blood off my seat, that make take a while Oh well i enjoy every blood dripping moment with my car, I LOVE MY CAR!!!!!!! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-31-2010, 12:29 PM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Yes but you lose the warranty if you do that. The best advice is to buy one that is 6 months old and has 10K on the odo. Then GM will honor the remainder of the warranty. FYI - I did speak with those at GM of Canada who were responsible for setting the camaro price here. It has nothing to do with what it sells for down in the states and everything to do with how much the market is willing to bare.

03-31-2010, 02:36 PM	#13
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	More on topic, there are companies here in Canada that will do the purchase for you. They do charge a fee but take care of all the headaches. If the savings to be had by doing so is significant enough then it is worth it. I was considering that route when I was looking at a Z06, the difference was almost 40K. __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

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