Canadian Tundra Owners

[fester]

Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Hey you wouldn't happen to be an Uncle would you?

That I do!!

[ramoine]

Originally Posted by fester

That I do!!

LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by fester

That I do!!

Cool!! I have a cousin "IT" and a brother "Lurch"! Hahaha!

[Davey]

Originally Posted by ramoine

I will continue to state that if you buy in Canada you are paying way too much ......... There are better deals here , and no worry about losing your warranty as you have stated .

No pissing match , you just don't have your facts straight about the warranty issue .

Well, there's alot of reasons as to why not purchase into the US...distance, taxes, supporting local economy, possible warranty covered repair delays..plus the good old "you didn't purchase that here, so we'll get around to it when we can" comment from the dealership

Dave

[dale124]

Thanks for all the great advice, guys. I'm still wondering which way to go. I do know that I don't like sawing through red tape, which would be all the paperwork etc. Knowing me, unless I would save a huge amount of money, I would likely buy here in Canada. Maybe if I tell the salesman the difference in price between the Canadian and US Tundras, he might meet me half way. I'd jump all over that if offered.
God, those trucks are BEAUTIFUL!!

[fester]

Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Cool!! I have a cousin "IT" and a brother "Lurch"! Hahaha!

Nice!! HAHA

[fester]

Originally Posted by Davey

Well, there's alot of reasons as to why not purchase into the US...distance, taxes, supporting local economy, possible warranty covered repair delays..plus the good old "you didn't purchase that here, so we'll get around to it when we can" comment from the dealership

Dave

By the time we would have sourced out a truck in the us and brought it to where we live it would have cost the same. I also am a big supporter of buying local. If we lived closer to the border then it may work out more well and be worth it.

[2hot4U]

Yes Ramoine, the savings are great.

There shouldn't be any issues with buying an American Tundra and driving it back to Canada. Just remember to have all the border crossing documentation completed. I seriously mean that.A friend of mine had his new car sit at the border for a week because of a minor error on the paper work.

In my case,Toyota.ca and Toyota.com jerked me around when I just wanted to register my truck, that's all. I didn't deserve to be treated like a tennis ball in a court. If there is anyone out there from Toyota Customer Relations reading this forum and taking notes - shame on you Toyota.

[ramoine]

Originally Posted by Davey

Well, there's alot of reasons as to why not purchase into the US...distance, taxes, supporting local economy, possible warranty covered repair delays..plus the good old "you didn't purchase that here, so we'll get around to it when we can" comment from the dealership

Dave

Supporting the local economy , is a funny one .

[mrkent]

All of the things that I mentioned had to be changed (guage cluster, DRL's, etc) DO have to be changed. Before an American vehicle can be registered in Canada, it has to have an "Out of Country" inspection, and the book they have to follow is very strict. Some of the changes are minor and easy to do, others are not so much and are rather expensive. "Out of province" inspections are very strict, and out of contry inspections are even more so, and very expensive too. Usually around 500 to 800 for the inspection alone. Very few places are registered and licensed to do these, so they can charge whatever they want.

It is true that some vehicles can not be brought over the border (as noted, the Tundra is definitley allowed). One guy I know bought an Avalon and saved $8000...except he will never drive it here. The engine immobilizer that is required by the Canadian government to be on the vehicle can not be retrofitted to that spec of vehicle. So he now has a very expensive, very nice vehicle sitting in his garage...that he can't even sell up here.

Can money be saved? Maybe, if done right and with the means upfront. For the average buyer (ie one that finances or leases), the money is better spent up here...in my opinion.