Canadian F10 5-series full pricing list released
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You really think BMW world headquarters planned something special to limit import in the Canadian market? Believe me it's a huge company and Canada a very small market for them...to make exceptions in design engineering or supply chain would not be cost efficient .. ..I don t think so ...talking about an hassle !!! They ll react like they did last time...Anyway they want to sell cars and it would not be a wise move if the competition doesn't limit them
As for the approval, all BMW models from 1995 to 2010 ( and those from their main competitors) are on the list. http://www.riv.ca/VehicleAdmissibility.aspx
I don't think the 2011 will be any different. Obviously it will have to be available in the USA and probably in Canada to have it confirmed and to import it.
8,000$ and 12,000$ for a 550i( conservatively and counting because the CAN$ is worth more than the greenback this morning!) is good enough for me. Its also about a principle. I'm sick of beeing short changed and paying more than in the USA for the same stuff..
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As for the approval, all BMW models from 1995 to 2010 ( and those from their main competitors) are on the list. http://www.riv.ca/VehicleAdmissibility.aspx
I don't think the 2011 will be any different. Obviously it will have to be available in the USA and probably in Canada to have it confirmed and to import it.
8,000$ and 12,000$ for a 550i( conservatively and counting because the CAN$ is worth more than the greenback this morning!) is good enough for me. Its also about a principle. I'm sick of beeing short changed and paying more than in the USA for the same stuff..
JMHO
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In my opinion, it's not worth the hassle to import a NEW car into Canada, because the modification costs for luxury cars are outrageous. The dealerships recognize that you probably have money and will nickel & dime you for everything and make it not easy for you to import. $500 - $1,000 for a certification letter from BMW Canada, $2,000 - $5,000 for a KM/h speedometer change or DRL activation, on and on it goes. Then when you try to sell the car, and you mention it's a US car, the buyer expects you to pass on the savings to them as well. Lastly, have fun bringing in a US car for a service appointment. I don't know how the atmosphere is out east, but out here in Alberta, all the dealers priority book Canadian BMW cars, and book US cars for appointments 2 month later.
I don't like the price parity between USA & Canadian BMWs, but I hate the hassles of importing an US car even more, so I'll pay to play. Look for my Space Gray 535i sometime soon
I don't like the price parity between USA & Canadian BMWs, but I hate the hassles of importing an US car even more, so I'll pay to play. Look for my Space Gray 535i sometime soon
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In my opinion, it's not worth the hassle to import a NEW car into Canada, because the modification costs for luxury cars are outrageous. The dealerships recognize that you probably have money and will nickel & dime you for everything and make it not easy for you to import. $500 - $1,000 for a certification letter from BMW Canada, $2,000 - $5,000 for a KM/h speedometer change or DRL activation, on and on it goes. Then when you try to sell the car, and you mention it's a US car, the buyer expects you to pass on the savings to them as well. Lastly, have fun bringing in a US car for a service appointment. I don't know how the atmosphere is out east, but out here in Alberta, all the dealers priority book Canadian BMW cars, and book US cars for appointments 2 month later.
I don't like the price parity between USA & Canadian BMWs, but I hate the hassles of importing an US car even more, so I'll pay to play. Look for my Space Gray 535i sometime soon![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
I don't like the price parity between USA & Canadian BMWs, but I hate the hassles of importing an US car even more, so I'll pay to play. Look for my Space Gray 535i sometime soon
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