Nice 930...
02-04-2013 | 05:47 PM
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From: Boston Ma.
02-06-2013 | 01:40 PM
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The problems with a Canadian car are the heaches to get it imported and registered in the states. There are additional expenses on top of the car purchase price. Also I am considering the future resale value as not everyone is comfortable with imported cars. If the car was cheap than its an easier decision, but a car at the top of the spectrum leave little room on the resale side of things and also reduces the next buyer pool.
02-08-2013 | 04:21 AM
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The problems with a Canadian car are the heaches to get it imported and registered in the states. There are additional expenses on top of the car purchase price. Also I am considering the future resale value as not everyone is comfortable with imported cars. If the car was cheap than its an easier decision, but a car at the top of the spectrum leave little room on the resale side of things and also reduces the next buyer pool.
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...r-personal-use
What are the requirements for importing classic or antique vehicles / cars for personal use?
If the vehicle is at least 21 years old, there are no EPA compliance requirements upon importation.
If the vehicle is 25 years old or more, it does not have to comply with the DOT's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to be imported permanently. The age of the vehicle is determined by subtracting the calendar year of manufacture from the calendar year of importation.
If the calendar year of manufacture is unavailable, the importer may substitute the model year or year of first registration. For instance, to qualify in 2012 for avoiding EPA requirements, the vehicle must have been manufactured in 1991 or earlier; for avoiding DOT as well as EPA requirements, the vehicle must have been manufactured in 1987. To import a classic car, no approval from EPA is required, nor must the importer post a Customs bond. The importer must demonstrate to CBP the vehicle or engine was manufactured prior to the qualifying date. Documents such as a title or letter from the original manufacturer may be used for this purpose.
If the vehicle is 25 years old or more, it does not have to comply with the DOT's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to be imported permanently. The age of the vehicle is determined by subtracting the calendar year of manufacture from the calendar year of importation.
If the calendar year of manufacture is unavailable, the importer may substitute the model year or year of first registration. For instance, to qualify in 2012 for avoiding EPA requirements, the vehicle must have been manufactured in 1991 or earlier; for avoiding DOT as well as EPA requirements, the vehicle must have been manufactured in 1987. To import a classic car, no approval from EPA is required, nor must the importer post a Customs bond. The importer must demonstrate to CBP the vehicle or engine was manufactured prior to the qualifying date. Documents such as a title or letter from the original manufacturer may be used for this purpose.
02-08-2013 | 01:46 PM
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02-08-2013 | 02:16 PM
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Only an opinion, by if you ask any vendor about the air-cooled market in Canada and they will tell you the same thing. There are few guys willing to pony up anything North of $50K in Canada for a 20 year old car - and here, vintage cars are far more difficult to finance than in the States. My guess is that car will not be sold in Canada at that price point - and if I was an American enthusiast, it would have to be precisely the car I wanted in that the KM would spook me somewhat...it does the other way around when I was shopping - just somewhat though (I have bought 4). I have seen beautiful 993tt's sit around here for a year with no takers at 75K - and what what I perceive to be inferior examples sell in a week in the US - just one of the charms of living here I guess. There is a beuatiful 87,000 KM 930 in Toronto that by all accounts should have moved immediately at $ 40g's but hasn't as yet. Even though the supply is narrow - so are the buyers in Canada. Once again, i subscribe to the theory that Rennlister's are their own worst enemy when it comes to paying up for cars - from other Rennlisters - and buy back into the market from another Rennllister again! Oh vey..