Can USA residents buy new Porsches in Canada?
11-04-2018, 09:42 PM
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Can USA residents buy new Porsches in Canada?
I've been playing with the Porsche Canada online Configurator, and I notice that -- allowing for the current exchange rate -- the MSRP is about 24 percent less for a US citizen buying a new Macan in Canada than for that same US citizen buying essentially the same new Macan in the USA. I assume that US citizens can buy Porsches in Canada and bring them back to the USA, with the payment of an import tax. But does anybody know if cars sent to Canada from Porsche/Germany have the same emission equipment as Porsches sent to the USA? And does anybody know if Porsche USA will honor Porsche Canada warranties? (It might be even cheaper to buy a USA warranty, given these really reasonable prices in Canada, if that had to be done.)
11-04-2018, 10:03 PM
#2
The answer to many of your questions is Yes, but unfortunately, it's No for your key question. I don't believe a Canadian Porsche dealer will sell you a new car that you plan to export immediately to the US. A used or CPO is no problem.
Best way to find out, though, is to call a few dealers there and ask.
Best way to find out, though, is to call a few dealers there and ask.
Last edited by HelpMeHelpU; 11-05-2018 at 09:37 AM.
11-05-2018, 09:12 AM
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I've done it for a CPO vehicle, purchased from Pfaff. No problem. The speedo in the cluster will read in KPH. The
digital speed display in the tach can be tweaked to show MPH vs. KPH. Warranty is covered - it's PCNA, remember?
Emissions is/are fine. As already noted, you'll need to pay duty - and use a customs broker, which will also cost
you something. How about transport? Add that in too.
Why would there be any restriction over buying a new vehicle?
Call the dealer in Canada.
There's a lot of opinion in the forum...
digital speed display in the tach can be tweaked to show MPH vs. KPH. Warranty is covered - it's PCNA, remember?
Emissions is/are fine. As already noted, you'll need to pay duty - and use a customs broker, which will also cost
you something. How about transport? Add that in too.
Why would there be any restriction over buying a new vehicle?
Call the dealer in Canada.
There's a lot of opinion in the forum...
11-05-2018, 11:42 AM
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Because Canadian Porsche new car MSRP are amongst the lowest in the world and Porsche takes a dim view of arbitrage. There used to be an underground system where foreign (i.e. China, Africa and Russia) buyers would pay Canadian university students a few thousand dollars to buy a Porsche under their name and the car was than immediately put on a shipping container for export. Something like this is impossible to stop completely, but our SA told us that Porsche cash buyers were "investigated" by Porsche to ensure that their addresses were in areas of high net worth.
Many years ago, when the Canadian dollar was at par with American, I tried to buy a new BMW in the US and was told emphatically no by two dealerships .
Many years ago, when the Canadian dollar was at par with American, I tried to buy a new BMW in the US and was told emphatically no by two dealerships .
11-05-2018, 09:27 PM
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Importing/exporting new Porsches (regardless of country of origin) is strictly prohibited. Dealers are notified several times a year which VIN’s have ended up in other countries. Each dealer is given a certain number of “mulligans,” but then receives a 1 for 1 chargeback, while the owner is put on a broker list. Porsche also reserves the right to void the warranty.
Used cars older than a year (or maybe six months - I’ve forgotten) are exempt from this restriction.
Exporting Cayennes to China and other parts of the world was a huge, market-disrupting problem for Porsche. Since then, Porsche watches it very closely. Additionally, clients have attempted to capitalize specifically on the USD/CAD fluctuations and arbitrage that market, as well. Porsche watches it, too. While one car here and there makes no difference, the idea quickly spreads and ultimately leads to hundreds of exports and truly begins to affect supply and demand.
Used cars older than a year (or maybe six months - I’ve forgotten) are exempt from this restriction.
Exporting Cayennes to China and other parts of the world was a huge, market-disrupting problem for Porsche. Since then, Porsche watches it very closely. Additionally, clients have attempted to capitalize specifically on the USD/CAD fluctuations and arbitrage that market, as well. Porsche watches it, too. While one car here and there makes no difference, the idea quickly spreads and ultimately leads to hundreds of exports and truly begins to affect supply and demand.
11-06-2018, 01:36 PM
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Drifting
Cometguy - really? They have to catch you. Go shopping in Canada, do the exchange, pay the duty. Your done.
If you were wise? Don't buy new. Find a dealer demo. There should be lots of them coming in, as the 2019's get plated up.
What is a carb state? Like California? Go up the cost to Vancouver, or Victoria. Just a quick flight up there. Lots of rain, but little snow, sand or salt.
$8oooo cdn = 60800 ish usd plus duty and local sales tax
https://porschevictoria.com/inventor...tallic+1510251
I bought mine out of montreal. 3 years old, spent the winters in florida.
If you were wise? Don't buy new. Find a dealer demo. There should be lots of them coming in, as the 2019's get plated up.
What is a carb state? Like California? Go up the cost to Vancouver, or Victoria. Just a quick flight up there. Lots of rain, but little snow, sand or salt.
$8oooo cdn = 60800 ish usd plus duty and local sales tax
https://porschevictoria.com/inventor...tallic+1510251
I bought mine out of montreal. 3 years old, spent the winters in florida.
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11-06-2018, 01:40 PM
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The differential between the two currencies make this an atrractivive scenario for Americans, this is one reason it is not allowed. You are also supporting another out of country dealership/city/country, which your residence country is deterring you from doing. Each country's allocation and pricing are tweaked by Porsche to be aligned with the respective countries market, demand and competition.
In short, you can't buy a new canadian car, but you can buy a used one.
In short, you can't buy a new canadian car, but you can buy a used one.
04-23-2020, 01:57 AM
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Changing tach digital sppedometer
I've done it for a CPO vehicle, purchased from Pfaff. No problem. The speedo in the cluster will read in KPH. The
digital speed display in the tach can be tweaked to show MPH vs. KPH. Warranty is covered - it's PCNA, remember?
Emissions is/are fine. As already noted, you'll need to pay duty - and use a customs broker, which will also cost
you something. How about transport? Add that in too.
Why would there be any restriction over buying a new vehicle?
Call the dealer in Canada.
There's a lot of opinion in the forum...
digital speed display in the tach can be tweaked to show MPH vs. KPH. Warranty is covered - it's PCNA, remember?
Emissions is/are fine. As already noted, you'll need to pay duty - and use a customs broker, which will also cost
you something. How about transport? Add that in too.
Why would there be any restriction over buying a new vehicle?
Call the dealer in Canada.
There's a lot of opinion in the forum...
Hello! How did you change the digital speed display on the tachometer ? The settings only allow me to change the digital speedometer to the left ? Please advise can’t find this info anywhere with google search! Thank you!
04-23-2020, 07:40 AM
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04-23-2020, 07:48 AM
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its in the owners manual, heres the procedure.
Setting units
Setting speedometer and compass units
- Vehicle▶Settings▶Units▶Speedometer
- Select the desired option:
- km / km/h
- Miles / mph
Information
The unit is adjusted in the following displays:- Total mileage and trip mileage display
- Digital speedometer
- Multifunction display
- Compass on the dashboard
- PCM
04-23-2020, 12:12 PM
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What do dealers typically charge for a demo/loaner model to be sold with a CPO warranty? Something like $3k? I would think that might be negotiable to some degree.
04-23-2020, 12:37 PM
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$3k is the number I've been told. Includes the cost of the warranty from Porsche and the inspection. I wouldn't think there's too much wiggle room.
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04-23-2020, 12:59 PM
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Is it also possible to get a 2-year warranty extension while a new vehicle is still under warranty for about the same amount?