I've added BMW Canada to my sh!t list
11-03-2010, 06:13 PM
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Ex Pat Canadian here in Sunny San Diego, and I have a 2001 Boxster S - Seal Grey on Black - and it looks like I may be relocating back to Toronto. I know - from sunny So Cal to the GTA may not seem that great, but it will be good to come home.
I am reading this thread and wondering specifically what issues I may have brining the P-Car back. Looks like the major issue may be the odometer/speedometer. By BMW has both KM's and MPH on the speedomoter, but not the Boxster.
Based on the RIV site, it is admissable, but I am sure there is more.
Given its age - over 10 years - is it possible that it could be grandfathered? What is the best source of info? Porsche Canada? MOT?
Thanks for any help.
Greg
Ex Pat Canadian here in Sunny San Diego, and I have a 2001 Boxster S - Seal Grey on Black - and it looks like I may be relocating back to Toronto. I know - from sunny So Cal to the GTA may not seem that great, but it will be good to come home.
I am reading this thread and wondering specifically what issues I may have brining the P-Car back. Looks like the major issue may be the odometer/speedometer. By BMW has both KM's and MPH on the speedomoter, but not the Boxster.
Based on the RIV site, it is admissable, but I am sure there is more.
Given its age - over 10 years - is it possible that it could be grandfathered? What is the best source of info? Porsche Canada? MOT?
Thanks for any help.
Greg
There is a lot of info on importing cars from the US in this forum, just do a quick search.
11-03-2010, 07:59 PM
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Rules are significantly different (and easier!) for a vehicle owner to import the car into Canada when moving permanently. I'm not sure exactly what they are, but I doubt you'll get any static from BMW or Porsche whatsoever when you request the required documentation, nor any charges. They're trying to stop people from buying in the states rather than buying here, it's totally different when you've long ago bought the car and are now moving. You'll still need to go through RIV, so do some reading at riv.ca.
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11-03-2010, 08:18 PM
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All;
Ex Pat Canadian here in Sunny San Diego, and I have a 2001 Boxster S - Seal Grey on Black - and it looks like I may be relocating back to Toronto. I know - from sunny So Cal to the GTA may not seem that great, but it will be good to come home.
I am reading this thread and wondering specifically what issues I may have brining the P-Car back. Looks like the major issue may be the odometer/speedometer. By BMW has both KM's and MPH on the speedomoter, but not the Boxster.
Based on the RIV site, it is admissable, but I am sure there is more.
Given its age - over 10 years - is it possible that it could be grandfathered? What is the best source of info? Porsche Canada? MOT?
Thanks for any help.
Greg
Ex Pat Canadian here in Sunny San Diego, and I have a 2001 Boxster S - Seal Grey on Black - and it looks like I may be relocating back to Toronto. I know - from sunny So Cal to the GTA may not seem that great, but it will be good to come home.
I am reading this thread and wondering specifically what issues I may have brining the P-Car back. Looks like the major issue may be the odometer/speedometer. By BMW has both KM's and MPH on the speedomoter, but not the Boxster.
Based on the RIV site, it is admissable, but I am sure there is more.
Given its age - over 10 years - is it possible that it could be grandfathered? What is the best source of info? Porsche Canada? MOT?
Thanks for any help.
Greg
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