| It's a hot topic right now, the topic of buying a car in | | | | 3. If you were contemplating on using your current |
| United States instead of Canada. Many Canadian's in | | | | car as a trade you might face a challenge again. The |
| the market for a new car see the differences in | | | | US market if "fat" with used cars and may not even |
| MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) | | | | want to consider your car in the deal. |
| between a car in Canada and the same car in the | | | | 4. If you live close to a border crossing then making |
| United States. That difference in many cases makes | | | | the trek over a few times isn't such a hardship for |
| the case of buying a car in the United States instead | | | | you, but, if you leave further away plan on making a |
| of Canada that much stronger and many are making | | | | few weekend trips and add that expense to |
| the hop over the border or researching online to | | | | whether it buying a car in United States instead of |
| check things out. | | | | Canada is still a good plan. |
| Buying a car in United States instead of Canada isn't | | | | 5. If you are thinking about buying a car in the United |
| as easy as it may seem. Many Canadian's think all | | | | States instead of Canada know that there are |
| they have to do is buy the car, pay the duty and | | | | equipment modifications you need to make to the |
| voila they are on their way to saving HUGE! | | | | vehicle you can check them out here Buying a car in |
| In addition to the paying of the duty there are a few | | | | United States instead of Canada |
| other hurdles Canadian's have to overcome when it | | | | 6. Check with Transport Canada and Canada |
| comes to buying a car in the United States instead | | | | Customs to make sure the car you are looking at |
| of Canada. Here is just a quick low down of what | | | | Buying a car in United States instead of Canada is |
| you need to consider if you are thinking about buying | | | | admissable into Canada and what other |
| a new car: | | | | documentation you need. |
| 1. Dealerships have a franchise agreement which | | | | 7. If you are looking at buying a used car the hoops |
| prohibits them from selling cars to anyone outside of | | | | and jumps aren't as great but check and make sure. |
| the country. I have heard stories of people actually | | | | Buying a car in United States instead of Canada may |
| finding dealerships who will break their franchise | | | | seem better when comparing MSRPs between the |
| agreements, but it is a challenge. | | | | United States and Canada but there is a lot more |
| 2. The new car you buy is going to be cash because | | | | you need to consider. Make sure you do your |
| you won't be able to qualify for US financing or | | | | research not only on the car but also what |
| leasing rates and any rebates are not applicable to | | | | requirements you need to look at. |
| you. | | | | |