Comments on: Importing a Prius hybrid to Canada http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/ It is about time they get this Internet thing working on a mobile phone Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:45:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: car importing canada http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1094 car importing canada Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:31:01 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1094 this post is very helpful...the breakdown of expenses showed that importing cars anywhere is costly today... this post is very helpful…the breakdown of expenses showed that importing cars anywhere is costly today…

]]> By: Ian http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1087 Ian Thu, 29 May 2008 16:47:45 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1087 A very helpful blog, thanks. I am now looking into buying an Escape in the US. A very helpful blog, thanks.
I am now looking into buying an Escape in the US.

]]> By: orenf http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1078 orenf Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:24:40 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1078 Juan, Here's the link to the Globe and Mail article: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20071201.RAUTOS01/TPStory/Business Juan,

Here’s the link to the Globe and Mail article: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20071201.RAUTOS01/TPStory/Business

]]> By: Canadians who imported from the US - help? - PriusChat Forums http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1077 Canadians who imported from the US - help? - PriusChat Forums Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:41:22 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1077 [...] Canadians who imported from the US – help? Hi, the comments are on this post: Importing a Prius hybrid to Canada « The Mobile Net – From Useless to Useful at the bottom. I don’t have access to the article – the URL was posted by the person making the [...]

]]> By: Potato http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1076 Potato Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:46:12 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1076 I suggest you call the RIV to get the latest information. That rule was put into place, and a number of cars were prevented from being registered in Canada. After public outcry, the government granted "amnesty" and is waiving the rules temporarily. I have not heard if that has changed/expired, but it might have in the last few months (I'm a little out of date myself). Here is the article from the Globe about the amnesty: http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071130.r-autos01/BNStory/robNews/home It is not possible to update the ECU on a Prius to change the immobilizer to Canadian standards. If you call to get the latest information, either the amnesty will still be in place, or you will not be able to import the car. I suggest you call the RIV to get the latest information.

That rule was put into place, and a number of cars were prevented from being registered in Canada. After public outcry, the government granted “amnesty” and is waiving the rules temporarily. I have not heard if that has changed/expired, but it might have in the last few months (I’m a little out of date myself).

Here is the article from the Globe about the amnesty:
http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071130.r-autos01/BNStory/robNews/home

It is not possible to update the ECU on a Prius to change the immobilizer to Canadian standards. If you call to get the latest information, either the amnesty will still be in place, or you will not be able to import the car.

]]> By: Juan http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1075 Juan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:14:48 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1075 Hi all, The RIV listing says that if a 2008 Prius manufactured after Sept 1, 2007 needs to have the Electronic Immobilization System (EIS) updated to Canadian standard. I called Canadian Tire and they said they can't perform this. Does anyone have any experience with this update? do you know who can do it in the Vancouver area? Thanks, Juan Hi all,
The RIV listing says that if a 2008 Prius manufactured after Sept 1, 2007 needs to have the Electronic Immobilization System (EIS) updated to Canadian standard. I called Canadian Tire and they said they can’t perform this. Does anyone have any experience with this update? do you know who can do it in the Vancouver area?

Thanks,
Juan

]]> By: orenf http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1060 orenf Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:17:25 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1060 Hi Paul, Yes, I got mine @ Wilson (gosh, I should get a commission for all the business I've pushed their way by now...). I paid retail. It is what it is - they have leverage (by agreeing to sell you the car). Not as if you can go elsewhere. So there's zero willingness to give you a break. At least that was my experience. Warranty: Toyota's warranty covers the whole of North America. And that's not rumor, that's fact. I took mine to have the steering wheel slightly adjusted. The BC dealer asked me if I got a good price on the car, and then proceeded to make the necessary changes, all under warranty. --- Oren Hi Paul,

Yes, I got mine @ Wilson (gosh, I should get a commission for all the business I’ve pushed their way by now…).

I paid retail. It is what it is – they have leverage (by agreeing to sell you the car). Not as if you can go elsewhere. So there’s zero willingness to give you a break. At least that was my experience.

Warranty: Toyota’s warranty covers the whole of North America. And that’s not rumor, that’s fact. I took mine to have the steering wheel slightly adjusted. The BC dealer asked me if I got a good price on the car, and then proceeded to make the necessary changes, all under warranty.

— Oren

]]> By: paulg http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1059 paulg Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:12:46 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1059 Hello Oren- 2 questions if you have a chance: 1. It looks like you dealt with Wilson Motors. Did you get any break on the price or did you pay full retail? 2. Does the warranty apply after you bring the car to Canada? Many thanks. Paul Hello Oren- 2 questions if you have a chance:

1. It looks like you dealt with Wilson Motors. Did you get any break on the price or did you pay full retail?

2. Does the warranty apply after you bring the car to Canada?

Many thanks.

Paul

]]> By: dlwitzke http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1058 dlwitzke Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:13:31 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1058 Oren, We are looking at buying a highlander hybrid limited in the US and would like to know if your willing to pass along your contact from Wilson motors. We would like to deal with a dealership that is willing to work with Canadians. Thanks, dlwitzke Oren,

We are looking at buying a highlander hybrid limited in the US and would like to know if your willing to pass along your contact from Wilson motors. We would like to deal with a dealership that is willing to work with Canadians.

Thanks,
dlwitzke

]]> By: orenf http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1056 orenf Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:30:35 +0000 http://abouttime.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/importing-a-prius-hybrid-to-canada/#comment-1056 ippab: Welcome to Canada :) I'm not sure what the policy is if you are a US Citizen, buying a vehicle in the US, then moving temporarily to Canada with your car. Hardly sounds like you're "importing" the vehicle to me. Assuming the car is registered in the US, I doubt there is a tax event here - you're not a Canadian importing into Canada, you're moving to Canada and taking your belongings with you. But I could be totally off the mark. Why not call http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/ and ask them (and let us know what the answer is). As for '07 v '08: Mine is a 2007. As far as I know, the '08 model is identical to the '07. So it all comes down to price - you can probably get a good price on '07, but you'll have a higher depreciation rate, and your warranty will be shorter (I believe it starts on the day the car was manufactured - could be wrong). --- Oren ippab:

Welcome to Canada :)

I’m not sure what the policy is if you are a US Citizen, buying a vehicle in the US, then moving temporarily to Canada with your car. Hardly sounds like you’re “importing” the vehicle to me. Assuming the car is registered in the US, I doubt there is a tax event here – you’re not a Canadian importing into Canada, you’re moving to Canada and taking your belongings with you.

But I could be totally off the mark. Why not call http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/ and ask them (and let us know what the answer is).

As for ‘07 v ‘08: Mine is a 2007. As far as I know, the ‘08 model is identical to the ‘07. So it all comes down to price – you can probably get a good price on ‘07, but you’ll have a higher depreciation rate, and your warranty will be shorter (I believe it starts on the day the car was manufactured – could be wrong).

— Oren

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