Oct 06
Why our leaders need to act!
This fellow from Barrie Ontario saves over $10,000.
Here is his story:
So, I have been looking around and doing some research and the Ridgeline is the way to go. The price difference between Honda Canada and Honda USA is ridiculous. A NEW 2008 Ridgeline in the USA is retail $28,000 with $600 freight/PDI. The EXACT same vehicle sold here in Canda (and made here in Canada in Alliston ONT 20 mins from my house) is $34,400 plus $1500 freight/PDI. That is a whopping $6000 difference off the get go.
Found a 2007 Ridgleine RTS in Ohio with 21,00 miles (34,000 KM) for $18,000 all in. The SAME vehicle used on a Honda lot in Canada would be about $28,000 to $32,000 Canadian……..HUGE difference.
The truck got is the sweet red cherry pearl colour and I went and had roof racks installed on it. They were $311 US. Same racks in Canada at Honda dealer are almost $700. BRUTAL
Anyway, got it through customs with no issue and just getting the rest of the paperwork sorted out this week. It was much easier to import than I expected.
I’ll post a pic once the temp Ohio plates are off it and it’s ready to go. So glad I found this froum as well.
Hope to contribute to the mix.
Cheers
Tad
There is such a disparity in Pricing between the U.S. and Canada. Our leaders need to resolve this issue. Billions of dollars, are being sucked out of our country, out of our economy, and into the “coffers” of the International Car Makers.
October 6th, 2008 at 10:29 am
any problems with honda regarding the recall clearance letter , i heard
honda is refusing to issue a letter .
October 7th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I agree, please see below for my previous post. I saved over $13,000.00 and it literally took me less then
4 hours to cross the border and have my truck inspected and licensed.
“Great Idea, even though I have never been in contact with any of my local representatives I took the time to forward them your email.
I saved over $13,000.00 last Oct buying my 2008 Toyota Tacoma in the U.S, over $300.00 on a Tule bike rack, and I will be getting snow tires from the Tire Rack soon. I even picked up a new Weber BBQ in the U.S. on my way back with my new truck!”
Shawn
October 7th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I think the government has been doing a good job thus far thanks in large part to the efforts of CarsWithoutBorders.com. They quickly amended the immobilizer law and harmonized the bumper regulations. By taking these actions, I feel that they are solidly behind the Canadian consumer. Where I have a problem is the stance that the government must interfere with what a business charges for its products or its warranty coverage. Judging from the new car sales numbers in Canada, it would appear that Canadians seemingly do not have a problem paying a lot more the same product this of the border even with the knowledge of the price discrepancy. The only role the government should play is that which removes “red tape” barriers to the US market.
October 8th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Just a word to the wise: make sure you know the exchange rate when you’re making any purchases.
Over the last four days, the exchange rate has been EXTREMELY volatile, and has changed almost 5%. Credit card companies are usually pretty brutal about the premium they charge for converting currency, so just be aware!!!