I just bought a 2010 GSR, and seriously looked at buying in the States, but didn't think it was enough of a savings to sacrifice the warranty. Thot it was worth sharing, so here's my breakdown.


33,590....US MSRP
-2,015....6.0% Discount
31,575... TOTAL US $

Additional fees
250.... Paint
760.... Freight
250.... PDI
200.... Other Misc Fees

Total US$ = 33,035

+ 6.1 % duty for Japanese cars

Grand Total US$ = 35,050


Convert to CDN at 1.07 (what my bank would do for certified check)

Total CDN$ = 37,503



When you come to the border, here's what you pay in CDN $
200..... RIV
75....... AC Tax
30....... Tire Tax
1,875.. GST 5%
Sub Total CDN$ = 2,180


Then you have to register, and make it ready to drive in Ontario:
150.... Federal Insp
50...... Saftey
295..... Reg/Lics
3,000.. PST 8%
Sub Total CDN$ = 3,495


GRAND TOTAL CDN$ = 37,503 + 2,180 + 3,495 = $43,178


I paid $46,856 OTD including tint. So, $3600 difference. To me, that's worth it for the warranty. And for resale, it’s always easier to sell the car with the km/h on the top!


Also note, this has nothing to do with trying to sway people to buy CDN. It’s dollars and cents only.

 

^my main reason for not buying in the US was that I did not have the money upfront. Canadian banks said no since the item was a vehicle and they can't authorize that amount for a US car. US banks don't lend money to international purchasers either. 5 speed with SSS would have been sweet!

 

Dude the trick is to never register it up here. If it was me, and i will tell ya I was damn close. I would buy the car with the help of my wonderful aunt, and keep it registered down there. lol I would be laughing, laughing at how much money I saved. and since it remains registered down there. I keep my warranty lol. just bring it to buffalo now and then for critical service.

But seriously, Down in Cali it was 29,999 for that new EVO, damn

 

Nice write up, i paid about the same as you for mine. People say were crazy for paying that amount for a mitsu, but im evo enthusiast.. and no regrets.

 

Great writeup, my friend is considering buying his car in the US, perhaps he should see this. Although he's not buying an EVO :P He wishes.

 

I paid 45 000$ flat. Taxes, delivery and preparation included.
GSR 2010

 

I just bought mine for $50,000: 2010 GSR + handling package(aka technology package) + tax. I know it could have been lower, but I didnt spend too much time to work the price down.
I live in vancouver area, was thinking about buying in US too, drove to Portland, Oregon (tax free), found a dealer, told the sales what i wanted, and he said no sales to canadians, fxxk him, i left.

although warranty isn't much of a concern for me as I, like most other evo owners, plan on mod the car anyways.