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  1. dietpepsi

    dietpepsi Rookie

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    #1 dietpepsi, Jul 26, 2005
    From looking around on the internet quite it bit it would seem there may be some deals if one was to bring F Cars up from the US to resale in Canada. I have never brought units up from the States. Does anyone have any insight that they would care to share?
     
  2. TheCarcierge

    TheCarcierge Formula 3

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    #2 TheCarcierge, Jul 26, 2005
    Much like bringing a european car to the US there are some items that must be converted to Canadian Specs. Check these links:

    http://www.tc.gc.ca/pacific/faq/road/importation.htm
    http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html

    I believe that the cahnges are:

    Bumpers - strange since theirs have a lower impact rating but their law
    Daytime running lights
    seat belt restraint locations - could be a big / expensive project
    child seat anchorages - if pre-US requirement
    Metric binacle - some can be switched, others need a new instrument pod

    All of these modifications must be made by a Ferrari Dealer.

    There is an exemption for cars older than 15 years old.

    Hope that helps.

    Scottie
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  3. F1Ace

    F1Ace F1 Rookie

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    #3 F1Ace, Jul 26, 2005
    If you get ones over 15 years old it's just a matter of crunching the numbers and seeing if it works out. I got my 87 328 from the states and it was maybe a bit cheaper. Don't know if you'll get rich doing it though.

    If you get one newer than 15 years you could be in for some real headaches, so ask a lot of questions on this side of the border. You need to consult this page, and watch out for the *asterisks*, they're trouble. http://www.riv.ca/english/US_vehicle_admissibility.pdf

    Best!
    Wes
    Winnipeg
     
  4. goldyF355

    goldyF355 Formula 3

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    #4 goldyF355, Jul 26, 2005
  5. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #5 f355spider, Jul 26, 2005
    Don't waste your time. If it was that easy or profitable, all the exotic car dealers in Canada would be doing it....heck they can buy at wholesale even.
     

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