Depressed and bummed out

After trying and trying to figure out how to import my D Roadster I finally might have to admit defeat as sad as it is . I have one long shot left but I doubt it.

I hate the RIV Canadian import out of date, self serving standard of importing vehicles laws err should I say suggestions . Turns out RIV is not even a government run organization they basically are just a private institution to help with import laws. Some have even said that as far as they can tell RIV Canada is owned operated by Canadian Tire?????? so why are these clowns choosing what is or is not admissible?????????? 3 years ago they had set off rules of importing Ferrari, because of this I chose a 348 instead of a 355. 2 years later they changed their minds and all Ferrari's are admissible now WTF.

Now I have the same problem with my 97.5 D Roadster, it can be imported next year (15 yr rule of importation ) but not his year. Yet any Lambo built Sept 1 99 or newer is admissible now?????? besides the obvious few body & interior changes and a few engine mods not much is different. In fact some cars that are allowed in (other manufactures) have way less safety standards than my car????

It once use to be about bumper height, then 5 mph bumpers to 7 mph bumpers (total horse caca) then airbags then dual airbags etc..... well my car has all those so WTF

I called them to find out who came up with this magical production of 99 Sept 1 or newer, they said call Transport Canada, I call them they say Lamborghini Canada I call them they say RIV Canada so who is the F#cking genius ??????????? I have a feeling by next year they will allow all Lambos and I will go ballistic grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Sorry sorry had to vent, thanks for listening

In the end I knew what I was getting into going in the sale, that I might have to wait and I am fine with that, I love my car, it is stored in safe place and I go down once in a while drive it up and down PCH, not many people in the world get a chance to do that I guess
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Hang in there dude, its a beautiful car , + time flies , like you said , you get to cruise down PCH in a Diablo ,,which is everybodys dream come true , I hope you find a loophole . Good Luck , How about titleing it in Montana and just driving it across , you have to open a LLC + get a personal mailbox .

 

Vent brother vent! That's what we are here for.

 

Are you coming to Concorso? Maybe that is your answer. Leave it on the west coast until August and bring it to the Concorso. Spend a week with it in "paradise".

 

It is a sad situation..a few answers..

YES..RIV is basicaly supported by and funded with profit by Canadian Tire Parent COmpany per contract from the Canadian Goverment.

The strict rules for Lambo entry were pretty much written by the one and only LAST "importer" of Lamborghini, which is in Canada...all other Dealers are direct franchise from the factory, not Canada, they buy from the "importer" which has the contraact for all of Canada and HE buyes direct from the Factory.

I highly dought, due to competition, you will SEE all Lambos allowed in. As a matter of fact, Lamborghini has just finished with a "World Wide" meeting of all their Dealers and this subject, (USA cars into Canada) was the main topic.

I Lambo past 9/1999 is NOT allowed in with out the recall letter from the "MANUFACTURE" not the Dealer on the letterhead...which is 99% of the cars that have gone up there. This "lettter' was produced by USA Dealers to get past the law and sell their cars into Canada..which in all fairness just hurts the Dealers up there that cant compete against the USA prices.

It is my understanding that as the result of all these recent Gallardos and the such to go north, with this "UN-Authorized" letter from USA Dealers..there is a MAJOR crack down in the works. There is to be a collection of all the VIN # of cars registered into Canada of late, then a back search tot rack what "Authorized" Dealer approved the sale. That USA Dealer is to be met with sever sanctions from the Factory..as sever as the removal of thier Franchise lesson.

I am sure we will be hearing more in the near future.

 

You have a stunningly beautiful car! hang in there! Don't let "them" win!

 

Beautiful car Roberto! Time flies, and doesn't it snow for 6 months up there anyway
So it should feel like a 6 month wait

 

Thanks everyone

Well now I'm getting excited . Can you PM me info on it please.

But come Sept 1 2014 all will be admissible????? Unless they rewrite the rules, AGAIN

Never looked at it that way I guess, so basically only 4 months away Thanks my man

 

Dear Lamborghinisti,

Roberto, have you thought of just registering your Lamborghini in the US. Many states have different rules but I can tell you about Florida.

Florida is a transient state which is used to folks living in other places and registering second homes and cars here.

To register your L car, you would have to have a property address...no PO box. But who cares...homes are cheap here now. Plus....it's Florida...need I say more?

Even though you are a Canadian, you can legally purchase a property here with NO hassles..it's very common. You can then register you car here with FL tags and FL insurance even though you are a foreigner with a foreign license. Once registered, you can ship your car over to you and drive it at will. FL will even allow an out of state address for your renewal sticker as...again, it's common here.

The sales tax is 7% but you don't have any Ad Valorum taxes and the renewal sticker is about $60.00...insurance will depend on your situation.

Now, my home state of GA is totally different. GA is a old state with old fashioned rules as living in two states is still a foreign concept. The Ad Valorum tax is steep. It's an every year tax based on the MSRP of the car ! Ummm....yeah


If you would like more info for registering in FL, don't hesitate to contact me.



Shamile

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Thanks Shamile for trying to help with your input, appreciated .

 

Shamille has a great idea, purchase a condo and all your problems are solved...plus you can invite ladies to your place in S FL .

 

Why are the rules so stupid?

In Australia there is no problem importing a Diablo.

The only cars that cant be 'complianced' in australia as far as I know is the Bugatti Veyron/Enzo Ferrari/Mclaren F1 (and Probbably the Pagani Zonda/Koenisegg)


Why? Cause there too fast... yet I can have modified Diablo that runs over 400km/h with 1000hp if I choose to.

I understand your sentiments with all that crazyness. Well Cheer up... all I can say is... I never liked Silver cars.. I was always into either Blue or Orange... Once I saw your Diablo... I started having this little problem in the back of my mind saying "What about a silver one? Yeah u always hated silver cars but doesnt the silver suit ur dream car? Mmm? Mmm?"

Low and Behold, that crazy thought has me bewitched. I want a Silver Diablo. It just looks perfect.

All this started thanks to your car. Just hang in there till Canada pull there fingers out there ass. Whatever you do, dont sell that car, its beautiful and I will always remember YOUR CAR as to why I turned from hating silver to wanting my dream car in SILVER.

 

Well I am glad I was able to help you choose. I too once loved anything but silver, but after owning so many different colored sport cars I finally owned a silver 911 then a silver 944S2 Cabriolet which I still use as my daily driver. Silver sport cars look stunning, they have all the sport with some class and prestige. Plus they are way easier to keep clean, show little dirt etc... but best of all it is how the color enhances all the lines and curves of the car especially in low light situations.

I received a promising phone call today from my importer so fingers crossed for me .
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www.concorso.com

I will find other links discussing it here............

 

Here is a lineup from the 2009 weekend. The events are pretty much the same (not sure if the links will work still). But, basically this year the main activities will be held on the 18th-21st of August. Keep an eye out in the California section of Fchat for this year's lineup.

Plus, if your car is in SoCal, there is the www.ItalianStampede.com that will be caravanning up to Monterey for the weekend's events.

Turn lemons into lemonade and spend a week with your car in THE biggest Italian Exotic car event in the world.


Here is an example of what happens that week...................


Monday August 10th, 2009
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10AM-4PM Carmel by the Sea concours on the avenue 1947-1989 Ferrari, 1948-1989 Porsche
http://www.carmelconcours.com/

Tuesday August 11th, 2009
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10AM-4PM Carmel by the Sea concours on the avenue Multi marques 1940-1973
http://www.carmelconcours.com/
10AM-6PM Automobilia Monterey at The Embassy Suites
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com

Wednesday August 12th, 2009
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Blackhawk Exposition Sale
http://www.blackhawkcollection.com/
McCall Motorworks Revival 2009 at the Monterey Jet Center
http://www.mccallevents.com/index.cfm/events.htm
10AM-7PM Automobilia Monterey at The Embassy Suites
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com

Thursday August 13th, 2009
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8AM-2PM Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/p...ving/index.htm
6PM-10PM RM Sports & Classic auction at the Portola Plaza Hotel
http://www.rmauctions.com/default.cfm?SaleCode=MO09

Friday August 14th, 2009
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8:45AM-4:35PM Rolex Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca racetrack
http://www.montereyhistoric.com/
10AM-4PM The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
http://www.quaillodgeevents.com/pages/thequail.cgi
9:30AM-5PM Monterey Bay Concourse / La Dolce Vita
www.ladolcevitamontereybay.com or www.montereybayconcours.com
9AM-4PM Concorso Italiano
http://www.concorso.com/
6PM-10PM RM Sports & Classic auction at the Portola Plaza Hotel
http://www.rmauctions.com/default.cfm?SaleCode=MO09

Saturday August 15th, 2009
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8:45AM-4:55PM Rolex Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca racetrack
http://www.montereyhistoric.com/
4:30-7:30PM, Khakis annual Ferrari event, Carmel's Barnyard Shopping Village
http://www.khakisofcarmel.com/events.php
6PM-10PM RM Sports & Classic auction at the Portola Plaza Hotel
http://www.rmauctions.com/default.cfm?SaleCode=MO09

Sunday August 16th, 2009
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9AM-4:05PM Rolex Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca racetrack
http://www.montereyhistoric.com/
Pebble Beach Cocours
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/p...d'elegance

 

Dear Lamborghinisti,

Ouch...my eyes!

You posted a P car on the Lamborghini forum..??

Have you no shame...


Shamile

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Thank you very much much appreciated.








Sorry Shamile

 

Wow, how horrible. I bought a prop for my boat from a guy in Canada and that was a pain! I can only imagine a car.