US prices versus CDN prices

Hi Rick!!

Its a supply and demand thing up here. The Us has so many Ferrari's to choose from as opposed to us up here in the cold north. Ferrari's will always bring more of a price here in Canada then in the Us.

But you must also remember that the 355 needs bumper conversions to be legal here in Canada and datyime running lights, along with a KPH speedo.And the only place that can install the bumpers and sign off on the paper work is FoO. They will ding ya for 15k by the time its all said and done. It may be even worth it for an older 355 with a good service history to bring accross the boarder. Some of the prices for the 355 up here are boarder line insane but mostly thats for the Spiders. A good 95 355B (my personal fav as you know) will bring just over 100k. A car needing a service with rubber will bring in the mid to high 90's.

 

Little, I have been pondering this over for over two years now. The only logical explanatoin to me is exactly what Tom previously stated: supply and demand. It's a pure monopoly here. Even if you try to import in an attempt to save some moolah, you get jacked by FoO to the extent where any savings are negligible. The only you choice you have is to buy locally; which really sucks.

This is much, much worse with Lamborghini's. A typical Diablo 6.0 in Ontario fetches approx. $260k CDN (~ $222.527K USD) whereas in the US the same car (although US Spec) hits roughly $160K-$180K USD. Go figure. The story get's absolutley brutal with Gallardo's, as brand new ones retail for approx. $260K (again, about $222.527K USD). New Gallardo's in the US do NOT go for $222K USD. That's Murcielago territory down south. This fact alone makes me want to move down south once I get out in the workforce

 

Rick, you know we've talked about this here many times. Its not worth it unless its an older car a classic or Vintage specialty car etc.

Again, this is my opinion. But by the time you pay the $15,000.00 CDN PLUS to convert this 97 355 to CDN Spec. (if someone will sell you the parts) plus duty and transportation charges. IT AINT WORTH IT!

If you are on that trip then there is a U.S 1998 Red/Tan Spider with 23K Miles here, landed, complete with books and history for only $129,900.00

Do the math, I am sure you've seen it in the trader. I was told by the owner that it's a very nice one too. It's been on Canuck soil for a bit.

Vasco

 

To get a deal on a car?

 

Vasco, I believe Rick is asking about the explanation towards the discrepency, not the reasons as to "why noy import?" Having said that, what you posted is absolutley correct concerning the end results of imports.

 

Ya know..I think I have had too much wine tonight....Just htought I would let ya know

 

The fact you even posted that comment is proof.

V. man, I was only kidding bro.

 

True. I just get tripped out when this U.S/CDN spec issue comes up. But as Tom says there are sooo many cars down there that prices go down. It's basic economics. Even on eBay, do a search on Ferrari's. eBay.ca Canada always has 250-350 cars for sale of all types. There are usually close to that number of Ferrari's alone on eBay.com (U.S)

 

And 80% of them being 360s

 

Rick.. If you really want a 355 (heavens I can't understanad why with you owning a wonderful flat 12 Testarossa) let me know. I could set a price for that car that is very good for the Canadian market. You have seen the car..heard the car..and been blowen past by the car ...Let me know and I will see what I can do. But honestly..i would not give up your 12 for a V8 Ferrari. There is nothing..I repeat nothing.. like a 12 cyliner Ferrari!!

 

LOL!!!

Just let me deal with it and you will have a second pony in the garage before you know it!!

 

Ive seen rick shift his TR so I know why he wants an automatic ferrari! LOL, just kidding,

P.

 

"Flybys"

 

Huh?!?! WTF did I do?

That's it, this thread is being jacked into another flame war.
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LOL.. You guys are too much!! I'm sure Paul could have caught ya If he really wanted to. I have see him drive his 308..8k rpm all the way!!

OOOOOhhhh Man..I have had way too much vino...gezz I can barely type!

 

d'oh!! now that is nasty!!

 

Sorry bro, I know I've been sliding in my comebacks during the past few months. I'm desperatley awaiting this vacation... you have no clue how badly I'm ticking down the seconds til the 19th. This Univ. crap is killing me. I don't even know why I'm doing SCI courses.... I keep thinking I'd be so much better off in Law, at least I'd enjoy studying that stuff. Think it's about time I went in for some Guidance Counselling, even though it'll be utter crap anyways