Why are cars SO much cheaper in the US vs Canada??

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  • Za Ha
    Confirmed User
    • Oct 2001
    • 5112
    #1

    Why are cars SO much cheaper in the US vs Canada??

    The US dollar is now $1.10 Canadian but prices in the States to be MUCH lower.

    For example:

    Brand new Honda S2000
    $50,300 in Canada
    or
    $34,000 in the US

    New Boxster S is $78,000 Canadian and $55,000 US dollars.

    The gap is even bigger when the cars are used, they are even cheaper in the States.

    WTF is the reasoning behind these price differences???
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    • directfiesta
      Too lazy to set a custom title
      • Oct 2002
      • 30188
      #2
      Because they haven't yet been notified that the US dollar is near par to Canadian ...
      I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT !

      But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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        • FetishWeb
          Confirmed User
          • May 2004
          • 390
          #3
          Originally posted by Za Ha
          The US dollar is now $1.10 Canadian but prices in the States to be MUCH lower.

          For example:

          Brand new Honda S2000
          $50,300 in Canada
          or
          $34,000 in the US

          New Boxster S is $78,000 Canadian and $55,000 US dollars.

          The gap is even bigger when the cars are used, they are even cheaper in the States.

          WTF is the reasoning behind these price differences???


          Probablly because most Canadians love being gouged senseless and only support a "free market" economy so long as it is totally uncompetitive.

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            • Sosa
              In Tushy Land
              • Oct 2002
              • 40149
              #4
              because america is #1!

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                • madawgz
                  8.8.8.8
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 30509
                  #5
                  the currency conversions havnt been fixed yet
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                    • SleazyDream
                      I'm here for SPORT
                      • Jul 2001
                      • 41470
                      #6
                      Originally posted by directfiesta
                      Because they haven't yet been notified that the US dollar is near par to Canadian ...
                      that's the real reason.

                      it used to make sense 2-3 years ago to send cars to the usa - you made money. now it's the reverse.
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                      Now read without the word dog.

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                        • directfiesta
                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 30188
                          #7
                          Originally posted by madawgz
                          the currency conversions havnt been fixed yet
                          ... and it never will be
                          I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT !

                          But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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                            • ajrocks
                              Confirmed User
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 4526
                              #8
                              I was just looking into this. This is the deal. 15 Cents on the dollar and 15% Gst and PST thats 30% more right off the bat. Not to mention as a Canadian we are used to getting fucked over and paying too much so they grab a few more points just for being Canadian. Its shit.
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                                • Kevsh
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Dec 2004
                                  • 8619
                                  #9
                                  Besides difference in the dollar not being reflected in the price, you also have the freight, taxes, etc. of shipping to Canada. And economics 101 - USA is a bigger market, more competition, cheaper prices.

                                  Edit: Yes, and GST too....

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                                    • ajrocks
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Nov 2004
                                      • 4526
                                      #10
                                      1 more thing, Used cars are cheaper in the US just because of sure Volume. There's millions more available so the prices go down.
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                                        • directfiesta
                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                          • Oct 2002
                                          • 30188
                                          #11
                                          GST ( and PST ) is on TOP of the above mentioned sticker prices...
                                          I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT !

                                          But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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                                            • sexxxydesign.com
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                                              • Feb 2005
                                              • 1281
                                              #12
                                              Don't complain..

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