Why would buying the same car in the USA or in Canada be so different?

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • buddyjuf
    • Jul 2026
    #1

    Why would buying the same car in the USA or in Canada be so different?

    so I went on BMW.com and BMW.ca to build myself a brand new M3 and see how much it costs

    on the US website, it will cost me 67000$US which is equal to 78000$CAD
    on the Canadian website, it will cost me 96000$US

    does anybody have any idea why? Are these companies still using 1.5 as the exchange rate in order to rack in much more money?
    Tags: None
    • s9ann0
      Confirmed User
      • Sep 2001
      • 4873
      #2
      try to build one on the UK website for a laugh and see how hard we get ripped off

        Comment

        • Scootermuze
          Confirmed User
          • Dec 2001
          • 4513
          #3
          Originally posted by bdjuf
          so I went on BMW.com and BMW.ca to build myself a brand new M3 and see how much it costs

          on the US website, it will cost me 67000$US which is equal to 78000$CAD
          on the Canadian website, it will cost me 96000$US

          does anybody have any idea why? Are these companies still using 1.5 as the exchange rate in order to rack in much more money?

          Might be interesting to contact them both and see how they justify the difference..

            Comment

            • Krille
              Confirmed User
              • Mar 2002
              • 2436
              #4
              how much is it in mexico?

                Comment

                • Pure Evil
                  Confirmed User
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 1737
                  #5
                  it has to do with taxes and regulations and shit. u canucks are getting screwed
                  I am the fourth Horseman.


                  If someone offers you an amazing hosting deal, call WEBAIR before you choose. You won't be sorry.

                    Comment

                    • xclusive
                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                      • Apr 2004
                      • 35218
                      #6
                      that's crazy, I could understand a few extra k but that's nuts

                      I support MediumPimpin.com / Shemp's Outlawtgp.com /


                        Comment

                        • Ecksent
                          Confirmed User
                          • Nov 2004
                          • 1415
                          #7
                          It's all about the duties and taxes. GST and PST. Remember, the States don't have all that shit. Duty is a revenue source for Canada, it's not for the States.
                          Anyone wanna sig spot.......cheap????

                            Comment

                            • Alex
                              So Fucking Banned (YEA!!)
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 10963
                              #8
                              Originally posted by Pure Evil
                              it has to do with taxes and regulations and shit. u canucks are getting screwed
                              Why would the Canadian government be taxing them so much.

                              Would they rather thier citizens by cars from Canadian owned Companies, are there even any?
                              Care about me?
                              Who?
                              Me!
                              Who?

                                Comment

                                • Dildozer
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Jul 2002
                                  • 7519
                                  #9
                                  Dude we're getting assfucked in many aspects in Canada, pisses me off when i see how much people paid for the Z in the states and the price i paid.
                                  Spam link here

                                    Comment

                                    • Lonny
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Jun 2003
                                      • 3539
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by Krille
                                      how much is it in mexico?
                                      96 000 U.S. dollars = 1.04842523 million Mexican pesos

                                        Comment

                                        • MrIzzz
                                          If u touch it, I will cum
                                          • Sep 2003
                                          • 22923
                                          #11
                                          it costs like $10k to make a speedometer read kilometers




                                          j/k


                                          WHO WANTS TO PLAY GRAB-ASS?

                                            Comment

                                            • CrazyAL
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Jun 2003
                                              • 205
                                              #12
                                              Checkout the 19inch rim upgrade price on bmw.ca on the m3...... $7k! does anyone get this upgrade? for 7k you can get some pretty sick after market rims and have change over.

                                                Comment

                                                • Triple 6
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Feb 2002
                                                  • 5394
                                                  #13
                                                  m3 is yummy.....


                                                  although... im hoping to get an m6 sooon
                                                  SIG TOO SMALL! Maximum 1200x600 button and no more than 30 text lines of ALL SIZES and COLORS. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 6240x4800 instead of a 1024x800.

                                                    Comment

                                                    • Morgan
                                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                      • May 2002
                                                      • 10520
                                                      #14
                                                      96k??? thats more than i paid for my M5! lol
                                                      PornstarPlatinum.com | TransErotica.com

                                                        Comment

                                                        • Morgan
                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                          • May 2002
                                                          • 10520
                                                          #15
                                                          btw... dont get an M3 yet. you'll kick yourself in the ass. The NEW M3 will have the 400HP V8.

                                                          they should be paying people to take the 07' M3's off their hands!!!
                                                          PornstarPlatinum.com | TransErotica.com

                                                            Comment

                                                            • 4Pics
                                                              Confirmed User
                                                              • Dec 2001
                                                              • 7952
                                                              #16
                                                              The M5 is better!

                                                                Comment

                                                                • Morgan
                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                  • May 2002
                                                                  • 10520
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by 4Pics
                                                                  The M5 is better!
                                                                  better than M3, yes of course.

                                                                  better than M6, to each his own.

                                                                  M5 and M6 are basically the same thing besides the body style. Of course the M6 will weigh 300 lbs less.

                                                                  same engine, same tranny, same susp.

                                                                  Personally, i like to have a sedan, so i got the M5. Also, I didnt want to deal with the M6 waiting list. M6's are going for 20k+ over MSRP.
                                                                  PornstarPlatinum.com | TransErotica.com

                                                                    Comment

                                                                    • buddyjuf
                                                                      #18
                                                                      Originally posted by Morgan
                                                                      btw... dont get an M3 yet. you'll kick yourself in the ass. The NEW M3 will have the 400HP V8.

                                                                      they should be paying people to take the 07' M3's off their hands!!!
                                                                      of course yo

                                                                      I already have a 2003. I was just interested in the prices for new ones

                                                                        Comment

                                                                        • Young
                                                                          Bland for life
                                                                          • Nov 2004
                                                                          • 10468
                                                                          #19
                                                                          because Canada sucks...it's only good for the hot brunettes
                                                                          ★★★

                                                                            Comment

                                                                            • Pornwolf
                                                                              Drunk and Unruly
                                                                              • Jan 2002
                                                                              • 22712
                                                                              #20
                                                                              M3's are for kids. Don't be so metro, get an M5.
                                                                              I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade...

                                                                              Webair, bitches.

                                                                                Comment

                                                                                • SmokeyTheBear
                                                                                  ►SouthOfHeaven
                                                                                  • Jun 2004
                                                                                  • 28609
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  import fee's . get a dealer to buy one from the states new then sell it to you used.
                                                                                  hatisblack at yahoo.com

                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                    • Kassidy
                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                      • Jul 2003
                                                                                      • 1219
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      Taxes......


                                                                                      The ORIGINAL micro niche program- All Original and exclusive content.
                                                                                      Paying 60% recurring through CCBill, FHG, free content & gallery templates
                                                                                      Well researched niches with on-target content. SUBSTANCE SELLS!

                                                                                        Comment

                                                                                        • Manowar
                                                                                          jellyfish  
                                                                                          • Dec 2003
                                                                                          • 71528
                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          damn dude, that sucks

                                                                                            Comment

                                                                                            • Manowar
                                                                                              jellyfish  
                                                                                              • Dec 2003
                                                                                              • 71528
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by Triple 6
                                                                                              m3 is yummy.....


                                                                                              although... im hoping to get an m6 sooon
                                                                                              very nice

                                                                                                Comment

                                                                                                • Webby
                                                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                  • Oct 2002
                                                                                                  • 14956
                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  Originally posted by spanno
                                                                                                  try to build one on the UK website for a laugh and see how hard we get ripped off
                                                                                                  Stop moaning spanno!

                                                                                                  If you were here in Costa Rica you'd be paying around 105% taxes (tho there are workarounds on that).

                                                                                                  Anyways... there ain't no point in a prestige lump of metal here - the roads would knock the hell out of it in 12 months. Best vehicle is probably an UK ex-army landrover - gotta cost the best part of $2000 (without the chrome rims)
                                                                                                  XXX TLD's - Another mosquito to swat.

                                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                                    • Steen2
                                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                                      • Feb 2004
                                                                                                      • 7662
                                                                                                      #26
                                                                                                      Perhaps larger market demand in the US?
                                                                                                      ICQ: 2262.73945

                                                                                                        Comment

                                                                                                        • Manowar
                                                                                                          jellyfish  
                                                                                                          • Dec 2003
                                                                                                          • 71528
                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          Originally posted by Steen2
                                                                                                          Perhaps larger market demand in the US?
                                                                                                          for sure.

                                                                                                            Comment

                                                                                                            • Grapesoda
                                                                                                              So Fucking Banned
                                                                                                              • Jul 2003
                                                                                                              • 46238
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              Originally posted by Alex
                                                                                                              Why would the Canadian government be taxing them so much.

                                                                                                              Would they rather thier citizens by cars from Canadian owned Companies, are there even any?

                                                                                                              the public medical mus tbe paid for somehow . . don't they have VAT?

                                                                                                                Comment

                                                                                                                • directfiesta
                                                                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                                  • Oct 2002
                                                                                                                  • 30136
                                                                                                                  #29
                                                                                                                  Originally posted by Kassidy
                                                                                                                  Taxes......
                                                                                                                  A bit ...

                                                                                                                  But we are mainly getting ass-raped by the companies pocketing the advantage on the exchange ... It seems they kept the same ration of $1.00 US = $ 1.50 Can.

                                                                                                                  Think of gas ... it continues going up let's say at the same % as the US... but the increase should have been absorbed by the increase of our currebncy..

                                                                                                                  Same here with wine from Europe .. and there was a " mini-scandal" about trying to keep the prices as high...

                                                                                                                  When our currency falled, eveything went up ... But it seems that want went up doesn't necessarely come down....
                                                                                                                  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 ....

                                                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                                                    • Quotealex
                                                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                                                      • Sep 2001
                                                                                                                      • 6265
                                                                                                                      #30
                                                                                                                      Originally posted by bdjuf
                                                                                                                      so I went on BMW.com and BMW.ca to build myself a brand new M3 and see how much it costs

                                                                                                                      on the US website, it will cost me 67000$US which is equal to 78000$CAD
                                                                                                                      on the Canadian website, it will cost me 96000$US

                                                                                                                      does anybody have any idea why? Are these companies still using 1.5 as the exchange rate in order to rack in much more money?
                                                                                                                      Isn't it the same with other products? Try Dell.com and Dell.ca for example.

                                                                                                                        Comment

                                                                                                                        • SilentKnight
                                                                                                                          Megan Fox's fluffer
                                                                                                                          • Oct 2005
                                                                                                                          • 24818
                                                                                                                          #31
                                                                                                                          Originally posted by MrIzzz
                                                                                                                          it costs like $10k to make a speedometer read kilometers

                                                                                                                          j/k

                                                                                                                            Comment

                                                                                                                            • Jakke PNG
                                                                                                                              ex-TeenGodFather
                                                                                                                              • Nov 2001
                                                                                                                              • 20306
                                                                                                                              #32
                                                                                                                              Lol. Stop whining.
                                                                                                                              a new m3 convertible is 141 000 CAD in finland.

                                                                                                                              I don't understand how everyone in north america isn't driving good cars.
                                                                                                                              ..and I'm off.

                                                                                                                                Comment

                                                                                                                                • Morgan
                                                                                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                                                  • May 2002
                                                                                                                                  • 10520
                                                                                                                                  #33
                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by TeenGodFather
                                                                                                                                  Lol. Stop whining.
                                                                                                                                  a new m3 convertible is 141 000 CAD in finland.

                                                                                                                                  I don't understand how everyone in north america isn't driving good cars.
                                                                                                                                  me neither
                                                                                                                                  PornstarPlatinum.com | TransErotica.com

                                                                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                                                                    • Pornwolf
                                                                                                                                      Drunk and Unruly
                                                                                                                                      • Jan 2002
                                                                                                                                      • 22712
                                                                                                                                      #34
                                                                                                                                      Compared to other countries we definitely buy more luxury cars. There's no doubt about that. After all, people had to put spinners on something.
                                                                                                                                      I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade...

                                                                                                                                      Webair, bitches.

                                                                                                                                        Comment

                                                                                                                                        • Sami
                                                                                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                                                                                          • Mar 2004
                                                                                                                                          • 2047
                                                                                                                                          #35
                                                                                                                                          Bdjuf, I noticed that too.


                                                                                                                                          So simply just buy the car from the US and import it in yourself..

                                                                                                                                          Because at 96,000 you still have to pay 17% tax. 14% for gst pst and 3 % luxury tax.


                                                                                                                                          importing a car from us you will pay 20% tax from what i've heard anyways (about to find out in 21 days ).


                                                                                                                                          You still save quite bit of money.

                                                                                                                                          ServerProvider.com


                                                                                                                                          ICQ#: 311-848-143

                                                                                                                                            Comment

                                                                                                                                            • tranza
                                                                                                                                              ICQ: 197-556-237
                                                                                                                                              • Jun 2003
                                                                                                                                              • 57559
                                                                                                                                              #36
                                                                                                                                              An M3 costs around US$300,000 here in Brazil.

                                                                                                                                              I'm just a newbie.

                                                                                                                                                Comment

                                                                                                                                                • Morgan
                                                                                                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                                                                  • May 2002
                                                                                                                                                  • 10520
                                                                                                                                                  #37
                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by tranza
                                                                                                                                                  An M3 costs around US$300,000 here in Brazil.

                                                                                                                                                  you got to be kidding me.

                                                                                                                                                  what would an M5 cost?
                                                                                                                                                  PornstarPlatinum.com | TransErotica.com

                                                                                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                                                                                    Previous template Next
                                                                                                                                                    Working...