Great, thanks, we may take you up on that.
DG
--- Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's the skinny on importing cars from Canada. I
have had new cars
imported, but it depends on cooperation from the US
side of the
manufacturers operations. Many new cars are
identical to US modesl, but in
David Goldsmith wrote:
Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups?
Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI
in 'em?
There used to be. The last production year was 1993, if I remember
right. I don't think they ever got the TDI, though some people have
done swaps.
Here's the skinny on importing cars from Canada. I have had new cars
imported, but it depends on cooperation from the US side of the
manufacturers operations. Many new cars are identical to US modesl, but in
the interest of the US dealers, the manufacturer won't give a letter of
compliance to
Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory
there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km
of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/
very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area
VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons.
So, according to you, I should have
His noodley goodness has not covered the area to the point of allowing
the slavering masses to perceive the wonder of the Peugeot. Must be
the interference of the Discovery Institute spreading the false
intelligent design hypothesis.
On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 04:49 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
David Goldsmith wrote:
Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory
there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km
of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/
very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area
VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons.
So,
Marshall,
referring to The Flying Spaghetti Monster. He created everything.
Some locations are not as immersed in His Noodly Goodness, and actually
believe we evolved from monkeys, or sprang fully formed from the head
of Zeus. The poor simpletons in KS are intent on teaching something
redghost wrote:
Marshall,
referring to The Flying Spaghetti Monster. He created everything.
Some locations are not as immersed in His Noodly Goodness, and actually
believe we evolved from monkeys, or sprang fully formed from the head
of Zeus. The poor simpletons in KS are intent on
David Goldsmith wrote:
--- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But it would have to have been marketed in Canada
with PRECISELY the
same equipment required in the US! If ANYTHING needs
to be changed
(bumpers, door reinforcement, lights, etc.), I
believe it must be
changed by a
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But from what I read, you're supposed to be able to
present paperwork certifying compliance when you bring
the thing across the border - how's this supposed to
happen if the mods need to be performed by a
registered US company (I guess those
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
Then you will have to change the speedo cluster to MPH from KPH (new parts
only allowed), along with any associated electronics changes needed (not
likely, but possible).
A friend of mine had a 1986 Celica (this was in
Steve MacSween wrote:
So actually on the whole you have a better selection of cars there, with
some oddball exceptions (want a cheap Lada Niva?). Guys up here who want old
Peugeots, etc., generally shop for them on your west coast, etc.
You guys got a lot of VW diesel models we didn't get
Ya, I'd love to locate either the 1.9L TD (to install in my Vanagon)
or double cab (preferably Synchro)--you Canucks have all the luck...a
real healthcare system AND vehicle choices, damn!
On 8/29/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
So actually on the whole you
Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups?
Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI
in 'em?
DG
--- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
So actually on the whole you have a better
selection of cars there, with
some oddball exceptions (want
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Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
Well they are missing a WHOLE bunch here in seattle. Nobody here wants
them, so
Yeah. Any vehicle of your choice, if you don't mind rust, 2 sets of tires and
snow. lots of snow.
And a real healthcare system, as long as you don't mind your dog having quicker
and better service at your local vet.
And don't forget the bonus round of double sales tax (16%), higher income tax
I didn't have much trouble getting my compliance letter from VWofCA. Took about
2 weeks and they needed my VIN. But the parts that needed to be modified made
the changes cost prohibitive. For one they wanted me to change from a passive
restraint system to a less effective active system (that's
about 5 years ago.
It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum maintenanace, and after
taking the cat out and putting a KN filter (wanted to stall with the stock
filter) I was getting 35-40 MPG. Not bad for a gasser ;)
Wasent until I got rear ended and bent the frame that I got rid of
Oh, and was it new when you brought it in?
DG
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
about 5 years ago.
It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum
maintenanace, and after taking the cat out and
putting a KN filter (wanted to stall with the stock
filter) I was getting 35-40 MPG. Not bad for
Nope. 90 model. Canadian model actualy. Had running day lights.
-- Original message --
Oh, and was it new when you brought it in?
DG
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
about 5 years ago.
It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum
maintenanace,
OK, thanks.
DG
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nope. 90 model. Canadian model actualy. Had running
day lights.
-- Original message --
Oh, and was it new when you brought it in?
DG
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
about 5 years ago.
It was a
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