Are there any differences?

I'm in Canada and I'm looking at buying a 2006 Si from the USA and importing it into Canada. Now I know some Si's are made in Canada in Ontario and if the serial number starts with a 2 then that means it was made in Canada, which the Si I'm looking at does.

But even thou it was made in Canada, are the Si's to be sold in the US different from the ones sold in Canada?

A couple things I wanted to make sure the Si sold in USA does have, are...

1. DRL (Daytime Running Lights) ?
2. The button to change the digital speedometer read from Mph to Kmh


Thanks in advance for any info

 

yes to both

 

06's are the exact same in Canada and the US. Good plan importing from the US now that the CDN dollar is so strong. Prices in Canada should reflect that instead of making you have to import from another country.

 

Yeah the price is crazy here in Canada for an Si at just about $28,000 ! I found an 06 Si with 25,000 miles on it for 18,000. That might not sound like a good deal for an american buyer because of the price you can get them for new, but it's a sweet deal for us.

Also I'm looking at slightly used because the US dealer can not sell a brand new vehicle to a "Canadian" buyer.

 

""KNOCK KNOCK""

paying the duties/insuring it and getting the proper paperwork is more of a hassle than its worth.

If you haven't properly researched this i would do so before you buy.

It isn't as simple as just buying it and driving it back to your country.












Concerning the 2008 year models
Transport Canada checklist for importers of U.S. cars

Canada Border Services Agencies information seminars for importing a vehicle into Canada

News Alerts
Inspection Forms no longer released without Recall Clearance
Important notice for Alberta residents
Important notice for British Columbia residents
Important notice for Manitoba residents
New: immobilizers required for Manitoba


In order to ensure vehicles manufactured for the United States market meet Canadian standards, there are several steps to follow. This web site explains what you must do.


What to do before you import
What to do at the border
What to do after the vehicle enters Canada
Registrar of Imported Vehicle fees
Numbers you'll need
On-line payment
Frequently asked questions




For a printable version of this information, click here to view our brochure in Acrobat (PDF) format.






What to do
before you import

Make sure your vehicle is admissible and can be modified to meet Canadian requirements by checking Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States. The Registrar of Imported Vehicles program regulates only vehicles originally manufactured for the U.S. market. Vehicles originally manufactured to standards other than the U.S. or Canada, are inadmissible into Canada under the current laws. The program regulates passenger cars, trucks, vans, jeeps, chassis cabs, trailers, motorcycles, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles less than 15 years old and buses manufactured after January 1, 1971.
For information on the importation of vehicles into Canada from countries other than the United States, go to Transport Canada's web site as well as Canada Border Services Agency's web site.
Check the list on this web site for typical modification requirements, or you can contact us at info@riv.ca or 1-888-848-8240.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer or authorized dealer of your vehicle to obtain a recall clearance letter. You must have this document in order to pass the federal inspection.
Obtain information from the manufacturer or authorized dealer on costs and availability of parts for the required modifications. Some manufacturers require an authorized dealer perform the modifications. Remember that the costs of the modifications are your responsibility.
Determine additional costs, such as duty and taxes. Canada Border Services Agency, responsible for assessing and collecting duties and taxes, can be reached at 1-800-461-9999 (in Canada) or (506) 636-5064 (outside Canada).
Make sure you have the required documentation: title documents, registration, sales receipts, statement of compliance label and manufacturer's recall clearance letter.
Find out about any additional provincial or territorial requirements, such as safety inspections and emissions tests.
Arrange for insurance on your vehicle.
U.S. Customs requires notification of all self-propelled vehicles being permanently exported from the United States. Their regulations state that at land border points:
1. The required documentation must be submitted to U.S. Customs at least 72 hours prior to export; and
2. The vehicle must be presented to U.S. Customs at the time of export.
U.S. Customs recommends that you contact the port of crossing directly to determine exact documentation requirements and hours of operation.
If you are importing a trailer, you may call RIV to have your Vehicle Identification Number verified ahead of time.
What to do
at the border

Produce your title documents, registration and sales receipts.
Complete Vehicle Import Form – Form 1, which Canada Border Services Agency will provide. This requires a Canadian mailing address. This form must be kept in the vehicle until it is licensed.
Canada Border Services Agency will check your vehicle against Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States. They will also verify the public VIN and manufacturer's statement of compliance label on the vehicle to make sure they match.
Canada Border Services Agency will collect your nonrefundable Registrar of Imported Vehicles' fee of $195.00 + GST in all provinces except Quebec where it is $195.00 + GST and QST.
Payment for the RIV fee may be made directly to Canada Border Services Agency with any major credit card. Canada Border Services Agency does not accept cash or cheques for the RIV fee. If you wish to pay by cheque or money order, Canada Border Services Agency will provide you with a payment envelope which must be mailed to the Registrar of Imported Vehicles. Please note that all personal cheques will be held for ten business days in order to allow them to clear the bank. This will use up a portion of your 45 day time limit.
Remember that payment of fees and receipt of the Vehicle Import Form – Form 1 does not warrant that your vehicle is capable of being brought into conformity with all applicable federal and provincial or territorial laws.
The Registrar of Imported Vehicles will not issue a federal inspection form or any specific modification information for a vehicle with an unpaid file. It is important that you do not proceed with any modifications on your vehicle until you receive this federal inspection form. If the file remains unpaid for 14 days after importation, we will send the importer a reminder of notice; if payment still has not been received within the proscribed 45 days after the date of importation, the file will be forwarded to Transport Canada for enforcement. The compliance status of every vehicle entering Canada through the RIV system is shared with all provincial and territorial licensing jurisdictions. Non compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety Act may result in a refusal to license, or a revocation of an existing registration..


What to do
after the vehicle enters Canada




After payment and the recall clearance documentation have been received by the Registrar of Imported Vehicles an Inspection Form will be mailed which details what must be done to bring your vehicle into compliance.
It is your responsibility to complete the necessary modifications within 45 days. You may have the modifications done by the mechanic or garage of your choice. However, we recommend that you contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer to discuss appropriate parts or warranty issues. Make sure you keep receipts for parts and labour, to present at the inspection, along with Form 1, Form 2 and the recall clearance letter.
The RIV has contracted with Canadian Tire, with 430 locations across Canada, to perform our federal inspections. In many cases, Canadian Tire can perform certain modification work, as well as performing the provincial inspection.
When you pass the inspection, the inspection centre will stamp your Form 1, that you will have to present to the provincial or territorial licensing authority, which may require additional testing.
Within approximately one week of passing the federal inspection, we will send you a new Canadian Certification label with instructions on where to affix it to your vehicle.
If the vehicle fails the inspection, you'll have to pay additional charges for another inspection. If the vehicle cannot pass the inspection within the 45 days, it will have to be exported back to the United States.
If you are having trouble meeting the 45-day deadline or other questions, we may be able to help. Contact us at info@riv.ca or 1-888-848-8240.
Registrar
of Imported Vehicle fees

The fees for the RIV program are:

Vehicles entering the RIV program with a form 1
$195.00 + GST and QST for vehicles entering through a port in Quebec
$195.00 + GST for vehicles entering through a port in any other province

Vehicles entering the RIV program with a form 3 (parts)
$70.00 + GST and QST for vehicles entering through a port in Quebec
$70.00 + GST for vehicles entering through a port in any other province

Reactivation fees for suspended files
$56.98 for residents of Quebec
$53.00 for residents of any other province
The methods of payment have not changed. There are still 4 ways to pay:

On-line payment (Visa or Master Card)
Cheque or Money Order to be mailed along with your form to:
REGISTRAR OF IMPORTED VEHICLES
405 THE WEST MALL
TORONTO ON M9C 5K7
(Please note that personal cheques are placed on a 10 day bank hold)
Debit Card for importers that visit the RIV office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Cash for importers that visit the RIV office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Numbers
you'll need

Registrar of Imported Vehicles
1-888-848-8240
Fax: (416) 626-0366
info@riv.ca

Hours of service
Mon. to Fri.: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (EST)
Sat. and Sun.: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Canada Border Services Agency
In Canada: 1-800-461-9999 (English) ; 1-800-959-2036 (French)
Outside Canada: (506) 636-5064 (English) ; (506) 636-5067 (French)
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Transport Canada
In Canada: 1-800-333-0371
Outside Canada: (613) 998-8616
Fax: (613) 998-4831
http://www.tc.gc.ca




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Importing a vehicle into Canada
BSF5048 Rev. 07

Serving residents of Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) operates at 1,183 service points across Canada and 39 locations abroad. It employs more than 12,000 public servants who serve some 170,000 commercial importers and more than 94 million travellers each year.

The CBSA's role is to manage the nation's borders by administering and enforcing over 90 domestic laws that govern trade and travel, as well as international agreements and conventions.

Border services officers are at Canada's entry points to help you when you want to import a vehicle into Canada. We are committed to providing efficient, courteous service. At designated bilingual offices we will serve you in the official language of your choice.

If you require more detailed information that is not provided in this publication, please call the Border Information Service (BIS) line. BIS telephone numbers can be found in the section called "More information."

Introduction
If you plan to import a vehicle into Canada, you should be aware that it has to comply with all Canadian import laws. The vehicle must meet the requirements of the CBSA, Transport Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency before it can be imported.

Note
Transport Canada defines a vehicle as any vehicle that is capable of being driven or drawn on roads, by any means other than muscular power exclusively, but does not run exclusively on rails. Trailers, such as recreational, camping, boat, horse and stock trailers, are considered vehicles, as are wood chippers, generators or any other equipment mounted on rims and tires.

Importing vehicles acquired in the United States
Not all vehicles that are manufactured for sale in the United States can be imported into Canada. As a general rule, if the vehicle you plan to import was manufactured for sale in the United States and is less than 15 years old, or is a bus manufactured on or after January 1, 1971, you need to find out if it qualifies for importation under Transport Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program. The RIV program ensures that qualifying vehicles imported into Canada are modified, inspected and certified to meet Canadian safety standards. You can contact the RIV at the telephone number or address found in the section called "More information."

If your vehicle qualifies for importation, you must register it in the RIV program when you report to the CBSA office on arrival in Canada. The RIV program registration fee is CAN$206.70 in all provinces except Quebec where it is CAN$222.21. You will also have to pay any customs and other import assessments that may apply. You then have 45 days to have the necessary changes made to your vehicle and have it inspected. You are responsible for all costs incurred to modify your vehicle in order for it to meet Transport Canada requirements.

You cannot license your vehicle in Canada until the vehicle is modified and passes the federal inspection from the RIV. Before importing your vehicle, call the RIV at the number listed in the section called "More information" to ensure that it qualifies under the RIV program.

Note
If you are importing a vehicle for resale or for other commercial purposes, Transport Canada requires you to report to a CBSA office designated for that purpose when you arrive in Canada. For further details, call the RIV at the number listed in the section called "More information."

The original certificate of title for your vehicle must be submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at least 72 hours before the vehicle is exported from the United States, and the vehicle must be presented to CBP at the time of exportation.

RIV program exemptions
You can import a vehicle from the United States without registering it in the RIV program if the following applies:

The vehicle is fifteen years old or older (excludes buses). You determine the age of a vehicle by the month and year it was manufactured. Do not use the model year. You may find the age on the manufacturer's compliance label located in the doorframe area of the vehicle. If no compliance label is attached, you should contact the manufacturer to find out the exact date that the vehicle was manufactured and obtain a letter from the manufacturer as proof of age of the vehicle.
The vehicle is a bus manufactured before January 1, 1971.
The vehicle was originally manufactured and certified to meet Canadian safety standards. These vehicles are imported by either importers authorized by Transport Canada or by former residents of Canada returning to live in Canada who are bringing back the same vehicle they exported.
The vehicle is entering Canada temporarily. There are five types of temporary imports:
vehicles imported by visitors for a period not exceeding 12 months, temporary residents such as students studying at an institution of learning for the duration of their studies in Canada, or individuals with valid work permits/ authorizations for employment for a period not exceeding 36 months;
vehicles imported by diplomats, if authorization in writing has been granted from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, for the duration of the person's posting in Canada;
vehicles imported by visiting forces personnel for the duration of their assignment in Canada;
vehicles imported by U.S. preclearance personnel and their dependents for the duration of the U.S. officer's posting in Canada; and
vehicles imported for exhibition, demonstration, evaluation, testing or special purposes. The importer must submit written authorization from Transport Canada for temporary importations of this nature if the vehicle is imported by a Canadian resident.
Note
Vehicles imported temporarily under one of these conditions cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of while in Canada, and it cannot remain in Canada longer than the time constraints listed on the person's work permit, student visa, or other customs or immigration document. Once these time limits have been exceeded, the vehicle no longer qualifies for temporary entry and must be exported. Should the temporary status of the person entering the vehicle change while they are in Canada, the vehicle will have to be either permanently imported, if it qualifies, or exported.

Before importing your vehicle, call Transport Canada to determine if the vehicle qualifies for importation. You can reach Transport Canada at the telephone number or address listed in the section called "More information."

Importing vehicles from countries other than the United States
You cannot import a vehicle that was manufactured to meet the safety standards of a country other than the United States or Canada unless the vehicle is the following:

fifteen years or older (excludes buses);
a bus manufactured before January 1, 1971; or
entering Canada temporarily.
If the vehicle you are planning to import into Canada is less than 15 years old or is a bus manufactured on or after January 1, 1971, you must prove that your vehicle qualifies for one of the above exemptions. You can find details on determining the age of a vehicle, types of temporary imports and conditions under which a vehicle may be imported temporarily by referring to the previous section called "Importing vehicles acquired in the United States."

Exceptions
You can import a vehicle into Canada on the condition that the vehicle is designed, manufactured, tested and certified to meet the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, bears a statement of compliance label affixed by the original manufacturer, has not been altered, and the certification from the original manufacturer is still on the vehicle in any of the following situations:

A used or second-hand vehicle less than 15 years old or a bus manufactured on or after January 1, 1971
You are importing a vehicle that was manufactured in the current calendar year.
You are importing a vehicle for your personal use and you are the person who bought it new. The CBSA does not consider demonstration vehicles or used vehicles that you purchased from a car rental agency to be new.
You are importing a vehicle after its year of manufacture that you received as a gift from a friend or a relative abroad. The CBSA will require a signed document between both parties certifying that it was a gift (no money changed hands and no other valuable considerations were involved), the estimated value and a full description of the vehicle (make, model, vehicle identification number and colour).
You are importing a replacement vehicle if your privately owned vehicle was damaged beyond repair while you were travelling abroad. To prove the extent of the damage, you will have to submit a statement from the insurance company and a copy of the police report.
If you lived in another country for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before you returned to Canada. Refer also to our publication called Moving Back to Canada.
If you were out of Canada for a minimum period of six continuous months, and you owned the vehicle for at least six months during the same period before you returned to Canada. Refer also to our publication called Moving Back to Canada.
If you are a first-time settler to Canada and you owned, possessed and used your vehicle before your arrival in Canada. Refer also to our publication called Settling in Canada.
Other exemptions may apply as outlined in Memorandum D9-1-11, Importation of Used or Second-Hand Motor Vehicles.

New vehicle
You are importing a vehicle that is purchased new or obtained new in a foreign country (e.g. a manufacturer's foreign delivery program).

Before importing your vehicle, you must contact both the CBSA and Transport Canada at the telephone numbers or addresses listed in the section called "More information" to determine if the vehicle meets import requirements.

Import duties and taxes
If your vehicle is eligible for importation into Canada according to both CBSA and Transport Canada requirements, you will have to pay import assessments that may include duty, excise tax and the 6% goods and services tax (GST). Provincial or territorial sales tax may apply when you license your vehicle.

If you import a vehicle from outside Canada into Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Newfoundland and Labrador, and you paid 6% GST on your importation, you will also have to pay the 8% provincial part of the harmonized sales tax (HST) when you license your vehicle.

Generally, you do not have to pay duty on a vehicle imported for personal use that was manufactured in the United States, Canada or Mexico; however, the CBSA will assess duty on a vehicle manufactured in a country other than the United States and Mexico. Duty and taxes are assessed on your vehicle's "value for duty." This is a value based on the price you have paid or will pay for the vehicle in Canadian funds before any consideration for a trade-in.

The price paid for a vehicle includes not only the gross price, but also all other amounts such as foreign sales taxes or warranty payments collected by the vendor. Any credit you may receive for a trade-in does not reduce the price that must be declared when the vehicle is imported into Canada.

Example
Gross price of vehicle
(as obtained from the dealer's invoice) $25,000
Trade-in allowance $10,000
Total payment $15,000

While you may have only paid the total amount of $15,000, the gross price of the vehicle of $25,000 is the value for duty that must be declared to allow for the calculation of any applicable duties and taxes.

If your vehicle has air conditioning, you will have to pay an excise tax of CAN$100. You will have to pay additional excise taxes if your vehicle weighs more than 2,007 kilograms or 4,425 pounds.

The following example shows a breakdown of the customs duties and taxes assessed on a U.S.- manufactured automobile sold for export from the United States to a purchaser in Canada and imported in the 2005 calendar year.

Example
2005 model year automobile
purchase price
(includes state taxes) US$50,000
value for duty (price converted to
Canadian currency at current
rate of exchange
($50,000.00 x 1.20*)) CAN$60,000
Duty at 0% 0
Excise tax on
air conditioner $100
Excise tax on
excess weight 0 over $100 $100
value for tax
(value + duty + excise tax) $60,100
GST ($60,100 × 6%) $3,606
total cost $63,706
Total duties and taxes paid to CBSA $3,706

* Example only.

The CBSA publications Settling in Canada or Moving Back to Canada provide information on the special duty- and tax-free benefits for settlers and for returning or former residents of Canada.

Other fees
In addition to the duties and taxes paid to the CBSA at the time of importation, provincial or territorial taxes may also apply when you license your vehicle. For more information, contact a sales tax office in the province or territory where you will be registering the vehicle.

Most provinces and territories also have their own safety-inspection programs. For more details, check with the motor vehicle department of your province or territory.

Vehicle Import Form
You will receive a Vehicle Import Form - Form 1 at the time your vehicle enters Canada. You and the CBSA must properly complete this form in order to have your vehicle licensed in Canada.

Additional requirements
Soil and related matter can carry pests harmful to Canadian agriculture. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires that you wash any sand, soil, earth and plant residue from your passenger and recreational vehicles, including the undercarriage, before you import them. This requirement applies to all used vehicles, regardless of origin. For more information, call the CFIA at the telephone numbers listed in the section called "More information."

Some countries, including the United States, have requirements that you must meet before you can export a vehicle. Check with the customs authority in the country from which you intend to export the vehicle.

I cannot import my vehicle
If you arrive at a CBSA office and your vehicle does not meet the requirements of both the CBSA and Transport Canada, you must either export or destroy your vehicle under the CBSA's supervision. You are responsible for all the related costs. In addition, duties and GST will not be refunded.

Remember that it is your responsibility to meet all import requirements. Call the CBSA and Transport Canada (or the RIV) before you attempt to import your vehicle.

More information
If you have any questions, you can contact the CBSA's Border Information Services (BIS) line. This is a 24-hour telephone service that automatically answers all incoming calls and provides general border services information.

Toll-free in Canada: 1-800-461-9999

Outside Canada: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 (long-distance charges will apply)

If you call during regular business hours Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local time), you can speak directly with an agent by pressing "0" at any time.

You can also visit our Web site at http://www.cbsa.gc.ca.

For the most recent Transport Canada information about importing vehicles into Canada, contact the following offices:

Vehicles manufactured for sale in the United States
Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)
405 The West Mall
Toronto ON M9C 5K7

Telephone: 1-888-848-8240 (toll free in Canada and the United States)
416-626-6812 (all other countries)
Fax: 1-888-346-8235
Web site: http://www.riv.ca

All other vehicles
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle
Regulation Directorate
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower C, 8th floor
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5

Telephone: 1-800-333-0371 (toll free in Canada and the United States)
613-998-8616 (all other countries)
Fax: 613-998-4831

Web site: http://www.tc.gc.ca

For information about Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements, contact one of the following Import Service Centres (ISC):

Web site: http://www.inspection.gc.ca

Eastern ISC (Quebec and Atlantic)
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (local time)

Telephone: 1-877-493-0468
(toll-free in Canada and the United States)
514-493-0468 (all other countries)
Fax: 514-493-4103

Central ISC (Ontario)
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (local time)

Telephone: 1-800-835-4486
(toll-free in Canada and the United States)
416-661-3039 (all other countries)
Fax: 416-661-5767

Western ISC (Prairies and British Columbia)
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (local time)

Telephone: 1-888-732-6222
(toll-free in Canada and the United States)
604-666-9240 (all other countries)
Fax: 604-666-1577


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actually you know what... forget that just buy it.

 

American models also have Navigation as an option for the SI where as its not available here in canada. And the American SI also the rear trunk release on the key and us Canadians dont get that feature.

Importing one is a bit of work, but if fully researched and prepared in advance it can be done and you can save some $$ versus one here in canada.

Also food for thought: if and when you go to re sell this car in canada, american models are usually worth less as people are usually concerned about not knowing its history.

 

Type X, I know it's not as simple as driving it back. I have done all the research on the steps required to import this paticular car into Canada. I made this post to confirm the last couple questions I had to know if this car would meet a couple crucial requirements needed to pass the Canadian compliance inspection.

And there will be no duty on this paticular car because it was made in canada. We only pay duty if the product was made from outside of Canada or the USA. (NAFTA)

I pay the $206 (plus tax) processing fee at the border, only after the border has had title and recall clearance letter information for 72 hours.

Pay the 6% GST at the border. Then I can drive into Canada, but far from finished.

Once in Canada, time for a Canadian Compliance inspection.

Present all paper work at local DMV and pay my remaining provincial tax of 8%

I would have to pay the same tax on a car here in Canada anyway, plus good luck finding an Si around here to begin with. I have only found one used from a dealer for $25,000. So I think I chose to save my self $7,000 less a $234 processing fee and some gas money for the drive down.

A few hoops to jump thru and some time and effort on my part is more then worth the $7,000 savings.

But I'm sure someone who doesn't have a clue will find the information you posted very informative.

 

No one else mentioned the Canadian Si is speed limited... US isn't

 

What do you mean speed limited?, is there any way to take the limiter off?. I'm also looking at importing one, but i heard that honda doesn't honor their warranty if its imported from the states, so i don't know if it will be worth it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by puffine &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but i heard that honda doesn't honor their warranty if its imported from the states, so i don't know if it will be worth it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's bullshit. The warranty stays with the car no matter what country you're in, or who the owner is. Just bring the car to an authorized Honda dealer and they will perform any maintenance that falls under warranty.

My family just imported a new Toyota FJ last week and have gone through all this **** already. We spoke with Honda dealerships in the US and Canada when we were looking at a Ridgeline and yes, the warranty is valid in Canada.

 

Damn! all of you Canadians came out of nowhere, never seen so many posts in one thread by Canadians. At least some people with knowledge on the subject are responding (not like me)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No one else mentioned the Canadian Si is speed limited... US isn't</TD></TR></TABLE>

As far as the Si sedan is concerned its limited. Mine wont go past 133, I saw another guy couldn't go past 134. I dont know what he has though. I think his name on 8th is xfactorywrx.

 

Actually it is not warrantied. By the way. I live in canada and work for honda and there is no waranty on your US vehicles valid in canada. Toyota Yes. Honda NO. Also US civics don't have Daytime running lights, Heated Mirrors, they have smaller windshield washer tanks. no block heaters. IT is not financially feasible to purchase an american civic and import it to canada. Honda Canada has made it so it is not worth the time, the effort nor the savings.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 ITR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That's bullshit. The warranty stays with the car no matter what country you're in, or who the owner is. Just bring the car to an authorized Honda dealer and they will perform any maintenance that falls under warranty.

My family just imported a new Toyota FJ last week and have gone through all this **** already. We spoke with Honda dealerships in the US and Canada when we were looking at a Ridgeline and yes, the warranty is valid in Canada.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Our civic does have DRL, but not heated mirrors. I believe I can add block heater to my car at the dealship here in US.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Focal204 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Actually it is not warrantied. By the way. I live in canada and work for honda and there is no waranty on your US vehicles valid in canada. Toyota Yes. Honda NO. Also US civics don't have Daytime running lights, Heated Mirrors, they have smaller windshield washer tanks. no block heaters. IT is not financially feasible to purchase an american civic and import it to canada. Honda Canada has made it so it is not worth the time, the effort nor the savings.
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Thank you for posting up and actually knowing what your talking about.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Thank you for posting up and actually knowing what your talking about. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well it appears he really doesn't know. He claims the US civic does not have DRL's and it does. He also claims that Canada does not accept the US Warranty. If that were the case why in the heck did a CANADIAN dealership look at MY Si for a problem while it was over the border......for free and they themselves called it warranty work.

 

Focal204, I think you're not very good with math????

How is it not financially feasible to save over $8000 on a car ?

American Si Sedan
$21,310
Shipping $635
Total $21,945

Take it to the border
Pay Zero Duty (its made in Canada)
Pay 14% tax on a value of approx $21,000 (Canadian dollar is higher than U.S. last time I checked)

Therefore

=$21,000 + 14% (Canadian tax)
=$23,940 OTR (approx: DRL's, might cost a couple hundred to retrofit / other B.S. fee / title registration etc..... not more than a couple hundred total)

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Canadian Si Sedan
=$26,680
Shipping $1275
=$27,955 (plus 14% tax)
=$31,868 (OTR)


Thats a difference of $7928, how the hell is that not financially feasible?

DRL's aren't gonna cost $8k to add to a car

-I haven't used a block heater in any of my dozen or so cars ever!!!
-Smaller washer fluid reservoir and no heated mirrors, minor inconvenience for a $8k savings

While I'm at it, if you work for honda can you explain to me why the cars made approx 5hrs from me(here in Ontario) have a $1200 delivery fee and the ones going to Texas (have a $635 delivery fee????????) don't go into some rant about economies of scale, thats BS


BTW, I've brought a car across the border before (a Honda Civic actually) , and despite some of the mis-information in this thread I probably will again soon.

Thanks for listening


Will

 

With regard to obtaining warranty work in countries other than where the purchase was made you simply need to read your owners manual. There are provisions in it should you ever need to seek warranty work outside the country of purchase.

Page 38 of the 2007 warranties booklet states

"the warranties in this booklet cover only Honda's purchased in the US, Puerto Rico, and the US virgin islands. Hondas registered and normally driven in other countries are not covered."

"Honda dealers outside the US may not honor these warranties. If you have your US specification Honda serviced by a Honda dealer in another country (while on vacation for example), and that service would normally be covered by one of the warranties in this booklet, please contact American Honda"

It seems to me that it would be up to the dealer whether or not they want to honor the warranty. In my mind the reason they wouldn't want to is the fact that Honda usually pays less on warranty work than what the dealer would be charging on the menu. Contacting American Honda as indicated here may yield that dealer a few extra bucks for accepting the work.