Into Canada?
I've been looking at this but just discovered that customs would charge $4000 duty based on gas consumption. Has anyone done this?

are you talking about importing into Canada?
Because if you buy new in Canada you have to pay the $4000 too (unless you find a 06 or 07 build date). your still going to be about $12,000 in the good.
However I believe warranty is voided when crossing the border.

Are you in Canada? The gas tax applies to all new SRT Jeeps sold in Canada. If the truck qualifies (www.riv.com) you maybe able to buy slightly used and avoid the tax-find out.

However, even with the gas tax the trucks are ALOT cheaper in the US. You can buy a new '08 for $43,000.00 US/$40,000.00 CDN.

I bought ours in TO with under 10K in April for $47,500.00, private sale.

If I was buying right now, I would ONLY buy in the US and have it shipped.

I bought a SRT 10 two years ago in the US. I saved more than 10K.

The Jeep is the wifes, I am going to buy one for a winter driver this time next year. UNFORTUNATLY, I think the US dollar will continue to self destruct-but it will make the deal even better.

As for warranty, just buy a private extended warranty-on the viper it cost $2,200.00-4yr/80K.

OK, I edited my post to make it clearer.
I am trying to decide about importing a US vehicle into Canadaso that involves weighing the pros & cons such as having no warranty etc.
Has anyone done this with an srt8 and found they had to pay excise tax at the border due to fuel inefficiency of the vehicle? If so, what was the charge?

I dont know of anyone on the fourm that has done it. but i would say if you buy new, your gonna get hit with the $4000

Calalta, I'll sell you an 06 or 07 SRT-8 with under 15K miles for $38K US, you just pay for the shipping, probably another grand.
:D

As for warranty, just buy a private extended warranty-on the viper it cost $2,200.00-4yr/80K.


Where do you get a private warranty?

Squig I can sell you a private warranty if you're interested....lol... damn I'm going to get booted for not paying my SV dues!!!

You Can't import a new never titled SRT into Canada, it has to be used, If you buy it in the states you can title it in a state close to the border but you will have to pay the state tax aprox 8% in Washinghton, none in Oregon. If you have a friend (very good) in the states they can purchase the car for you and then sell it to you as a used car.

Brokers essentially do this but you can pay a large fee. You will lose the warrenty when it crosses the border, I don't know of anyone who is offering an aftermarket warrenty in Canada or anyone that has purchased one and whether it actually "works" in cases of trouble. The TSB's or recalls are still applicable in Canada at no cost.
I imported an 06 Ram SRT 10 rc with 4800 miles yesterday and only got hit with the GST @ 6% (will drop to 5% January 08) and I have to pay the B.C. provincial sales tax when I title it here today.
If you choose to buy from our American friends, check with Don @ Champion, I did and in a few weeks I will be bringing in an 08 silver everything but the block heater GC SRT-8

You Can't import a new never titled SRT into Canada, it has to be used, If you buy it in the states you can title it in a state close to the border but you will have to pay the state tax aprox 8% in Washinghton, none in Oregon. If you have a friend (very good) in the states they can purchase the car for you and then sell it to you as a used car.

Brokers essentially do this but you can pay a large fee. You will lose the warrenty when it crosses the border, I don't know of anyone who is offering an aftermarket warrenty in Canada or anyone that has purchased one and whether it actually "works" in cases of trouble. The TSB's or recalls are still applicable in Canada at no cost.
I imported an 06 Ram SRT 10 rc with 4800 miles yesterday and only got hit with the GST @ 6% (will drop to 5% January 08) and I have to pay the B.C. provincial sales tax when I title it here today.
If you choose to buy from our American friends, check with Don @ Champion, I did and in a few weeks I will be bringing in an 08 silver everything but the block heater GC SRT-8

Thanks for that info.
Pickup trucks are exempt from the 'gas guzzler' excise tax--SUVs are not.
I hope that you can land your new jeep without paying that fee. I have a call in to canada customs but who knows when I will hear back with all of the vehicles coming across these days.

Ummm I would love to see some documentation on www.riv.ca about not being about to import a brand new vehicle into Canada. This is the first I've heard of this. I have imported 3 vehicles from the states before. They were all used, but I've never heard of this rule you speak of.

I just got a call from Canada Customs.
The excise tax is not applicable to any vehicle you can show was titled/registered prior to March 20, 2007 which is the date the new tax was implemented.
Jeep srt8's after that date are subject to this gas guzzler tax.
Here is a link to the list of vehicles--most do not attract any tax including all corvettes (even the 7 liter), not so with the srt8--$4,000!

Keep me posted, and if anyone on the board has info about an aftermarket warrenty
that works in Canada it would be greatly appreciated.

Calalta, I'll sell you an 06 or 07 SRT-8 with under 15K miles for $38K US, you just pay for the shipping, probably another grand.
:D

I wish it were $1k to ship, looked at one site and phoenix to calgary for a jeep was $2100.

Dr. Nick, Chrysler will not sell a vehicle in the U.S. for direct import into Canada, perhaps check with Don @ Champion for more info on this.

Calalta, Ship it to Montana, grab a buddy to help with the pickup, it would make a hell of a road trip!

Calalta, Ship it to Montana, grab a buddy to help with the pickup, it would make a hell of a road trip!

That's a great idea--I bet transport within the US would be a lot cheaper, but I don't have anyone to receive it there.
I was supposed to go down to Great Falls with a buddy to pick up a Bobcat that he bought but he couldn't get confirmation that US Customs had his paperwork so I stayed home--turned out his broker never faxed the paperwork and he had to leave his trailer and Bobcat at Sweetgrass for 3 days.

You Can't import a new never titled SRT into Canada, it has to be used, If you buy it in the states you can title it in a state close to the border but you will have to pay the state tax aprox 8% in Washinghton, none in Oregon. If you have a friend (very good) in the states they can purchase the car for you and then sell it to you as a used car.

Brokers essentially do this but you can pay a large fee. You will lose the warrenty when it crosses the border, I don't know of anyone who is offering an aftermarket warrenty in Canada or anyone that has purchased one and whether it actually "works" in cases of trouble. The TSB's or recalls are still applicable in Canada at no cost.
I imported an 06 Ram SRT 10 rc with 4800 miles yesterday and only got hit with the GST @ 6% (will drop to 5% January 08) and I have to pay the B.C. provincial sales tax when I title it here today.
If you choose to buy from our American friends, check with Don @ Champion, I did and in a few weeks I will be bringing in an 08 silver everything but the block heater GC SRT-8

I don't think that is the case. Can you please show me where this is stated? I believe there are many individuals importing new cars at the moment, allot of manufactures are forbidding US dealers from selling to Canadians but there is no law stating you can not import a new vehicle.

If the car was manufactured in the US or Canada it is covered under NAFTA, you can import it and there will be no duty payable. You will have to GST, gas guzzler tax, A/C tax and the like at the border, and then pay PST when you register it in your province.

Dr. Nick, Chrysler will not sell a vehicle in the U.S. for direct import into Canada, perhaps check with Don @ Champion for more info on this.

I have spoke with Don and he is willing to ship the Jeep to the state directly south of me, meet me there, and then it is my responsibility to cross the border with it. I would not expect a company like his to deal with all the red tape at the borders. But I've been through the process 3 times already, and am confident in my paperwork skills.

And really, if what you are saying WERE true, what would stop the dealership from placing the Jeep under its own name, and then selling it to us as "used". It is my opinion that you are feeding the misinformation rumour mill.

All the information is on the www.riv.com site. Each manufacturer has differant rules. Some new cars can be imported and warranty is not effected. Chrysler voids warranty. GM will honour.

Buy a slightly used '07 in a state that does not require exporters to remit state tax.

Lots of good after market warranties available. I bought mine @ CoverageOne Corporation 1-877-453-2178. 80K/4yr used $100.00 deductable Ultimate level $2,675.00 tax in. The warranty is on a 2005 RC SRT 10 RAM.

A dealer in the states will be little help and have no idea about the import regulation in Canada.

If I was buying now I would ONLY buy one in the states. The saving far out weigh any issues.

All the information is on the www.riv.com site. Each manufacturer has differant rules.

I agree.
NAFTA does not mean that anything goes and any US vehicle is admissible. The manufacturer must advise RIV of what is required for a US spec vehicle to meet Cdn standards eg 5mph bumpers. If they don't do that, vehicle is not placed on the admissible list. This is the current status for '08 vettes--inadmissible.

Here is the link to vehicles/efficiency/excise amounts:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/list_veh-e.pdf

Who cares about the fuel inefficiency tax. Its not like we wouldn't have to pay it if we bought the Jeep here in Canada. So its a nonissue. RIV says nothing about not being able to import a new Jeep. The Evo's and certain other cars cannot be imported until they are 15 years old because of safety concerns but there is no differences between the US GCSRT8 and the Canadian one. I am not sure the US version comes with daytime running lights, even if it doesn't, its just a kit that has to be installed, and then its good for transfer.

Who cares about the fuel inefficiency tax. Its not like we wouldn't have to pay it if we bought the Jeep here in Canada. So its a nonissue.

You obviously have your vehicle.
If you were in the market to import an srt8 from the US and didn't pay attention to the fact that one vehicle could cost you $36k vs. $32k for another similar vehicle solely due to taxes then you would be very unusual.

Just found this off another forum.

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=25c96de8-4d39-446f-a3ad-7cdfc65d7e46

Dr. Nick I have imported 4 vehicles into Canada from the U.S. one 2 days ago, while it may be your opinion....
"It is my opinion that you are feeding the misinformation rumour mill."

I am simply trying to help some of the members on this forum.
As I stated "check with Don @ Champion for more info"

Good luck picking up that new 08 GC SRT8 and driving straight to the border expecting to import a new NEVER been titled vehicle. Or Call Chrysler and see how excited they are about selling a new vehicle destined for the U.S. directly to a Canadian. just my .02

Just found this off another forum.

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=25c96de8-4d39-446f-a3ad-7cdfc65d7e46

That sucks.
I blame the government as much as the manufacturers. Some manufacturers are using anti-theft or bumpers as an excuse to limit us exports and prop up their Cdn dealers. But if the Cdn gov't accepted us standards for anti-theft and bumpers this wouldn't be an issue.

Good luck picking up that new 08 GC SRT8 and driving straight to the border expecting to import a new NEVER been titled vehicle.

Can someone please show me where this is the documented!? Again, I believe there are allot of people importing new never titled vehicles into Canada at the moment.

Also can someone advise whether you need to pay US state sales tax on a vehicle for export? Or is it state specific?

Does someone have a link to a forum where someone has imported a vehicle and has documented their experience?

Can someone please show me where this is the documented!? Again, I believe there are allot of people importing new never titled vehicles into Canada at the moment.

Also can someone advise whether you need to pay US state sales tax on a vehicle for export? Or is it state specific?

Does someone have a link to a forum where someone has imported a vehicle and has documented their experience?

Per Chryslers rules, I cannot sell a New vehicle for export.

If you were to purchase one with that intent, you would definitely have to pay taxes in whichever state you registered it in.

If anyone has any questions on this issue feel free to call me an I will explain further. (866)279-2908

Don

Per Chryslers rules, I cannot sell a New vehicle for export.

If you were to purchase one with that intent, you would definitely have to pay taxes in whichever state you registered it in.

If anyone has any questions on this issue feel free to call me an I will explain further. (866)279-2908

Don

Thanks for the straight goods on that Don. Chrysler is not the only manufacturer that is trying to slow down the flow of cars north to save the Cdn dealer network.

Chrysler is not the only manufacturer that is trying to slow down the flow of cars north to save the Cdn dealer network.

What Chrysler should be doing to save the Canadian dealer network is reducing Canadian prices in line with the exchange rate. They are deliberately flaunting NAFTA which should allow free trade between counties, a treaty which they use to their favour when it suites them.

It is a free market and if individuals or businesses want to arbitrage they have the right to do so.

Lead story on national news last night (cbc I think) was about people with brand new cars imported legally but inadmissible due to manufacturers' failure to certify anti-theft devices. They said 24,000 vehicles were imported from the US last month and probably several hundred couldn't put them on the road.

Just get out and buy one, you should have bought the one on this site, last week.

The current event you mention has no effect on a 07 jeep import.

It would take me about 3 days to buy off this site.

Just get out and buy one, you should have bought the one on this site, last week.

The current event you mention has no effect on a 07 jeep import.

It would take me about 3 days to buy off this site.

That's probably because you live in the centre of the universe and are close to lots of major US cities.
Once you are asking a seller to deal with a transport company to truck it a couple of thousand miles it isn't as easy, and I don't blame them if they don't want to deal with that.
Not that it is any of your business.

Yes, I live in Toronto. You Albertans have all that new money and Stephen Harper(Born and raised in Ontario but we don't tell!) as PM and you still can't figure out why you love to hate TO.

I bought SRT 10 off a similar site. Believe me, as long as the seller gets paid, they don't care who picks it up or where it goes.

Yes, I live in Toronto. You Albertans have all that new money and Stephen Harper(Born and raised in Ontario but we don't tell!) as PM and you still can't figure out why you love to hate TO.

I bought SRT 10 off a similar site. Believe me, as long as the seller gets paid, they don't care who picks it up or where it goes.

Your posts don't make any sense.
Harper? Hate Toronto?
I lived there for many years, and don't hate it, but your gratuitous comments do fit the stereotype, that is the only point I was making.
I have posted information here that might be useful to someone who is thinking about importing a new or used Jeep srt8 or any other vehicle.
It is not a thread asking for advice or opinions on the merits of any specific purchase I might be considering.
You have no idea what I am looking for or what other vehicles I might be considering so your uninformed comments are not appreciated.