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Buying in Canada and Driving it Back to US?

Old 12-18-15, 12:39 AM
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Default Buying in Canada and Driving it Back to US?

You probably heard USD to CAD ratio is extremely good for US people.

$0.74 USD to $1 CAD.

That means, we could buy a 2016 Lexus RX350 Base for $38k vs MSRP in US is $42k.

http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/en/automobiles/rx

http://www.ezbordercrossing.com/the-.../#.VnPFCpMrJBw

Any experiences here?
Old 12-18-15, 06:05 AM
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It costs at least 10k and even more headache to do it. Already looked into it for an RC.
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Yep, I can see our government taking exception to this and there will be a penalty to pay.
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Adding to the above posts, although Lexus 24/7 roadside assistance will work anywhere in N.America, you may have a warranty claim issue servicing your vehicle in the US.

Finally, all Canadian Lexus vehicles do not get Enform in the Infotainment unit.
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Even worst is the gauges will be in Kilometers and not Miles. Some things in the display can change form KM to MI but the permanent speed markings on the gauges will show Kilometers as primery with large text and Miles as secondary with small text. Vice versa for cars built for American market.
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Originally Posted by AL13NV8D3R
Even worst is the gauges will be in Kilometers and not Miles. Some things in the display can change form KM to MI but the permanent speed markings on the gauges will show Kilometers as primery with large text and Miles as secondary with small text. Vice versa for cars built for American market.
That is unless you buy an fsport
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