Purchase Case from BMWUSA into CANADA?

Marven · 10-23-2007, 09:45 PM

Hi folks,
It's been a long time since I've posted!

As many of you know I moved back to Canada from the US. I brought my car with me...well my lease will be over in a few short months...BMWNA said that they would sell the car to me..the buyout is $35K plus GST, PST and a 6.1% import fee which would bring the car up to $39K US (minus my deposit) or $37,900 CAD

I've been thinking about it b/c of the exchange now...

Buying it would mean that we would keep the car for a looooog time b/c this car would be for the wife..in doing so I wouldnt be able to buy a 335 coupe for a while...there is the argument that it's not worth it to put that much into a car but rather it is better to lease being that you will not have any repair issues whereas the 330 will run out of warrenty in 2010...so I could lease another 3 series here - of course it wouldnt be as loaded as my current one...

If I dont buy it I can buy the wife a older 3 series (E46) or 5 series (e39) and pay it off quickly and then get my 335 coupe...but then we could have repair issues with a older BMW...

I just hate to waste that already spent money b/c we do love the 3 series..you all know what I mean...

Anyway thx for reading and replying even though I've been out of touch so long!

PS When and if I buy a 335 coupe I will buy it used from the US, especially if the exchange stays where it is...

M.

epiphone3 · 10-24-2007, 08:43 AM

I say buy your 330i ... take advantage of the exchange

Slke46 · 10-24-2007, 09:02 AM

I think you might be off a couple thousand... bringing the car up to 41k. Anyway, its still cheaper than buying a used 330 here. A ZHP 2004 330i goes for around 34k with low kilo plus taxes.

So I say buy the car out! And if you don't like it sell it to me...!

Marven · 10-24-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slke46

I think you might be off a couple thousand... bringing the car up to 41k. Anyway, its still cheaper than buying a used 330 here. A ZHP 2004 330i goes for around 34k with low kilo plus taxes.

So I say buy the car out! And if you don't like it sell it to me...!

Thx for the reply guys...yes Slke46 you were correct - I was a bit off...it's more like $39,600 after the conversion...

Any other opinions?

Marven · 10-25-2007, 03:24 PM

I see some folks voted for me to lease a new one from Canada..any reasons behind it?? Cmon guys some input would be nice..I know I'm about to get flamed b/c I'm not that active on here!

achien · 10-25-2007, 03:33 PM

If there are no known issues with your current car, I would buy it.

You will never know you are getting into a lemon if you buy another used E46 or a new E9x.

roadkillrob · 10-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Ok - maybe I am missing something here, but why would you pay 41K for an E90 buyout where a well equiped 2008 328i is like 42k, you'd be better off buying a new US model and importing it to Canada (you just have to pay for it - you can't lease it), otherwise you have to pay the premium on the price for a Canadian model if you want to lease.

In any case I wouldn't shell out 41k for a 2 year old car that isn't worth much more than that new.

Marven · 10-25-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Ok - maybe I am missing something here, but why would you pay 41K for an E90 buyout where a well equiped 2008 328i is like 42k, you'd be better off buying a new US model and importing it to Canada (you just have to pay for it - you can't lease it), otherwise you have to pay the premium on the price for a Canadian model if you want to lease.

In any case I wouldn't shell out 41k for a 2 year old car that isn't worth much more than that new.

I'll have to finance it and BMWUSA will not sell to Canadians..so my only alternative is to buy from BMW Canada where a new car will be $10k more...Incidently the same model 330 (same equipment) would cost $50k + 14% tax...

jngjng72 · 10-26-2007, 06:20 AM

Buy the 330i. Lease rates in Canada are higher than in the US (at least on their website- 6%). When you imported the 330 did you have to pay duty or have the car modified to meet CAD specs?

roadkillrob · 10-26-2007, 07:55 AM

Move back - that's what I did - makes things easier and cheaper!

The only good option is if you can figure out a financing source that will give you the money to buy a US car - maybe a bank would do it or basically beg borrow from anyone you know - once you have the car and have it on Canadian Soil, then you can refinance it with any bank, but it is probably hard to get the money with the car out of the country.

Good luck!

sdyck · 10-26-2007, 01:47 PM

My dealer said US cars get low service priority. In Calgary you have to book 1 month in advance to get service. If the car's from the US you need to book 2 months a head!

sparkyg · 10-26-2007, 02:59 PM

Interesting, not sure how fair that is, but I know that in Calgary the service centers are swamped...Lots of $$$ in town and plenty of business both present and future

Marven · 10-26-2007, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jngjng72

Buy the 330i. Lease rates in Canada are higher than in the US (at least on their website- 6%). When you imported the 330 did you have to pay duty or have the car modified to meet CAD specs?

buy in

Thx for your comments jngjng72..thats the question - I havent done the import just yet.

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10-23-2007, 09:45 PM	#1
Marven First Lieutenant 37 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TeeDot! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Purchase Case from BMWUSA into CANADA? Hi folks, It's been a long time since I've posted! As many of you know I moved back to Canada from the US. I brought my car with me...well my lease will be over in a few short months...BMWNA said that they would sell the car to me..the buyout is $35K plus GST, PST and a 6.1% import fee which would bring the car up to $39K US (minus my deposit) or $37,900 CAD I've been thinking about it b/c of the exchange now... Buying it would mean that we would keep the car for a looooog time b/c this car would be for the wife..in doing so I wouldnt be able to buy a 335 coupe for a while...there is the argument that it's not worth it to put that much into a car but rather it is better to lease being that you will not have any repair issues whereas the 330 will run out of warrenty in 2010...so I could lease another 3 series here - of course it wouldnt be as loaded as my current one... If I dont buy it I can buy the wife a older 3 series (E46) or 5 series (e39) and pay it off quickly and then get my 335 coupe...but then we could have repair issues with a older BMW... I just hate to waste that already spent money b/c we do love the 3 series..you all know what I mean... Anyway thx for reading and replying even though I've been out of touch so long! PS When and if I buy a 335 coupe I will buy it used from the US, especially if the exchange stays where it is... M. __________________
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10-24-2007, 08:43 AM	#2
epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel 112 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I say buy your 330i ... take advantage of the exchange
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10-24-2007, 09:02 AM	#3
Slke46 Captain 25 Rep 952 Posts Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Canada iTrader: (4)	I think you might be off a couple thousand... bringing the car up to 41k. Anyway, its still cheaper than buying a used 330 here. A ZHP 2004 330i goes for around 34k with low kilo plus taxes. So I say buy the car out! And if you don't like it sell it to me...! __________________ 01 540I - M-sport Premium Package ~ 19' HP Evo Staggerrred ~
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10-25-2007, 03:24 PM	#5
Marven First Lieutenant 37 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TeeDot! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I see some folks voted for me to lease a new one from Canada..any reasons behind it?? Cmon guys some input would be nice..I know I'm about to get flamed b/c I'm not that active on here! __________________
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10-25-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
achien AC 95 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	If there are no known issues with your current car, I would buy it. You will never know you are getting into a lemon if you buy another used E46 or a new E9x. __________________ Your Supreme Leader
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10-25-2007, 04:11 PM	#7
roadkillrob Major General 875 Rep 5,458 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Ok - maybe I am missing something here, but why would you pay 41K for an E90 buyout where a well equiped 2008 328i is like 42k, you'd be better off buying a new US model and importing it to Canada (you just have to pay for it - you can't lease it), otherwise you have to pay the premium on the price for a Canadian model if you want to lease. In any case I wouldn't shell out 41k for a 2 year old car that isn't worth much more than that new.
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10-26-2007, 06:20 AM	#9
jngjng72 Private First Class 18 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (0)	Buy the 330i. Lease rates in Canada are higher than in the US (at least on their website- 6%). When you imported the 330 did you have to pay duty or have the car modified to meet CAD specs? __________________ 2007 E93 335i Alpine White Auto/CPP/ZPP/ZSP 2012 CT200H 2009 X5 Workhorse/Kidmobile
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10-26-2007, 07:55 AM	#10
roadkillrob Major General 875 Rep 5,458 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Move back - that's what I did - makes things easier and cheaper! The only good option is if you can figure out a financing source that will give you the money to buy a US car - maybe a bank would do it or basically beg borrow from anyone you know - once you have the car and have it on Canadian Soil, then you can refinance it with any bank, but it is probably hard to get the money with the car out of the country. Good luck!
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10-26-2007, 01:47 PM	#11
sdyck Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	My dealer said US cars get low service priority. In Calgary you have to book 1 month in advance to get service. If the car's from the US you need to book 2 months a head!
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10-26-2007, 02:59 PM	#12
sparkyg Brigadier General 143 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Interesting, not sure how fair that is, but I know that in Calgary the service centers are swamped...Lots of $$$ in town and plenty of business both present and future
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