buy a car in oregon and drive it back to canada to save tax?

gianttama

is it possible? given the fact that the state oregon has no sales tax!!

i know there is time cost and all the paper works and tax has to be paid at the canadian border. but looks like it is possible to save the united states tax?

i am looking for a relatively cheap car, cost here is about 33k plus tax,
if i buy it from oregon, as of today's exchange rate, everythign after tax and the documentation fee it will be about 31k instead...

anyone has experience?

Lik

http://www.redflagdeals.com/foru ... e-thousands-477998/

pkphilip

Very possible, just that you have to make sure the price difference is quite substantial to make your trip and hassles worthwhile.

$2k is definitely not worth it because the amount of modifications and inspection fees and time involved does not pay off.

Philip

B2L2

If you do it right, you shouldn't need to pay the state tax.  Oregon or not doesn't matter.

Read the link from Lik above.

Catpiano

Yes... you will save STATE tax.

zuesel

My brother bought a Subaru Forester in Seattle. Drove it back to BC, then Alberta. Still saved $10,000 after being Canadian taxed!

布小熊

Subaru pricing is so much lower in the states!!! There are so many subarus on the road in washington states.

Catpiano

That is why ..  Subaru Canada has dropped their price ..

2 yr ago .. when STi was $52K can ..  but $33K US ...  even no warranty... still good!

B2L2

Back at the day, you could still get Subaru Canada to cover the warranty, just need to wait for Subaru to reimburse you.

Not sure whether it is changed or Subaru Canada getting smarter yet.

pkphilip

Not just cars, many companies don't honor warranty if not purchased in Canada.

Philip