by "dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
Published 10/08/2017 at 13:02
by "dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
Published 10/08/2017 at 13:02
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Some cars actually cost less in Canada than they do down here!
For example, you can get a Micra for under 10k in Canada, but no new car is four digits in the US. And yes, it counts!
There is also a base model Civic DX we don’t get. It’s $16k. And the top of the line CTR* is much cheaper in Canada, since they’re not allowed to gouge over MSRP. But the best part is that up there, you can get a manual sport touring hatch with a sunroof and stick (a combo unavailable at any price down here)
If you want a new Elantra GT in the US, the panoramic sunroof is $6000 extra because of the stupid packages you have to buy with it. The cheapest US Elantra GT with a sunroof is like $27k! And an automatic transmission is mandatory for the sunroof (this goes for both turbo and non-turbo)
But up in Canada, you can get a manual Elantra GT with the panoramic sunroof for only $22k!
And I didn’t even account for the difference between US and Canadian dollar values.
* The automakers should make these cars (like the CTR, Hellcat/Demon, etc) “unavailable” in the US, making you purchase the car in Canada, where it’s illegal to charge over MSRP. That will eliminate the markups quickly. They can always honor the warranty down here :)
"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley)
10/08/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 1
I honestly think the Micra is the best car for sale here.
Like, if you want 4 wheels and a steering wheel that comes with a warranty, Micra every day. Comes with a manual too, automatic is much more (taking the whole price into account)
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
10/08/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 1
Yeah, it seems like a good honest transportation piece. If the Micra was sold here, almost every Uber/Lyft car would be a Micra!
"CB" (jrcb)
10/08/2017 at 14:09, STARS: 2
I have an old image somewhere from comparing prices in the US versus Canada when it came to more expensive models. I think a top of the line 5 series was something like $30k more in Canada than the US.
"ranwhenparked" (ranwhenparked)
10/08/2017 at 14:16, STARS: 1
Along with auto parts delivery cars, PepsiCo merchandiser cars, pizza delivery cars, etc.
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
10/08/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 0
Yup! A US-market Micra would be a huge stimulus to our economy!
"pjhusa" (pjhuskinja)
10/08/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 1
From my research (was looking for a new car for a Canadian relative), BMWs do now come with more options and have lower prices in Canada... However, taxes truly kill the deal (~15% to 18% of MSRP in Quebec, IIRC)
"ranwhenparked" (ranwhenparked)
10/08/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 1
There’s definitely a market for an ultra cheap new car, trouble is, no established auto makers will sell one here out of fear of hurting sales of one of their higher margin items. It would have to be a new entrant to the market without any other product to undercut.
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
10/08/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 0
But that’s just it.
The Micra isn’t competing with a new Versa/Note. It’s competing against *used* cars. Therefore, it just means more sales for them. Most people who buy a Micra can’t afford a brand new Versa or Note or Sentra.
"ranwhenparked" (ranwhenparked)
10/08/2017 at 18:49, STARS: 1
Sure they can, if you finance over 60 months, the price difference between a Micro and a Versa Note is probably $10 a month or less.