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Old 09-21-2015, 08:43 PM
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Other than a PPI, what goes into importing/buying a Canadian car?

I am starting to nose around for prepped cars with a cage and Bike Pump gave me a tasty lead on one in Canuckistan.
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since its not a road car - does it even matter?
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I was concerned with import laws, fees, or unanticipated snags.

I wonder what it would take to be road legal - I don't have a trailer or a truck, and no place to put both.

Considering some ideas there also...
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well I am sure we could manage a trailer for you - I would happily provide a truck loan and I think it would be a good road trip
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I think you are an enthusiastic enabler... Thanks!
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I wonder what it would take to be road legal - I don't have a trailer or a truck, and no place to put both.
I built my own race car rather than buying one already done (for less $$$) so I could have a street-legal one because I knew my wife wouldn't go for the tow vehicle and trailer. 10-months in to the build, my wife says "I don't know why you're not getting a trailer and tow vehicle." D'oh!
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I was concerned with import laws, fees, or unanticipated snags.
over on RList, a few CAD cars for sale pop up from time to time and the discussion quickly turns to importing and complications. the only thing i readily gather is that it's a HECK of a lot easier process if the car started its life in the usa.

you may want to search the sale section over there for more info.
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mmm Slippery Slope! Hard to believe you can't find a car here in the US.. Especially this fall once the "season" is over for many and its either time to sell one car to get another.
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Former US car, looks like it is not too bad to do this right...
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Is the car 25 years old ?



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Other than a PPI, what goes into importing/buying a Canadian car?

I am starting to nose around for prepped cars with a cage and Bike Pump gave me a tasty lead on one in Canuckistan.
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