Just got off the phone with Saab USA and was told that I can't buy a new Saab and import it into Canada. WHY!!?? I was told that they would be risking their dealership if they did so. I also then asked if I could buy a used car from them. She said that I would have to ask the dealer as she wasn't sure.

Example of US vs CDN pricing is: 2008 Aero Sportcombi (same config MSRP)
CDN: $48,990
US: $38,690

Duty will be charged on sale value, but even taking into consideration duty on MSRP we come to a difference of $7,939.91 (dollar is pretty well at par these days).

So now I've got to check with a few dealers to see what the real "deal" is. Likely I will have to look for a used 9-3 or just reconsider what my next car will be. Sad thing is that the difference in pricing (full retail) will be about $8K. BUT you need to factor in the 6.1% duty as well, which brings the difference down. What I've found initially is that pricing seems to be more flexible in the USA. Savings would seem to be a minimum of $5K, even after the cost of going down to pick it up (2.0t sedan or Sportcombi will be my likely choice).

So do I wait until the 2009s are coming in to see if there will be a blowout on the 2008s, or do I look for a good, low mileage 2008 or 2007 in the US? Hmmmmmm, good question.

Got to think it over. Any feedback from the peanut gallery??

Regards,

Theo
1997 900 SET Coupe

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• I can't buy new US Saab for import to Canada????, Theo, Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:11:57 <-- Viewing This Message
  • How the mighty (US Dollars) have fallen, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:04:02
  • Re: I can't buy new US Saab for import to Canada????, Bruce, Fri, 6 Jun 2008 07:23:13
    • Re: I can't buy new US Saab for import to Canada????, EGD , Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:45:22
      • What are the importing specs on Saab 93 '08 convertible, Priscilla Marshall, Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:58:23
      • Good Question, EGD! Bruce??? Did you get the..., Theo, Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:49:46
        • Re: Good Question, EGD! Bruce??? Did you get the..., Bruce, Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:44:32
          • Bruce; I've been working on a 2006 Aero SC in the US..., Theo, Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:54:42
      • Re: I can't buy new US Saab for import to Canada????, Ron, Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:31:16
        • This might work....., TonyM, Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:30:29

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