Anyone going to get a 2010 Mazdaspeed3 for 21% off MRSP? You can

[Unoriginalusername]

The 2010 Mazdaspeed is 2,678,000 yen (including sales tax) or $2,544100 without tax for an apples to apples comparison. That works out to $28,559 Canadian or about 13% below the Canadian MRSP markup.

mazda USA prices their car at $23,945 vs. the yen conversion of $26,160 or about 9% less than the exchange rate would suggest they price at.

The difference to consumers is that they can import a $23,945 USD MS3 for 26,064.00 CAD which is 21% less than buying one here. So that being said, anyone have plans to pick one up for 21% less than what ours is priced at?

[Chester_Lampwick]

Look here's the thing. I was going to buy a model from Japan, but the right hand drive and the cost of shipping put me off. I then thought about getting one from the states, but then realized that I'd have to change the instrument cluster to read kms on the odometer, add daytime running lights, etc before i can register it. There's probably import duties and tariffs too. Then I'd have to bring the car to the states if I ever need warranty service.

Starts looking like 5% difference and about 100 hrs of my time wasted then...

[Unoriginalusername]

Look here's the thing. I was going to buy a model from Japan, but the right hand drive and the cost of shipping put me off. I then thought about getting one from the states, but then realized that I'd have to change the instrument cluster to read kms on the odometer, add daytime running lights, etc before i can register it. There's probably import duties and tariffs too. Then I'd have to bring the car to the states if I ever need warranty service.

Starts looking like 5% difference and about 100 hrs of my time wasted then...

lots of members have imported the last gen speed3, with the currency more favorable it may make sense for some people looking to pick up a new one since the only additional tax you have to pay is the 6% through riv.ca which means you can still save about 15%. if you've got the cash/financing and the CAD$ stays where its at might make the trip accross the boarder worth it.

if you want to import a real jdm car i'd suggest going with a broker as i agree the time and cost can get out of hand really quickly

[5_Alive]

Your warranty is still good in Canada/US.
I've had lots of warranty work done in the states when I had my Cobalt, and then I had my MS3 checked up in the states before, no questions asked.

Changing the cluster is a matter of opinion, and DRL's are as simple as installing a fuse in the box since most cars are wired with the same equipment.

But to each their own, and I understand what your saying with the headache's etc., but its a good and valid subject to discuss about saving money etc. vs. buying one here.

The MS3 is worth buying in the states because the markup is so much greater.
Moe

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

The 2010 Mazdaspeed is 2,678,000 yen (including sales tax) or $2,544100 without tax for an apples to apples comparison. That works out to $28,559 Canadian or about 13% below the Canadian MRSP markup.

mazda USA prices their car at $23,945 vs. the yen conversion of $26,160 or about 9% less than the exchange rate would suggest they price at.

The difference to consumers is that they can import a $23,945 USD MS3 for 26,064.00 CAD which is 21% less than buying one here. So that being said, anyone have plans to pick one up for 21% less than what ours is priced at?


So James, when you picking one up? It has become blatantly obvious you are suffering a serious case of MS3 boost withdrawal. Consider this an intervention, we're here to help you man...

[mazda lover]

Your warranty is still good in Canada/US.
I've had lots of warranty work done in the states when I had my Cobalt, and then I had my MS3 checked up in the states before, no questions asked.

Changing the cluster is a matter of opinion, and DRL's are as simple as installing a fuse in the box since most cars are wired with the same equipment.

But to each their own, and I understand what your saying with the headache's etc., but its a good and valid subject to discuss about saving money etc. vs. buying one here.

The MS3 is worth buying in the states because the markup is so much greater.
Moe

the link will help answer about the warranty on cars bought in the U.S. scroll down, You will need service records that will show the car , (used) was serviced in the U.S. So if you moved from the U.S. into Canada the warranty applies. But bringing in a new car into Canada and not serviced in the U.S. the warranty will not apply. Phone Mazda Canada to confirm.
As for the cluster the cars sold in the U.S. might have both speed limit
Miles per hour and KMH than no need to change the cluster...


http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=253#hyundai

[Fuman]

mazda lover
http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=253#hyundai
you should post this in the FAQ section, and get a mod to sticky it...
VERY VERY useful...

[whiteomega]

Changing the cluster is a matter of opinion

Not anymore. From the Transport Canada list of admissible vehicles:

Note 1: Contact manufacturer for information on exact
nature and cost of modifications required on 2009 and
2010 models. Possible modifications may include:
daytime running lights, electronic immobilization system,
metric odometer and speedometer labels.

(http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safevehicles/importation/usa/vafus/list/vafus.pdf)

If the instrument cluster has metric labels and measurements on it already, you're OK. If it doesn't, you now have to modify it so it does.

While you're certain to save a lot of money buying from the States, I'm not sure it's as much as 21%. Even so, the hassle of going down, finding and buying a car, then jumping through hoops to meet import regulations just doesn't seem worthwhile to me at this point.

The only I can see this making sense is if you take out a loan in Canadian funds to pay for the US vehicle so that if the dollar goes south, you aren't stuck paying through the nose.

[mazda lover]

Not anymore. From the Transport Canada list of admissible vehicles:

Note 1: Contact manufacturer for information on exact
nature and cost of modifications required on 2009 and
2010 models. Possible modifications may include:
daytime running lights, electronic immobilization system,
metric odometer and speedometer labels.

(http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safevehicles/importation/usa/vafus/list/vafus.pdf)

If the instrument cluster has metric labels and measurements on it already, you're OK. If it doesn't, you now have to modify it so it does.

While you're certain to save a lot of money buying from the States, I'm not sure it's as much as 21%. Even so, the hassle of going down, finding and buying a car, then jumping through hoops to meet import regulations just doesn't seem worthwhile to me at this point.

The only I can see this making sense is if you take out a loan in Canadian funds to pay for the US vehicle so that if the dollar goes south, you aren't stuck paying through the nose.



you can always get a broker to do it for you. Also the savings are better seen on higher end cars etc. Econo boxes makes no sense.
You won't get American finance from a U.S. dealer or bank etc. You need to pay by bank draft etc in American $

[Unoriginalusername]

you can always get a broker to do it for you. Also the savings are better seen on higher end cars etc. Econo boxes makes no sense.
You won't get American finance from a U.S. dealer or bank etc. You need to pay by bank draft etc in American $

the us ms3 includes kmph... you just need to do the drl's etc. so count on an extra $150. you'd need a line of credit or loan setup to buy the car cash in the us

[Olestra]

That's right, since the inner portion of the speedometer, you don't need to retrofit a canadian cluster.

DRL's are trivial compared to the paper work and time needed to get the car across the border. It's still worth it. You will save 6k. I don't see how a little extra paper work to save 6k isn't worth it.

[Unoriginalusername]

That's right, since the inner portion of the speedometer, you don't need to retrofit a canadian cluster.

DRL's are trivial compared to the paper work and time needed to get the car across the border. It's still worth it. You will save 6k. I don't see how a little extra paper work to save 6k isn't worth it.

+1 good deal, wish i would have done it last time in hindsight

[Olestra]

Oops, I made a typo. The inner portion of the speedometer should display KM/H.
If the dollar goes on par, I will strongly consider a 2010 MS3...

[Unoriginalusername]

Oops, I made a typo. The inner portion of the speedometer should display KM/H.
If the dollar goes on par, I will strongly consider a 2010 MS3...

at its current exchange rate you can still save a pile

[mazda lover]

at its current exchange rate you can still save a pile


how about a group buy, would make it easier as we can help each other with the paper work etc..

did a build on the U.S. site came up with a price of $25,800, base which included destination and the tech opition so that works out to about $31,300 CDN.Dollars. Don't know what the state tax would be or admin charges etc.