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[MaryAnn]

Ford is pretty good with their warranty as far as buying from the U.S, however your local dealer may have his nose out of joint a wee bit and when and if you have a warranty issue, you may not be looked after as fast as you might have been had you bought it from them.

My husband bought a Corvette ZR1 last year from a Canadian dealer, who bought the car from GM's dealer auction and imported it. We found out after buying the car that GM Canada will NOT warrant the car for the first 12,000 miles. Complained to the dealer who in writing provided us with a letter stating that they as a dealer will pick up the first 12,000 mile warranty out of their own pocket. For any major issues they would haul it over the border to Michigan to have any work done.

[MaryAnn]

knightowl, on 09 April 2011 - 07:05 AM, said:

How many of you bought in Canada? I take it most of you went to the U.S?

I bought mine in Ontario Canada last August...paid full sticker price without trying to haggle them down. I wanted that car so damn bad and it was the only one in Ontario without having to order one and wait forever for it to come in. I have learned that I have 1 of 33 cars ( Race red- vert- svt stripes, daytime running lights and black with white stripe seats) in Canada.

[knightowl]

Thanks for your story Mary Ann. In the end, I realize that I could have paid a little less in the U.S., but I think I did pretty good and the convenience of having no inspections done, no warranty issues etc is a bonus.

I love the black matte stripes on black I got; getting lots of compliments on the colour even though I know there are a few black around.  I really like the stealth look of it!
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[MaryAnn]

knightowl, on 18 July 2011 - 07:00 PM, said:

Thanks for your story Mary Ann. In the end, I realize that I could have paid a little less in the U.S., but I think I did pretty good and the convenience of having no inspections done, no warranty issues etc is a bonus.

I love the black matte stripes on black I got; getting lots of compliments on the colour even though I know there are a few black around.  I really like the stealth look of it!
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That is for sure one sexy looking car Knightowl!  Enjoy her and treat her right!

[metal_driver]

knightowl, on 29 March 2011 - 06:11 PM, said:

So just looking for a guideline too for pricing!

I see whether people have bought in Canada or U.S., there is the MSRP price, then the actual list or cost price. What would everyone consider a good deal for the Shelby GT 500, such as so much above or below MSRP / list? I know since the car is quite in demand and special to say the least, there is little room for movement, but I'm curious to see what the norm has been when trying to wheel & deal with the dealerships?

Purchased a new 2011 with SVTPP, Nav, and glass roof in the States last fall at 1000 over invoice (approx 4000 off MSRP) including all fees. Took a couple of months to find the color and combo I wanted for a good price (only 17 made in the combo I was looking for). The car had 7.1 miles on it and was still on the showroom floor when I found it.

This is the second new vehicle I have purchased from the States and the process is not that bad if you are organized and keep you paper work in order. As mentioned on the RIV.ca site don't forget to get a Recall letter which I got from the dealer. Also double check to make sure the Manufacturers certified US roadworthy sticker is in the door jamb - without this you are hooped. Also be aware that the border crossing site where you will come across needs the title 48 hours before they let you export from the States. I also checked on the warranty and was told by Ford of Canada on several occassions that the warranty is valid throughout N America if purchased in the US or Canada. This is one of the reasons I went with Ford. Also call your insurance co before you pick up the car to make sure it is covered.

[knightowl]

metal_driver, on 20 July 2011 - 06:20 PM, said:

Purchased a new 2011 with SVTPP, Nav, and glass roof in the States last fall at 1000 over invoice (approx 4000 off MSRP) including all fees. Took a couple of months to find the color and combo I wanted for a good price (only 17 made in the combo I was looking for). The car had 7.1 miles on it and was still on the showroom floor when I found it.

This is the second new vehicle I have purchased from the States and the process is not that bad if you are organized and keep you paper work in order. As mentioned on the RIV.ca site don't forget to get a Recall letter which I got from the dealer. Also double check to make sure the Manufacturers certified US roadworthy sticker is in the door jamb - without this you are hooped. Also be aware that the border crossing site where you will come across needs the title 48 hours before they let you export from the States. I also checked on the warranty and was told by Ford of Canada on several occassions that the warranty is valid throughout N America if purchased in the US or Canada. This is one of the reasons I went with Ford. Also call your insurance co before you pick up the car to make sure it is covered.

Right on and good for you!

I've learned  a lot in this process and will still consider buying in the U.S. for my next vehicle as it seems quite straight forward.

Edited by knightowl, 20 July 2011 - 08:21 PM.

[chris175]

Jason1320, on 25 March 2011 - 01:44 PM, said:

Yeah I figure with all the costs including flights, rooms, gas, rental car, trucking, RIV fees and speeding tickets (just one) I'm still up 6-7K over buying in Canada.
As for the daytime running lights it is a computer reprogram (fog lights become DTR on HID equip cars) doesn't take too much time, but it is a full reprogram so don't make the same mistake I did, bring all the key fobs with you otherwise they can't do it.

hi,
My 08SGT come from the US without fog lights, and with HID headlights. These made it more difficult to create DRL as you do not have the fog lights which are usually used as the DRL, and you do not want to be using the HID headlights for that (they run hot and deteriorate). After some hand wringing the ministry of transportation in Manitoba gave me a permission to use marker lights on my Shelby as DRL

Peter
Winnipeg