WTB: 6cg in Detroit or Chicago Options

[Jenness]

Looking to purchase a 6gc GT in either Detroit or Chicago.

Unfortunately, I only drive auto. Is anyone here selling? =D

This post has been edited by Jenness: Oct 8, 2007 - 7:29 PM

[lazzyboy121]

are you from detroit?

[Jenness]

No, I'm not. I'm from north of the border and was planning on visiting Detroit and Chicago during my break later this month. Thought I might pick up a Celica while there, though I may have changed my mind. It's just too much paperwork to export/import a used vehicle across the border. =(

[Valo666]

u from windsor?...if you are gimme a call man. I can help you out choosing a celica and give u a hand with every thing you need to bring one across the river. (519) 962-2979, my name is Bryan

[Komail]

I am in Detroit area..

[Jenness]

u from windsor?...if you are gimme a call man. I can help you out choosing a celica and give u a hand with every thing you need to bring one across the river. (519) 962-2979, my name is Bryan

Nooo, I'm from Toronto.

I'm considering taking a much needed break from work this month. I thought I could kill two birds with one stone by going down to the states for vacation and maybe picking up a car too.

I really appreciate the kind offer, though. Have you imported a car before? The RIV need so many documents!

[Valo666]

its not that bad...we imported a 6th gen coupe about 2 months ago for my gf...it wasnt as much paperwork as you would think.

"How-To" Import a car from the U.S.

theres a pretty much step by step "How-To" of how to bring a car across from the states. One good thing about importing a car is since your in Toronto, the RIV office is just off the 427. Im originaly from Etobicoke, so i was lucky enough to be able to bring the documentation to the office. There are some pretty good deals. If i were you, i would try looking for a car in Buffalo somewhere around there. Detroit isnt that good for cars. We had to drive like 5 hours down to Columbus from Windsor. Honestly, importing isnt that bad..and it doesnt cost too much either. If you buy private though...get them to write a bill of sale for like $1000 for the purchase price. Cuts down on alot of the costs at the boarder and registering.

[Jenness]

Excellent guide to importing! Your experience definitely verifies all the research I've done on the subject thus far and also fills in some of the blanks in my reading. I wasn't sure how the title was going to be transferred and how the temporary plate would be handled. I noticed that you didn't mention anything about the 6.1% duty though. Weren't Celicas manufactured in Japan and then shipped over here? Are used vehicles not subject to duty?

I guess I have reservations about how the transaction (with deposit and title transfer) would go with me being from across the border. I'd wanted to spend maybe 4-5 days vacationing in the States, which would make it difficult to get all the paperwork in order on time. I also wanted to get an inspection done on the vehicle before purchase, so that's another step that would complicate the process. Maybe I should just forget about the vacation and focus on getting a car. =/

ETA: Oh, and um, unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a suitable car in Buffalo. It was the first place I looked, but no luck.

This post has been edited by Jenness: Oct 10, 2007 - 11:52 PM

[Valo666]

Excellent guide to importing! Your experience definitely verifies all the research I've done on the subject thus far and also fills in some of the blanks in my reading. I wasn't sure how the title was going to be transferred and how the temporary plate would be handled. I noticed that you didn't mention anything about the 6.1% duty though. Weren't Celicas manufactured in Japan and then shipped over here? Are used vehicles not subject to duty?

I guess I have reservations about how the transaction (with deposit and title transfer) would go with me being from across the border. I'd wanted to spend maybe 4-5 days vacationing in the States, which would make it difficult to get all the paperwork in order on time. I also wanted to get an inspection done on the vehicle before purchase, so that's another step that would complicate the process. Maybe I should just forget about the vacation and focus on getting a car. =/

ETA: Oh, and um, unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a suitable car in Buffalo. It was the first place I looked, but no luck.

We didnt have to pay that much duty on it...we paid $173 i think at customs with the $1000 purchase price, thats including the $100 air con tax. So, unless thats what they charged us for and didnt charge us for the tax....but i dunno..we didnt pay that much. All i can say is keep searching though man..it took me a good month and a half to find the coupe or any other cars that looked decent.