Anyone from Hamilton, Ont. area?

randyrap · 02-19-2004, 08:27 PM

Was wondering if there is anyone on this forum from the Hamilton area? Would be nice to make a few connections.

Thanks ..................................... Randy

Reg · 02-24-2004, 02:39 PM

I'm near Stratford. Welcome abord!

ghostrider18 · 02-25-2004, 09:25 PM

the ghost is around

911andy · 02-27-2004, 06:28 PM

I am in Brantford Ontario

imcarthur · imcarthur's Garage

Toronto here too. Not an owner yet, though.

I'm shopping for the 'right' 80's Carrera - south of the border where the pickin's are more plentiful & cheaper. A coupe or cab for a weekend toy.

Ian

randyrap · 02-29-2004, 09:41 PM

Ian. If you need info on the current trick of importing into Canada, contact me. I just brought my 83 911SC over in January. It was a breeze.
Thanks ....................... Randy randyrap@cogeco.ca

randyrap · 02-29-2004, 09:43 PM

Hi Andy.

What year is your 911?

Thanks .............................. Randy

imcarthur · imcarthur's Garage

Randy

Thanks for the offer. I've done the research:

72 hr US check
15 yr old thing
20yr duty free
GST & PST & Aircon Tax unavoidable

Trying to avoid state tax is my only real issue. The policy seems to vary from state to state. I intend to drive the car home btw. Some states will not waive sales tax for a drive out. Florida & Connecticut for example. If you title it (which you have to do for the border) then they whack you 6%. Of course, buying from a dealer & shipping is an option but after a $2500 USD quote from Intercity, I decided that a drive would be nicer.

Ian

randyrap · 03-01-2004, 06:04 AM

Hi Ian.
Sounds like a fun ride from Florida. $2500 for shipping is excessive. I was quoted around $1300 US from California to my door. You might want to check into a few other auto shipping companies.
Randy

ghostrider18 · 03-01-2004, 08:24 PM

i've been quoted around $1000-$1250 from California to Ontario.
Hey randyrap what do you know about the customs here inCanada and import cars?

ghostrider18 · 03-01-2004, 08:26 PM

hi Andy
what's Aircon tax is that for the A/C?

randyrap · 03-01-2004, 09:28 PM

Last month I imported a privately purchased 83 911 SC from the US. This was the first time I had ever imported a car and it was also my first Porsche. Here are a few facts. US customs requires a copy of the car title. I had the owner fax it in and confirmed that all was well after 72 hours. Even if the deal falls through, this step is a must. Lewiston Bridge in Ontario is the only bridge that handles car transfers and it MUST be between 9 and 4 on weekdays. Next, I went with a trailer in tow and did an inspection on the car and finalized the deal with cash in hand. With the car strapped down I drove back to the border with my ''special'' receipt and the original copy of the title. At the US border I gave the title to the Customs officer and he quickly did a check on the computer and gave the title a stamp and sent me on my way. On the Canadian side, they filled out a form and made me to pay the 6.1 % duty (because the car was built in Germany) and I also had to pay the PST. The officer almost forgot about the 6.1% however a keen partner pointed it out to him. Since the car is over 20 years, I had no problems with recall notices, or speedo issues. Once in Canada the car needs to be certified and registered at the local MTO within 60 days (I think). Until then you can drive it around with no plates and the stamped US title along with the Canadain Customs form acts as your ownership.

This was one of the easiest experiences I've ever had at the border and I would not hesitate to do it again.

Hope this helps ........................................... Randy

ghostrider18 · 03-01-2004, 09:43 PM

Randy you mean the GSt right? and why did youneed to stop at the Us border? could't you just drive over?

randyrap · 03-01-2004, 09:52 PM

GST and 6.1% at the Canadian Border.

You MUST stop at the US border for them to stamp the original title.

Kryptonite · 03-02-2004, 05:30 AM

I'm from St Thomas ( south of London) Recently imported '73 from US ,they charged GST and 6.1% duty is this right?.Crossed at Detroit.
Regards, Manfred

randyrap · 03-02-2004, 05:47 AM

Hi Manfred. This is correct. Now when you go to the MTO, you will have to pay the PST.
Randy

Kryptonite · 03-02-2004, 07:47 AM

Randy, paid PST to get new ownership,thought I read something here about no duty if 20 yrs old. Currently restoring ,hope to be on the road late this summer.Any good sources for parts,need interior pieces-door pockets,carpet,headliner,dash pad,exhaust ............,I'll stop there for now!
Best Regards, Manfred.

randyrap · 03-02-2004, 09:09 AM

Hi Manfred.

You are right about the no duty for 20+ year old cards but, that is for North American made cars. Because the Porsche is from Deutchland, there is a 6.1% duty. Some Customs Officers forget about Porsches being European cars and do not charge the 6.1%.

I'm new to this Porsche game and have been getting a lot of stuff from eBay. I also found a guy in Toronto who has many parts and has some US connections. His name is Frank 911parts@sympatico.ca . Tell him I sent you.

Randy

imcarthur · imcarthur's Garage

Randy

Thanks for the blow-by-blow account.

One biggie you have to do is declare the cash you are taking out as payment. Any amount over $10K MUST be declared.

Ian

randyrap · 03-02-2004, 05:37 PM

You are right Ian. They did ask me about the cash when I crossed into the US.
Randy