CAN to USA price difference!

[Rhyno]

I just priced out a almost fully loaded H3 Alpha and in Canada and it's $57,365CAN. The same USA spec'd is $44,945US. This is just crazy a price different's off $12,500 this doesn't include the savings with the CAN dollar. US CANADIANS ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF!!!

[3Hummer]

umm if im not mistaken the US dollar is stronger than the canadian, so you gotta do the conversion rate to find out how much each really is either American or in the Canadian to make an accurate comparison

[Matt19]

look at it this way, on a book that cost U.S $3, cost CAN $5

plus, less people in Canada, therefore less demand. (im canadian but live in America) SUV's arent common in canada. And finally exchange rate. i dont think you are getting ripped off, but if you think you are, drive to america and buy it, or purchase it on Ebay

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

umm if im not mistaken the US dollar is stronger than the canadian, so you gotta do the conversion rate to find out how much each really is either American or in the Canadian to make an accurate comparison

I've heard some Americans were in denial but never expected a Hummer owner to be one of them. That or you're really behind on current events.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

umm if im not mistaken the US dollar is stronger than the canadian, so you gotta do the conversion rate to find out how much each really is either American or in the Canadian to make an accurate comparison

Dude...it's the other way around, once again.

[RazM]

Yeah, the high Canadian dollar isn't as good as *some* think. You can't expect dealerships, who purchased vehicles at the old exchange rate, to drop prices to a point where they won't have a profit margin. It won't happen. The only benefit the high CAN dollar has is on cross border purchases, but you're gonna get royally screwed at home.

The dollar inflation situation is becoming really dangerous. A large portion of our population is employed through companies that deal with the US. Why should those US companies continue to contract out work to Canada when it's more expensive than simply dealing with their own? On top of that, add the hassle of cross border BS and it's just a losing situation.

I heard on the radio folks who no longer deal with local stores to purchase items, they just go accross the border and get what they need. Yeah, this is GREAT for the Canadian economy!

The government has to step in one way or another, this dollar won't last long as it is, it can't.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by RazM

Yeah, the high Canadian dollar isn't as good as *some* think. You can't expect dealerships, who purchased vehicles at the old exchange rate, to drop prices to a point where they won't have a profit margin. It won't happen. The only benefit the high CAN dollar has is on cross border purchases, but you're gonna get royally screwed at home.

The dollar inflation situation is becoming really dangerous. A large portion of our population is employed through companies that deal with the US. Why should those US companies continue to contract out work to Canada when it's more expensive than simply dealing with their own? On top of that, add the hassle of cross border BS and it's just a losing situation.

I heard on the radio folks who no longer deal with local stores to purchase items, they just go accross the border and get what they need. Yeah, this is GREAT for the Canadian economy!

The government has to step in one way or another, this dollar won't last long as it is, it can't.

Even Canadian made products are 40% cheaper in the US than buying it in Canada.

A fully loaded BMW is around $70K Canadian here in Canada where the EXACT vehicle is $37K US in America.

Oh the US know exactly what they're doing. That's why they're not sweating the temporary US dollar fluctuation.

[NewHummerGuy]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Even Canadian made products are 40% cheaper in the US than buying it in Canada.

A fully loaded BMW is around $70K Canadian here in Canada where the EXACT vehicle is $37K US in America.

Oh the US know exactly what they're doing. That's why they're not sweating the temporary US dollar fluctuation.

"Oh the US know exactly what they're doing. That's why they're not sweating the temporary US dollar fluctuation."

I always knew you were pro American you motorboatin SOB

[Matt19]

well actually, i would rather have canadian money. If your canadian and your going to travel to america, your Canadian money is now worth more in America, and things are prices LESS in America. So if i was still living in Canada, i would cross that border more often now. Its well worth it. What a wonderful vacation they can have.

[RazM]

Originally Posted by Matt19

well actually, i would rather have canadian money. If your canadian and your going to travel to america, your Canadian money is now worth more in America, and things are prices LESS in America. So if i was still living in Canada, i would cross that border more often now. Its well worth it. What a wonderful vacation they can have.

I keep hearing this in the media and what fools they are. Who cares about vacations when you won't have a job in the near future?

Besides, US dealerships have been told NOT to sell to Canadian's.

[DennisAJC]

My wife is happy about it. And the kids benefit from it. And that's all that matters to me.

[wpage]

Should be interesting to see how this reversal of fortunes in currencies shakes out. Now that canadian dollars are worth more than green backs.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by wpage

Should be interesting to see how this reversal of fortunes in currencies shakes out. Now that canadian dollars are worth more than green backs.

I agree...but I'm glad it's a cyclical process.

[Matt19]

Originally Posted by RazM

I keep hearing this in the media and what fools they are. Who cares about vacations when you won't have a job in the near future?

Besides, US dealerships have been told NOT to sell to Canadian's.

im sure the dealors will sell to anyone that can pay, and qualify.

[RazM]

Originally Posted by Matt19

im sure the dealors will sell to anyone that can pay, and qualify.

Automakers have been threatening US dealers with penalties as great as losing their license if they sell to Canadian's. It's not just automakers, Bombardiers is doing it too. It's to protect Canadian dealerships, which makes sense.

I don't know what world some people live in, or if they need a lesson in economics, but a country buying everything outside of the country is *NOT* a good thing.

[nychot]

Montreal is a great city. We used to go there every summer for two weeks. great shopping, restaurants, clubs. But that was when we got $1.50 canadian for every $1 US. But the US dollar isn't worth S**T anymore, even here. Thank god we didnt buy that loft in old Montreal a few years ago when it was a great bargain with the conversion rate. it would be a losing proposition today.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by RazM

Automakers have been threatening US dealers with penalties asgreat as losing their license if they sell to Canadian's. It's not just automakers, Bombardiers is doing it too. It's to protect Canadian dealerships, which makes sense.

I don't know what world some people live in, or if they need a lesson in economics, but a country buying everything outside of the country is *NOT* a good thing.

That doesn't surprise me...but I'm a business major. I'm wondering about that "lose their license" to sell though.

[RazM]

Originally Posted by Big Dad

That doesn't surprise me...but I'm a business major. I'm wondering about that "lose their license" to sell though.

It's all over the news. A dealership near the border has only been allowing sales to Canucks who have a US residence and insurance, otherwise he could lose his license. His words, not mine, and he's not the only one saying it.