Jason & Norah wrote:
>
> >> What you have to do is be able to prove that the car in question
> > met the US roadworthiness/emissions standards for the year it was
> > manufactured. (You can call the manufacturer and give 'em the
> > VIN to find out this info.) If it doesn't meet the standards,
> > you can still bring it over if you can modify it to meet them. >>
>
> >NONONONONONONO, Its really really really tuff, they make you strip search, ask
> >you embarrassing questions and cane you!
>
> You have experienced this? And lived to tell about it, wow! US Customs
> puts you through all that? :) Canada Customs doesn't ask what you're taking
> out, only what you're bringing in. Both Jason and I have had harder times
> with the US Customs than we ever did with Canada Customs -- and we travel
> back and forth quite a bit.
>
> >Not to mention all the taxes and duties and funny accents you have to listen
> >to!! Jack!! Its not worth it bud!!
>
> Hmmm. No smiley icons? I guess you meant it. BTW, Canada has only 7
> different regional accents. Don't you guys have a different accent for each
> state? ;) Personally, I love accents. Scottish is my favorite. I can
> listen to a Scotsman talk all day. French, on the other hand, I find has
> too much attitude, and British (Royal Family) a little too stuffy. Accents
> are fun, not funny. The thing to remember is that anyone who doesn't speak
> the same automatically has an accent. I'm sure Canadians and Americans must
> sound really strange to someone from New Zealand even though it's the same
> language.
>
> Our '95 Dak has been in Canada for over a year and we've paid nothing to
> bring it in. Of course this was because when we came across the border
> (U-Haul and all), Jason was on a temporary work permit. All we needed to do
> was pass the Ontario Certification and emissions test (one of the strictest
> in the country, unlike Alberta that has no certification required) in order
> to get Ontario plates. But of course, ALL vehicles in Ontario must pass
> these tests to ensure road safety.
>
> As long as he was working here under a temporary permit, the vehicle wasn't
> treated as an import. But now that Jason has become a Landed Immigrant
> (soon to have dual citizenship), we have to deal with the Federal
> Government. What the Fed's now require, is that the vehicle have daytime
> running lights, no outstanding recalls on the vehicle, pass the federal
> inspection, and a $250 import fee. We have the first two taken care of, and
> will have to do the other two in October. There is also a list of vehicles
> that can be imported to Canada. All pickup trucks are allowed, but there
> are some restrictions on cars.
>
> I'm sure the US will probably have something very similar. You can get more
> information at: http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/imp-exp2/informal/car.htm
>
> Norah
>
> "The Avalanche has already started, it's too late for the pebbles to vote."
> Vorlon Ambassador Kosh -- Babylon 5, episode "Believers"
Norah,
You know more about the Canada than most Canadians. Where are you living
in Canada?
randy
98 dakota sport v6 black
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