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Brucelee · 07-14-2006, 10:05 AM

If the differential is due to a VAT or the like, I would think that this is pretty clearly marked on the invoice of the car.

If the diff is due to tariffs, that may not be so clear, as it could be bundled into the MSRP.

Either way, I would assume that this is somehow government related, as I can't see how any manufacturer could have the market power to do this. Moreover, the question I have is, if you come down to the US and buy a new Boxster, how much does the government charge you to import it to Canada?

That answer may be THE answer.

Let us know.

07-14-2006, 10:05 AM	#19
Brucelee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 8,083	If the differential is due to a VAT or the like, I would think that this is pretty clearly marked on the invoice of the car. If the diff is due to tariffs, that may not be so clear, as it could be bundled into the MSRP. Either way, I would assume that this is somehow government related, as I can't see how any manufacturer could have the market power to do this. Moreover, the question I have is, if you come down to the US and buy a new Boxster, how much does the government charge you to import it to Canada? That answer may be THE answer. Let us know. __________________ Rich Belloff