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Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys
Just did a quick check with Toyota Mexico vs. Toyota USA....the base corolla in Mexico is $3k more expensive.
Edit: Toyota Canada and Toyota USA's base prices are basically exact. Accounting for the difference in dollars now, you pay ~$1,500 more for that Corolla. How much is the sales tax in Canada, btw? Is it setup different for each...uh, territory? (dunno what you call 'em), or is it a flat nationwide Sales tax?
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It's errr... confusing. We used to have separate national (5% GST) and Provincial (PST, varies) taxes, but lately they've been combining them into 'harmonized' (HST) taxes. But not all of the provinces have done this. And oil-rich Alberta only pays the 5% GST. In my province it's 12% (plus a ton of hidden enviro fees on cars). Also we have an included (hidden so people forget) carbon tax, as well as a Translink tax`(technically a private transit company that can tax us, probably illegal but hidden so people forget) on gas. ($1.408/L as of yesterday near me)
What's bullshit is the fake safety and security differences that the companies claim to try to make it illegal to import a new US car into Canada (I'm 40 minutes from a border crossing). Thus the extra $5k for an Impreza. I've heard it's even more with diesel trucks and luxury cars...
Also buying an out of province car requires a government inspection to be insured in the new province. Even if it's brand new. This is so I don't drive 5 hours to Alberta to save 7% on tax.
If I'm a bit ranty about this it's because we had our election today, and I've been reminded how much I hate government regs and politicians ALL DAY...