Broker for Importing a US car to Canada(Toronto)

vantage_coupe · 04-22-2010, 01:16 PM

Hey guys,

I've been searching for a 328i coupe for a few months now. I've been incredibly busy with work/life and my searching has been confined to the odd autotrader search every other week.

I have spent a lot of time reading about the import process from the US and have come to the realization that importing a e92 328i will not be difficult task. However, I just do not have the time for it unfortunately.

Can anyone here recommend a trusted broker that would be able to assist with this and essentially deliver the car to my driveway for a fee? (handling the paperwork at the border and allowing me to take it from there)

I know exactly what I want, and can even have a friend find a specific car for the broker in the states. It's just the shipping/paperwork I would need handled. I'm getting quotes from 'joe-blow-brokers' but I don't want to engage in such a transaction without a referral/background of some sorts.

Thank you all in advance!

9PointStar · 04-22-2010, 02:41 PM

Check your PM

vantage_coupe · 04-22-2010, 03:15 PM

Replied.

I wonder if someone on the board even does this sort of thing?

Modmike · 04-22-2010, 03:56 PM

It is really easy and I would not pay a broker. I am in the midst of it and it didn't take anytime at all. I worked with a legit us BMW dealer and so far it has been a breeze. Car is shipped to border, then just pick it up!

vantage_coupe · 04-22-2010, 05:08 PM

Hey Modmike,

As long as it would be doable without me taking time off I would be highly interested in doing it myself. However, my understanding is it would take longer due to the need for me to get a temp permit from the US to drive the car across the border to my home. Also US customs offices are only open 8-4pm M-F. I am unavailable(at work) during these times.

SSM46mt · 04-22-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vantage_coupe

Hey Modmike,

As long as it would be doable without me taking time off I would be highly interested in doing it myself. However, my understanding is it would take longer due to the need for me to get a temp permit from the US to drive the car across the border to my home. Also US customs offices are only open 8-4pm M-F. I am unavailable(at work) during these times.

you can have it shipped

Modmike · 04-22-2010, 06:10 PM

That's what I did and it cost me about $450.00. You can send the documents to the US border and they will prepare everything. Then get your car dropped off at the border when the papers are ready and pick it up.

e90fanatic · 04-22-2010, 08:34 PM

i used CanAm and Jeff is awesome. Cost for me was $300

A2G · 04-27-2010, 06:52 PM

can u import a 2011 m3 from the states? if so what extra fees and charges am I looking at? if lets say the MSRP of the m3 is $70k. If anyone has any idea, please let me know. Thank you.

jasonintoronto · 04-27-2010, 07:45 PM

i'm thinking about going this route now. gotta sell the 335i

slc35i · 04-28-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modmike

It is really easy and I would not pay a broker. I am in the midst of it and it didn't take anytime at all. I worked with a legit us BMW dealer and so far it has been a breeze. Car is shipped to border, then just pick it up!

Out of curiosity, are you getting a used car or brand new from this BMW dealer?

e90fanatic · 04-28-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by A2G

can u import a 2011 m3 from the states? if so what extra fees and charges am I looking at? if lets say the MSRP of the m3 is $70k. If anyone has any idea, please let me know. Thank you.

no dealers will sell you a brand new car as they get fined for that. of course, unless you can somehow pursuade them to take the plunge

MaxL · 05-03-2010, 08:34 PM

I used these guys - http://www.peninsulacustoms.com/About.html

They charged just under $200 and took care of everything.

kingofwale · 05-03-2010, 09:15 PM

this might sound extremely lazy

but is there dealerships that specialize on selling to Canadian? Because frankly I don't know anything about the US geography and I wouldn't know the first thing about driving to US to bargain for a car.

anyone knows a good dealership for BMW in US that is close to Toronto border and knows how to do help with all the process?

thanks

Modmike · 05-03-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slc35i

Out of curiosity, are you getting a used car or brand new from this BMW dealer?

A 2008. US dealer are bound by their contracts with the automakers to only sell and deliver cars to US adresses.

Some find ways around it but most don't want the hassle.

adinat0r · 07-27-2010, 09:50 AM

Hey guys,

Can you please post some names/contacts for these importing companies?
I'd like to read more about the process and have some prospective companies in mind.

Cheers!

Tonybest · 07-27-2010, 10:17 AM

Check this guy... He imports car from wherever...

http://willz.ca/index.htm

Ex-BMW Club racer, Still an instructor with BMW Clubs and other organizations.
Will find just about any "special" car out there and handle all the details.

Tell him Tonybest with M Coupe sent you.

graider · 07-27-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxL

I used these guys - http://www.peninsulacustoms.com/About.html

They charged just under $200 and took care of everything.

wow, can you elaborate more on how exactly this work? let say if I want to buy a c6 z06 or 911 gt3 from the US, how exactly does this company fit in the process? what do we have to do by ourselves?

Steve1479 · 01-16-2016, 11:31 AM

I definitely wouldn't advise looking into the US. right now for one though. Especially not at our dollar being .66 to 1 USD.

04-22-2010, 01:16 PM	#1
vantage_coupe First Lieutenant 20 Rep 345 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Broker for Importing a US car to Canada(Toronto) Hey guys, I've been searching for a 328i coupe for a few months now. I've been incredibly busy with work/life and my searching has been confined to the odd autotrader search every other week. I have spent a lot of time reading about the import process from the US and have come to the realization that importing a e92 328i will not be difficult task. However, I just do not have the time for it unfortunately. Can anyone here recommend a trusted broker that would be able to assist with this and essentially deliver the car to my driveway for a fee? (handling the paperwork at the border and allowing me to take it from there) I know exactly what I want, and can even have a friend find a specific car for the broker in the states. It's just the shipping/paperwork I would need handled. I'm getting quotes from 'joe-blow-brokers' but I don't want to engage in such a transaction without a referral/background of some sorts. Thank you all in advance!
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04-22-2010, 03:15 PM	#3
vantage_coupe First Lieutenant 20 Rep 345 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Replied. I wonder if someone on the board even does this sort of thing?
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04-22-2010, 03:56 PM	#4
Modmike Private First Class 33 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BLack 2008 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	It is really easy and I would not pay a broker. I am in the midst of it and it didn't take anytime at all. I worked with a legit us BMW dealer and so far it has been a breeze. Car is shipped to border, then just pick it up!
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04-22-2010, 05:08 PM	#5
vantage_coupe First Lieutenant 20 Rep 345 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Hey Modmike, As long as it would be doable without me taking time off I would be highly interested in doing it myself. However, my understanding is it would take longer due to the need for me to get a temp permit from the US to drive the car across the border to my home. Also US customs offices are only open 8-4pm M-F. I am unavailable(at work) during these times.
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04-22-2010, 06:10 PM	#7
Modmike Private First Class 33 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BLack 2008 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	That's what I did and it cost me about $450.00. You can send the documents to the US border and they will prepare everything. Then get your car dropped off at the border when the papers are ready and pick it up.
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04-22-2010, 08:34 PM	#8
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04-27-2010, 06:52 PM	#9
A2G Hye 22 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 18 LBB M2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	can u import a 2011 m3 from the states? if so what extra fees and charges am I looking at? if lets say the MSRP of the m3 is $70k. If anyone has any idea, please let me know. Thank you. __________________
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04-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#10
jasonintoronto Captain 33 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	i'm thinking about going this route now. gotta sell the 335i __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD)
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05-03-2010, 08:34 PM	#13
MaxL Captain 69 Rep 957 Posts Drives: E90 M3, Cayenne T, 991 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I used these guys - http://www.peninsulacustoms.com/About.html They charged just under $200 and took care of everything.
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kingofwale Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: toyota Join Date: May 2010 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	this might sound extremely lazy but is there dealerships that specialize on selling to Canadian? Because frankly I don't know anything about the US geography and I wouldn't know the first thing about driving to US to bargain for a car. anyone knows a good dealership for BMW in US that is close to Toronto border and knows how to do help with all the process? thanks
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07-27-2010, 09:50 AM	#16
adinat0r New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Honda S2000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, Can you please post some names/contacts for these importing companies? I'd like to read more about the process and have some prospective companies in mind. Cheers!
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07-27-2010, 10:17 AM	#17
Tonybest Enrollment Officer 114 Rep 5,014 Posts Drives: 997.2 Porsche C4S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc. iTrader: (2)	Check this guy... He imports car from wherever... http://willz.ca/index.htm Ex-BMW Club racer, Still an instructor with BMW Clubs and other organizations. Will find just about any "special" car out there and handle all the details. Tell him Tonybest with M Coupe sent you.
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01-16-2016, 11:31 AM	#19
Steve1479 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: To Be Purchased.... Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I definitely wouldn't advise looking into the US. right now for one though. Especially not at our dollar being .66 to 1 USD.
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