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Lamonster
03-30-2013, 03:15 PM
..I met this couple from Québec and they were looking at the Spyders here in East TN. Got to go over the different models with them. I guess they are much more there where they're built than here. Go figure. :doorag:

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Captain Fin
03-30-2013, 03:22 PM
I see a lot of Canadians here in Key Largo and have heard some say that cars cost more in Canada. It might be the taxes.
bruiser
03-30-2013, 03:37 PM
Cool. Looks like they were ready for some cold weather riding too.
spyderrock
03-30-2013, 04:24 PM
Lamont my rt limited is 5000 more here in Canada then down there. Not sure if its the taxes it has to do with the dollar. It is bull that we pay more here in Canada for a product that is made here. Its very upsetting and when you ask a dealer they have no answer.
NorthStar
03-30-2013, 04:56 PM
Lamont my rt limited is 5000 more here in Canada then down there. Not sure if its the taxes it has to do with the dollar. It is bull that we pay more here in Canada for a product that is made here. Its very upsetting and when you ask a dealer they have no answer.

Absolutely nothing to do with Canadian Taxes or the exchange rate between the U.S. & Canadian dollar. The price of a Can Am Spyder and accessories has always been approximately 15% more in Canada than the U.S., and this marketing strategy by BRP will not be changing anytime soon.

It has everything to do with market size and because "they can". The same pricing variance applies to pretty well every other consumer item, except hockey pucks!:D
NancysToy
03-30-2013, 05:32 PM
...and the worst part is if you go across the border to buy in the US, your warranty will not be honored in Canada.
SpyderSteve
03-30-2013, 05:37 PM
The automobile industry has been doing this long before BRP introduced the Spyder :gaah:
spydaman60
03-30-2013, 05:38 PM
...and the worst part is if you go across the border to buy in the US, your warranty will not be honored in Canada.plus you pay the taxes when you go back over the border!
bruiser
03-30-2013, 06:36 PM
We buy your Spyders cheaper. You buy our pharmaceuticals (drugs) much cheaper. Can't say that's a fair trade.
bhfromme
03-31-2013, 07:35 AM
Four words. Time to move to Florida!
harrypottar
03-31-2013, 07:56 AM
Lamont :congrats::welcome:,

you've found the best place for information on your new ST. Remember to read the FAQ, the do's & don't's for new riders.. :roflblack:

Did you pick up your new wing bagger yet?

harry
SPYD1
03-31-2013, 08:17 AM
How you think they pay for socialized medical care. Just wait...it won't be far away in the USA.
Daisyjoe
03-31-2013, 08:32 AM
Four words. Time to move to Florida!



Which FOUR????
IGETAROUND
03-31-2013, 01:03 PM
How you think they pay for socialized medical care. Just wait...it won't be far away in the USA.

and what might be so wrong with EQUAL access for all to health care???:yikes:
arntufun
03-31-2013, 02:29 PM
The question is...... why these folks went all the way to TN ????? Wonder if they know that Maine is part of the United States and less than 2 hours from thier house. :roflblack::roflblack:

:congrats: on your new ST Lamont, nice color. :thumbup:
Chupaca
03-31-2013, 02:33 PM
the salesman Lamont...the rest of this is getting political...:roflblack:
Netminder
03-31-2013, 03:32 PM
I see a lot of Canadians here in Key Largo and have heard some say that cars cost more in Canada. It might be the taxes.
When I was at SITA last year the dealer told me my Limited RT would be 5k less there then what I paid here where they are made!:yikes: He also said BRP made him sign an agreement that he cannot sell to Canadians!!:lecturef_smilie: That is just wrong on all counts!