Quick Importing question.
Racer
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The actual speedo guage reads to 200 on an american car. Its not an issue for importing. One thing noone has mentioned. I don't know if things have changed but when I importing a 2007 C6 (in 2007) the bumpers had to be modified to meet canadian standards. Its possible this has changed.
From what I'm reading here the bumper rules have been relaxed.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Oh, and for the daytime driving lights I had them reprogrammed at the dealer. Again, that was in 07 and I dont know if there are any changes to that.
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Racer
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No, the actual speedometer (analog) only reads to 200. I assume the hud (digital) will go higher but I really havent driven over 200 to find out.
Oh, and for the daytime driving lights I had them reprogrammed at the dealer. Again, that was in 07 and I dont know if there are any changes to that.
Oh, and for the daytime driving lights I had them reprogrammed at the dealer. Again, that was in 07 and I dont know if there are any changes to that.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
No. The speedometer works fine. It has only one set of numbers. From 0 to 200. When you change the car to klms it reads klms. Picture that you are driving at 60 mph. If you change the setting to klms the needle will jump to 100, on the same guage. Basically you have a normal speedo that works perfectly but would be buried over 200. Either 200 klms or mph depending what you choose as setting.
Racer
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Do the 07's get dinged with the Excise Tax/green levy fee?
http://www.importcartocanada.info/ca...ient-vehicles/
http://www.importcartocanada.info/ca...ient-vehicles/
Right below the following test on the above website, I think you can click on a link to check but I don't have adobe to read it and for some reason it won't work when i try and download it:
Calculation and rates of tax
The excise tax on fuel-inefficient vehicles is calculated on the basis of the weighted average fuel consumption rating as determined in accordance with information published by Natural Resources Canada. For purposes of this tax, the weighted average fuel consumption rating is calculated by combining 55% of the city fuel consumption rating with 45% of the highway fuel consumption rating. Automobiles that have a weighted average fuel consumption rating of 13 or more litres per 100 kilometres will be subject to the excise tax at the following rates:
at least 13 but less than 14 litres per 100 kilometres, $1,000;
at least 14 but less than 15 litres per 100 kilometres, $2,000;
at least 15 but less than 16 litres per 100 kilometres, $3,000; and
16 or more litres per 100 kilometres, $4,000.
The excise tax on fuel-inefficient vehicles is calculated on the basis of the weighted average fuel consumption rating as determined in accordance with information published by Natural Resources Canada. For purposes of this tax, the weighted average fuel consumption rating is calculated by combining 55% of the city fuel consumption rating with 45% of the highway fuel consumption rating. Automobiles that have a weighted average fuel consumption rating of 13 or more litres per 100 kilometres will be subject to the excise tax at the following rates:
at least 13 but less than 14 litres per 100 kilometres, $1,000;
at least 14 but less than 15 litres per 100 kilometres, $2,000;
at least 15 but less than 16 litres per 100 kilometres, $3,000; and
16 or more litres per 100 kilometres, $4,000.
Instructor
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Speedo reading
the american gauge reads up to 200, therefore, when (if) you exceed 120 mph or 200kmph while in metric mode, the speedo needle will be buried at the 200. The canadian gauges read up to 320, so no matter which mode you're in the speedo will red correctly. My 2007 Z06 is a Canadian car, one of only 318 made this way, and that's one of the main reasons I bought the canadian car over an american imported into canada aftermarket.....something to think about!!!
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
the american gauge reads up to 200, therefore, when (if) you exceed 120 mph or 200kmph while in metric mode, the speedo needle will be buried at the 200. The canadian gauges read up to 320, so no matter which mode you're in the speedo will red correctly. My 2007 Z06 is a Canadian car, one of only 318 made this way, and that's one of the main reasons I bought the canadian car over an american imported into canada aftermarket.....something to think about!!!
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St. Jude Donor '11
Nothing to think about there. The selection of cars and lower price expectations in the US make it a no brainer. Unless you luck out and find the car and price you want here, you have to buy there. The speedo makes no difference in day to day driving and if it really bothered you could be changed out.
The savings of a US one waaaay outweighs the speedo. Plus, if you are doing a high speed run, real men use MPH!!! 
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Racer
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the american gauge reads up to 200, therefore, when (if) you exceed 120 mph or 200kmph while in metric mode, the speedo needle will be buried at the 200. The canadian gauges read up to 320, so no matter which mode you're in the speedo will red correctly. My 2007 Z06 is a Canadian car, one of only 318 made this way, and that's one of the main reasons I bought the canadian car over an american imported into canada aftermarket.....something to think about!!!
Racer
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Nothing to think about there. The selection of cars and lower price expectations in the US make it a no brainer. Unless you luck out and find the car and price you want here, you have to buy there. The speedo makes no difference in day to day driving and if it really bothered you could be changed out.
Racer
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that 200 km max might help keep me out of trouble a bit more, detering me from looking for big numbers because as of lately we in BC have a new law where they can impound your car if you're 40kph over the speed limit.
Racer
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PS my c5z HUD continues to display speed, abeit i can only see 2 digits vs 3 after 199km/h (on a track of course). after 200, it dispalys the last 2 digits only. so 215 will show as 15. suspect the c6 will display either all 3 digits, or at least display 2 digits for anything over 200?
Racer
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Do the 07's get dinged with the Excise Tax/green levy fee?
http://www.importcartocanada.info/ca...ient-vehicles/
http://www.importcartocanada.info/ca...ient-vehicles/
edit: that pdf works for me now. looks like it says:
CORVETTE 7.0 8 Z M6+ city14.2 highway 8.2 weighted average.11.5
Fuel Inefficient
Vehicle Tax: 0
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/tms/lst_vh-eng.pdf
Last edited by ShaneN.; Jul 7, 2011 at 02:20 AM.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Can anyone answer this? Has anyone imported an 07+ and did it "qualify" to have to pay that tax/green levy fee?
edit: that pdf works for me now. looks like it says:
CORVETTE 7.0 8 Z M6+ city14.2 highway 8.2 weighted average.11.5
Fuel Inefficient
Vehicle Tax: 0
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/tms/lst_vh-eng.pdf
edit: that pdf works for me now. looks like it says:
CORVETTE 7.0 8 Z M6+ city14.2 highway 8.2 weighted average.11.5
Fuel Inefficient
Vehicle Tax: 0
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/tms/lst_vh-eng.pdf
I imported an 07 and didn't pay any special tax and I have never heard of anyone paying that.
Le Mans Master
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BTW, I drove from Canmore to Vancouver two weeks ago.
Average mileage was 8.0L/100km.
My Subaru Legacy with it's 2.5L inline 4 can only dream of getting that. (Although it seats 4 and is turbocharged.)
Racer
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It's for every car that has an average fuel consumption of more than whatever they deem bad. I was looking at an srt8 cherokee from the states and it would have been $4000 dollars on top of the 12% tax. Judging by that PDF, it looks like the z06 squeezes in just under the lowest level, which would have only been $1000.
Racer
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That's crazy, my ls2 C6 would always get 19L/100 km. Granted that was all city driving, but my friends supercharged c5 gets a good 450-500 km's on a tank of gas around the same area and I never got more than 350. I wonder what was up with that car.
Le Mans Master
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I should also point out that the speed limit between Canmore to Kamloops (3/4 of the distance) is 90km/h while the remainder was 110 km/h.
I'll make closer measurements next time!
Racer
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I guess I should've made the disclaimer that my numbers were from the DIC so they could be off by a bit.
I should also point out that the speed limit between Canmore to Kamloops (3/4 of the distance) is 90km/h while the remainder was 110 km/h.
I'll make closer measurements next time!
I should also point out that the speed limit between Canmore to Kamloops (3/4 of the distance) is 90km/h while the remainder was 110 km/h.
I'll make closer measurements next time!
Safety Car
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We have emissions tests on cars every couple years. So if the car you were buying was to be done in 9 months from now and you purchased it today, you wouldn't have to take it in until then. However, all cars newer than (i think) 7 years old, are exempt all together until they reach that age. I'm in BC, btw.
So when you switch over to metric in an american car, it'll switch to km's but will only read up to 200 kp/h? That doesn't sound right unless I'm not reading correctly.
So when you switch over to metric in an american car, it'll switch to km's but will only read up to 200 kp/h? That doesn't sound right unless I'm not reading correctly.
I am also in BC. You will need an inspection for import (canadian tire) and a BC safety inspection. If you live in the Vancouver region you will also need Aircare.
I brought up a new Z06 with 2 kms on it, on the mso, that had never been registered and had to get a safety. The guy looked at it and said "what a waste of f...ing time"
It sounds like a big hassle but their isn't much too it. Well worth the savings....