Importing From US

[ProOnThaSnow]

Have the seller fax the paperwork to the border office in question 72 hours ahead of time. They need a COPY of the original title and a notorized bill of sale. Then when you go get the car you bring the original title and bill of sale with you.

I sold one of my cars to a guy in Calgary a while back and it wasn't a headache at all for either of us. Just make sure the seller does it, or else you will be stuck at the border like you fear.

Edit: Read you're going to pay a shipping company. Make sure the seller still has all the ducks in a row, because I'm sure paperwork will still need to be sent to them.

It was really a pain free process for myself (as a seller) and the purchaser when I sold my car across country lines. Then again, most in Montana are fairly jovial and I'm sure they don't have the New York "congeniality" either, lol.

 

[Moisted]

ps. i love how you're holding out on us!

lol... heaven comes to he who waits.

 

[myw]

+1. congrats and am happy for you!

lol... heaven comes to he who waits.

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[Moisted]

TFX International will do a great job. You pay a bit more but service and level of care are second to none.

I got a quote from TFX and they're actually cheaper than some (eg. Turbo Auto Transport).

TFX told me they don't recommend open carrier for nsx, because the nsx is too low. So I'm going with an enclosed truck based on their recommendation.

 

[NSXCessive]

Thanks everyone for your input. I also spoke to Shawna (GECKO) on the phone and she was very helpful as well.

The basic process is outlined for the most part on RIV and other official websites, but there are some gaps and important details that are left out. I intend to do a detailed write-up shortly to help people in the future who intend to go through the import process.

As for me, I have decided to get the car shipped. The auto transport companies specialize in cross-border transports and do customs brokerage too. I think the convenience is worth the price. They pickup the car, do all the paperwork, and deliver it to your door.

I'm getting quotes and will choose one shortly. I will update in this thread my experience with them.

I've already imported 2 NSX's from the US one '91 and the other '00. I used a broker on the '91 as it was on a car carrier From Cali when it crossed the boarder at Queenston, the '00 I drove back from New Hampshire and brokered myself. There was a Wiki done on this by Red and others like Gecko and Bram etc added important info as well, if its out of date the admins can go in there and updated it, but as far as I know it still looks current.
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Importing which originated from http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/97873-FAQ-How-to-import-a-car. Also see here RIV exemption info http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/162855-Importing-into-Canada-RIV-exempt.