Question on Buying a Car in Canada

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by dano, Dec 28, 2003.

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  1. dano

    woohoo! Guest

    I wouldnt blame all Canadians for that bad apple giving you no change on an
    american 20 cause you can get ripped off right in the usa by that type of
    person-course you would have to let them do it to you there too.
    There is buttheads in every country, you just were expecting it from a nice
    Canadian. Anywhere near here(maritime Canada) has a big sign near the cash
    or outside advertising the american exchange rate so you know you wont get
    ripped when you go in. Now I see why. Its also makes for competition amongst
    themselves for the best rate offered to Americans to get them in the door.
    Better come here eh.
     
    woohoo!, Dec 30, 2003
    #41
  2. dano

    Dave Dodson Guest

    I must agree with you guys here. I live in Alaska and drive into and through
    Canada quite often. Averages about twice a year. Admittedly, I seldom get
    much further east than Winnipeg but I have found the Canadians to be very
    friendly, helpful, and just good people. Obviously, you can get that 10%,
    but that 10% exists in every group, regardless of its composition. I don't
    agree with much of Canadian politics but then I don't agree with a lot of
    U.S. politcs either. The Canadians I have dealt with were always ready to
    explain things like their taxes (in whatever province), their traffic laws
    and regulations, and other things that are Canadian in nature and unfamiliar
    to us'uns from the USA.

    Just my observations,
    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Dec 30, 2003
    #42
  3. dano

    Dave Dodson Guest

    I must agree with you guys here. I live in Alaska and drive into and through
    Canada quite often. Averages about twice a year. Admittedly, I seldom get
    much further east than Winnipeg but I have found the Canadians to be very
    friendly, helpful, and just good people. Obviously, you can get that 10%,
    but that 10% exists in every group, regardless of its composition. I don't
    agree with much of Canadian politics but then I don't agree with a lot of
    U.S. politcs either. The Canadians I have dealt with were always ready to
    explain things like their taxes (in whatever province), their traffic laws
    and regulations, and other things that are Canadian in nature and unfamiliar
    to us'uns from the USA.

    Just my observations,
    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Dec 30, 2003
    #43
  4. dano

    Brian Smith Guest

    Not to mention, the fact that tourists can also get the sales tax refunded
    to them as well.
     
    Brian Smith, Dec 30, 2003
    #44
  5. dano

    Ed Guest

    *Shudder* thinking of buying a car that has been through several Canadian
    winters... A friend from Toronto once told me he had to toss away an
    otherwise perfectly good car, because the floor was completely rusted
    through...
     
    Ed, Dec 30, 2003
    #45
  6. dano

    Ed Guest

    *Shudder* thinking of buying a car that has been through several Canadian
    winters... A friend from Toronto once told me he had to toss away an
    otherwise perfectly good car, because the floor was completely rusted
    through...
     
    Ed, Dec 30, 2003
    #46
  7. dano

    Artfulcodger Guest

    Southern Ontario is no different in climate than Detroit, Cleveland
    Pittsburgh, Buffalo or even Boston for that matter.
    I had a floor give out on a 90 Fifth Avenue after 11 winters and that was
    only because I didn't oil spray it each year.
    Those horror stories of two years and rot are old hat now with the better
    undercoating coming from the factory and winters are not near as harsh as
    they were ten years ago so less salt is used on our roads.

    The Artful Codger
    Basking in 35- 40 degree weather and no snow .
     
    Artfulcodger, Dec 30, 2003
    #47
  8. dano

    Artfulcodger Guest

    Southern Ontario is no different in climate than Detroit, Cleveland
    Pittsburgh, Buffalo or even Boston for that matter.
    I had a floor give out on a 90 Fifth Avenue after 11 winters and that was
    only because I didn't oil spray it each year.
    Those horror stories of two years and rot are old hat now with the better
    undercoating coming from the factory and winters are not near as harsh as
    they were ten years ago so less salt is used on our roads.

    The Artful Codger
    Basking in 35- 40 degree weather and no snow .
     
    Artfulcodger, Dec 30, 2003
    #48
  9. dano

    FaisalCorollaTypeS Guest

    Ontario is not any colder than most of the US states such as,
    Wisconsin, Wyoming, Massechussets, NY, Washington, Minnesota etc.
     
    FaisalCorollaTypeS, Dec 31, 2003
    #49
  10. dano

    FaisalCorollaTypeS Guest

    Ontario is not any colder than most of the US states such as,
    Wisconsin, Wyoming, Massechussets, NY, Washington, Minnesota etc.
     
    FaisalCorollaTypeS, Dec 31, 2003
    #50
  11. dano

    Gordo Guest

    Thanks to all for keeping this very civil .... like a discussion between
    friends across the kitchen table. Happy New Year to All!
     
    Gordo, Dec 31, 2003
    #51
  12. dano

    Gordo Guest

    Thanks to all for keeping this very civil .... like a discussion between
    friends across the kitchen table. Happy New Year to All!
     
    Gordo, Dec 31, 2003
    #52
  13. dano

    Philip® Guest

    In
    Like hell! "MOST" of the US does not get Ontario's artic blast nor
    the salt/sand treatment to its roads. WI, WY, MA, NY, MN, etc are
    not "most" of the US. (Texas is -most- of the US .... Hehehhehe).
     
    Philip®, Dec 31, 2003
    #53
  14. dano

    Philip® Guest

    In
    Like hell! "MOST" of the US does not get Ontario's artic blast nor
    the salt/sand treatment to its roads. WI, WY, MA, NY, MN, etc are
    not "most" of the US. (Texas is -most- of the US .... Hehehhehe).
     
    Philip®, Dec 31, 2003
    #54
  15. dano

    Stephen Bigelow Guest

    Yep. I've heard it's almost the largest state!
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Dec 31, 2003
    #55
  16. dano

    Artfulcodger Guest

    Yes I believe it is almost as big as Ontarararario
    Codge
     
    Artfulcodger, Dec 31, 2003
    #56
  17. dano

    Tom Wilson Guest

    I agree with you. I hope that everyone in this newsgroup has
    a Happy New Year.
     
    Tom Wilson, Jan 1, 2004
    #57
  18. dano

    Tom Wilson Guest

    I agree with you. I hope that everyone in this newsgroup has
    a Happy New Year.
     
    Tom Wilson, Jan 1, 2004
    #58
  19. dano

    X Guest

    errr.. .Stephen, WRONG !

    Honda does honor its warranty and even honors the 'honda' extended warranty!
    It's Honda Plus in canada
    and Honda Care in US.
     
    X, Jan 2, 2004
    #59
  20. dano

    X Guest

    errr.. .Stephen, WRONG !

    Honda does honor its warranty and even honors the 'honda' extended warranty!
    It's Honda Plus in canada
    and Honda Care in US.
     
    X, Jan 2, 2004
    #60
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