Thinking of importing a Rogue from the US into Canada?

[exeunt]

Ok guys, this is where my adventure ends. My Rogue is now fully Ontario plated and owned

Hint: If the transportation office says you need an emissions and safety check, try another office. The first one I tried said despite it being a brand new 2008, it needs these. The second one I tried said I didn't need it.

[lozen13]

Adventure is right. If I had to do it all over again and I am still not done I would have just kept driving my Matrix. Still waiting on my recall letter.

[Msdarkdiva]

Some news from my Sunday paper:

http://www.canada.com/montreal...96491

[exeunt]

Was doing more research on third party warranties, and I can't say I trust Ensurall very much. I haven't been able to find any references to people who have used them, except for one devious individual on RedFlagDeals.com who claims to have used them:

Quote » Posted By shadilacbuy a warranty with an aftermarket extended...

buy a warranty with an aftermarket extended warranty company.

go to

ensurall.com

I used them[/quote]This is in fact the exact same person who has posted on behalf of Ensurall on the same forum:

Quote » Posted By shadilacWarranties

Here is a basic quote for our warranties on:for the 5 Star plan: (Five Star Plan Covers all Components Listed In Previous Post) ***Some Prices may Vary up or down depending on Make and...[/quote]Check it out:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/fo...94099

I'm thinking of going with Secure Warranty. Ensurall claims to sell at "wholesale prices" directly to the customer, but if Secure Warranty sells through dealerships, the dealerships have put their reputation behind it. Besides, SecureWarranty is backed by the Cooperators, who are a well known Insurance company.

[mmbedman]

I am not convinced the Nissan warranty will be voided on a vehicle bought brand new in the USA and first registered in Canada. Someone previously posted the Nissan warranty, directly from the Nissan USA website. The warranty is void if ownership and country changes in the first 6 months.

As for this website: http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=253

They even have a waiver stating

"While the APA attempts to verify the accuracy of the following information, you MUST contact the manufacturer yourself to confirm the details of warranty coverage for your specific vehicle."

[exeunt]

The Nissan dealership I purchased from clearly indicated to me that my warranty would be void following purchase. They even made me sign the page of the warranty that provides very clear examples of when the warranty would be void and when it wouldn't.

In order for the warranty to be valid in the first place, I would need to register my Nissan in the US, which I did not. This is where the warranty becomes invalid.

If you purchase a brand new Nissan, register it in the US, then import it and register it in Canada, and you do not transfer ownerships during this process, you're in the clear. If I knew someone in New York I could have registered it with, I think I may have gone through it, though I'm not sure how much of a headache it would have been, nor how long it takes to register.

Though I did find a fairly convincing argument against purchasing a warranty in this thread:

http://www.clubsmartcar.ca/for...37ac3

smartcruzin basically goes over the details of how after a few years, the money and the interest accrued basically end up being more than any series of moderate repair jobs would cost. Then again, warranty companies have the law of averages on their side, and there's a significant loss for me if during the first year I need the transmission rebuilt twice. I haven't quite decided if I should hedge my bets or not. The only remaining selling factor for me is that if you don't claim anything during your term, Secure Drive will refund up to $1000 of your premiums, or provide a $2000 credit towards a car from the dealership that you purchased the warranty from, or towards another Secure Drive warranty.

[Ensurall]

I'm an unauthorized advertiser.

[Ensurall]

Was doing more research on third party warranties, and I can't say I trust Ensurall very much. I haven't been able to find any references to people who have used them, except for one devious individual on RedFlagDeals.com who claims to have used them:

This is in fact the exact same person who has posted on behalf of Ensurall on the same forum:

Check it out:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/fo...94099

I'm thinking of going with Secure Warranty. Ensurall claims to sell at "wholesale prices" directly to the customer, but if Secure Warranty sells through dealerships, the dealerships have put their reputation behind it. Besides, SecureWarranty is backed by the Cooperators, who are a well known Insurance company.

Yep, i'm a spammer

[lozen13]

Well finally made it to Canadian Tire this morning but was told only do RIV's between 1-3 and they had a sign shop full for day. Guy told me come back at 1 and he would get it done might take an hour or two. Showed up at 1 and he let me drive it right in and took 3 minutes to copy the numbers and that was it. Went to regstrar and they required an out of province inspection. Gal was nice and said she would apply for an exemption as it was new. Called me back and approved will pick up plates in the morning.

My Rogue should be legal

[mrdwighthanson]

Thank you Msdarkdiva for the opportunity to find you a Rogue here in the states. Sorry I couldn't find one in time for you. I have, however, located a few pre-September Rogues, from bare bones to pimped out. If any one else wants to import one from the states, let me know. These few Rogues are sure to sell fast. Dealers always want to move the oldest product first. Again thanks to Msdarkdiva our service department has all the info needed to convert the headlights to DRL.If anyone is interested in these Rogues Please contact me, Dwight [email protected]

[bababui]

In lights of news from Transport Canada in regards to immobilizer issue, I have decided to start looking at importing this beautiful car. I live in Toronto Canada, could anyone share where did they purchase their Rogues, which dealerships close to border are friendly, and if possible how much did they end up paying. I have contacted numerous dealerships in Detroit and Buffalo areas and so far I am getting only MSRP prices. Thanks for your help.

[lozen13]

I would be creafull as RIV still states that Rogues manufactured after Sept 1st are still not allowed. Look for a 08/2007 manufactured one.

[Msdarkdiva]

Well boys, it took me awhile but... as they say in Quebec- check ca!

This is on the US side at the customs office. I brought her up on Monday driving through 2 snow storms (32 cm/12 in of snow that day and it hasn’t exactly stopped yet- gotta love Canada)!

At Canadian customs, the officer asked me when it was manufactured- I nearly screamed AUGUST (I was soo nervous but in the end my customs experience was completely uneventful)!

I had to go down to a dealer in Massachusetts (who brought it over from Maine) to find an Aug 07 + color + options (read: fully loaded) that I wanted, but my perseverance paid off! I also got the daytime running lights installed before coming back into Canada (in Plattsburgh, for you Quebecers).

Now I wait impatiently for the forms… exeunt and lozen13 thank you for your advice and helping me keep the faith!

I've named her Storm! LOL!!

[Barney]

Well - congratulations to all three of you! An epic journey no doubt, and your success against such odds should make your vehicle all the more cherished!

Hey, I know it's the wrong forum, but my fully registered Ford Escape Hybrid has been on the roads of BC now for 24 hours - just waiting to get my PST back on it! Ah that sweet smell of saved $$$s.

[Msdarkdiva]

Now, I’m shopping around for the warranty coverage (still undecided). I’ve found some more names that deal with third-party warranties (from the APA http://www.apa.ca) but I haven’t called them all yet to see what they offer.

Coast to Coast http://www.coasttocoast.ca (most provinces not Quebec)Garantie Nationale http://www.garantienationale.com (website is in French only)

We’ve already mentioned:

Secure Warranty http://www.securewarranty.ca (most provinces, except Quebec)Warranty Direct http://www.warrantydirect.ca (most provinces, no Quebec or Saskatchewan)Ensurall http://www.ensurall.com (offices across Canada but the Powertrain Warranty Program is only sold in Ontario and Quebec)

Are there any others?
Modified by Msdarkdiva at 11:27 AM 12/6/2007

[exeunt]

I didn't know there were any others that offered this service. Right now I'm considering and thinking about closing a deal with SecureDrive, but now I'm interested about these other places. One thing I like about SecureDrive is its loyalty credit, where you get $1000 refund or $2000 dealership credit at the end of your term.

Please let me know what the pricing is for bumper to bumper 2 year coverage, as I'd like to see if its comparable. Its about $2300+tax on average from what I've seen.

[Msdarkdiva]

Which package are you thinking of getting (the Elite plan)?

[exeunt]

Yes. I've seen a few threads regarding airbag lights and modules needing replacement, and this is only covered under Elite.

[Msdarkdiva]

UPDATE:

Coast to Coast (despite the name) does not have dealers in Quebec (they mentioned their closest dealers to me are in Ottawa). I’m not ruling them out but I would like something closer to home. You may want to give them a call.

Lubrico Warranty does not have warranty packages covering vehicles purchased in the US - so they are completely out.

Neeexxt!

[lozen13]

I am holding off as dealer may honor waranty after I won it for 6 months. This is a grey area under the warranty terms. I suggest calling your service managers around town. See if they will honor the warrnty after you own it 6 months.

[exeunt]

Every service manager I've contacted has given me the "its up to Nissan Canada to fulfill your warranty" line.

What I don't want to happen is my engine falls out, at which point Nissan decides not to fulfill my warranty.

[Ensurall]

Please forgive me for being a spammer.

[Msdarkdiva]

I just went through the CT inspection this morning. My guy also did a brief once-over (didn’t even look for the elusive, bilingual, SRS stickers). Must’ve taken 7-8 minutes tops! My Form 1 is now stamped and tomorrow will be registration day!

Let me tell you, right now, I’m feelin’ a little giddy…

[Msdarkdiva]

Registered, plated, done!

When I went to finalize the paperwork yesterday, the person at registration office (the SAAQ) told me that I would also have to get a provincial inspection before I could get my plate, but then (after contacting the CAA- where the provincial inspection is carried out) we discovered that it was not necessary for new vehicles with a Certificate of Origin (Yea!).

Still researching the 3rd party warranty issue, I called Secure Warranty again, apparently they will be entering the Quebec market as of January 1st, however if I want it now, I can do so through dealers in the cities bordering Ontario/Quebec.

FYI, from start (deposit the week of Black Friday) to finish, this whole experience has taken me about 3 weeks!

[exeunt]

Congratulations

It's a liberating feeling isn't it? Knowing that no one can take away your precious Rogue from you any more.

Last step is to get your sticker from the province and affix it to your door frame. To be honest, I've gotten the sticker but I haven't even put it on yet. At this point its a little anti climatic.

[lozen13]

Got my sticker today from registar also. Wait till it warms up before I apply it.

Keep us updated all on warrnties bought and price paid please as I have not pulled the trigger either. Scared of EnsurallCongrats

[Jazzy]

Hi guys and girls, There is a new law in the process for importation of new cars from the US. You can see it at the website below. It's very interresting for people who wants to import a new car made after 01 Sep 07. See page 80 of Canada Gazette Part I. Have a good reading.

http://canadagazette.gc.ca/par...8.pdf

From Frenchy.

[exeunt]

I think I read this already, and unless they updated it yet again, I think it still allows for companies to deem their vehicles as "inadmissible". A friend of mine is attempting to import a Buick Enclave and GM has basically said that there's no safe way to put an immobilizer onto their vehicles, so they remain inadmissible.

[exeunt]

On another note, has anyone purchased replacement warranty for their immigrant Rogues?

[lozen13]

I have yet to purchase a warranty. I am still fighting the warranty battle. I have pursued it on the US side arguing that if I keep my vehicle for 6 months in Canada than the warranty is valid. I have also inquired with Nissan USA on switching the Digital odometer to Metric. If there is a code or button push pattern?

Will keep all updated. Had my first flat yesterday too. Warning light came on. Wouldnt have noticed otherwise:)