my new a4 USP
12-21-2007, 06:17 PM
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my new a4 USP
Just purchased a 2005 A4 3.0 manual USP from the USA. Black on black, damn it looks nice. 52000 miles tho, ouch. Single owner lease, all service done.
I am freaking out tho since there's no warranty - i decided to skip it since i'll only drive it about 10,000 kms a year likely at most. It's had the 60,000 mile service done which I understand is pretty comprehensive. Test drove it and it is smooth as silk. Someone please tell me that 3.0L manuals are ultra reliable and I won't have a massive repair bill on my hands in 6 months.
BTW stoked on joining the forums, hi to everyone!
I am freaking out tho since there's no warranty - i decided to skip it since i'll only drive it about 10,000 kms a year likely at most. It's had the 60,000 mile service done which I understand is pretty comprehensive. Test drove it and it is smooth as silk. Someone please tell me that 3.0L manuals are ultra reliable and I won't have a massive repair bill on my hands in 6 months.
BTW stoked on joining the forums, hi to everyone!
12-21-2007, 07:33 PM
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Re: my new a4 USP
hello...
welcome to the forum... the new people joining seem to be all importing their cars from the states... how was your experience? any advice you wanna give to others that are going through the importation process now?
welcome to the forum... the new people joining seem to be all importing their cars from the states... how was your experience? any advice you wanna give to others that are going through the importation process now?
12-29-2007, 11:13 AM
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Re: my new a4 USP
the latest...
got the dealer in the states to fax up title (called Certificate of Ownership in Washington) and instructions for wiring money. He then fedexed me a bunch of documents to sign, which included a bill of sale, affidavit declaring i am not a resident of Washington (to avoid the tax), and a couple of other transfer of ownership type documents that are required in the state of Washington. The dealer was experienced in selling to canadians and knew which documents to send up - i didn't have to ask. I signed them and fedexed them back yesterday.
Went to the bank and wired the money... this hurt. The bank of canada rate was 0.98 for 1 USD but TDCanada Trust charged me 0.997 - and therefore made 440 bucks off of me wiring the money! Seems to me like there must be a better way to buy USD but I was short on time so had to suck it up.
Last week I had emailed US Customs and Border Protection Vehicle Outbound Office in Blaine and told them I would be exporting a vehicle, they sent me back instructions on what to do, as well as 2 worksheets. The first worksheet I had to fill out and scan/email back along with a copy of the bill of sale and certificate of ownership. You can also fax these if you can't scan/email. this has to be done 3 business days in advance of arriving at the border (I plan on picking it up next monday). the second worksheet lists the information you need to have when you call 1-2 days later to check on the status of your application - you don't have to turn it in anywhere.
I went to ICBC and they told me they will give me a Binder of Insurance which will cover me for the purposes of the drive back - it's good for 10 days. Also the dealer is going to set up a travel permit for the state of washington which you need to get to the border. I think it's about $25. Not sure how much the Binder of Insurance is.
Since the car is going to be sitting at the dealer's for the next week, I asked my salesman to take it in the back and install the DRLs - he said no problem.
So next steps are... check up with CBP, go to ICBC, then head down next monday! I'll keep the updates coming.
got the dealer in the states to fax up title (called Certificate of Ownership in Washington) and instructions for wiring money. He then fedexed me a bunch of documents to sign, which included a bill of sale, affidavit declaring i am not a resident of Washington (to avoid the tax), and a couple of other transfer of ownership type documents that are required in the state of Washington. The dealer was experienced in selling to canadians and knew which documents to send up - i didn't have to ask. I signed them and fedexed them back yesterday.
Went to the bank and wired the money... this hurt. The bank of canada rate was 0.98 for 1 USD but TDCanada Trust charged me 0.997 - and therefore made 440 bucks off of me wiring the money! Seems to me like there must be a better way to buy USD but I was short on time so had to suck it up.
Last week I had emailed US Customs and Border Protection Vehicle Outbound Office in Blaine and told them I would be exporting a vehicle, they sent me back instructions on what to do, as well as 2 worksheets. The first worksheet I had to fill out and scan/email back along with a copy of the bill of sale and certificate of ownership. You can also fax these if you can't scan/email. this has to be done 3 business days in advance of arriving at the border (I plan on picking it up next monday). the second worksheet lists the information you need to have when you call 1-2 days later to check on the status of your application - you don't have to turn it in anywhere.
I went to ICBC and they told me they will give me a Binder of Insurance which will cover me for the purposes of the drive back - it's good for 10 days. Also the dealer is going to set up a travel permit for the state of washington which you need to get to the border. I think it's about $25. Not sure how much the Binder of Insurance is.
Since the car is going to be sitting at the dealer's for the next week, I asked my salesman to take it in the back and install the DRLs - he said no problem.
So next steps are... check up with CBP, go to ICBC, then head down next monday! I'll keep the updates coming.
12-29-2007, 10:10 PM
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Re: my new a4 USP
the latest...
got the dealer in the states to fax up title (called Certificate of Ownership in Washington) and instructions for wiring money. He then fedexed me a bunch of documents to sign, which included a bill of sale, affidavit declaring i am not a resident of Washington (to avoid the tax), and a couple of other transfer of ownership type documents that are required in the state of Washington. The dealer was experienced in selling to canadians and knew which documents to send up - i didn't have to ask. I signed them and fedexed them back yesterday.
Went to the bank and wired the money... this hurt. The bank of canada rate was 0.98 for 1 USD but TDCanada Trust charged me 0.997 - and therefore made 440 bucks off of me wiring the money! Seems to me like there must be a better way to buy USD but I was short on time so had to suck it up.
Last week I had emailed US Customs and Border Protection Vehicle Outbound Office in Blaine and told them I would be exporting a vehicle, they sent me back instructions on what to do, as well as 2 worksheets. The first worksheet I had to fill out and scan/email back along with a copy of the bill of sale and certificate of ownership. You can also fax these if you can't scan/email. this has to be done 3 business days in advance of arriving at the border (I plan on picking it up next monday). the second worksheet lists the information you need to have when you call 1-2 days later to check on the status of your application - you don't have to turn it in anywhere.
I went to ICBC and they told me they will give me a Binder of Insurance which will cover me for the purposes of the drive back - it's good for 10 days. Also the dealer is going to set up a travel permit for the state of washington which you need to get to the border. I think it's about $25. Not sure how much the Binder of Insurance is.
Since the car is going to be sitting at the dealer's for the next week, I asked my salesman to take it in the back and install the DRLs - he said no problem.
So next steps are... check up with CBP, go to ICBC, then head down next monday! I'll keep the updates coming.
got the dealer in the states to fax up title (called Certificate of Ownership in Washington) and instructions for wiring money. He then fedexed me a bunch of documents to sign, which included a bill of sale, affidavit declaring i am not a resident of Washington (to avoid the tax), and a couple of other transfer of ownership type documents that are required in the state of Washington. The dealer was experienced in selling to canadians and knew which documents to send up - i didn't have to ask. I signed them and fedexed them back yesterday.
Went to the bank and wired the money... this hurt. The bank of canada rate was 0.98 for 1 USD but TDCanada Trust charged me 0.997 - and therefore made 440 bucks off of me wiring the money! Seems to me like there must be a better way to buy USD but I was short on time so had to suck it up.
Last week I had emailed US Customs and Border Protection Vehicle Outbound Office in Blaine and told them I would be exporting a vehicle, they sent me back instructions on what to do, as well as 2 worksheets. The first worksheet I had to fill out and scan/email back along with a copy of the bill of sale and certificate of ownership. You can also fax these if you can't scan/email. this has to be done 3 business days in advance of arriving at the border (I plan on picking it up next monday). the second worksheet lists the information you need to have when you call 1-2 days later to check on the status of your application - you don't have to turn it in anywhere.
I went to ICBC and they told me they will give me a Binder of Insurance which will cover me for the purposes of the drive back - it's good for 10 days. Also the dealer is going to set up a travel permit for the state of washington which you need to get to the border. I think it's about $25. Not sure how much the Binder of Insurance is.
Since the car is going to be sitting at the dealer's for the next week, I asked my salesman to take it in the back and install the DRLs - he said no problem.
So next steps are... check up with CBP, go to ICBC, then head down next monday! I'll keep the updates coming.
keep us updated and show us some pics when you take delivery...
01-03-2008, 08:13 PM
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Re: my new a4 USP
went to ICBC and got my Binder of Insurance - cost 70 bucks for 10 days. If I get my documentation back from RIV before the 10 days are up, ICBC will give me temporary insurance to drive down to inspection facility, then to their offices, for free. Otherwise they'll charge me an extra 30 bucks.
One thing I think I finally have straightened out... you DON'T need the recall clearance letter at the border. Once I get back I'm supposed to fax a copy of the title to Audi, they'll fax me back a recall clearance letter, which I then fax to RIV. Once RIV has the recall clearance letter they'll EMAIL me (if I call them to arrange it) the Form 2, which I need (along with recall clearance letter) in order to get inspections done.
At least I hope I don't need it at the border... guess I'll find out on Monday...
One thing I think I finally have straightened out... you DON'T need the recall clearance letter at the border. Once I get back I'm supposed to fax a copy of the title to Audi, they'll fax me back a recall clearance letter, which I then fax to RIV. Once RIV has the recall clearance letter they'll EMAIL me (if I call them to arrange it) the Form 2, which I need (along with recall clearance letter) in order to get inspections done.
At least I hope I don't need it at the border... guess I'll find out on Monday...
