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Delirium · 07-02-2009, 09:00 PM

You're stuck buying it in Canada. Call the importer in Mtl (Scotty), sometime they have used Lotus that they took for a trade up. They don't always advertised their used ones since they want to sell the new one. Just got a used Elise 06 13000KM for a fair price. Don't look for bargain there.

victec · 07-02-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Type_D

You can't import a US car into Canada? Why not? Or are you saying i can't import a lotus into canada?

You can actually import quite a few cars from the US into Canada just not the current Elise/Exige. Check out this website on what's allowed into Canada: how to import The Lotus Esprit is allowed to be imported according to the RIV list.

It is possible to import (from any Country) almost any car into Canada that's over 15 years old. So if you wait a few years you can import a Series 1 Elise. I've actually seen a imported 90s Lotus Elan (right hand drive) on the road here.

Sideoiler · 07-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Weissach In Vancouver has a Starlight Black 07 220S listed, asking $59K.

WEISSACH Auto Details, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, Vancouver, British Columbia, B.C., Alberta, Canada

Good luck with the search. Stick with it, they are out there. If you want to register it, it has to be on the RIV list...no exceptions as per the nice lady at the CRA and the not so nice lady at the registries office, she had issues with me

dc4 · 07-06-2009, 05:00 PM

If you are interested in an Elise, I have a 2007 that I am looking for someone to take over. I am asking is for $4,000 back from my original $20,000 down payment, only 1 year left on the lease. PM me for more details.

MadMan Markiss · 07-06-2009, 09:22 PM

Well this kinda throws a wrench into my plan 'B' to acquire an Exige from across the border. And just after I found a nice '08 Exige in Ice White (my first choice outside of aspen white), and a couple of Club Racers at Newport Lotus in Cali.

SteveO. · 08-15-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMan Markiss

Well this kinda throws a wrench into my plan 'B' to acquire an Exige from across the border. And just after I found a nice '08 Exige in Ice White (my first choice outside of aspen white), and a couple of Club Racers at Newport Lotus in Cali.

I'm in Canada and was wondering recently what the requirements are to get a US drivers licence and then buy, register and insure a Lotus in the US (at you US address, of course) but then drive it across the border and keep it here? Snowbirds drive their Canadian registered cars/motorhomes in the US half the year so could you do the opposite with a Lotus? With the price difference across the border and the strong Canadian dollar right now, I'm going to look in to doing this.

Am I over-looking an obvious snag?

Demonized · 08-15-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveO.

requirements are to get a US drivers licence

Social security, or tax ID number.

cooldude271 · 08-16-2009, 10:31 AM

Us canadians dont get those 25k elise

we have to pay MSRP

kai@weissach · 08-18-2009, 08:01 AM

WEISSACH Auto Details, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, Vancouver, British Columbia, B.C., Alberta, Canada

BTW: There are NO 05 cars in Canada. First year was 06 and there are NO Exige non S. Only Exige S.

SteveO. · 08-21-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kai@weissach

WEISSACH Auto Details, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, Vancouver, British Columbia, B.C., Alberta, Canada

WOW!!

Love that car and the accents.

Darth G-F · 08-23-2009, 05:20 AM

My Elise will be up for sales shortly.

Chrome Orange, Touring pack, traction control, LSS suspension
19000km
Katana Supercharge with CharlieX's new tune (223rwhp)
Reverie Wing, Aludiffuser and APR Splitter (300+lbs of downforce).
2Bular exhaust and panel delete
RTD Brace
Phil's swirl pot fuel starve cure
V2 arms

Basically an Exige but better/faster.

Looking for 50k$ including all mods.

JoshS · 08-23-2009, 08:40 AM

Okay, now you have me curious. Does anyone know the difference between a Canadian elise/exige and an USA one? Or are they the same and Canada is just protecting their dealerships?

OTOmatic · 08-23-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshS

Okay, now you have me curious. Does anyone know the difference between a Canadian elise/exige and an USA one? Or are they the same and Canada is just protecting their dealerships?

This is to protect the dealerships no doubt. I don't mind it either because it will help with value retention.

guntao · 08-23-2009, 06:10 PM

Aedo · 08-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshS

Okay, now you have me curious. Does anyone know the difference between a Canadian elise/exige and an USA one? Or are they the same and Canada is just protecting their dealerships?

Couple of trivial things - clutch interlock switch, km/hr speedo, DRLs (all years). These are for all cars not limited to Lotus. It is a government tariff/barrier to protect a sector of the Canadian economy.

biffster10 · 08-25-2009, 04:54 PM

Check out: Registrar of Imported Vehicles
Registrar of Imported Vehicles

07-06-2009, 05:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
dc4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 81	If you are interested in an Elise, I have a 2007 that I am looking for someone to take over. I am asking is for $4,000 back from my original $20,000 down payment, only 1 year left on the lease. PM me for more details. __________________ '07 Storm Titanium Elise, Touring pack, Black pack, Premium pack, Traction control, Starshield, Hardtop, FF Half-Carbon front spoiler, Hurricane CF Intake, Black emblems, JVC KD-5000, Kenwood KSC-SW1, ekological 6k HID kit... Wanted: '07 Exige Sport Seats, Craftsquare or raceVIEW mirrors, Larini SE exhaust & Euro grils, CF Elise side scoops, GUT Sport Wing, Complete grill set.

07-06-2009, 09:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
MadMan Markiss Foot to the oil pan baby! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada....EH! Posts: 69	Well this kinda throws a wrench into my plan 'B' to acquire an Exige from across the border. And just after I found a nice '08 Exige in Ice White (my first choice outside of aspen white), and a couple of Club Racers at Newport Lotus in Cali. __________________ SIMPLE RECIPE FOR EXCITEMENT: Take 1 new Exige. Throw in a supercharger. Add 6 gears. A dash of 94 Octane. A sprinkle of style inside and out. Toss in 1 MadMan. And finally heat tires and pavement to taste. Recipe produces 1 Lotus Exige'S' and full satisfaction. Hammer Down!!

08-16-2009, 10:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
cooldude271 Where's My Lotus ? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 31 Images: 1	Us canadians dont get those 25k elise we have to pay MSRP __________________ cannot wait to get my license and my lotus

08-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#29 (permalink)
kai@weissach Lotus Sales Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 59	Lotus Exige S for sale WEISSACH Auto Details, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, Vancouver, British Columbia, B.C., Alberta, Canada BTW: There are NO 05 cars in Canada. First year was 06 and there are NO Exige non S. Only Exige S. __________________ Lotus of Vancouver 604-738-3911 www.lotusofvancouver.com

08-23-2009, 05:20 AM	#31 (permalink)
Darth G-F Liberté! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,442	My Elise will be up for sales shortly. Chrome Orange, Touring pack, traction control, LSS suspension 19000km Katana Supercharge with CharlieX's new tune (223rwhp) Reverie Wing, Aludiffuser and APR Splitter (300+lbs of downforce). 2Bular exhaust and panel delete RTD Brace Phil's swirl pot fuel starve cure V2 arms Basically an Exige but better/faster. Looking for 50k$ including all mods. __________________ 2006 Ronin Supercharged Lotus Elise 2008 BMW 328Xi

07-02-2009, 09:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
Delirium Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 5	You're stuck buying it in Canada. Call the importer in Mtl (Scotty), sometime they have used Lotus that they took for a trade up. They don't always advertised their used ones since they want to sell the new one. Just got a used Elise 06 13000KM for a fair price. Don't look for bargain there.

07-03-2009, 10:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
Sideoiler Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 525	Weissach In Vancouver has a Starlight Black 07 220S listed, asking $59K. WEISSACH Auto Details, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, Vancouver, British Columbia, B.C., Alberta, Canada Good luck with the search. Stick with it, they are out there. If you want to register it, it has to be on the RIV list...no exceptions as per the nice lady at the CRA and the not so nice lady at the registries office, she had issues with me

08-23-2009, 08:40 AM	#32 (permalink)
JoshS Come on down Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,964	Okay, now you have me curious. Does anyone know the difference between a Canadian elise/exige and an USA one? Or are they the same and Canada is just protecting their dealerships? __________________ '06 Elise Phantom Black, Touring, Starshield, Powder Coated Black Wheels, Bobble head IMUS

08-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#34 (permalink)
guntao Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 10	there is one on LesPAC.com - Site d'annonces classÃ©es numÃ©ro 1 au QuÃ©bec. Immobilier, autos, rencontres et plus

08-25-2009, 04:54 PM	#36 (permalink)
biffster10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 121	Check out: Registrar of Imported Vehicles Registrar of Imported Vehicles __________________ 2006 Aspen White Elise 2007 39' Beneteau Cyclades

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