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Welcome from Calgary Jamie. Where are you located? Note that unfortunately the Elise can't be imported to Canada from the US, so there tends to be a significant price gap.
Stu
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No, don't know anyone that imported one, even for track only use.
There have been a number of discussions in the Canada section of the Forum regarding importation, with excellent info from guys who have done it. The short answer is the Elise, Exige and Evora cannot be brought in for road use. Esprit and various vintage Loti that are old enough can be brought in. My 2000 Esprit was originally a US car, although I didn't import it. Note that the importation process does cost some dough in fees, transportation, sales tax, etc.
If you get interested, would suggest contacting Bernard at Scotti and see if he can contact you when they get inventory in on trade. I didn't buy a car from him, but discussed a 2009 Elise he had extensively. He was excellent to deal with; I just ending up going with a locally available Esprit instead. I think Elise I liked was sold to a list member in Toronto and he was happy with the whole sales experience.
Although further from home, I am sure Weissach in Vancouver and Gentry Lane in TO would do the same for you.
Other than the three dealers, AutoTrader Canada seems to be the best advertising venue for used Elise'. Shift Motors in Burlington seems to list used Elise' regularly there.
Good luck in your search and welcome to the madness.
Stu
There have been a number of discussions in the Canada section of the Forum regarding importation, with excellent info from guys who have done it. The short answer is the Elise, Exige and Evora cannot be brought in for road use. Esprit and various vintage Loti that are old enough can be brought in. My 2000 Esprit was originally a US car, although I didn't import it. Note that the importation process does cost some dough in fees, transportation, sales tax, etc.
If you get interested, would suggest contacting Bernard at Scotti and see if he can contact you when they get inventory in on trade. I didn't buy a car from him, but discussed a 2009 Elise he had extensively. He was excellent to deal with; I just ending up going with a locally available Esprit instead. I think Elise I liked was sold to a list member in Toronto and he was happy with the whole sales experience.
Although further from home, I am sure Weissach in Vancouver and Gentry Lane in TO would do the same for you.
Other than the three dealers, AutoTrader Canada seems to be the best advertising venue for used Elise'. Shift Motors in Burlington seems to list used Elise' regularly there.
Good luck in your search and welcome to the madness.
Stu
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