Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Nov 26th 2021, 4:02 pm
#31
dah diddly dah
Joined: Jan 2015
Location: BC
Posts: 124
Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily 
(just a joke, don't take seriously.)
Dodge = 'Dead Or Dying Garbage Emitter (Less of a joke, but only because everyone I ever met with a Dodge complains about it being of not good quality, but never owned one.)
I have only owned a Chevy and a Mazda long term, about 15 years apart, Chevy was fine, Mazda we have curious to see how long it goes before something major goes and it gets shipped to the junk yard or sold for scrap, so far 170,000km and 10 years old almost and going strong.
(just a joke, don't take seriously.)Dodge = 'Dead Or Dying Garbage Emitter (Less of a joke, but only because everyone I ever met with a Dodge complains about it being of not good quality, but never owned one.)
I have only owned a Chevy and a Mazda long term, about 15 years apart, Chevy was fine, Mazda we have curious to see how long it goes before something major goes and it gets shipped to the junk yard or sold for scrap, so far 170,000km and 10 years old almost and going strong.
I also hear that Jeep's have Just Enough Efficient Parts.
And why is it that - in BC anyway, all affordable cars don't seem to have power adjust for the passenger seat?
Nov 28th 2021, 5:30 pm
#32
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2013
Location: SW Ontario, Canada
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
I think the issue is you are going for all the cars that everyone else wants.
I bought a 2021 BMW M340i xDrive ex-demo car from auction with 8,500kms on it (MSRP $71k) for $60k even. Still has until Aug 2024 prepaid warranty and maintenance.
I bought a 2021 BMW M340i xDrive ex-demo car from auction with 8,500kms on it (MSRP $71k) for $60k even. Still has until Aug 2024 prepaid warranty and maintenance.
Nov 30th 2021, 2:35 am
#33
Henry Bear
Joined: Feb 2006
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
I counted the amount of cars outside of 2 dealerships as we drove past them on Saturday. One was a Dodge dealer, the other a Ford I think. One had 23 vehicles, the other 26. Slim pickings for those wanting to buy.
Nov 30th 2021, 1:26 pm
#34
Slightly Canadian
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Location: St. John's, Newfoundland
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Doesn't seem that bad here - Ford Dealers seem to have plenty of F150's on the lot. I have to replace or buy out my Hyundai Palisade next July, so we'll see what the situation is then.
Nov 30th 2021, 2:28 pm
#35
Henry Bear
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Location: Red Deer, Alberta
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
Doesn't seem that bad here - Ford Dealers seem to have plenty of F150's on the lot. I have to replace or buy out my Hyundai Palisade next July, so we'll see what the situation is then.
Nov 30th 2021, 2:29 pm
#36
Resident Maple Leaf Lush
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
When I was getting my tires swapped over two weeks ago at the dealer, I noticed when leaving that there seemed to be very few cars inside the showroom. I thought maybe it was because they were going to be putting newer models in, but in retrospect it could have been due to the lack of any cars to put in there.
Nov 30th 2021, 4:35 pm
#37
Assimilated Pauper
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Ontario
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
Husband did say something about them sending the stock out whilst they are waiting for the chips and getting the dealerships to finish them off. Maybe they have started?
Nov 30th 2021, 5:27 pm
#38
Tea Drinker
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Kamloops, BC
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
$30k for a 19 year old (US import) Land Cruiser that does 13mpg 
https://www.kelownanissan.com/invent...t05j422026941/
https://www.kelownanissan.com/invent...t05j422026941/
Nov 30th 2021, 6:29 pm
#39
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by Danny B
$30k for a 19 year old (US import) Land Cruiser that does 13mpg
https://www.kelownanissan.com/invent...t05j422026941/
https://www.kelownanissan.com/invent...t05j422026941/
I drove across America in a 1980s LC. Never saw anything like 13mpg so, if it's true of this one, it's either a great advance in engineering or a benefit of being more minivan than truck.
Nov 30th 2021, 9:28 pm
#40
Tea Drinker
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Location: Kamloops, BC
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by dbd33
I drove across America in a 1980s LC. Never saw anything like 13mpg so, if it's true of this one, it's either a great advance in engineering or a benefit of being more minivan than truck.
Nov 30th 2021, 10:03 pm
#41
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Location: Ontario
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by Danny B
I'd give my right testicle to get a brand new left hand drive 70 series LC here in Canada...V8 diesel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMp8tJL7zGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMp8tJL7zGs
Apr 27th 2023, 9:21 pm
#42
Just Joined
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Re: Buying a car in Canada 2021 - getting a deal, and the process?
Originally Posted by Danny B
Have you thought about buying a reliable beater until you have settled down? we bought my Daughter a 2003 Corolla with 245,000kms on the clock for $2,800 and the thing will not die! Most Hondas or Toyotas of that vintage hold their value so you will not lose anything when you are ready to buy new.
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