Getting a car with an IEC visa
May 11th 2014, 3:16 pm
#16
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Sorry but everytime I see this thread I keep asking myself " why does a car need a visa?"
May 11th 2014, 3:19 pm
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
As someone mentioned above, insurance could be a killer ....
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May 11th 2014, 7:02 pm
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
If I were living and working in Mtl on an IEC visa, I'd not bother buying a car (clunker or otherwise) in the first year. Weekend rentals to get out of town, and/or the multiple car-sharing options available are very affordable.
As someone mentioned above, insurance could be a killer ....
S
As someone mentioned above, insurance could be a killer ....
S
May 14th 2014, 11:59 am
#20
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
If I were living and working in Mtl on an IEC visa, I'd not bother buying a car (clunker or otherwise) in the first year. Weekend rentals to get out of town, and/or the multiple car-sharing options available are very affordable.
As someone mentioned above, insurance could be a killer ....
S
As someone mentioned above, insurance could be a killer ....
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Yeh I think rentals are the way to go for now. I have my licence exchange in a few weeks. (Had to wait over 3 weeks for an appointment) so hopefully have some freedom soon
Thanks for the comments
May 14th 2014, 8:17 pm
#21
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Currently on an IEC work permit (runs out in August) just bought a $38,000 Jeep Wrangler on a 7 year finance plan so yes it can be done and no I did not need a co signer.
Insurance is also reasonably cheap for Canada standards... $2,100.
Insurance is also reasonably cheap for Canada standards... $2,100.
May 14th 2014, 8:20 pm
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Pack that baby up in a container ship it to the UK and see if they come after you
May 14th 2014, 8:25 pm
#23
Weegie in Calgary
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Dealership never asked about length of my work permit, only way the bank knows I am temporary is with the 9 on my SIN.
Maybe I should also add that I have another 1 year work permit to activate and intend on applying for PR in June this year. I live in Calgary work in O&G so my salary is not bad.
Last edited by cbrown89; May 14th 2014 at 8:27 pm.
May 14th 2014, 8:54 pm
#26
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Ugh, I wish that wasn't the case! There's literally no jobs here in Quebec - even my colleagues each with more than 15 years of experience can't get anything. Calgary was going to be my geoscience 'land of opportunity.' Better than bankruptcy!
May 14th 2014, 9:24 pm
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Would never dream for spending $30k on a car. What is wrong with second hand?
May 14th 2014, 10:24 pm
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May 14th 2014, 10:51 pm
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Re: Getting a car with an IEC visa
Oh how the other half...