wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Oct 1st 2006, 1:08 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by fatdoc
hi fellow albertan
i may look for u and husband if i ever get there
thanks for the info.
i may look for u and husband if i ever get there
thanks for the info.
Oct 1st 2006, 1:34 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by melur
I'm driving BMW, used to be my fiance car, but now, MINE.
laaaa keee man
Oct 1st 2006, 1:48 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Checked under the lid of my 06 VW Jetta, says made in Germany!
Originally Posted by dfkd
Every last one is...
Oct 1st 2006, 1:52 pm
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I agree. We pay $1900 per year for VW Jetta 2.0T and Nissan Altima 3.5. This includes accident forgiveness. I just dont think new immigrants are shopping for insurance as they would in the UK. Its a buyers market....go for it and dont be shy!
Originally Posted by Tiaribbon
6 Litre Dodge Ram truck, 4 Litre Jeep Wrangler and 2.5 Litre Subaru Outback - total insurance costs for all 3 vehicles is under $2,000 per year. I can't understand how you guys are being quoted the figures you are being quoted for insurance.....ours is cheap! And ours is fully comprehensive insurance.
We do have a '67 Camaro convertible but it is not on the road as yet as we imported it from the UK and it is still "relaxing" in our shipping container LOL!!
We do have a '67 Camaro convertible but it is not on the road as yet as we imported it from the UK and it is still "relaxing" in our shipping container LOL!!
Oct 1st 2006, 2:09 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by ezvanetree
Toyota stopped exporting cars from Japan to North America about 20 years ago and all cars for the local market are made in North America. If you live in the east, you will be buying a Toyota that has been made in Cambridge Ontario, most likely, whereas in the west your Toyota will be made in North Virgina (although I stand to be corrected on this). Hondas are made here too (at least as far as I know). However, the quality of these brands has not been compromised thus far.
You can probably find a list somewhere of which models are made where, if you care enough.
Oct 1st 2006, 2:24 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by fatdoc
laaaa keee man
Oct 1st 2006, 2:47 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by SAW 04
Checked under the lid of my 06 VW Jetta, says made in Germany!
Don't believe what it says under the hood - did you see the Top Gear Mercedes thing? Each has a plate under the hood etched with "Hand built by <insert German employee name here>". They did the calculations and it seemed that each employee was hand building something like 18,000 engines a year. Just not possible
Oct 1st 2006, 2:51 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
We have a Kia Sorento [sic] EX-L, very pleased with it.
I've been trying to buy a far more expensive SUV recently and can't quite bring myself to do it as apart from real wood instead of fake wood, and slightly better quality leather on the seats, there's no difference except the price.
I've been trying to buy a far more expensive SUV recently and can't quite bring myself to do it as apart from real wood instead of fake wood, and slightly better quality leather on the seats, there's no difference except the price.
Oct 1st 2006, 2:59 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Interesting, looks like a trip to the dealership is in order I will investigate further. Even if its true I have to say that having owned BMWs and an Audi in the Uk I would compare the build quality with the Jetta.
Originally Posted by Biiiiink
Wikipedia says even the European Jettas are made in Mexico. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vw_jett...0.94present.29
Don't believe what it says under the hood - did you see the Top Gear Mercedes thing? Each has a plate under the hood etched with "Hand built by <insert German employee name here>". They did the calculations and it seemed that each employee was hand building something like 18,000 engines a year. Just not possible
Don't believe what it says under the hood - did you see the Top Gear Mercedes thing? Each has a plate under the hood etched with "Hand built by <insert German employee name here>". They did the calculations and it seemed that each employee was hand building something like 18,000 engines a year. Just not possible
Oct 1st 2006, 3:11 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Think about what you would buy in the UK. A Toyota, Honda, VW or Ford???
Most people would buy a Ford or maybe a VW - neither have the reliability of a Jap car, so why would you buy a Jap car in Canada for reliability?
BTW, Honda Civics are made in Canada for the NA market.
Most people would buy a Ford or maybe a VW - neither have the reliability of a Jap car, so why would you buy a Jap car in Canada for reliability?
BTW, Honda Civics are made in Canada for the NA market.
Oct 1st 2006, 3:23 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by SAW 04
Interesting, looks like a trip to the dealership is in order I will investigate further. Even if its true I have to say that having owned BMWs and an Audi in the Uk I would compare the build quality with the Jetta.
Oct 1st 2006, 3:25 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by Canada2006
BTW, Honda Civics are made in Canada for the NA market.
Oct 1st 2006, 5:33 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by Souvenir
Civics are made in Canada mainly for the dickhead boy-racer market.
Oct 1st 2006, 5:42 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
We have a Focus station waggon, very economical!!!!
We also have a ' Go large or go home ' Chevy Avalanche.....we love it, although it's not economical....it's lots of fun!!!
Linda
We also have a ' Go large or go home ' Chevy Avalanche.....we love it, although it's not economical....it's lots of fun!!!
Linda
Oct 1st 2006, 9:39 pm
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Re: wht kind of car are u driving in Canada?!
Originally Posted by Tiaribbon
6 Litre Dodge Ram truck, 4 Litre Jeep Wrangler and 2.5 Litre Subaru Outback - total insurance costs for all 3 vehicles is under $2,000 per year. I can't understand how you guys are being quoted the figures you are being quoted for insurance.....ours is cheap! And ours is fully comprehensive insurance.
We do have a '67 Camaro convertible but it is not on the road as yet as we imported it from the UK and it is still "relaxing" in our shipping container LOL!!
We do have a '67 Camaro convertible but it is not on the road as yet as we imported it from the UK and it is still "relaxing" in our shipping container LOL!!