"loewent via CarKB.com" <u10197@uwe> wrote in message
news:773027c19f76d@uwe...
> Hi there,
>
> Looking at Ridgelines up here in Winnipeg. EX-L no Navi goes for about
> $42000. State-side, the same vehicle goes for $32000ish US. Translates
> to
> about $34500 in canadian funds.
>
> Only difference? If I buy in the US and import it, I get no warranty
> coverage.
>
> Are any other Canadians pissed off about this HUGE price difference? Its
> not
> just Honda, its everybody... Nobody has adjusted for the decrease in the
> US
> dollar, and the relative increase of Canadian currency.
>
> Thoughts?
> t
>
Assuming you'd have no coverage on a U.S.-bought truck, that's a $7,500
premium you'd be paying for a warranty. Pretty steep, considering it's a
Honda. I can't address the political/economic factors that go into the
currency exchange rate, but as a practical matter, I'd consider buying the
U.S. version and setting aside a couple of thousand in a decent investment
fund for the off chance that you'll need some major work that would have
been covered by the warranty.

Or maybe I wouldn't. Honda or not, I don't see myself buying a truck that
costs more than $30K in any currency. But that's just me.

Paul