I am reading conflicting messages on importing new Nissan's.
I am looking at potentially importing an '07 350z, however folks say that the car needs to be registered in the USA for 6 months minimum before I can transfer the warranty. Others claim that they had their cars registered for less than 6 months, and were still able to transfer the warrany. Can someone verify?

Furthermore, on RIV's website, it says that 07-08 350z's are admissable if built after Sept '07. What about model year 07's built before sept '07?

Finally, is there any real reason to switch from a G35 coupe to a 350z coupe? My G is loaded with a bunch of luxury items, the Z I am looking at is a stripper, but newer with less mileage.

 

it seems they changed a few laws, i still have my doubts, my car was registered 2 months and the warranty is valid in Canada 100% !!!!!!! I know when I was doing my research a lot of ppl told me it would not be void, and even Nissan USA told me it would be void but this one lady at Nissan CANADA told me its fine as long as I don’t sell the car…. So I have my doubts, and im ready to bet it would work, like I said I went to the dealer and it took aprox 2min to register my car ( a car that was not 6 months old), ever since I got a few little parts fixed.
Anything prior to 2007 is admissible, anything after 2007 require the vehicle immobilizer that is a std option on all 350z’s
and you’re asking if there is any real reason to switch???? No , they are both great cars.

 

i was going to do that... but now they've raised the import tax even more. its not worth it, in my opinion. You may save a couple thousand at most.
Also, I'd stick with the G. The G will hold its value better than the nissan, depending on how well you take care of it.

 

What year is your G? If you have an 03-04, you might as well switch, because you're not taking advantage of the nice new interior anyway. If you have an 05+ hellzz no.

 

Here is info on importing into Canada:
As per Nissan HQ, Nissan vehicles must first be registered in U.S. for at least one day for coverage to apply. As long as it is registered for one day in the US, the warranty will be honored in Canada so long as the car isn't resold within 6 months. However, if the car title changes ownership within 6 months, the warranty is void.

So I assume that if you bring a Nissan into Canada and don't sell it for 6 months then the Warranty will be honored.

 

Of course you should switch!
The Z is way more amazing than the G coupe. Same car, just a little smaller, lighter, and more of an enthusiasts car.
I'm not sold on the exclusivity or resale value of the G coupe. They sell 3 times as many G coupes as they do Z's.

 

Haha, rather than beating that dead horse all over again, drive both, and see what car you would rather have. It was a really easy decision for me

 

Typical blasphemy from a G owner!

 

+1... despite sharing most basic components, the cars are very different.
Test drive a Z & you should know immediately if it's the right car or not.
Any car that you have to waffle back & forth about, probably isn't the one.

 

Very interesting..... thanks.
Did you get this info 1st hand?

I had been under the impression that it had to be reg in the US for 6 months to qualify.

I'll be having a hard look at the 370Z when it comes out and am strongly considering importing.

 

I'm not sure I agree with your evaluation....

How much has it changed?
& don't forget you pay a lot less GST & PST based on the lower purchase price.

 

My G35coupe is an '03. I just recently had the transmission replaced under warranty, and it drives very well. However I would prefer to have a newer car.

The particular 350z I am looking at however is the base model in the USA. That means no limited slip diff, no TCS, no auto-climate, cloth seats, no auto-dim mirror, no mp3 6 disc bose stereo, basically a bare bones car. Without limited slip and TCS, I cannot drive the car in the winter. The G coupe I was able to drive through this past winter with a set of winter tires.

I need to see where folks are getting these "steal" of a deals on G and Z's downsouth. With folks like Prestige, Canadian Fine Motors, etc importing these cars and selling them relatively cheap, the price differential doesn't seem outstanding. Obviously the way to go is via US auctions...I guess I need a dealership license to do that, or have a friend in the business.

 

^ no VDC either

Generally the best US deals are on new or nearly new.
I've noticed on other brands as well, that used cars seem to depreciate slower in the US.

 

Fixed. Prestige are crooks, don't buy from there.

 

I've brought several Gs up from the States. In virtually all cases, the guys I bought the cars for originally wanted Zs (myself included). But the price difference between a base G and a 350z is negligible in US (particularly for '06 models); often around $1,000.

In the end, I've always bought Gs. For whatever reason, Infiniti honours warranties on new and used cars, no questions asked (they don't care if you buy in the US and bring it straight over to Canada). Whereas with Nissan there are quirks.

And by quirks, I mean that there is no definitive answer on how the warranty can be transfered. In my first hand experience, Nissan Canada and Nissan USA, both have said that a car must be owned and registered by a US resident for 6 months prior to being exported in order to maintain the warranty. Many others have been given a different story - and I do not dispute their experiences. Given the ambiguities (which I personally believe Nissan is responsible for in order to discourage cross-border shopping), I would go with a G because Infiniti's warranty policy is black and white.

Oh, and +1 on Prestige. I personally haven't seem them sell wrecks, but they keep their cars in awful condition.

 

I do realise that Prestige are crooks, but they are setting the benchmark for low priced Z's, which often will drive down prices that customer's are willing to pay.

I wanted the Z because of the HR motor. The G never came with the HR motor, and the newer G35c's have oil burning issues with the revup motor, which I would like to avoid completely. Getting warranty work done is always a pain, regardless of how black and white their policy may seem...a pain I would rather avoid.

I too have noticed that the best deals are on new or near new cars.

 

How did they raise the import tax even more? I thought it was PST(8%)/GST(5%)/DUTY(6.1%)/RIV FEE (~$225), and maybe an A/C tax (~$100.00)? There is more to it?

 

well i mean he has to be right.... my car was not reg for 6 months prior... nissan hq

THANK GOD MY TRANSACTION WENT smoothly
btw here is another twister, i did not pay any duty at the border since my car was 2 months old, i have the border paper that shows 0 duty that i can show u guys, im telling u my experience was a steal, got a 2007 2 months old for 25 us, paid no duty, and warranty is fully covered in canada no question asked!!!....

 

I have read that from numerous people, that depending on who clears your car, you may not have to pay duties. What bridge are you guys crossing at not to pay duties?

 

thats pretty much it however the PST is payed when you register your car (sticker) not at the border.