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Old 09-30-2006, 03:28 PM
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that's what my friend told me from Mercedes-Benz of w. broadway! he always gives me discount, he tells me that is what his boss is telling him.
I brought in a 400E a long time ago and they rejected it at the border. My friend bought an SLK and that too got rejected! I had to bring in my 400E as a 'parts only' and just use the parts.

I'm not sure if it can be a class action lawsuit, there's not too many Canadians let alone those that want to import a benz to save $

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Old 09-30-2006, 06:18 PM
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You shouldn't have to pay for finding out what vehicles you can import.

Skip the dealer, and contact Mercedes-Benz Canada at email:cac@mercedes-benz.ca
1-800-387-0100
1-877-627-8004

If you read one of my earlier posts, MB Canada said to fax them the 17 number VIN along with make and model to "Customer Relations department at 416-425-6370. Please allow 2 business days for the letter of admissibility."

So do this - they have to provide it for free.
I am waiting for them to give me an answer (it has only been 1 day so far).

As for your rejected 400E when did this happen? And what year was the 400E? Do you have a rejection letter from them? What reasons did MB give you?

As far as class action lawsuit goes, you would be surprised how easy this can be done. You only need one person to do it and have to show that the class is just a few people. With all the independent dealers across the country, the class and damages could be quite high and really bad press for MB.

Being refused to import your 400E maybe a separate or part of a class action itself.

BTW, i am not a lawyer, but i have a good understanding of the law and have done reading on class actions. I know some good lawyers too. Let me know .
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Old 09-30-2006, 07:31 PM
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Someone earlier said:
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in Canada, all the MB dealerships are owned by MB Canada
This is totally false.
I personnaly know 3 MB dealership that are owned by individuals, one of which is a close friend for my days in elementary school
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Old 10-01-2006, 05:21 AM
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I remember reading a few years back that MB Canada owned all their dealerships. So either the article was wrong, or MB allowed individual ownership now.
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Old 10-24-2006, 09:17 AM
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I've been thinking about importing a US Benz into Canada for my next car as well. Cost and no rust are my main reasons. Looks like a significant hassle though.

I agree that it seems Mercedes is doing everything in their power short of sending Dr. Z to your home to taunt you with bad one-liners to stop the import of US cars into Canada.

$3-6K? Ricidulous.
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Old 10-24-2006, 01:00 PM
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I remember reading a few years back that MB Canada owned all their dealerships. So either the article was wrong, or MB allowed individual ownership now.

MBNZ, instead of blaming everyone else with your self-made grief, may I suggest that you save a little more money, and buy your favorite MB locally. I am sure there are other cars to fit your budget right now.

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Old 10-25-2006, 04:59 AM
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MBNZ, instead of blaming everyone else with your self-made grief, may I suggest that you save a little more money, and buy your favorite MB locally. I am sure there are other cars to fit your budget right now.

Cheers!!
Joel, my grief is not self made it is deliberately caused by MB Canada.

with all due respect, do you think it is right for MB Canada to restrict and hide information on how to import a vehicle (and not even disclose what vehicles are admissable?)


And on top of that MB charges a ridiculous fee of $750 just to provide you with an estimate on what needs to be done? And they want you to pay this fee for each VIN even if it is the same model and year!!!!!

Further, demand that all work has to be by them?

No other manufacturer does this. Somehow, they've managed to exclude themselves from the RIV.CA website and thereby making all their vehicles admissable unless you get an admissibility letter from them and pay $750 just to get an estimate on what needs to be done!

I don't know about you, but this is anti-competitive and worse.

BTW, the prices are still about $8,000 cheaper for a used W211 in the US even after the exchange.

So either you are naive about MB Canada's business tactics on keeping people from importing US vehicles to keep the market high on used cars or may be you work for MB Canada.
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Old 11-06-2006, 12:57 PM
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Question importing 2003 E320 Wagon from US

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You shouldn't have to pay for finding out what vehicles you can import.

Skip the dealer, and contact Mercedes-Benz Canada at email:cac@mercedes-benz.ca
1-800-387-0100
1-877-627-8004

If you read one of my earlier posts, MB Canada said to fax them the 17 number VIN along with make and model to "Customer Relations department at 416-425-6370. Please allow 2 business days for the letter of admissibility."

So do this - they have to provide it for free.
I am waiting for them to give me an answer (it has only been 1 day so far).
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Have you received the reply to MB Canada yet?
I am also trying to import 2003 E320 Wagon (7-passsenger). Has anyone imported E320 Wagon into Canada before?
Thanks
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Old 11-07-2006, 05:09 AM
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I did get a reply from MB. They sent me a letter of admissibility by fax (note it is VIN specific not model specific) so you have to get one for the specific vehicle you are importing.

Obtain the letter of admissibility from MB by sending them the 17-digit VIN,
along with the model year/model and fax to MB Canada Customer Relations department at 416-425-6370. They say it will take 2 business days for the letter of admissibility, but they delay it on purpose and it takes about a week (so your chances of it being sold to someone else increase).

NOTE: If you don't have the letter of admissibilty then you cannot import it. Canada Customs will refuse entry because all MBs are inadmissible into Canada unless you get a letter from them (pretty sneaky by trying to keep out the cheaper US ones from flooding into Canada. I wonder how MB got all their vehicles inadmissable unless they say so, no other manufacturer managed to do this).

MB Canada will not tell you what needs to be done on purpose and it is omitted from the RIV.CA website. MB Canada says to contact your local dealer. I did that and they want a $750 administration fee just to tell you what modifications need to be done. This is of course robbery and they hope that this will scare you off from importing. By adding all the fees and run around and by paying their exoberant fees, it definetely takes the a lot of savings away, which must be their plan.

Note, when I emailed MB Canada at CAC@mercedes-benz.ca , they said "Please note a US specific Mercedes-Benz 2003 E320 Sedan was not manufactured to meet Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, however it may be possible to convert this model to meet Canadian standards. The certification work requires extensive modifications and can only be carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. dealership. Generally speaking, the modifications may cost between $ 3,500 to $ 6,000, however the dealership would have further information. "

This is hogwash, but I think you may have to upgrade the bumper inserts because they may not meet 5mph Canadian standard and of course MB Canada will rip you off at their rates.

Why don't you start off by emailing them at CAC@mercedes-benz.ca

Also, where do you live? City/province?
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NOTE: If you don't have the letter of admissibilty then you cannot import it. Canada Customs will refuse entry because all MBs are inadmissible into Canada unless you get a letter from them (pretty sneaky by trying to keep out the cheaper US ones from flooding into Canada. I wonder how MB got all their vehicles inadmissable unless they say so, no other manufacturer managed to do this).
What about cars under the 15 year old exemption?
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What about cars under the 15 year old exemption?
I'm a bit too lazy to rewrite something I posted on this subject on another forum, so if you scroll down to the last post (mine) in this thread you can read the 'official' stuff for yourself: http://www.canadianrodder.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=chat1;action=display;num=1160766372;start=15
I imported a 1975 450SE back in the late eighties, drove it up from Boston and stopped on the way through customs to pay my duty (at the time) and taxes (which probably still includes a $100.00 'luxury tax' for the A/C). I've seen nothing on the Canadian government websites about this 'special' Mercedes conversion business though.....
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I've read the official stuff but the previous post seemed to contradict it - stating that all cars would be rejected by customs without the letter. I see nothing in the rules requiring a letter from MB on 15 year old cars - just that they are exempt.
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I've read the official stuff but the previous post seemed to contradict it - stating that all cars would be rejected by customs without the letter. I see nothing in the rules requiring a letter from MB on 15 year old cars - just that they are exempt.
You are right. My understanding is all 15 year and older cars you can just import with no restricitons.

The admissibility letter for MB is for the vehicles less than 15 years old.
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Old 11-08-2006, 02:35 AM
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I did get a reply from MB. They sent me a letter of admissibility by fax (note it is VIN specific not model specific) so you have to get one for the specific vehicle you are importing.

Note, when I emailed MB Canada at CAC@mercedes-benz.ca , they said "Please note a US specific Mercedes-Benz 2003 E320 Sedan was not manufactured to meet Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, however it may be possible to convert this model to meet Canadian standards. The certification work requires extensive modifications and can only be carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. dealership. Generally speaking, the modifications may cost between $ 3,500 to $ 6,000, however the dealership would have further information. "

This is hogwash, but I think you may have to upgrade the bumper inserts because they may not meet 5mph Canadian standard and of course MB Canada will rip you off at their rates.

Why don't you start off by emailing them at CAC@mercedes-benz.ca

Also, where do you live? City/province?
Thank you for your post.
I did get a letter from MB Canada for 2003 E320 Wagon and the letter says it is not admissible. As you mentioned, if it is VIN specific, I should try another VIN number.

By the way, I am in Toronto, Ontario.
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