hemants

Audi A6 4.2

MSRP = $51,500 USD
MSRP in Canada = $71,900 == $58k (using 1.24 current FX rate).

This is probably why I think that every car in this price range is a rip off whether it's the Lexus GS, Acura RL, Infiniti M, or Audi A6.

It looks like all the car companies are locked in at 1.40. maybe it'll correct by next year?

Any thoughts? Where's YS4 when you need him!

MasterB

try buying one in Europe!

Vincent in Montreal

try buying one in US

Ryan in T.O.

well into the future so hopefully we can reap the reward of the better exchange shortly.

YS4

But when Usd/Cad was up at 1.6000 couple years ago, the conversion rates seemed to be around 1.3500. Back then cars were actually cheaper up here. Seems there's about a 1.5 year lag. Not sure why it's so inefficient.

Since $/cad collpased down to current levels from those all time highs a year ago, I imagine that 1.4000 rate will be brought back to say 1.3000 over the next year, as long as funds ($/cad) stays in this 1.1800-1.2800 range which it probably will. I think $/cad belongs somewhere around Par (1.0000) myself as a long term view.

Just the luck of the draw with the timing. Couple of years ago, US dealers would be flocking up here to buy the hot new cars (and used) like the 350Z and the Honda S2000. Anyways, always an excuse to wait I guess. Would it be worth your while to go to Ohio or NY and buy a car there? I suppose not. With your means, you shouldnt even be quibbling about $5-15k..shame on you =)...Just step up and order that 997 Ruf Turbo will ya?

YS4

Even with the flight from alberta and hotel, he still saved about $3k.

YS4

But right now, most of their hedges come off in about 1 year. Not sure aobut the other car companies, but I imagine VW/Audi is not dissimilar.