2004 Forester XT 5SP with Leather and Sunroof - import from Canada?

[Swifty66]

Hello all,
I'm really interested in an 04 Forester XT with a 5SP MT, but alas, I
can't get it with leather interior and sunroof. I called a dealership
in Ontario, and they have just what I want in stock. Does anyone know
if buying it there and bringing it back to the US would be foolish
(taxes, legal issues, etc.)? I'm pretty sure I could get the federal
and provincial Canadian taxes refunded and that I'd owe state sales
tax here. The converted-currency MSRP seems similar to here. Of
course, I'd have to get used to metric gauges...

Rod

 

[Lord Drool Rockworm]

Well, that's pretty much exactly what I have here in California. I
made the dealer do the work as it was *not* offered in the options
packages. I guess that Subaru assumes that sunroofs and leather seats
are only of value in vehicles with AT's for the 'Lazy Americans' who
can't use a MT.

When I purchased my '04 Forester XT, I made the dealer add these
items. (basically for free I might add!) The sunroof is the shorter
one that you find on the Baja, but I can live with that. The leather
seats are being made.

I'd think that you should have no real trouble getting on from Canada
and importing it. There may be a few safety and equipment issues to
work out though.

Cheers,
Michael

 

[H. Whelply]

"Lazy"??!? How insensitive! I know how to use manual transmissions through
years of experience. I've simply reached the shiftless period of my life.
Just wait. You'll see. Shiftless happens.

HW

 

[Lord Drool Rockworm]

Hee hee hee!

It's so annoying when I travel to Europe: You are an American, so you
must want a big car with an AT. Not for me! Just give me the
smallest P.O.S. car you have with a MT and I'll be pleased as punch!

Yes, I know. I'm getting there myself - but I hope for not a while
yet.

I've already gone through on herniated disk in my back. It's all down
hill from there! (or was that 'It's all down hill from High School'?)

It's only a matter of time before I become 'shiftless' myself!

Cheers!
Michael

 

[GTT]

Hear, hear! Right on, HW! I've driven manual most of my 63 years
and for the first time in that life, I no longer own a manual tranny. And
I like it, too! I agree, he'll see; shiftless happens! (okay, maybe I am
a little lazy)