Earlier this week I ordered a 2012 CT touring model in sliver (it was tough deciding between white, silver, black or granite!). I was told I could have a 2011 by late August/early September or wait another month and get a 2012. Specs wise I was told the only difference for the 2012 model would be the display in the nav package. As I only have to wait one more month I opted for a 2012.
I ordered my CT from the Lexus dealer in Calgary. I was able to negotiate $500 off the 2011 MSRP and a free 3M paint protection package. I was surprised to get anything off sticker price considering they have no vehicles in stock with a limited supply coming and there is no other competition in Calgary.
I was wondering if any Canadians out there have attempted to bring in a CT from the USA? My vehicle cost $36842 after all taxes, freight and discounts. The same vehicle in the USA is about $2000 less on MSRP . This does not take into consideration the stronger Canadian currency. My salesman justified the difference in that they have to build the Canadian vehicles with more insulation, heavy duty starters and heavy duty batteries in comparison to the USA models. I don't buy this. If he told me Lexus sells more vehicles in California than in all of Canada I could understand the difference in price based on buying power, but $2000 for insulation and a bigger battery sounds a bit steep.
Any how, after a number of test drives I can't wait to get my car!
I ordered my CT from the Lexus dealer in Calgary. I was able to negotiate $500 off the 2011 MSRP and a free 3M paint protection package. I was surprised to get anything off sticker price considering they have no vehicles in stock with a limited supply coming and there is no other competition in Calgary.
I was wondering if any Canadians out there have attempted to bring in a CT from the USA? My vehicle cost $36842 after all taxes, freight and discounts. The same vehicle in the USA is about $2000 less on MSRP . This does not take into consideration the stronger Canadian currency. My salesman justified the difference in that they have to build the Canadian vehicles with more insulation, heavy duty starters and heavy duty batteries in comparison to the USA models. I don't buy this. If he told me Lexus sells more vehicles in California than in all of Canada I could understand the difference in price based on buying power, but $2000 for insulation and a bigger battery sounds a bit steep.
Any how, after a number of test drives I can't wait to get my car!