skidad62
Aug 23 2006, 08:48 PM
Lookin at Moto Metals in 17x9 in chrome -
Found this Cdn website -
Wheels West They want $1,200 Cdn + 7% GST (shipping included to my door in NB).
I've found them for $680 US - but with the exchange + shipping to Canada + brokerage fees + HST (15%)... the Wheels West price seems reasonable?
Whatcha think?
Carlitos
Aug 23 2006, 10:12 PM
is there any way you can drive to the U.S., get them INSTALLED and drive back?
Gary P
Aug 24 2006, 04:39 AM
| QUOTE (delcarpioc @ Aug 24 2006, 12:12 AM) |
| is there any way you can drive to the U.S., get them INSTALLED and drive back? |
I did that with my brother's Vette. He's in Canada, but had all of his parts (new calpers, rotors and wheels/tires) shipped to my house. He drove down one week-end and we installed all of the new goodies on his car. Then he just drove back to Canada with his parts on the car! (His wheels and tires alone were over $5K USD! They look like jewelry on the Vette.) He took his used rotors and calipers back with him, and then a little at a time over the past year he and I brought back his stock wheels and tires.
Also, a guy at work (I don't know him, just saw his truck in the parking lot) has MotoMetal wheels on his 2500 Silverado. They are black and chrome, and look super on the truck! Good luck with them.
EDIT: We also installed a new Corsa exhaust and "X" pipe on his car too. Cool sound
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canadian_z71
Aug 24 2006, 05:12 AM
I've considered this many times too, but it never seemed to work out that I could drive down, get something installed, and drive back without it being a major pain in the a$$. I was also worried about getting caught at customs on the way back with new wheels on the truck and old ones in the back. If you know someone down there that can help you out with the details, then go that route. Otherwise, I'd pay the extra $$ and get them up here.
PM sent too...re your other mods.
Scott
Aug 24 2006, 08:14 AM
You are always welcome to have them shipped to my place. Then you can come visit and see how the stuff looks on my truck!
Andrew
Aug 24 2006, 09:49 AM
| QUOTE (skidad62 @ Aug 23 2006, 10:48 PM) |
Lookin at Moto Metals in 17x9 in chrome -
Found this Cdn website - Wheels West They want $1,200 Cdn + 7% GST (shipping included to my door in NB).
I've found them for $680 US - but with the exchange + shipping to Canada + brokerage fees + HST (15%)... the Wheels West price seems reasonable?
Whatcha think?
|
i think it sux to live in canada lol. jk
is customs really that "tight" when it comes to wheels?
Gary P
Aug 24 2006, 03:07 PM
| QUOTE (Scott @ Aug 24 2006, 10:14 AM) |
| You are always welcome to have them shipped to my place. Then you can come visit and see how the stuff looks on my truck! |
skidad62
Aug 25 2006, 04:04 PM
With pick up in Maine - $680 USD best price
100 shipping to maine
780
101.4 USD exchange to CDN
881.4
132.21 Sales tax HST 15%
1013.61
25 Handling fee in Maine for receiving
100 Gas to Maine return
$1138.61 Total $ Cdn
VSDelivered to my door by West Wheels - $1200 CDN price
84.00 Sales tax GST 7%
$1284.00 Total $ Cdn
Total savings = $145 Cdn ... but all the hassles... 
I'm still thinkin West Wheels to my door is the way to go...(thanks for the kind offer to store them on your Z though Scott 
)
Scott
Aug 25 2006, 04:10 PM
| QUOTE (skidad62 @ Aug 25 2006, 05:04 PM) |
| (thanks for the kind offer to store them on your Z though Scott ) |
You know me - I'll do anything to help out another member!
canadian_z71
Aug 28 2006, 04:04 AM
Looks like you're getting to the same point that I always do. Its just too much of a hassle to try and save the extra $$.
Z71canadian
Sep 6 2006, 01:59 AM
Hey Skidad!
You made a slight miscalculation!!!
GST is now 6%!!!!!
Hey, every bit helps!!lol
canadian_z71
Sep 6 2006, 03:47 AM
We'll take every bit we can get up here! Now I can buy 1% more useless junk.
skidad62
Sep 9 2006, 07:12 PM
| QUOTE (Z71canadian @ Sep 6 2006, 02:59 AM) |
Hey Skidad!
You made a slight miscalculation!!!
GST is now 6%!!!!!
Hey, every bit helps!!lol |
Hey good catch... GST is now 6% - but HST is 14% so the spread is still the same between the US vs Cdn supplier.
Z71canadian
Sep 12 2006, 02:11 AM
I should open a shop!! NO PST IN ALBERTA!! THE LAND OF OIL AND THE RICH!!!hehe I honestly feel for you guys that get nailed with PST!!! Anyways, try to find them in Alberta, then you would not pay PST...Anyways, maybe one day we will be able to get all the cool US stuff on par! CHeers!
skidad62
Sep 15 2006, 02:29 PM
Made up my mind & chose the 17 x9 Pro Comp 6001 - a local shop beat the Wheels West price. They should be here mid next week
JennaBear
Sep 15 2006, 02:30 PM
You got the 6 lug though right???
blindmouse
Sep 15 2006, 02:42 PM
hope so... lol
post pics when you get them on, should look great!
skidad62
Sep 15 2006, 04:52 PM
QUOTE(JennaBear @ Sep 15 2006, 02:30 PM) [snapback]97322[/snapback]
You got the 6 lug though right???
Heh heh heh... yep 6 lug ordered - good eye! The only online pic I could find was the 8 lug. Can't wait for them to arrive (hopin for Wednesday)
Thanks for lookin' out for me!
Pics to follow as soon as they're on!
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