Canadian members - your experiences ordering parts from the US or abroad

ScotZ · 04-14-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Hands down OZ Motorsports is the best place to buy anything. They can get you anything you want at a fraction. Ask for Roberto. Tell him you're part of the gta 370z club. Any name brands.including JDM from Japan he can get. He's located in brampton.
Enjoy your modifying

Hi Luciano,
Do you have a Phone # OZ Motorspots? I am looking for an ARK Grip Exhaust and the wondering what their pricing would be ? I have seen Whiteheads and pricing in US with CAD dollar low, not sure it is worth it...
The NAFTA suggestion was great. I was not aware of that one.

edconline · 04-14-2014, 06:45 PM

Man, I can't even say UPS without grinding my teeth and dreaming of firebombing brown trucks. I will call the company directly and tell them contract or no contract with UPS, they either use a different courier (preferably USPS) or my business will be going elsewhere. A lot of the time the shipping price they quote to send to Canada is absurdly high too, because they don't bother to measure and weigh it and then get a real quote instead of a flat rate package.

Canada Post for all their faults has amazing prices when shipping TO the USA and no paperwork required. You would think that if someone on the other side of the border walked your parcel into a USPS office and asked for the cheapest method of getting it to you it would be like $15 and no duties or anything.

Despite all that, we get bent over so hard up here (as prices haven't been adjusted since the dollar was .60 cents USD) that it is almost never if ever cheaper to buy in Canada.

Luciano13 · 04-14-2014, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScotZ

Hi Luciano,
Do you have a Phone # OZ Motorspots? I am looking for an ARK Grip Exhaust and the wondering what their pricing would be ? I have seen Whiteheads and pricing in US with CAD dollar low, not sure it is worth it...
The NAFTA suggestion was great. I was not aware of that one.

9054870586.
Ask for Roberto. Tell him Lee with the 370z referred you.... He'll treat u good.

They get everything!! U can even talk them down

He's a great guy and tries extremely hard to please his customers. He even does custom Halos

Luciano13 · 04-14-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Man, I can't even say UPS without grinding my teeth and dreaming of firebombing brown trucks. I will call the company directly and tell them contract or no contract with UPS, they either use a different courier (preferably USPS) or my business will be going elsewhere. A lot of the time the shipping price they quote to send to Canada is absurdly high too, because they don't bother to measure and weigh it and then get a real quote instead of a flat rate package.

Canada Post for all their faults has amazing prices when shipping TO the USA and no paperwork required. You would think that if someone on the other side of the border walked your parcel into a USPS office and asked for the cheapest method of getting it to you it would be like $15 and no duties or anything.

Despite all that, we get bent over so hard up here (as prices haven't been adjusted since the dollar was .60 cents USD) that it is almost never if ever cheaper to buy in Canada.

Ups destroyed my last sale to a forum member and refused to replace due to an error their "newbie" did

Im not very pleased

KanataZ · 04-14-2014, 07:32 PM

+100 on UPS - their brokerage fees are criminal.

I buy a lot of things in the US and car parts are almost always worth the effort. A couple of years ago, I needed a mass air flow sensor for my Maxima which I eventually got from Courtesy Nissan in Texas for less than $90. The local Canadian dealer price was $700 - it's the same bloody part made in the same bloody factory!

I have no idea why there is such a difference in price between our two countries but that is just wrong.

Fortunately, I travel down south a few times a year so with some planning, I can buy there and bring back as part of the border exemption. UPS also have a stores just across the border that will hold shipments. For most of us who live near close enough, it's just a quick drive down to bring stuff across the border.

- just make sure to declare everything.

edconline · 04-14-2014, 07:33 PM

Ahh yes, courtesy parts. Best place for any Canadian that owns a nissan to get anything OEM

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IDZRVIT · 04-15-2014, 06:33 AM

I bought my illuminated rocker plates from Courtesy Parts. Dealer here wanted $300 and wouldn't/couldn't budge on that price. CP was USD$150. Shipped UPS but was still cheaper than dealer. I avoid UPS like the plague unless it's the only way to ship from a supplier who then must have the part way cheaper than a competitor that will ship by my choice of shipper. USPS or FedEx is the way to go.

zefaulter · 04-15-2014, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13

9054870586.
Ask for Roberto. Tell him Lee with the 370z referred you.... He'll treat u good.

They get everything!! U can even talk them down

He's a great guy and tries extremely hard to please his customers. He even does custom Halos

Luciano13 is part owner of OZ Motorsports

jk

TheGreatOne · 04-15-2014, 02:25 PM

USPS if you can when shipping straight to Canada

Otherwise, I have a US address right across the border. Look up "Kinect" if you can, they are all over.

You pay $5 to pick up packages ($10 for large things like wheels, engine etc)

Then I bring it across the border. I have a system:

My system is I'll usually pick up about 4-5 things but declare 2, so I always save. As long as you're declaring something they don't look to search you more. I've also had sellers make me a lower invoice (or make my own) lol.

Upstate NY border is 35 mins from my house.

For example, I paid $3500 for a used Cup Suspension for my Z. Fees on that would have easily been over $350. I also bought rotors for my Subaru, and some clothing. I declared the rotors an da shirt, I paid $50 at the border. Boom.

Luciano13 · 04-15-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

Luciano13 is part owner of OZ Motorsports

jk

i wish!!! That guy has massive hook ups

cooltoy · 04-15-2014, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

USPS if you can when shipping straight to Canada

Otherwise, I have a US address right across the border. Look up "Kinect" if you can, they are all over.

You pay $5 to pick up packages ($10 for large things like wheels, engine etc)

Then I bring it across the border. I have a system:

My system is I'll usually pick up about 4-5 things but declare 2, so I always save. As long as you're declaring something they don't look to search you more. I've also had sellers make me a lower invoice (or make my own) lol.

Upstate NY border is 35 mins from my house.

For example, I paid $3500 for a used Cup Suspension for my Z. Fees on that would have easily been over $350. I also bought rotors for my Subaru, and some clothing. I declared the rotors an da shirt, I paid $50 at the border. Boom.

Not sure I would want to post that on the internet.

TheGreatOne · 04-15-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Not sure I would want to post that on the internet.

Meh. To be honest, when I cross with the Z, Border guards start chatting me up about the car and then just be like "go ahead" so I love going in the Z....plus they figure I have no storage space anyways lol.

Its a rush everytime you cross hahaha.

Carlitoboy · 04-16-2014, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13

i wish!!! That guy has massive hook ups

Thanks for the tip Luciano. I'll call him today.

I actually got a quote from zshop and the cost to ship from JP to Mississauga is $375.00US (3-4 Months Special Order from Japan) + 3% PayPal Fee. Man that's a tough pill to swallow.

Hopefully OZ has some better news.

TheGreatOne · 04-17-2014, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlitoboy

Thanks for the tip Luciano. I'll call him today.

I actually got a quote from zshop and the cost to ship from JP to Mississauga is $375.00US (3-4 Months Special Order from Japan) + 3% PayPal Fee. Man that's a tough pill to swallow.

Hopefully OZ has some better news.

Wait a minute, they are not asking you to pay the 3% PayPal fee are they?

Luciano13 · 04-17-2014, 12:25 PM

OZ Motorsports prices are for GTA local pick up. Not too sure about delivery.......

04-14-2014, 06:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Man, I can't even say UPS without grinding my teeth and dreaming of firebombing brown trucks. I will call the company directly and tell them contract or no contract with UPS, they either use a different courier (preferably USPS) or my business will be going elsewhere. A lot of the time the shipping price they quote to send to Canada is absurdly high too, because they don't bother to measure and weigh it and then get a real quote instead of a flat rate package. Canada Post for all their faults has amazing prices when shipping TO the USA and no paperwork required. You would think that if someone on the other side of the border walked your parcel into a USPS office and asked for the cheapest method of getting it to you it would be like $15 and no duties or anything. Despite all that, we get bent over so hard up here (as prices haven't been adjusted since the dollar was .60 cents USD) that it is almost never if ever cheaper to buy in Canada. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

04-14-2014, 07:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
KanataZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 73 Drives: '10 Airstream M6 Rep Power: 16	+100 on UPS - their brokerage fees are criminal. I buy a lot of things in the US and car parts are almost always worth the effort. A couple of years ago, I needed a mass air flow sensor for my Maxima which I eventually got from Courtesy Nissan in Texas for less than $90. The local Canadian dealer price was $700 - it's the same bloody part made in the same bloody factory! I have no idea why there is such a difference in price between our two countries but that is just wrong. Fortunately, I travel down south a few times a year so with some planning, I can buy there and bring back as part of the border exemption. UPS also have a stores just across the border that will hold shipments. For most of us who live near close enough, it's just a quick drive down to bring stuff across the border. - just make sure to declare everything. __________________ Also drives: '01 Maxima AE 5sp, Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom

04-14-2014, 07:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Ahh yes, courtesy parts. Best place for any Canadian that owns a nissan to get anything OEM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ View Journal Audio Build

04-15-2014, 06:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I bought my illuminated rocker plates from Courtesy Parts. Dealer here wanted $300 and wouldn't/couldn't budge on that price. CP was USD$150. Shipped UPS but was still cheaper than dealer. I avoid UPS like the plague unless it's the only way to ship from a supplier who then must have the part way cheaper than a competitor that will ship by my choice of shipper. USPS or FedEx is the way to go. TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

04-15-2014, 02:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	USPS if you can when shipping straight to Canada Otherwise, I have a US address right across the border. Look up "Kinect" if you can, they are all over. You pay $5 to pick up packages ($10 for large things like wheels, engine etc) Then I bring it across the border. I have a system: My system is I'll usually pick up about 4-5 things but declare 2, so I always save. As long as you're declaring something they don't look to search you more. I've also had sellers make me a lower invoice (or make my own) lol. Upstate NY border is 35 mins from my house. For example, I paid $3500 for a used Cup Suspension for my Z. Fees on that would have easily been over $350. I also bought rotors for my Subaru, and some clothing. I declared the rotors an da shirt, I paid $50 at the border. Boom. zefaulter likes this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-17-2014, 12:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	OZ Motorsports prices are for GTA local pick up. Not too sure about delivery....... __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

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