Canadian Destination Charges... Fair or Not? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RetroDude · 11-15-2008, 03:32 PM

I think this will make a good topic to poll as I want to know just how Canadians feel about GM's recent price release for destination charges within Canada.

They seem to think that a vehicle delivered from Oshawa to Niagara Falls ( ONT ) should cost us $1,400 CAN, however, they feel that if they ship the same car from Oshawa to Niagara Falls ( NY USA ) it should be cheaper at a cost of only $750 US. If $750 US @ an exchange rate of 25% would then = $ 937.50 CAN. So, where in the

do they justify coming up with $1,400 and think it's at all fair?!

$750 US x 1.86666 ( 86.7% ) = $1,400 CAN ??

Good Math GM ... No wonder You're in financial difficulties!

CAMARO4LIFE · 11-15-2008, 04:33 PM

Yeah I totally agree, I can't justify the price either I just rather drive to oshawa and pick the car up myself if that was possible, just ridiculous..

LS3SSRS · 11-15-2008, 04:48 PM

i agree it's retarded as well... the car is built in Canada. Someone in Texas, or California will pay $750, and someone who lives 45mins from the plant where it's being built will still pay $1400?! complete garbage!!!! that $1400 should be included in the Canadian MSRP prices IMO

camarorick · 11-15-2008, 05:04 PM

Just retarded.... I can have a shipping company deliver a car from Texas to Montreal for $600-$700..... With the $40,995 raping G.M. is doing, the destination should be included....

OUR72GTO · 11-15-2008, 07:20 PM

I don't have an issue with a flat rate for all zones (though some years ago the charge was lower in the center of the country) but if Honda can ship the same size CAR across on the same train for less than a grand why is GM 500 BUCKS MORE?

Went by the FORD dealer today ...they have a good choice of all levels including pony's and verts. I think some on here have hit the nail.... when the 7000 are filled it may be a very slow sell to launch a new product at the start of a depression (not a recession ). Go look at what a 31 Chevy sold for after the crash in Oct 29 vs the MSRP a year earlier.

Winston Churchill pointed out that those who fail to understand history are doomed to repeat it.

GM and the dealers are ignoring history.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-15-2008, 07:23 PM

fyi...not that it matters to some...that pricing doesn't make much sense to me, but GM CANADA sets the prices...different entities, which create the difference in pricing...

OUR72GTO · 11-15-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

fyi...not that it matters to some...that pricing doesn't make much sense to me, but GM CANADA sets the prices...different entities, which create the difference in pricing...

That is true ....BUT ... GM USA decided where the car would be built and then TOLD GM Canada what to charge the parent for it.

In 1970 when you got an F body made in USA (Lordstown) and our dollar was higher than USA we got a CR on the window sticker of $700.00.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-15-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

then TOLD GM Canada what to charge the parent for it.

Did they? I was under the impression that GM Canada handles pricing of all their vehicles separately from GM USA.

2010_5thgen · 11-15-2008, 10:07 PM

there should be an option for" im american and i think it its fair"

*The_Blur* · 11-15-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camarorick

Just retarded.... I can have a shipping company deliver a car from Texas to Montreal for $600-$700..... With the $40,995 raping G.M. is doing, the destination should be included....

Dylan · 11-15-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theshocker6969

and someone who lives 45mins from the plant where it's being built will still pay $1400?! complete garbage!!!!

yea... tell me about it.
I work there, and also live about 5km from there... and I STILL have to pay the $1,400 delivery charge.

BULLSH*T!

RetroDude · 11-16-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

there should be an option for" im american and i think it its fair"

Please make your cheque in the amount of $500.00 USD payable to RetroDude c/o Ontario Camaro Buyer 2010 Ltd. Thanks!

lol

Mr_Draco · 11-16-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroDude

Please make your cheque

I'm sorry but we don't have those here in the US

RetroDude · 11-16-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

I'm sorry but we don't have those here in the US

PayPal will Do

View Poll Results: Do you think that the Destination Charge of $1,400 Canadian is FAIR?
As a CANADIAN, I think the Fee charged is Outrageous and should be lowered.	23	44.23%
As a CANADIAN, I believe the $1,400 is justified.	3	5.77%
As an AMERICAN, I believe that the fee being asked for Canadians to pay is too high.	20	38.46%
As a concerned buyer, I feel the fee should be lowered to $1,000 CAN to be fair..	6	11.54%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

11-15-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
RetroDude Owner of VIN # 35278 Drives: IBM 2SS, A6, Leather & Sunroof Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Whitby Ontario, CANADA Posts: 649	Canadian Destination Charges... Fair or Not? I think this will make a good topic to poll as I want to know just how Canadians feel about GM's recent price release for destination charges within Canada. They seem to think that a vehicle delivered from Oshawa to Niagara Falls ( ONT ) should cost us $1,400 CAN, however, they feel that if they ship the same car from Oshawa to Niagara Falls ( NY USA ) it should be cheaper at a cost of only $750 US. If $750 US @ an exchange rate of 25% would then = $ 937.50 CAN. So, where in the do they justify coming up with $1,400 and think it's at all fair?! $750 US x 1.86666 ( 86.7% ) = $1,400 CAN ?? Good Math GM ... No wonder You're in financial difficulties! Last edited by RetroDude; 11-15-2008 at 03:56 PM.

11-15-2008, 04:33 PM	#2
CAMARO4LIFE Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa,ON Posts: 54	Yeah I totally agree, I can't justify the price either I just rather drive to oshawa and pick the car up myself if that was possible, just ridiculous.. __________________

11-15-2008, 04:48 PM	#3
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i agree it's retarded as well... the car is built in Canada. Someone in Texas, or California will pay $750, and someone who lives 45mins from the plant where it's being built will still pay $1400?! complete garbage!!!! that $1400 should be included in the Canadian MSRP prices IMO __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

11-15-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	Just retarded.... I can have a shipping company deliver a car from Texas to Montreal for $600-$700..... With the $40,995 raping G.M. is doing, the destination should be included.... Last edited by camarorick; 11-15-2008 at 08:38 PM.

11-15-2008, 07:20 PM	#5
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	I don't have an issue with a flat rate for all zones (though some years ago the charge was lower in the center of the country) but if Honda can ship the same size CAR across on the same train for less than a grand why is GM 500 BUCKS MORE? Went by the FORD dealer today ...they have a good choice of all levels including pony's and verts. I think some on here have hit the nail.... when the 7000 are filled it may be a very slow sell to launch a new product at the start of a depression (not a recession ). Go look at what a 31 Chevy sold for after the crash in Oct 29 vs the MSRP a year earlier. Winston Churchill pointed out that those who fail to understand history are doomed to repeat it. GM and the dealers are ignoring history.

11-15-2008, 07:23 PM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	fyi...not that it matters to some...that pricing doesn't make much sense to me, but GM CANADA sets the prices...different entities, which create the difference in pricing... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-15-2008, 10:07 PM	#9
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	there should be an option for" im american and i think it its fair" __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

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