Rip Off Canada.... - Toyota Yaris Forums

fidgell · 03-17-2010, 06:03 PM

So, I just bought a few things from a Toyota dealer in the US because of the following price differences.....Why are we getting screwed up north????

Spark Plug set of 4 - - - - Canada $90, US $32
Cabin filter - - - - Canada $40, US $18
Heater Knob - - - - Canada $95, US $44

The Heater Knob is the third dial for the cabin temperature. (my fault as I smashed it up in a rage trying to get it to work....now its 18C outside and mines stuck on full hot!!!).

We get stung up here on everything it seems, and while Id do anything to buy from Canadian companies, I aint prepared to get bent over for it. All I need now is to get them shipped USPS so UPS dont screw me too for the theft of brokerage fees!!!

thebarber · 03-17-2010, 07:56 PM

they DO like to hose us at the stealerships...

best to buy online from the US....especially now that the dollar is +/- @ par

MUSKOKA800 · 03-18-2010, 08:32 AM

Yaris oil filter at Burlington Toyota = ~CA$8.00
Case of 10 from Conicelli Toyota (in PA): US$30.00 + $23.00 USPS to my home = ~US$5.30 each (~CA$5.67 each).
They also mailed my TRD exhaust, springs, dampers and anti-sway bar to my home.
I saved in the neighbourhood of $200.00 on these four items when compared to the prices at Erin Mills Toyota in Mississauga, my closest TRD authorized Toyota stealership. And I would have had to go out of my way and make two trips to the stealership to order and then later pick-up.
With the exception of the K&N filter all of my other aftermarket parts were purchased on eBay and mailed into Canada from around the world. The K&N filter was cheaper on sale at PartSource then to import.

white_rice · 03-19-2010, 07:04 AM

Where is the cheapest place to order the cabin filter from in the states?

thebarber · 03-19-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by white_rice

Where is the cheapest place to order the cabin filter from in the states?

likely TRD Sparks

fidgell · 03-19-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_rice

Where is the cheapest place to order the cabin filter from in the states?

I paid $18, trdsparks on sale for $16 but I got other stuff so the combined shipping from a dealer in CA was cheaper than trdsparks.

Bluevitz-rs · 03-20-2010, 09:45 AM

For cabin air filter I just make my own out of universal air filter for furnace filters. I just use scissors and cut what I need. And it only cost about $6 from Home Depot.

ecenur · 10-31-2010, 10:25 PM

I live in Toronto, and I may need to purchase a new furnace filter to make several different filters for my car, I am not familiar with the prices but, If Canada is a rip off, I might have to order it online from the states, does anyone know a good place I can order from, for a reasonable price? If anyone help that would be great. Cheers!

marcus · 11-01-2010, 01:25 PM

nothing beats the sideskirt " rubber seal " for a pair will cost me $150 cnd and asking for $100 installation it should now cost $3.00 seal from canadian tire.

yaris2010RS · 11-02-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus

nothing beats the sideskirt " rubber seal " for a pair will cost me $150 cnd and asking for $100 installation it should now cost $3.00 seal from canadian tire.

take it out and put a super smooth line of silicone

marcus · 11-02-2010, 01:16 PM

thats what ill do..

03-17-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
fidgell Drives: 2006 Yaris RS 3 door Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Barrie ON Canada Posts: 58	Rip Off Canada.... So, I just bought a few things from a Toyota dealer in the US because of the following price differences.....Why are we getting screwed up north???? Spark Plug set of 4 - - - - Canada $90, US $32 Cabin filter - - - - Canada $40, US $18 Heater Knob - - - - Canada $95, US $44 The Heater Knob is the third dial for the cabin temperature. (my fault as I smashed it up in a rage trying to get it to work....now its 18C outside and mines stuck on full hot!!!). We get stung up here on everything it seems, and while Id do anything to buy from Canadian companies, I aint prepared to get bent over for it. All I need now is to get them shipped USPS so UPS dont screw me too for the theft of brokerage fees!!!

03-17-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	they DO like to hose us at the stealerships... best to buy online from the US....especially now that the dollar is +/- @ par __________________

03-18-2010, 08:32 AM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Yaris oil filter at Burlington Toyota = ~CA$8.00 Case of 10 from Conicelli Toyota (in PA): US$30.00 + $23.00 USPS to my home = ~US$5.30 each (~CA$5.67 each). They also mailed my TRD exhaust, springs, dampers and anti-sway bar to my home. I saved in the neighbourhood of $200.00 on these four items when compared to the prices at Erin Mills Toyota in Mississauga, my closest TRD authorized Toyota stealership. And I would have had to go out of my way and make two trips to the stealership to order and then later pick-up. With the exception of the K&N filter all of my other aftermarket parts were purchased on eBay and mailed into Canada from around the world. The K&N filter was cheaper on sale at PartSource then to import. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots. Last edited by MUSKOKA800; 03-18-2010 at 08:46 AM.

10-31-2010, 10:25 PM	#8
ecenur Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5	I live in Toronto, and I may need to purchase a new furnace filter to make several different filters for my car, I am not familiar with the prices but, If Canada is a rip off, I might have to order it online from the states, does anyone know a good place I can order from, for a reasonable price? If anyone help that would be great. Cheers! __________________ Furnace Filters Last edited by ecenur; 11-02-2010 at 01:17 PM.

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marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	thats what ill do..