Yamaha Canada Pricing

[Bill310]

Hi Rem, this had been beaten to death on ADVRider and lots of other CDN Forums.

I have inquired into this numerous times over the years. There was a time when the Can dollar was very weak against the U. S. dollar, and that certainly was a factor.

The FOREX desks of these multinationals have been currency hedging for decades. The Cdn Dollar has been bouncing around Par with the US for 6 + years. They charge what the market will bear. Pre Free Trade we all got beaten up now manufacture's are being litigated against for their unfair trade practices.

http://www.jruslaw.com/classactions/carconspiracy/

But the primary reason is simply that customs and tariffs on incoming goods into Canada are higher on most items, and that is federal legislation. It may have to do with volume, but it's just a fact of life up here. In most cases, it just costs more to import the same item into Canada, and that cost is passed on to the consumer. This is especially true in low volume items such as motorcycles. I doubt that Canada does 10% of the sales that the U. S. does. Just some info I've picked up. That's not to say they won't stick it to us if they can, but there is a basis for the higher costs in many cases.

This is of course complete nonsense that Dealership staff, dealers and Manufacturers have been spouting for years. If I wanted to be given a explanation of trade agreements, duties and tariffs the last place I would go to have that discussion would be a motorcycle dealership. I haven't noticed a lot of Finance managers shorting the Euro and going long in US Treasuries with the Dealership float either.

They have had a protected Market and not had to compete. When the Dollar was really strong (1.10) and the economy was still booming a few Vancouver MC Dealership were bringing in bikes from the States by the truckload. An acquaintance who was a Sales Manager at a large dealership told me that they were importing the bike into Canada and in the case of the Ninja 250 they were bumping the price by 50% and still selling it for less than what the Canadian bike sold for, and then sold the buyer an extended warranty to protect the buyer ( 100% mark -up on that )

but there is a basis for the higher costs in many cases.

The good news is the courts will get to decide this.

 

[tc9988]

You're kidding right? Seriously, a cone of silence is just that. It should be obvious to you what the possible outcome could result. So I would ask that you not repsond to this post and discussion stops on this. I regret bringing i up, seriously I mean that.

Let's say that 5 Canadians imported Teneres - I am sure that this number is if anything a bit high. but what if 200 Canadians imported them and started to yap about it on these forums. Here is what would happen. Yamaha NA would do to Canadians the same thing that KTM Canada and Ducati did stop importation and increase Canadian Prices.

Huh? After the posting of the you tube video it only took a short google search to find out who you are and where you live. Likewise your dealer identified himself as well. For someone advocating a cone of silence you are not practicing what you advocate. In all probably manufacturers at some level monitor boards like this thus my question.

 

[Bill310]

Yamaha lowers pricing in Canada

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/our_company/news_item.php?news_id=106

Now here is a surprise, but the Tenere price stays up - i guess that the advanced technology of the Tenere, the shipping costs and the need for an alram system just like the FJR has has kept it's pices higher.

 

[Bill310]

You do realize how creepy and weird, it is is that you just wrote this?

Notwithstanding the fact that you googled me, "know where I live" and seem pleased about that fact, your actions are grossly inappropriate.

I am sure all of the women who post on this board just felt a huge wave of nausea flow over them. What is wrong with you?

I know that my family feels "much safer " this morning because of your internet antics and statements.

Huh? After the posting of the you tube video it only took a short google search to find out who you are and where you live.

 

[tc9988]

You do realize how creepy and weird, it is is that you just wrote this?

Notwithstanding the fact that you googled me, "know where I live" and seem pleased about that fact, your actions are grossly inappropriate.

I am sure all of the women who post on this board just felt a huge wave of nausea flow over them. What is wrong with you?

I know that my family feels "much safer " this morning because of your internet antics and statements.

) Relax Bill, being paranoid, accusatory and condescending is not healthy. I discovered you lived in [Edited by Admin] and were a Canadian who bought his motorcycle in the US, :exclaim:

 

[vilageidgit]

I hear we are getting a rebate for those who bought in Canada,but it has to be spent on another Super Tenere and only applies to white or grey ones

 

[phplemel]

It's nights like this that I wonder why I read this s**t. Get over it. Support your local dealer or Canadian economy or don't. I never ONCE considered going to the usa to buy my S10. I bought local, have no reason to regret that and even after waiting 6 months for delivery still managed to get 17000km on the beast ::021::

 

[EmmEff]

So... back on topic... what's a good OTD on a S10 price for Ontario? I'm getting close to make a deal if I can get a deal now. I'm in the GTA.

 

[erenet]

So... back on topic... what's a good OTD on a S10 price for Ontario? I'm getting close to make a deal if I can get a deal now. I'm in the GTA.

Welcome to the Forum

Go see Oakville Yamaha, they gave me the best deal, I believe they have a black S10.

I'm also in the GTA, If you haven't seen a blue one, you're welcome to come over and take a look at mine.

 

[rem]

So... back on topic... what's a good OTD on a S10 price for Ontario? I'm getting close to make a deal if I can get a deal now. I'm in the GTA.

Welcome on, EmmEff. Nice to see more Canucks. How is Ontariario these days ?? The MSRP is/was 7.5. I guess anything less than that would be good. Be sure to get the three year warranty with it. Main thing is to just get it. Let us know how you make out. ::004:: R. ::022::

 

[rem]

It's nights like this that I wonder why I read this s**t. Get over it. Support your local dealer or Canadian economy or don't. I never ONCE considered going to the usa to buy my S10. I bought local, have no reason to regret that and even after waiting 6 months for delivery still managed to get 17000km on the beast ::021::

Yeah, it ain't always about the money. It's the cost of living up here. For the extra money, I get warranty (three years in fact), couple little extra perks and I will get deals and breaks from a great dealership for a very long time. I'm with Pat .... I never even considered doing it any other way. I looked into it briefly just out of curiosity, but never gave it any serious thought. My choice. And I'm happy with it. R

 

[troll]

Yeah, it ain't always about the money. It's the cost of living up here. For the extra money, I get warranty (three years in fact), couple little extra perks and I will get deals and breaks from a great dealership for a very long time. I'm with Pat .... I never even considered doing it any other way. I looked into it briefly just out of curiosity, but never gave it any serious thought. My choice. And I'm happy with it. R

We are very fortunate here in Whitehorse. We have a very responsive dealership owned by a local family and run by a great group of local boys and girls. I did look seriously at purchasing in the US as I have done this before. It is very easy to import a motorcycle into Canada. I also looked at purchasing my OEM farkles in the US. I talked this over with the owner/manager and the sales staff here in Whitehorse. They know very well the disparity in pricing. It really boiled down to good service and supporting the local economy. In all cases our local dealership goes out of the way to take care of it`s regular customers and that has a very high value. They have taken very good care of the group of us that purchased the SupaT through them and in fact were the number 1 seller here in Canada of this bike during the PDP program. We are very privileged here in our little city ::017::

 

[Scalliwag99]

Well,I am not so sure about the small Canadian market.Are we getting gouged even when our $ rises above the USA one?It is a little disconcerting to say the least.Stateside is 15 minutes away for me which translates into $3000 plus in savings.Oh well back to riding the old BM... while I think about it.
Regards,David

 

[rem]

It's a personal decision. If you don't feel you would benefit from dealing locally, or the dealer does not deserve to benefit from your business, then I'd say go for it. I think the prices largely have to do with the lower volume of product imported, and the higher import fees levied by Canada. The dealer doesn't set the price, but they have to live with it.


Troll and I and presumably the others here have chosen to support our local dealer for our own reasons. They have in turn treated us very well in the bargain. Is it worth a couple thousand bucks? It may very well be, depending on circumstances yet to occur. I'm good with it. I have no regrets. I would do it again the same way. R ::008::

 

[limey]

I am with rem on this one, I paid $15,500 from my local dealer Asselstine's, the same family has been running the business since 19971.

 

[Tremor38]

I am with rem on this one, I paid $15,500 from my local dealer Asselstine's, the same family has been running the business since 19971.

You guys are so far ahead of the rest of the world, I doubt we will ever catch up. Wich Canuck has the patent for the time machine, and when does it expire 8)

 

[limey]

Dyslexia strikes again. sorry 1971. :-[

 

[Tremor38]

Dyslexia strikes again. sorry 1971. :-[

You are not alone. This is a very common occurence in my written work. ::008::

 

[rem]

Not me. My talcing and speking and wretten wurd are purt neer prefect. R

 

[EmmEff]

Go see Oakville Yamaha, they gave me the best deal, I believe they have a black S10.

I'm also in the GTA, If you haven't seen a blue one, you're welcome to come over and take a look at mine.

I've only seen the blue one in pics and I think that's the colour I want. Thanks for the offer!

How is Ontariario these days ?? The MSRP is/was 7.5. I guess anything less than that would be good. Be sure to get the three year warranty with it. Main thing is to just get it. Let us know how you make out.

Ontario is still flat and sometimes boring... they've seemingly paved most of the province now

What do you mean by "MSRP is/was 7.5"? 7.5% over cost?

As for the three year warranty, is this extra or included with the bike when purchased in Canada?

Thanks for the welcome fellas ::012:: ::012::