How much will it be in Burkina Faso, should we all get it from there instead? :p
Well, this post gave me the opportunity to learn a little bit about Burkina Faso (thanks to Wikipedia).
I realize that you were just joking, but I am sometimes worried that we could end up in a situation like the UK (a.k.a. Rip Off Britain) if we - as consumers - do not continue to demand that we be treated fairly.
For example, the Honda Civic Si coupe costs $26,680 (+$1,310 destination) in Canada and costs $21,905 (+$670 destination) in the US. So not only is the price we pay around 22% more, the destination charge is doubled. I guess with the Canadian dollar no longer enjoying anything close to parity with the US dollar one could argue that the 22% price difference is okay. However, as a previous post mentioned, Hyundai is only asking an 11% premium for the Genesis Coupe 2.0T. So is the Genesis overpriced in the States? Are they giving the Civic Si away down there? Or are these examples of good vs. bad deals?
So, I don't think it is quite as silly as comparisons to an impoverished West African nation. But hey, maybe I'm just over analyzing.
Yes but cross border shopping is only part of the answer, all car manufacturers manage supply and demand. If demand dries up either because people are buying from the US or because people are boycotting the car because of the US price difference then manufacturers will adjust their prices, as we saw when the dollar went to parity. It may not be enough to please everyone but it will restore the demand/supply equilibrium.
If demand is high, why on earth would they lower the price? Moaners will always moan, especially on the internet where the information is out there, but the manufacturers have nothing to worry about, demand will meet supply anyway.
In the EU you can buy from any European country and save over the UK list prices. It takes a bit of paperwork but it's well worth it as you save money where the base price of the car is lower due to high local taxes, such as Holland for example. And all warranties have to be honoured.
I just think comparing to other countries is pointless, if it benefits you to import from the US then do it, if it doesn't then don't, but no point comlaining as market forces drive prices. The constant movement of FX also contributes weight to this argument. And yes Burkina Faso is an awesome country!
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