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      04-28-2013, 10:11 AM   #30
Grovsnus
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Drives: Le Mans blue X1 35i
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Taxes are ok as long as you get something back. When I lived in BC for a short while, it was nice to get physiotherapy without paying through my teeth. And the roads were better maintained than across the border. Not great, but better. There might be a cone at the pothole for a week or two before it got fixed, but at least you got the cone and the fix, not having to wait until next year's budget.

But the non-tax related differences, I just don't get. There's little reason why Canadians shouldn't have the same choices for the same prices before tax (except that summer-only tires should, perhaps be a special order in both Canada and the Northern US states, given that there are people stupid enough in both countries to try to drive on snow with them). If anything, I think it would simplify logistics if all of NA had the same offers.

Good luck with buying your X1 - it's a great car. At least there are some aftermarket options for things like better sound, or armrest for the rear.
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