But, if 2009 models are not eligible for the Federal eco-rebate, it's still working out cheaper to buy the car in the US. It's $5000 cheaper down there. As it's made in the US, no customs duty to bring it across the border. Only additionals are the RIV fee, AC fee, safety inspection, and putting in a block heater--all of which cost less than $500 total. The minus I see is that the US 2009 TCH doesn't have a moonroof as standard. Don't care for the vanity mirrors and read reading lights.

Sorry, but I need quite some convincing to buy the TCH (or any car for that matter) in Canada.

Subu