Check for TCP (total cost of purchase). Living just north of Detroit, I've had plenty of chances to purchase a Canadian car, yet the paperwork and misc issues didn't make it worth the time (even for some of the hard-to-find vehicles that have come my way). I'm not sure it would add up to $7000, yet I suspect "importing" the car will cause some issues. Oddly enough, 5-10 years ago, it was the other way... the Windsor dealerships were showing that they could save someone $2000 if they drove over the border, bought in Canada, drove back over the border, and the dealership would help with paperwork. Some people just didn't want to deal with the "hassle" of the crossings, and would rather pay the $2000 locally. It's an odd market we live in.

Having to pay the merchant fees, to use the card, would be a deal-breaker (or, maybe that's the point). A $2000 deposit netted 2000 miles, which cost the dealership $120 (at 6% fees?). I can get 2000 NW miles with SuperSize for $20, so it's not worth it for the extra $100.

Steve B.