In last week’s edition of “Take Advantage” We touched on the savings on used cars coming from the USA. I explained the benefits and great buys for our big three manufacturers GM, FORD, and Dodge, and the enormous savings to be had when comparing U.S. to Canadian vehicles. There are many more great deals available right now in the USA, when considering the purchase of a used domestic vehicle. However, this week’s blog is not about that. It’s about the monsters of the road, accompanied by roaring sound waves often mistaken for Bowing 747 Jet engines. It is about one thing and one thing only…..heavy metal.

416 horsepower, 371 pounds of torque, 5.0L V-8 and believe it or not, it gets better. Lexus IS F used cars are one of the hottest, fastest, sexiest cars that exist to mankind. From the amazing features like Eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters, manual mode and torque converter lock-up clutch for gears 2-8. The IS-F Four door sports sedan can handle the raw power and acceleration that appears when your foot hits the pedal. The styling of this car is magnificent, it’s the bigger, tougher brother of the IS 350 that you do not under any circumstances want to mess with. It has a beefy hood, wide stylish flares along the entire body, with yet an intimidating stance. The 19 inch black, forged aluminum wheels manufactured by BBS, put a modern, proud to be alive touch on this animal. The MSRP on this bad boy is $75 000 CND brand new. You can purchase a 2009 for $38 000 USD, and have it on your driveway for $45 000 CND all in. This is $12 000 cheaper than a Canadian dealers are selling 2009 Lexus IS-F’s for, and truly an amazing deal!

Meet the 2010 BMW X5 M, I dare you too. 555 horsepower, 500 pounds of unforgiving torque and a 4.4 liter engine powered by Garrett superchargers. BMW have truly made a statement to the Porsche Cayenne lovers of the world with this latest edition to the M family. Bmw have tweaked the entire X5 model by reinforcing the brakes, drive train and suspension to cater to the sheer power this highway eater possesses. They’ve included a six-speed M sport paddle shift for the racing enthusiasts, and it does not disappoint. BMW’s tend to depreciate fast with the first two years, and that has increased their used cars and SUVs’ sales. You will easily dish out $110 000 for the X5M, but you can pull a 2010 with low miles from the U.S. for low 70’s and have it in your garage for $80 000 CND. The best part of it all is that there is no duty on this bad boy, as it is built in North America, and conversion fees are minimal.

Dealers in Canada are selling slightly used 2009 X5M’s for $90 000 plus, so you will save $10-$20 000!

I’ve listed two ferocious beasts that can be had while saving tens of thousands of dollars, if purchased slightly used from the U.S. If you are in the market for a supercar or truck, find a website that lists U.S. used cars and trucks for Canadian customers. The time is now, take advantage of our strong Canadian currency and you will reap large savings.

Sean Traynor writes helpful tips on buying vehicles.