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Buying a used car in TX

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Swancoat, Jul 12, 2012.

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  1. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 30, 2001
    25,032
    Dallas, TX
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    Jim E
    $1800? Needing a replacement for the Ferrari? ;)
     
  2. Swancoat

    Swancoat Karting

    Jul 26, 2007
    145
    Houston
    Pasted the VIN from a 355 I'm looking at into here. The link above. Value = $0.00. Can anyone calculate 6.25% on that? :-D

    But seriously, looks like the car isn't in there, and the Bill of Sale will have to play.


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  3. cycloneGTS

    cycloneGTS Formula Junior
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    Aug 12, 2005
    400
    Dallas, TX
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    Mike B.
    LOL. I bought back the first car I purhcased new from the second owner. It's now my project car, soon to be daily driver.
     
  4. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Was it a CycloneGTS? :)
     
  5. docmirror

    docmirror Formula Junior

    May 6, 2004
    781
    Ft Worth TX
    I hope you're right. It would be worth a call to the DMV to check. They may have a different answer for you.
     
  6. Rod361

    Rod361 Formula Junior

    Jun 9, 2011
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    South Texas
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    G Rod
    I dont think that works for exotics whenever you plug in ferrari or lambo Vins nothing comes up. I dont know I could be wrong...
     
  7. Ckeat

    Ckeat Rookie

    Jun 19, 2012
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    Allen, TX
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    Chris
    Just registered my 308 in Collin County today. They calculated the tax based on whatever number I wrote down in the sales price blank. I suppose I could have put any number down??

    Chris
     
  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
    79,407
    Houston, Texas
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    Bubba
    No, the whole point of this discussion is that "any number" will not do, they know the range of valuations, even on 'exotic" cars.
     
  9. Rod361

    Rod361 Formula Junior

    Jun 9, 2011
    399
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    G Rod
    I dont know if it depends on what county your in but I paid a very low sales tax on my 360. Basically told them it was purchased at a ridiculous low amount and it work. Cant explain how but just did.
     
  10. Swancoat

    Swancoat Karting

    Jul 26, 2007
    145
    Houston
    So, the car is in a transporter and on its way. I guess I'll find out the answer to the tax question soon enough...

    One additional question though... The car is coming from Arizona, which required the seller to remove the plates. How do I get the car to the inspection station? (I assume the car itself doesn't really need to go to the tax office...) can I just drive it with no plates and explain that I'm on my way to get inspected.

    I've been told there's yet another form which allows me to drive for a week or so to get the car inspected/registered, but so far I can't find it.
     

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