Holy Cow! $1459 a year to Register a Pickup in CA

[rocket403]

Taxes have gone up everywhere from the sounds of it in both the US and Canada I just have huge issues with how it is happening in Ontario and to a lesser degree Canada. In the last 10 years Ont has been hit hard and the car hobby has a target on them, 50% of the cost of gas is tax 6$ a gallon or close to that right now, and then insurance I pay 4500$ a year for 3 cars and a truck it is the highest rate in North America

[1970judge]

Michigan is no better. 370$ to register my Z/28, they based it off MSRP..which was 75k of course. Regardless of what I paid for the car..still get charged the MSRP price.

[sherob]

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

I feel as though the purpose of this thread was to dis California.

Dude, you live in a country whose national religion is Capitalism. It costs a whole lot of money to live anywhere in this nation and drive a muscle car. But again, you get what you pay for.

I'll pay the taxes for living in the USA each and every day!

No, we don't.

[1970judge]

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

I feel as though the purpose of this thread was to dis California.

Dude, you live in a country whose national religion is Capitalism. It costs a whole lot of money to live anywhere in this nation and drive a muscle car. But again, you get what you pay for.

I'll pay the taxes for living in the USA each and every day!

I am totally fine with dissing California, because you are wrong. Misguided. My home town, hell even home state (NOT Michigan) is no where near those costs. Last time I did it it was 60$, if memory serves. I hear it went up to a blistering 80$ on my little brothers truck. I about fell over when I went to register my Z/28 in Michigan..for 370$.

You can keep California, you can cry fake news all you would like..numbers dont lie.

However, as a previous poster pointed states will eventually get you somewhere. Yes Texas has property taxes and sales tax. But, i've done the numbers and my cost of living drops significantly by moving back to my home state of Texas from Michigan, so I am doing just that.

[sherob]

Originally Posted by 1970judge

I am totally fine with dissing California, because you are wrong. Misguided. My home town, hell even home state (NOT Michigan) is no where near those costs. Last time I did it it was 60$, if memory serves. I hear it went up to a blistering 80$ on my little brothers truck. I about fell over when I went to register my Z/28 in Michigan..for 370$.

You can keep California, you can cry fake news all you would like..numbers dont lie.

However, as a previous poster pointed states will eventually get you somewhere. Yes Texas has property taxes and sales tax. But, i've done the numbers and my cost of living drops significantly by moving back to my home state of Texas from Michigan, so I am doing just that.

[90503]

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

I feel as though the purpose of this thread was to dis California.

Dude, you live in a country whose national religion is Capitalism. It costs a whole lot of money to live anywhere in this nation and drive a muscle car. But again, you get what you pay for.

I'll pay the taxes for living in the USA each and every day!

Madonna...let 'em go. Their biggest joy in life from now on will only be how miserable they thought they had it in California. I never cared if they were here, why care if they leave?...lol...A few tax dollars here or there, no big deal.

If you can't afford a few thou in taxes, your days are probably numbered no matter where you go. Good luck, and AMFs!

[43Camaro]

Originally Posted by 90503

Madonna...let 'em go. Their biggest joy in life from now on will only be how miserable they thought they had it in California. I never cared if they were here, why care if they leave?...lol...A few tax dollars here or there, no big deal.

If you can't afford a few thou in taxes, your days are probably numbered no matter where you go. Good luck, and AMFs!

Lived here for 50 years, Like I said it's not for me anymore and my financial situation drastically improves when I leave the state. I'm not alone in this belief, but I do understand the attraction of Ca. I no longer believe you are getting what you pay for, and that is my opinion that will obviously be different than yours. I respect everyone that wants to stay it's an individual choice which is what makes this country great!

This info was taken from the Orange County Register and has been documented in numerous other publications. So I'm not alone in my thought process. Again for the younger crowd it's probably very desirable to live in Cali, I get that. but this dynamic is getting worse for Ca every year.

5. Retiree moves: Of folks moving to California via United Van, retirement was cited as the motivation by 9.6 percent vs. 20.7 percent of departing Californians who said they were relocating for retirement. That outmigration gap was ninth worst among the 48 contiguous states. Least popular? Rhode Island. Biggest draw? Florida.

6. Silver selections: Just to be sure, I checked movement among the 65-plus crowd via United: That demographic represented 20.7 percent of moves to California but 26.2 percent of outbound relocations. That outmigration gap was sixth worst among the states. Worst? Rhode Island. Best? Vermont.

To my eye, the two studies indeed do add up. The California lifestyle that Wallethub liked on paper isn’t worth it to United Van’s older customers when the bills come due. And that conclusion is probably true for a good-sized slice of the state’s population.

[GTSLOW]

This makes me love Kentucky even more. I paid $0 in sales tax for my Camaro due to the military waiver.

[CCMADONNA]

Originally Posted by 90503

Madonna...let 'em go. Their biggest joy in life from now on will only be how miserable they thought they had it in California. I never cared if they were here, why care if they leave?...lol...A few tax dollars here or there, no big deal.

If you can't afford a few thou in taxes, your days are probably numbered no matter where you go. Good luck, and AMFs!

You're right!

[theragtopguy]

Originally Posted by 43Camaro

This is based off a new purchase of a Camaro..I will believe the Hype..$557.00

Transaction Date: May 05, 2018
Type of Calculation: New California Vehicle Purchase

Type of Vehicle: Automobile
Model Year: 2018
Motive Power: Gas

Purchase Date: May 01, 2018
Purchase Price: $45,000.00

County: Orange
Zip Code: 92688

Current Registration: 55.00
Current California Highway Patrol: 25.00
Current Vehicle License Fee: 293.00
Current County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
Current Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
Current Smog High Polluter Repair Fee: 6.00
Original Smog Abatement: 6.00
Alt Fuel/Tech Smog Fee: 8.00
Current Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
Current Air Quality Management District: 6.00
Current South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Alt Fuel/Tech Reg Fee: 3.00
Current Transportation Improvement Fee: 150.00
Use/Sales Tax: 3,488.00
Reflectorized License Plate Fee: 1.00

Total Registration Fees: $557.00

Total Use/Sales Tax: $3,488.00

Grand Total Registration Fees:

Holy moly!!!! I will never bitch about Pennsylvania charging 78 bucks for a two year Camaro registration again!!! How can people afford these ridiculous fees out there? What a ripoff!!!!!

[theragtopguy]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

commiefornia, commies = liberals = taxes....blah blah blah.

and yet...their god is in bed with a hardcore KGB commie. Seems pretty weird to go off about commies but then worship one.

Maybe it would make more sense to come up with another insult about liberals other than commie, since POTUS is clearly a commie lover.

X2!!!!!!

[43Camaro]

Bringing this back to topic, Just registered my 2001 Jeep for $189.00 Paid $4900.00 for it. Seems like a good deal! I’m sure the pothole will get filled in down the street. ��

[ilirg]

When California breaks off and becomes an island and all that's left is the middle portion of the state, it will be a nice place and visit.

[kevint]

Originally Posted by ilirg

When California breaks off and becomes an island and all that's left is the middle portion of the state, it will be a nice place and visit.

what?