Normally I'm an in-state, trade-in kinda guy. But if I am to have any hope of scoring a Z06 before the Cruise-In without getting brokebacked, I think that's going to have to change.
Any advice from those who have done it before? Is there a good source of info (a "dummies guide" kinda thing) on the process? A partial list of questions includes:
If buying out of state without trading, how to keep the vanity plates I have on the current car, which I would sell soon thereafter?
How to minimize the bite from paying sales tax out of state and then in?
If not too far off, better to take delivery at the selling dealer or take a courtesy delivery at a local dealer? If courtesy, would you do it at the dealer you plan to use for service (to build a relationship), or would you do it elsewhere (to avoid aggravating the servicing dealer)?
What questions do I need to be sure to ask if buying a car by phone or internet? (Like checking the mileage, or asking for pictures, or what...)
If doing a courtesy delivery, is there any realistic (e.g., not horribly painful, time consuming, and expensive) recourse if the car is significantly different from that promised?
Normally I'm an in-state, trade-in kinda guy. But if I am to have any hope of scoring a Z06 before the Cruise-In without getting brokebacked, I think that's going to have to change.
Any advice from those who have done it before? Is there a good source of info (a "dummies guide" kinda thing) on the process? A partial list of questions includes:
If buying out of state without trading, how to keep the vanity plates I have on the current car, which I would sell soon thereafter?
How to minimize the bite from paying sales tax out of state and then in?
If not too far off, better to take delivery at the selling dealer or take a courtesy delivery at a local dealer? If courtesy, would you do it at the dealer you plan to use for service (to build a relationship), or would you do it elsewhere (to avoid aggravating the servicing dealer)?
What questions do I need to be sure to ask if buying a car by phone or internet? (Like checking the mileage, or asking for pictures, or what...)
If doing a courtesy delivery, is there any realistic (e.g., not horribly painful, time consuming, and expensive) recourse if the car is significantly different from that promised?
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from my experience as a car salesman - previous life - paper work and taxes were done on an honor system basis. every location varies they work on their own rules. for our out of state customers we did the papers 2 ways. some we did full paperwork and sent everything in to their states' dmv office. others took the paper work in hand and were responsible for registering the vehicle themselves.
things i suggest.
call the dealership you are planning to purchase from and speak directly to one of the financial officers. ask them what their procedure is for out of state buyers. depending on location some dealers have the appropriate forms to complete all necessary transactions and they'll mail it all in. also ask them what the states rules are in regards to paying sales tax.
ie: wisconsin - you pay tax based on were you register the vehicle. meaning the county or municipality, state, etc.
out of state buyers pay their own tax according to wherever they are registering.
ask the finance guys if they will take care of the taxes for were you will be registering. - do they have the forms, do you provide the forms, etc...
from previous experience i went thru this myself also. i bought a vehicle in wisconsin and had it registered in montana. i got the neccessary paperwork from the state of mt and the selling dealer filled everything out accordingly and everything was cool. i did not pay any taxes at the time of purchase.
when i bought my vette, that was diffrent story. i bought the car from grossinger in palatine. they had me pay the illinois tax at the time of purchase even though i was registering it in wisconsin. that time i had to pay twice which upset me. however i did get a check in the mail from grossinger within a weeks time..
regarding license plates: they tranfer.
re courtesy delivery: get it where you buy it. i don't know of any dealers that will do courtesy deliveries for things they didn't sell. courtesy deliveries are typicaly done on lease vehicles for major corporations. don't know if that happens any more either.
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from previous experience i went thru this myself also. i bought a vehicle in wisconsin and had it registered in montana. i got the neccessary paperwork from the state of mt and the selling dealer filled everything out accordingly and everything was cool. i did not pay any taxes at the time of purchase.
when i bought my vette, that was diffrent story. i bought the car from grossinger in palatine. they had me pay the illinois tax at the time of purchase even though i was registering it in wisconsin. that time i had to pay twice which upset me. however i did get a check in the mail from grossinger within a weeks time..
Thanks - that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I appreciate it!
I bought my C6 last year in Antioch IL and I live in Pleasant Prairie WI. The dealer did all the paperwork for me to pay the sales tax to WI and get the car registered in WI as well. It all went pretty smooth. The only thing was the proof of registration took forever to arrive via US mail but otherwise it was a very easy process.
I am surprised an Illinois dealer made you pay sales tax in Illinois for a car that was going to be registered in another state. My experience has been that the selling dealer completes the necessary paperwork for you to properly register, pay any taxes and license fees etc. in the your home state. They may charge you for temp plates if you are going to drive the vehicle off the lot. Your vanity plates should transfer. Make sure you keep your registration and you may have to make a trip to the DMV to complete the transfer. Hope this helps!
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