CA registration renewal is EXPENSIVE

[WhisperPickle]

What was the value of your Rivian? I'm already prepping myself for this.

I don’t think it has to do with the value

There are a lot of people who paid less than $100K due to have a pre-price hike vehicle. My MSRP was low $80s and after taxes and all that was $89K I think. Some of the newer ones at normal price end up in the $109K range.

That's a $20K difference, significant enough to show on your California registration bill.

it’s not about the price you paid. It’s what they value the vehicle at and then continue to depreciate it each year.

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[WhisperPickle]

I'm not an accountant but at what point does that make sense? Seems like registering an LLC is a few hundred bucks.

Could you register your exotic car and still drive it in CA for extended time or would the CHP/Local Police give you a hard time?

Why would the police give you a hard time? If you have the legal right to register it where you want it’s not their business nor is it illegal. Plenty of folks do similar things.

 

[emoore]

Why would the police give you a hard time? If you have the legal right to register it where you want it’s not their business nor is it illegal. Plenty of folks do similar things.

It’s not legal to live in California and register your car in another state.

 

[WhisperPickle]

I have California DMV registration renewal sticker shock. The cost to renew my CA registration is $1,035 which the DMV explained is based on the value of the RIvian. Has any other CA owner had this experience? Has anyone challenged the fee? I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.

Welcome to owning a $100k vehicle…..and it’s not just CA……I just paid about the same in AL.

 

[Nine_One_Six_R1S]

Why would the police give you a hard time? If you have the legal right to register it where you want it’s not their business nor is it illegal. Plenty of folks do similar things.

It’s not legal to live in California and register your car in another state.

It sounds like it may work until you get busted. Similar to driving with no front license plates in CA.

https://jalopnik.com/the-pitfalls-of-the-montana-license-plate-scam-1711216059

 

[Gee Bee]

Arizona only has one plate

If you own property in Oregon, than get a Oregon State resident card , this and a phone bill is required to title and register.

I have property in various states and spend time as I choose.

There is no sales tax between private parties/ vehicle sales in Arizona.

I transfer my registration to Wyoming when the plate registration is do , I have a dealer to conduct my paperwork.

GB

 

[BeanEW]

Wait till you see your insurance renewal bill!!

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