]. That's the annual charge for a car in Tennessee. And we like it that way!!! 
$120/yr for me...can't beat that!!
What do you pay for registration
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,948
Likes: 72
From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Massachusetts, 50 bucks every two years, plus excise tax every year. I think it's only like, 19 bucks a year for my '80 'vette. Not bad for Taxachusetts, but they get ya in other ways.
Scott
Scott
Pro
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 673
Likes: 2
From: Melbourne Victoria
Seems like us Aussies are getting shafted on everything.....
For my '74 Vette only.
Breakdown:
Registration fee = $191.60
Compulsory 3rd party injury insurance = $366
Insurance Duty = $36.60
Total = $594
Welcome to car ownership in Victoria, Australia.
My motorcycle isn't much cheaper (about $500 a year).
Add to this ....
Gas around $5 a gallon
Cigarettes about $15 fro pack of 30.
For my '74 Vette only.
Breakdown:
Registration fee = $191.60
Compulsory 3rd party injury insurance = $366
Insurance Duty = $36.60
Total = $594
Welcome to car ownership in Victoria, Australia.
My motorcycle isn't much cheaper (about $500 a year).
Add to this ....
Gas around $5 a gallon
Cigarettes about $15 fro pack of 30.
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Johnson City TN
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,372
Likes: 215
From: Peoria Arizona
In AZ mine was $128 for 5 years including the $20 title transfer fee and the solid brass historic vehicle plates. Need to have collector insurance as well which keeps me from having smog testing.
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 689
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From: MI
I can't remember for sure, but I'm about to pay it so I'll get a reminder, lol. I think my '80 vette is $39.00 or something. I have a custom plate, but not a historical one.
My 04 Saab 9-3 is $137.00 or something like that.
My 04 Saab 9-3 is $137.00 or something like that.
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 427
Likes: 32
From: North Alabama
St. Jude Donor '24-'26
For my '77 here in Bama I think I pay $24.50 for a standard tag. Its coming up again in May and I might check into a Vintage Auto tag, but I think there are some restrictions on those, as in a mileage limit or something.
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,908
Likes: 129
From: Fredericksburg Virginia
In Virginia, I can drive the car to any show I like, any distance away.
And if I drive/trailer the car away from home for a show, I have full rights to use it in a like manner no matter where I am.
I am also permitted to use the car for "pleasure". There is no mileage restriction for the amount of "pleasure" I can get, though my insurance will get sceptical much over 4,000 miles a year.
My "pleasure" drives are restricted to within 250 miles of my home. If I am beyond that, I need to be going to a show or driving around a show. That's a 4+ hour drive, though...I think I'm safe.
I absolutely cannot commute to work in the car.
If I am found in violation of the regulations (which I'd have to try pretty hard to violate, really), my registration is revoked and the car is "unregisterable" (parked) for 5 years.
All in all, the tags wouldn't fit if it is a daily driver, but it is very easy to conform with the regulations if it is a true third/fourth car used for pleasuring one's self.
And if I drive/trailer the car away from home for a show, I have full rights to use it in a like manner no matter where I am.
I am also permitted to use the car for "pleasure". There is no mileage restriction for the amount of "pleasure" I can get, though my insurance will get sceptical much over 4,000 miles a year.
My "pleasure" drives are restricted to within 250 miles of my home. If I am beyond that, I need to be going to a show or driving around a show. That's a 4+ hour drive, though...I think I'm safe.
I absolutely cannot commute to work in the car.
If I am found in violation of the regulations (which I'd have to try pretty hard to violate, really), my registration is revoked and the car is "unregisterable" (parked) for 5 years.
All in all, the tags wouldn't fit if it is a daily driver, but it is very easy to conform with the regulations if it is a true third/fourth car used for pleasuring one's self.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,152
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From: Kawartha Lakes and PEC, Ontario
Vette (historic plate) $18/yr
Everything else $74/yr.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,640
Likes: 121
From: Farragut,TN
Have to disagree with the $24 charge depends on which county you are in. We pay $49 for our dd 2011 ford taurus our county has a road tax added. If I remember correctly it was $27 for my 69 corvette antique tag. as long as I own the corvette it never expires and no yearly charges. as long as i have the antique tag I can run a '69 tag on the car. I have a '69 arizona tag on it now.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 975
Likes: 108
From: Phoenix, AZ
In WA state, the registration fee is tied to 9.5% of car's sale price. That amount totaled $1493--a one time tax, no renewal fees, and includes collector license plate. Would have rather allocated the funds for new interior.
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,212
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Nashville Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '10
Have to disagree with the $24 charge depends on which county you are in. We pay $49 for our dd 2011 ford taurus our county has a road tax added. If I remember correctly it was $27 for my 69 corvette antique tag. as long as I own the corvette it never expires and no yearly charges. as long as i have the antique tag I can run a '69 tag on the car. I have a '69 arizona tag on it now.
Currently in Nashville (Davidson County) it is just under $90 with the $10 emmission test.
The "Antique" plate does not require an emmissions test. it is around $50 and does not expire. Standard "Limited Use Restrictions " apply. (I know several Metro Nashville officers, and have been told by many of them they generally "Leave the Classic Cars Alone, Unless They Are Doing Something Stupid')
You can also run "Year Of Manufacture" plates provided you have your Antique plate in the car if an officer askes to see it. Registering the YOM plate number is not required.
This is what I run. (need a month sticker)
Bobby
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Race Director
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 10,628
Likes: 132
From: Duvall, WA
'71 Corvette - $54
'72 Pontiac LeMans - $76 (We have UW Husky plates on this one).
'75 TR6 - $51
'78 Firebird - $46
'02 Boxster S - $136
'03 XTerra - $107
'07 Expedition - $160
'92 Mercedes 190e - $48
'72 Pontiac LeMans - $76 (We have UW Husky plates on this one).
'75 TR6 - $51
'78 Firebird - $46
'02 Boxster S - $136
'03 XTerra - $107
'07 Expedition - $160
'92 Mercedes 190e - $48
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 2
From: Frederick Md
The Van ran me $280.00 last week to keep my wife on the road...
Those Australian guys must pay thru the nose plus an arm and a leg for everything... I'm active on 3 worldwide astronomy forums and when I see what astro gear sells for down under I almost fall off my chair..My $3,000 telescope sells for about $8,000 in Australia...
Boy the BEER better be cheap...!!!!!! or even FREE
BobG.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,247
Likes: 471
From: Glen Allen, VA
I was thinking I paid a one time fee of $35 for my antique plates on my 79, plus 10 extra bux for them being personalized. I know that on standard use plates, you only pay an extra $10 per year for personalized here in VA. Antique and vintage plates in VA are a one time only fee.
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 5
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I also live in sc....redbank area .....hope mine are not that high....have to pay monday for the first time.......2007 lemans blue 36,300 miles.....
