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total0wnage · 11-18-2008, 08:10 PM

hey guys im planning on buying a 09 lancer gts new in philly but i live in nj, does anyone know if there is any problems or fees i have to pay besides the tax difference. also if anyone knows about if the dealer puts tint on your car and i get it inspected in NJ are they gonna rip my front 2 off?

350 INCH 95 · 11-19-2008, 12:29 AM

At least in PA you'll have to get it inspected within 15 days if you buy it out of state, I assume it's the same there. I know a few people in NJ that have trouble finding a shop that will pass front tint there. What's funny is we can't have any tint but don't fail inspection for it.

total0wnage · 11-19-2008, 10:00 PM

thats the only thing im worried about but my friend said his mechanic does inspections and he probably wont care so ill just take it there.

jdm free · 11-19-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 350 INCH 95

At least in PA you'll have to get it inspected within 15 days if you buy it out of state, I assume it's the same there. I know a few people in NJ that have trouble finding a shop that will pass front tint there. What's funny is we can't have any tint but don't fail inspection for it.

i drove around for over a month without gettin my car inspected without any stickers on it, i bought it in nj, live in pa.

just pay the tax difference and thats pretty much it

JB'sLGT · 11-20-2008, 12:13 AM

You pay the state's tax rate that the car will be registered in.

Fazeshift · 11-20-2008, 10:56 AM

Doesn't matter too much... my last car was purchased in Delaware. It was no more painful than purchasing in-state.

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Originally Posted by JB'sLGT

You pay the state's tax rate that the car will be registered in.

Right... and if you're buying it from a dealer, they should take care of that for you when doing the paperwork.

NJGOAT · 11-20-2008, 12:23 PM

I just bought a car in PA and live in NJ. I only had for a couple months before I flipped it to a buddy, but here goes:

1. When you buy the car you will pay taxes at the time of transaction for the state you are registering it in. So, you live in NJ, you pay NJ taxes and doc fees. Double check all the paperwork and make sure this is the case. Any franchise dealer probably deals with this process a few times a month, so it is common and they know what to do.

2. You will be issued a temporary tag from the state you bought it in. So, you are buying a PA car, you will get a special temporary tag from PA that is for out of state people. It is 100% legal to drive the car on this tag.

3. Within a couple weeks you will recieve your permanent plates and registration from NJ. They will most likely be mailed to the dealer you bought the car from, so remember that you will either have to drive there or have them mail it to you to get the permanent plates.

4. Once you get the permanent plates and registration you have 14 days to get the car inspected at either a DMV location or private shop. Regardless of where you bought the car it must pass NJ inspection. So, if you have tint that is illegal in NJ it will have to come off unless you can find someone to look the other way.

BobErT- · 11-20-2008, 01:01 PM

I bought my STi 3 years ago from Delaware, and it was the same as buying it in state.

total0wnage · 11-20-2008, 07:35 PM

k thanx for the info guys

11-18-2008, 08:10 PM	#1
total0wnage Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westampton Member #10236 My Ride: WW 09 Lancer Ralliart iTrader: (1)	pros and cons of buying out of state car? hey guys im planning on buying a 09 lancer gts new in philly but i live in nj, does anyone know if there is any problems or fees i have to pay besides the tax difference. also if anyone knows about if the dealer puts tint on your car and i get it inspected in NJ are they gonna rip my front 2 off?

11-19-2008, 12:29 AM	#2
350 INCH 95 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Member #6946 My Ride: Blown 95 Impala SS (and a Trailblazer SS) iTrader: (0)	At least in PA you'll have to get it inspected within 15 days if you buy it out of state, I assume it's the same there. I know a few people in NJ that have trouble finding a shop that will pass front tint there. What's funny is we can't have any tint but don't fail inspection for it. __________________ Procharged & Intercooled, GM845 cam, Crane 1.6 roller rockers, self ported Al heads, Yank 3000 stall, Eaton posi & 4.10 gears, level 3 built 4L60e, Tri Y headers, Hooker Aero Chambers, 3.5" cowl hood, Hotchkis springs and bars, Diddy Kong in the trunk, all LED and HID lighting, tinted tails, tinted windows, lots of polished stuff, too much more. Runs 12.701 @ 108 MPH with no traction and 4400 LBS

11-20-2008, 12:13 AM	#5
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11-20-2008, 12:23 PM	#7
NJGOAT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moorestown, NJ Member #1583 iTrader: (0)	I just bought a car in PA and live in NJ. I only had for a couple months before I flipped it to a buddy, but here goes: 1. When you buy the car you will pay taxes at the time of transaction for the state you are registering it in. So, you live in NJ, you pay NJ taxes and doc fees. Double check all the paperwork and make sure this is the case. Any franchise dealer probably deals with this process a few times a month, so it is common and they know what to do. 2. You will be issued a temporary tag from the state you bought it in. So, you are buying a PA car, you will get a special temporary tag from PA that is for out of state people. It is 100% legal to drive the car on this tag. 3. Within a couple weeks you will recieve your permanent plates and registration from NJ. They will most likely be mailed to the dealer you bought the car from, so remember that you will either have to drive there or have them mail it to you to get the permanent plates. 4. Once you get the permanent plates and registration you have 14 days to get the car inspected at either a DMV location or private shop. Regardless of where you bought the car it must pass NJ inspection. So, if you have tint that is illegal in NJ it will have to come off unless you can find someone to look the other way. __________________ *Current Ride:* 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line *Former Rides:* 2005 VW Jetta GLI, 2003 Chevy Avalanche, 2000 Audi A4, 2004 Pontiac GTO, 2003 VW Jetta GLI, 1998 Mustang GT, 1994 Jeep Wrangler To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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11-19-2008, 10:00 PM	#3
total0wnage Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westampton Member #10236 My Ride: WW 09 Lancer Ralliart iTrader: (1)	thats the only thing im worried about but my friend said his mechanic does inspections and he probably wont care so ill just take it there.

11-20-2008, 07:35 PM	#9
total0wnage Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westampton Member #10236 My Ride: WW 09 Lancer Ralliart iTrader: (1)	k thanx for the info guys