Registering an 81... Qualifies for classic status?
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Registering an 81... Qualifies for classic status?
This is for an 81. I may have an option to register the car as a classic. I just want to get some thoughts on whether or not I should, or simply register the car in the normal fashion. This car would not be my only car to drive, and consequentially not the only car on my insurance if it matters.
Where I live, if you have a car that is 25 years old you may apply for a classic registration. However, between 20-24 years, you can still apply if you can prove the car is no longer made. This proof, I believe must come from the manufacturer somehow. Has anyone tried to get this information?
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Where I live, if you have a car that is 25 years old you may apply for a classic registration. However, between 20-24 years, you can still apply if you can prove the car is no longer made. This proof, I believe must come from the manufacturer somehow. Has anyone tried to get this information?
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what would be the point? do you gain anything from it like no need for emissions? then i would go thru the hassle. would your insurance be lower? or maybe higher.
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I went for Classic plates when I did my79. Being that it is over the 25 year mark it no longer needed emissions, The only upside was the very cool tag that the Classic gets.
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There's a catch on the insurance though. In most cases the insurance company requires proof that it is hardly driven; They ask for odometer readings, anything over a certain milage, and they nail you.
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Yes, there is a mileage limitation, but in this case it may be acceptable for me. Also, registration cost is 1/3 for classics.
Anyone know how to get the "no longer in production" statement from mazda, or if that kind of official proof is necessary?
Anyone know how to get the "no longer in production" statement from mazda, or if that kind of official proof is necessary?
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A friend at work has a 60's Impala, beautiful car. It of course is registered as a classic, but it can only be driven during the day time(unless coming back or going to a car show).
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Insurance is a completely separate issue. Insurance companies usually do not care what kind of registration or licence plates it has. And they do not all have mileage restrictions either.
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In Wis your car just has to be 20 yr old! pay for the plates once and you dont need to pay for registering every year. the down side is that you cant drive it 3 months out of the year.
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Here in washington it is 25 yrs before no emissions.
Do what I always do. Park the car on the street, and go in and register it as a "non-runner" say it is parked on the street but you need tabs and license plates because of it being parked on the street.
The cool part is that on your registration it says nothing about this, so if you get pulled over it isn't ever a problem. I have done this on my last 7 FB's
Do what I always do. Park the car on the street, and go in and register it as a "non-runner" say it is parked on the street but you need tabs and license plates because of it being parked on the street.
The cool part is that on your registration it says nothing about this, so if you get pulled over it isn't ever a problem. I have done this on my last 7 FB's
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Hmm nice one! I wonder if that will work where I live...
So as a non-runner, you do not have to do any of the usual crap like emissions (when the time comes), or a safety inspection, to get plates?
To get plates here you need:
Safety inspection slip
Proof of insurance, in the form of an insurance #
and about $200+
So as a non-runner, you do not have to do any of the usual crap like emissions (when the time comes), or a safety inspection, to get plates?
To get plates here you need:
Safety inspection slip
Proof of insurance, in the form of an insurance #
and about $200+
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Update:
Ok, I talked to the DMV today, and they suggested that the rule about registering the car as a classic when the age is between 20-24 years is dubious. In addition, the *company* must no longer exist. So scratch that idea...
Ok, I talked to the DMV today, and they suggested that the rule about registering the car as a classic when the age is between 20-24 years is dubious. In addition, the *company* must no longer exist. So scratch that idea...
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Well,
I have a 79 and I have it registered as a classic. See most insurance places will not give you full coverage on this old of a car unless it is considered a classic. So my car is registered as a classic for that purpose. I have an insaine amount of money into the car, so I wanted full coverage so I wouldnt take a loss if the car was wrecked. Would be sad to loose all the money that was put into the car. So I guess its a matter of how much money you have dumped into the car.
I have a 79 and I have it registered as a classic. See most insurance places will not give you full coverage on this old of a car unless it is considered a classic. So my car is registered as a classic for that purpose. I have an insaine amount of money into the car, so I wanted full coverage so I wouldnt take a loss if the car was wrecked. Would be sad to loose all the money that was put into the car. So I guess its a matter of how much money you have dumped into the car.
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Smart looking car CODE.
Ok update #2:
It is not possible to get tags for a *non-runner* car unless you get an inspection, but you can title the car as usual so it is in your name.
So, it looks like I will simply register the car as I would any car 24 years old or newer This means inspection, emissions etc
Ah well, at least is will pass inspection.
Ok update #2:
It is not possible to get tags for a *non-runner* car unless you get an inspection, but you can title the car as usual so it is in your name.
So, it looks like I will simply register the car as I would any car 24 years old or newer This means inspection, emissions etc
Ah well, at least is will pass inspection.
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Originally posted by CODE BLUE 2
Well,
I have a 79 and I have it registered as a classic. See most insurance places will not give you full coverage on this old of a car unless it is considered a classic. So my car is registered as a classic for that purpose. I have an insaine amount of money into the car, so I wanted full coverage so I wouldnt take a loss if the car was wrecked. Would be sad to loose all the money that was put into the car. So I guess its a matter of how much money you have dumped into the car.
Well,
I have a 79 and I have it registered as a classic. See most insurance places will not give you full coverage on this old of a car unless it is considered a classic. So my car is registered as a classic for that purpose. I have an insaine amount of money into the car, so I wanted full coverage so I wouldnt take a loss if the car was wrecked. Would be sad to loose all the money that was put into the car. So I guess its a matter of how much money you have dumped into the car.