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Experiences Buying a Vehicle from Out of State
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:38 am
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:38 am
I'm about to buy a new truck and there's some really good deals to be had on what I want in Texas. The trip would save me about $4k vs buying local, and I'd have to compromise a little on some options I want.
Is it worth a 4 hour road trip? What's involved with buying a vehicle from out of state? Do they just mail you a Texas plate and registration when it comes in and then you go to a LA DMV to get Louisiana stuff? Do they mail you all Louisiana stuff? Any hidden taxes or fees there I need to know about?
Is it worth a 4 hour road trip? What's involved with buying a vehicle from out of state? Do they just mail you a Texas plate and registration when it comes in and then you go to a LA DMV to get Louisiana stuff? Do they mail you all Louisiana stuff? Any hidden taxes or fees there I need to know about?
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Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:41 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
You will pay the taxes for where you live and get a La plate. They know the routine
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:44 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I flew to Dallas and drove truck home
You will pay taxes and register it in your home state. Pay tax according to your address
You will pay taxes and register it in your home state. Pay tax according to your address
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:45 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I bought a used Yukon from Dallas that had 17k miles on it but was in perfect condition, so I had a friend go look at it, then we did the paperwork via email and fax. I negotiated for the dealership to pay for it to be shipped to my house. Was pretty cool watching an 18-wheeler come to come house to deliver a car. And yeah, you'll pay tt&l to whatever state you live in, but your buying options become more plentiful by opening up your search to other states. Worked out well for me.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:46 am to yellowfin
That's the way the quote read. Figured it had to be more complicated than that. Are the LA taxes a separate transaction on top of Texas sales tax?
This post was edited on 12/28/16 at 6:47 am
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:47 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It's really not.
Just bring all paperwork from dealership to DMV, pay sales tax, walk out with registration and plate
Just bring all paperwork from dealership to DMV, pay sales tax, walk out with registration and plate
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:49 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Yes it's worth the 4 hour trip, especially for $4k in savings.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:50 am to yellowfin
Sweet. The delivery fees are cheaper than I was expecting too. $600 to get one hauled to my door step from Fort Worth. Amazing how much easier those guys in Texas are to deal with.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:50 am to yellowfin
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I flew to Dallas and drove truck home
You got the one with the big Dallas Cowboys star on it, didn't you?
Hi Fin.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:51 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
You don't pay Texas sales tax at all
ETA: hi lca
ETA: hi lca
This post was edited on 12/28/16 at 6:53 am
Posted on 12/28/16 at 6:51 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Are the LA taxes a separate transaction on top of Texas sales tax?
You will pay applicable city/parish/state taxes based on your residence. Where you buy the vehicle is irrelevant.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:06 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Make sure you factor in the LA sales tax bc you will pay that at the DMV to get your plate. Don't let the schmuck sellingnyou the car tell you differently
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:08 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
They also know you'll be anchored when you get there and afraid to walk. Don't be a bitch and walk out as soon as they start hedging and you'll be fine.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:10 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I just did this on Monday. I flew to Little Rock where the dealer picked me up and drove me to thhe dealership in Bryant, AR. I got there at 10:30, drove two vehicles to make sure the one I had put a deposit on checked out, and was driving home at noon. I already had my financing and we had agreed on the price via email, 13k off MRSP for a 2016 GMC 2500 gasser. I think I signed two documents and was done. It was the easiest car buying experience in my life. If you are looking at a GMC, definitely look at Everett GMC near Little Rock and Laura GMC near St. Louis. They are the top volume GMC dealerships in the country and have crazy deals.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:14 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Just bought a car out of Dallas a month ago. Negotiated over email, got the offer sheet and their assurance that there would be no BS fees when I got there. Flew in to Dallas for $150ish, salesman picked me up at the airport, did the deal and drove it home. Paid La. taxes only, and my license plate just arrived at DMV. Easy transaction.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:16 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Fort Worth
Holla if you need an assist.
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Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:20 am to recruitnik
I'm not going anywhere without a signed quote. It's going to cost me a day off work and I'd go postal if I wasted that.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:26 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I bought a new car in Mobile last year and it was a great experience. I went to the DMV here and paid all fee's and taxes. Easy and def worth it.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:31 am to GCTigahs
quote:Seconded, they are across the river in Collinsville, IL. They're the Number Two GMC dealership in the nation. I've bought there via the Internet and had trucks delivered and they were cheap, professional and straight-up.
Laura GMC near St. Louis
They also have Buicks, for whatever that's worth.
Dealership Link
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:34 am to soccerfüt
OP, if you find a comparable vehicle locally, you may be able to get the dealer to match the price. I have heard some people were able to save themselves the drive by simply emailing the Internet sales guy at a local dealership showing the out of state comp and having the price matched...
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