[hyperion]

All (and especially Murley),

I am thinking of getting an STi from one state and registering it in another. I am also planning on making it a lease. Is there anything special that I need to do to arrange this? I am assuming this is straighforward, but I've never done it. Anyone with experience here, please speak up!

Thanks in advance,

-ch

 

[wojo]

You don't need to do anything. It's very straighforward. Just be aware that you will pay the sales tax in your residence state and where you buy the car.

 

[murley]

Yep, that's about it. You pay for the car at the dealer and pay for everything else in your home state.

 

[hyperion]

Thanks for the responses. Here's what I am really worried about: the last Subaru I leased had the state taxes built into the monthly payments. If I am buying in another state, how do I make sure that the payments reflect my home state's taxes? Or, can I just have the payments exclude the tax and just pay a lump sum at registration? Who calculates this value--the dealer? It seems very confusing...

-ch

 

[murley]

The math calculates your payment. cars price is 30,000/5 year loan/0% financing = $500 for the car. Just tell your dealer that you're gonna pay your own taxes and fees.