Out of State Purchase

Aragorn · 11-19-2018, 06:19 PM

Have any of you purchased your car out of state? If so, how did you go about it? Travel to get it, had it shipped to you/to a local dealer etc. Thanks

Kmeleon · 11-19-2018, 06:32 PM

I bought my 1LE in Mass and live in PA. Had pics sent of the car, worked out the deal over the phone and then drove 5 hrs each way to purchase and drive it home. I drove it when I got there just to feel it out for anything strange, only had 8 miles on it. Looked it over really good, no curb rash or scratches at all. I did find out after I got home the hood wrap was bunched up around the hood vents (turns out that is a pretty normal issue on the 1LE's. I had no issues getting my local dealer to replace. They also gave it a state inspection that I had to pay for. I also had to take it to a notary to pay the taxes on the purchase and register the car in PA.

As for problems, I had some issues getting a temp tag in Mass, the dealer claimed Mass doesn't have a temp tag. They got one from bordering Rhode Island so I could drive it home. I would be more nervous about buying a used car that far from home vs a new one.

Just make sure you get a bill of sale showing the correct #'s before you travel. Make sure you have insurance worked out.

hotlap · 11-19-2018, 06:36 PM

I bought two cars out of state. A 13 ZL1 and a 16 2SS.

I had Reliable Carriers pick up and deliver the ZL1 because it was a purchase without trade and the weather was bad. I drove my trade to picked up the the 2SS. Both were 380 miles each direction and neither involved a local dealer.

Vtor_ZL1 · 11-19-2018, 06:43 PM

Drove out in old, drove in with new. Make sure you have deal on paper before you go to avoid surprises. Be ready to drive back in the old.

Booher · 11-19-2018, 06:45 PM

Bought it new from a dealer across the country and had it shipped to me.

Frankie18SS · 11-19-2018, 06:46 PM

I bought 2 cars out of state. Both were about a 5 hour drive one way so we made a road trip out of it.

Just Cruzin · 11-19-2018, 07:08 PM

Also check that the car that you want meets your state's emissions. In NY we have to meet CA emissions now on certain out of state car purchases depending on mileage, year, etc.

NYS DMV CA Emissions Standards

01pewterz28 · 11-19-2018, 07:31 PM

Purchased mine in Michigan from the one and only BeckyD back in April 2017.

I flew up to Detroit and drove it home to Orlando.

All the pricing was agreed upon before flying up just needed to sign and drive.

Becky and Joe are over at James Martin Chevrolet in Detroit I highly recommend them. I will be purchasing from them again in the future For my wife a new Suburban, and a new Traverse for myself.

Here is my story

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491968

ecko04 · 11-19-2018, 08:01 PM

Easy.

Bought my 335 in Canada (was originally sold in Phoenix) drove back home to VA.

Bought my wife’s Optima in Massachusetts, drove back home to VA.

Bought my FR-S in Charlotte, NC, drove it home to PA (when I lived there)

Bought my SS from Iowa, drove back home to VA.

Bought a DD Elantra Sport from PA just 2 weeks ago, drove back home to VA.

I don’t mind the trips at all and find them fun. With the sales in Canada and Iowa, I flew up 1-way (already had all the details worked out) and drove back. All the others, I took a 1-way rental and drove back. I will say everything is significantly easier if there’s no trade involved (so you’re not haggling over value) and if you already have financing (or certified check) ahead of time.

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EddieL3 · 11-19-2018, 08:10 PM

I purchased mine from a private owner in Maryland. I then drove it 240 miles back home to Pennsylvania. Had my financial institution send money to pay off the previous owner’s lien. Once the lien was released I picked up the car and drove it back.

yankee · 11-20-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ecko04

Easy.

Bought my 335 in Canada (was originally sold in Phoenix) drove back home to VA.

Bought my wife’s Optima in Massachusetts, drove back home to VA.

Bought my FR-S in Charlotte, NC, drove it home to PA (when I lived there)

Bought my SS from Iowa, drove back home to VA.

Bought a DD Elantra Sport from PA just 2 weeks ago, drove back home to VA.

I don’t mind the trips at all and find them fun. With the sales in Canada and Iowa, I flew up 1-way (already had all the details worked out) and drove back. All the others, I took a 1-way rental and drove back. I will say everything is significantly easier if there’s no trade involved (so you’re not haggling over value) and if you already have financing (or certified check) ahead of time.

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What about taxes from Canada to US? Do you pay them in dealer’s state/province and pay again at the border?

I am interested on the other way around: Detroit to Toronto, which are very close for a road trip, but I am not sure what taxes to pay and where.

Nsxmatt · 11-20-2018, 08:10 AM

Bought mine two states away. Entire deal was done with the salesman via text including the trade. Drove out, traded, and drove home. Only thing that changed was that state couldn't collect taxes for my state so it was not figured in the loan which was a big chunk I had to pay the next month I wasn't planning on. Not a huge deal but just be prepared.

KMPrenger · 11-20-2018, 08:12 AM

When buying used, consider spending some extra money and having the car or truck inspected and scored beforehand. I live in MO, but bought my used 2015 Colorado out of Wisconsin. After digging into any Carfax and dealer TSB/recall/service info I could get on the truck, I also used a service through Lemon Squad. You tell them what vehicle you are considering (I also let sales know a guy was coming for me to look at the vehicle), and within a day or two they send out a representative to inspect and drive the vehicle for you. They email back to you a comprehensive document detailing anything they found, lots of pictures (including close ups of any scratches/dings/dents) and anything they noticed on the drive. I've only used them once, but my experience was good, and was left with zero surprises when the truck was finally delivered to me.

Rock-It Man · 11-20-2018, 09:25 AM

Just make sure you understand the tax laws in your state and the state you are buying in, and how to insure the car if you're driving it home.

For example, Indiana will make you pay sales tax if you buy the car there, unless it's being shipped out of state by a bonded carrier.

And yes, as someone stated, there are no temp tags in Massachusetts. I don't know what the laws are elsewhere, but I thought even temp tags were for residents.

The last time I bought a car out of state, I had it shipped. I applied for a Massachusetts title as soon as I came home with the out of state title, and then got the plates and insurance even before the car arrived. I put the local plates on as soon as the car rolled off the truck.

11-19-2018, 06:19 PM	#1
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Out of State Purchase Have any of you purchased your car out of state? If so, how did you go about it? Travel to get it, had it shipped to you/to a local dealer etc. Thanks

11-19-2018, 06:36 PM	#3
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	I bought two cars out of state. A 13 ZL1 and a 16 2SS. I had Reliable Carriers pick up and deliver the ZL1 because it was a purchase without trade and the weather was bad. I drove my trade to picked up the the 2SS. Both were 380 miles each direction and neither involved a local dealer. __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

11-19-2018, 06:43 PM	#4
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	Drove out in old, drove in with new. Make sure you have deal on paper before you go to avoid surprises. Be ready to drive back in the old. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

11-19-2018, 06:46 PM	#6
Frankie18SS Drives: 18 Camaro 2SS, 07 Saturn Ion Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Branch, MI Posts: 339	I bought 2 cars out of state. Both were about a 5 hour drive one way so we made a road trip out of it. __________________ Ordered from Becky D __ 2018 2SS Silver Ice Redline 6MN, NPP, MRC, GM CAI

11-19-2018, 07:08 PM	#7
Just Cruzin Drives: 2017 SS 50th Anniv & 1969 SS350 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New York Posts: 94 View My Garage	Also check that the car that you want meets your state's emissions. In NY we have to meet CA emissions now on certain out of state car purchases depending on mileage, year, etc. NYS DMV CA Emissions Standards __________________ 2017 Camaro SS *FIFTY* 1969 Camaro SS . Some previous rides... . 2012 Camaro SS 2006 GTO 1970 Mustang 302 1969 Roadrunner 383

11-19-2018, 06:32 PM	#2
Kmeleon Drives: 2018 NFG 2SS 1LE! Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: PA Posts: 512	I bought my 1LE in Mass and live in PA. Had pics sent of the car, worked out the deal over the phone and then drove 5 hrs each way to purchase and drive it home. I drove it when I got there just to feel it out for anything strange, only had 8 miles on it. Looked it over really good, no curb rash or scratches at all. I did find out after I got home the hood wrap was bunched up around the hood vents (turns out that is a pretty normal issue on the 1LE's. I had no issues getting my local dealer to replace. They also gave it a state inspection that I had to pay for. I also had to take it to a notary to pay the taxes on the purchase and register the car in PA. As for problems, I had some issues getting a temp tag in Mass, the dealer claimed Mass doesn't have a temp tag. They got one from bordering Rhode Island so I could drive it home. I would be more nervous about buying a used car that far from home vs a new one. Just make sure you get a bill of sale showing the correct #'s before you travel. Make sure you have insurance worked out.

11-19-2018, 06:45 PM	#5
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 979	Bought it new from a dealer across the country and had it shipped to me.

11-19-2018, 07:31 PM	#8
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Purchased mine in Michigan from the one and only BeckyD back in April 2017. I flew up to Detroit and drove it home to Orlando. All the pricing was agreed upon before flying up just needed to sign and drive. Becky and Joe are over at James Martin Chevrolet in Detroit I highly recommend them. I will be purchasing from them again in the future For my wife a new Suburban, and a new Traverse for myself. Here is my story https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491968 __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

11-19-2018, 08:01 PM	#9
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Out of State Purchase Easy. Bought my 335 in Canada (was originally sold in Phoenix) drove back home to VA. Bought my wife’s Optima in Massachusetts, drove back home to VA. Bought my FR-S in Charlotte, NC, drove it home to PA (when I lived there) Bought my SS from Iowa, drove back home to VA. Bought a DD Elantra Sport from PA just 2 weeks ago, drove back home to VA. I don’t mind the trips at all and find them fun. With the sales in Canada and Iowa, I flew up 1-way (already had all the details worked out) and drove back. All the others, I took a 1-way rental and drove back. I will say everything is significantly easier if there’s no trade involved (so you’re not haggling over value) and if you already have financing (or certified check) ahead of time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11-19-2018, 08:10 PM	#10
EddieL3 Drives: 1995 Z28, 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 16	I purchased mine from a private owner in Maryland. I then drove it 240 miles back home to Pennsylvania. Had my financial institution send money to pay off the previous owner’s lien. Once the lien was released I picked up the car and drove it back.

11-20-2018, 08:10 AM	#12
Nsxmatt Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 622	Bought mine two states away. Entire deal was done with the salesman via text including the trade. Drove out, traded, and drove home. Only thing that changed was that state couldn't collect taxes for my state so it was not figured in the loan which was a big chunk I had to pay the next month I wasn't planning on. Not a huge deal but just be prepared.

11-20-2018, 08:12 AM	#13
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	When buying used, consider spending some extra money and having the car or truck inspected and scored beforehand. I live in MO, but bought my used 2015 Colorado out of Wisconsin. After digging into any Carfax and dealer TSB/recall/service info I could get on the truck, I also used a service through Lemon Squad. You tell them what vehicle you are considering (I also let sales know a guy was coming for me to look at the vehicle), and within a day or two they send out a representative to inspect and drive the vehicle for you. They email back to you a comprehensive document detailing anything they found, lots of pictures (including close ups of any scratches/dings/dents) and anything they noticed on the drive. I've only used them once, but my experience was good, and was left with zero surprises when the truck was finally delivered to me. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-20-2018, 09:25 AM	#14
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Just make sure you understand the tax laws in your state and the state you are buying in, and how to insure the car if you're driving it home. For example, Indiana will make you pay sales tax if you buy the car there, unless it's being shipped out of state by a bonded carrier. And yes, as someone stated, there are no temp tags in Massachusetts. I don't know what the laws are elsewhere, but I thought even temp tags were for residents. The last time I bought a car out of state, I had it shipped. I applied for a Massachusetts title as soon as I came home with the out of state title, and then got the plates and insurance even before the car arrived. I put the local plates on as soon as the car rolled off the truck. Last edited by Rock-It Man; 11-20-2018 at 10:31 AM.

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