WHY do I want one so bad?

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by tomato

^^ hmmm... you're lucky. In California, we just got hit with a 1% increase in sales tax and another increase in income tax. our sales tax is now up to 9.5% in some counties

Oh, and vehicle registration fees and licenses went up too (sigh).

We get 7% on cars in RI (0% on boats, though).
luckily, I got a tax credit for my total, so i'm only paying tax on about $2500 forthe new car.

[PreciousPups4U]

Originally Posted by tomato

^^ hmmm... you're lucky. In California, we just got hit with a 1% increase in sales tax and another increase in income tax. our sales tax is now up to 9.5% in some counties

Oh, and vehicle registration fees and licenses went up too (sigh).

Originally Posted by SailDesign

We get 7% on cars in RI (0% on boats, though).
luckily, I got a tax credit for my total, so i'm only paying tax on about $2500 forthe new car.

We do pay property tax on every vehicle (and boat) every year though in addition to the registration fees/license plate. Not sure if ya'll have to pay that. Property tax varies on value of the vehicle and the area where you live. Yaris runs about $300/year plus tag fee of about $30, A luxury type car can be $1200/year (or more) plus tag fees.

Just paid for the 1999 Dodge Ram in March, $173.77. Husband's manual 2008 Yaris is due in April, $245.97 and daughter's 2008 Scion tc is due in May, $335.41.

I guess the taxes get you one way or another. Of course we have State Income Tax as well.