Hello... Possible in GA?

[markdalessandro]

I saw a previous message that recommended we don't talk about possible ways to register these cars so if someone could send me a msg I would greatly appreciate it.

 

I am a previous Lotus Elise owner, and well that car was WAY to heavy. I am considering buying a 7 but not sure if I will be able to drive it on the streets in Georgia.

 

I also have my parents with a residence in South Carolina and would be able to put it under their name if necessary.

 

So simple question, anyone have any experience with these cars in Georgia and what am I getting myself into?

 

Thanks in advance!

[BrunnyS1]

its a secret...

[Boxologist]

we have a few members in Georgia. I'm sure they will be in touch over the next few days.

[athens7]

Start here on page 100:

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/pdf/motor/MV_Vehicles_Titles_Manual.pdf

 

You'll need one of these:

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/pdf/motor/MV_Affidavit_of_Assembled_Veh_Inspectiom_Form_MV100.pdf

 

You MIGHT need one of these:

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/pdf/motor/MV_Rebuilt_Vehicle_Inspection_Request_Form_T22R.pdf

 

And perhaps one of these:

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/pdf/motor/MV_Labor_and_Parts_Certification_Form_T129.pdf

 

All titling is handled through the Salvage Section of Georgia's Department of Revenue/Motor Vehicle Division. It's a pretty straightforward proposition these days, since new a new law was passed in 2008. The car will carry a branded title, but the brand is "assembled vehicle" and wholly appropriate, unlike "rebuilt" or "reconstructed", which implies previously wrecked. The inspection can be done at your home or office, as well as at specified inspection stations (usually body shops). If you live in an emissions county, the car will have to pass an emissions test for the motor (likely based on the year of the motor-I don't live in an emissions county). This can be a little sticky if you don't have full OBDII equipment; you'll have to find a shop that will do a tailpipe "sniffer" test.

 

My Seven was purchased new on an MSO (Manufacturer's Statement of Origin). The level of paperwork on this type of car is likely higher than if you buy a previously titled car. A car with an existing title, from Georgia or another state, won't typically need the supporting build documentation. WARNING: your local tag/title office probably won't have anyone who knows the ins and outs of this process. Call the toll free number, wait forever, ask for the Salvage Section, and give them your cell phone as the contact number. When they call you back, you'll have a direct number to the Salvage Section for future use. The main office in Atlanta will have people who know the drill, if you have the stomach for going into the belly of the beast. It is possible to do almost all of this through the mail with the Salvage Section.

 

A word about taxes: casual sales (between private parties) in Georgia are non taxable, so if you buy an existing car, there will be no sales tax liability. If you are buying a new car from a dealer, get them to split the invoices; one for the drive train, one for the kit, and one for assembly. There is a good chance that Dept. of Revenue will only tax some of the car.

[Al N.]

its a secret...

 

All kidding aside, it may be interesting to note that I know of at at least one manufacturer/importer that doesn't think publishing the ins and outs of how to get a car titled and registered in a given state is a good idea.

[BrunnyS1]

But Al, we are not talking about loopholes and ways to sneak thru, I agree with you on those points.

Athens brought up the way that DMV dealt with his case and quoted the state forms and steps he had to wade thru.

I have read a few posts in this forum where people have bought cars and not been able to register them in certain states due to that's state draconian laws,given up and sold the cars, with yet other states where as long as you pay the money here are the title and tags.

I understand there are many variables in this, not only from state to state but also often depending on the person one deals with will affect this process and was just looking for pointers in my similar prior post as is Mark with his GA questions here.

[markdalessandro]

Thanks Athens7, lot's to read but you gave me some confidence. Just glad to know it CAN be done.

 

Didn't think it was a huge deal or doing something illegal, just saw in other posts were people would prefer not to speak on the forums about it.

 

Already, more research time. Again thanks, I'll be back soon and hopefully with a with a car I totally don't need!

[scannon]

Again thanks, I'll be back soon and hopefully with a with a car I totally don't need!

You do need one, you won't realize just how much until you drive/own one. It's not a need, it's an addiction (don't talk to me about no 12 point rehab).

[James A]

Listen to Athens7 !

[eVox]

I'm in fulton county and had no trouble getting my car on the road.

[solder_guy]

eVox and I did some creative acts to get our cars registered .. I live in Atlanta (Dekalb Co.)