Delaying License Plate install?
#16
Apparently if you finance thru Infiniti, they require the dealer does all of the DMV work (not a bad thing, less for me to do!)
That includes the temp tag from the state you are purchasing from, as well as talking to a 3rd party that handles the registration, emissions and plates for the state the vehicle will reside.
Infiniti requires it, but it would be something Id be willing to pay for. I *hate* going to the DMV.
That includes the temp tag from the state you are purchasing from, as well as talking to a 3rd party that handles the registration, emissions and plates for the state the vehicle will reside.
Infiniti requires it, but it would be something Id be willing to pay for. I *hate* going to the DMV.
#17
In the US the car has to be registered with the state when it's sold and issued a permanent license plate. Receiving the permanent plate takes anywhere from a week to a month deiending in location. During this time a temporary ("paper") license plate issued by the dealership is displayed in the rear window or in the rear plate location. Sometimes the actual plates are mailed to the owner, and sometimes to the dealership dependin on your location.
They will give out temporary plates but in very rare circumstances. I think I see a car with temporary tags every few years.
#20
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Going on 8 months without plates on the G. My previous Audi, I had no plates on the car for 2 yrs. until I got pulled over for speeding. They just add a fix it ticket for $30. A year after that, I got a red light camera ticket that cost $500. I took the plate off the car again. I'll take my chances on a $30 fix it ticket than a $500 red light camera ticket.
#21
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I would never do that. As soon as my plate come in I put them on. That temp plate sticker is an announcement to the world around you that you have a new vehicle.
Sorry but most people really suck, and I wouldn't chance giving any additional motivation for some dirt-bag to scratch up your new car.
Sorry but most people really suck, and I wouldn't chance giving any additional motivation for some dirt-bag to scratch up your new car.
#22
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I usually go 6 months before I put plates on. I like that "new" feeling, haha
Raul, you sound like a couple of people that I know that have gone 2+ years without 'em. Just keep the car clean (washing it every week) and no one really pays any attention.
Raul, you sound like a couple of people that I know that have gone 2+ years without 'em. Just keep the car clean (washing it every week) and no one really pays any attention.
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I definitely took my time putting on the plates once they arrived in the mail. It was nice being immune to red light cameras for a while, not that I regularly run them or anything! That wouldn't be the case with just the front plate missing, but obviously, that's not what this thread was about.
#24
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So basically in the states that don't really care, people ride for years without permanent license plates to be able to evade tolls and red light cameras. You people in Cali are horrible. No wonder your state is slowly going down the toilet.
I'd trade your great weather year round for our fiscal stability even with no state income taxes any day of the week.
I'd trade your great weather year round for our fiscal stability even with no state income taxes any day of the week.
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So basically in the states that don't really care, people ride for years without permanent license plates to be able to evade tolls and red light cameras. You people in Cali are horrible. No wonder your state is slowly going down the toilet.
I'd trade your great weather year round for our fiscal stability even with no state income taxes any day of the week.
I'd trade your great weather year round for our fiscal stability even with no state income taxes any day of the week.
btw, 75 and sunny today.
#26
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And I wish it was that nice here. It's cold and windy. Damn you!
#27
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Fair enough...I agree I was wrong. I was merely disgruntled with the fact that the ticket wasn't worth $500. Especially when the video clearly showed that there was no oncoming traffic. In theory, it is unsafe to roll through a red light, but reality was different.
I'll be in Texas next Thurs through the following Monday. I guess I'll experience some of that cold. Naturally, I don't own a coat warm enough being in L.A.
I'll be in Texas next Thurs through the following Monday. I guess I'll experience some of that cold. Naturally, I don't own a coat warm enough being in L.A.
#28
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Fair enough...I agree I was wrong. I was merely disgruntled with the fact that the ticket wasn't worth $500. Especially when the video clearly showed that there was no oncoming traffic. In theory, it is unsafe to roll through a red light, but reality was different.
I'll be in Texas next Thurs through the following Monday. I guess I'll experience some of that cold. Naturally, I don't own a coat warm enough being in L.A.
I'll be in Texas next Thurs through the following Monday. I guess I'll experience some of that cold. Naturally, I don't own a coat warm enough being in L.A.
But seriously, if you're in Houston and have time you should meet up with our local G crowd.
#30
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I don't see the point of sticking with temporary plates. One of my exes refused to put the vanity plates on the 325, even when the most recent facelifted 3 came out. It was so annoying.