You spark an thought in me as well, Larry.  I have just moved from CA to CO,
and am shocked at how much money CO wants me to pay for various things.  I
thought CA was bad!!  I have to re-register AND re-title the van in CO.
Then, when I change my driver's license over to CO, I have to pay all sorts
of extra fees because I'm coming from out of state, for the exact same
amount of paperwork, endorsements (CDL and motorcycle) that an in-state
person would pay about 1/2 the cost for.  Pure tax-grabbing, in my opinion.

Yesterday, I received a renewal notice on my westy from CA, at my CO address
(not forwarded, actually sent there originally)!!  They will let me stay
registered in CA for $74, with no smog and no proof of insurance required!
(I have both, though).  I know I risk a ticket, but there's definitely part
of me that's considering it....

bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> Reply-To: Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 05:27:23 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: buying a westy out of state, how do I drive it home legally?
>
> Brilliant Thread and since I will be picking up my New 90 Westy Syncro in LA
> nxt Wednesday, timely.
>
> I have a little different twist to this though.
>
> As stated, I will be picking up the vehicle in LA ..... just moved from CA
> to AZ.
>
> Will then be heading straight (in a slow meandering sort of way) to Denver,
> CO for some work on the Van.
>
> The Van will remain in Denver for 2-3 weeks.
>
> When I pick it up it will then head straight for Dallas, TX.
>
> Major AC installation and upgrades.
>
> Finally, a month or more after being picked up in LA, will make its way to
> Phoenix, AZ.
>
> Yeah, I know.... a Vehicle Registration Nightmare.
>
> Rather than messing with various temporary registrations or whatever AZ
> calls them.
>
> I thought I'd register the vehicle in CA and then reregister it in AZ.
>
> Does that seem to make sense?
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Larry Chase
> 85 Westy "RoadHaus"
> 90 Westy Syncro ... Soon
> Mesa,  AZ
>