Buying a car from a private owner outside the state of FL?

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Old 05-06-2008, 11:48 PM
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I HAVE A FRIEND... who bought a car cash from someone and put down on the title TRADE... as in traded his car for hers, and never had to pay taxes on it...

MY FRIEND... has done this with the last 3 vehicles he's bought and works every time...

BTW, turbomaxima, any more pics of the vehicle in your avatar?
That sounds good, but if there is a hiccup in the system and someone asks for verification of what was traded......? This also isn't a friend I am buying from, but someone who seems nice via e-mail and phone calls. I'd love to save the $2000 in taxes, but want to make sure I don't get caught with my hand in the cookie jar. Feel free to PM me with info you don't want broadcast here.

I'll see if I can dig up pics of the Techart Magnum CTT (my old CTT wasn't as fancy unfortunately).
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:51 AM
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Like the others have said, you will pay sales tax when you register the car in Florida at the tag office. You will have to have the car inspected at the tag office. They mainly check the VIN against the title and make sure the car actually exists. If you report the sale price as too low for the value, the state will send you a letter asking for clarification. It happened to me when I sold a car to my mother with a family discount. So it will depend on how comfortable the seller will be with helping you fudge the paperwork.
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:20 PM
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Like the others have said, you will pay sales tax when you register the car in Florida at the tag office. You will have to have the car inspected at the tag office. They mainly check the VIN against the title and make sure the car actually exists. If you report the sale price as too low for the value, the state will send you a letter asking for clarification. It happened to me when I sold a car to my mother with a family discount. So it will depend on how comfortable the seller will be with helping you fudge the paperwork.
I've never had them inspect my car before? Weird? I think the family discount thing is a good idea.

Just to understand the process, he will put this amount on the title (he has title in hand) and sign it over to me? That is the number they tax me on? Is my bank involved in any shape or form?
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by turbomaxima
I've never had them inspect my car before? Weird? I think the family discount thing is a good idea.

Just to understand the process, he will put this amount on the title (he has title in hand) and sign it over to me? That is the number they tax me on? Is my bank involved in any shape or form?
When he signs the title over to you, all he needs to do is print and sign his name. THATS IT. you can fill in the rest... aka mileage, price etc.
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NathanJax
When he signs the title over to you, all he needs to do is print and sign his name. THATS IT. you can fill in the rest... aka mileage, price etc.
+1. Get a bill of sale for the same amount you are going to state you paid.

The DMV only inspects vehicles brought in from other states. If you were to buy the car from someone in Florida, they wouldn't inspect it because it already has a Florida title.
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilley
+1. Get a bill of sale for the same amount you are going to state you paid.

The DMV only inspects vehicles brought in from other states. If you were to buy the car from someone in Florida, they wouldn't inspect it because it already has a Florida title.
Well he is going to "trade" me the car, so on the bill of sale I am going to put trade. Call it a family friend receiving services.
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:05 AM
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Let us know the outcome. I haven't tried the trade thing.
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 04:56 PM
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Let us know the outcome. I haven't tried the trade thing.

BUMP

Moving to Florida soon and my girlfriend needs to buy a car when we get there!
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 06:04 PM
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BUMP

Moving to Florida soon and my girlfriend needs to buy a car when we get there!

He just went ahead and paid them... didn't want to worry about anything...
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 08:28 PM
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Can i test drive your M3 and see if the ladies notice me more?
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 09:45 PM
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Can i test drive your M3 and see if the ladies notice me more?
Yes, if you buy it
 
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