Advantages And Disadvantages Of Buying Out Of State

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Purchasing a vehicle is purchasing a vehicle anywhere you go. The steps are almost always the same - pick your car, register and get insurance. But once you drive off of the lot, the differences between buying in your home state and buying out-of state can become pretty clear.
If you buy a vehicle out of state, you will notice that the wait period for the title is significantly longer than it is buying in state. Once you have received the title you must take it to your local notary along with a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. The notary will convert your out of state title into an in state one, after which, you will proceed to pay taxes and buy plates. Contrary to popular belief, there really is no way to get out of paying taxes, …show more content…

If the sales tax you paid in the state you purchased your vehicle from is less than the sales tax in your home state, you will have to pay the difference when you register your vehicle. So if you do not save significantly on the retail cost, your out of state purchase can basically be deemed pointless.
The wait period to drive your vehicle is longer. You cannot drive it right away like you can if you purchase a car in state, getting it back home aside. You will be waiting a few weeks for the title to arrive, after which, you may be waiting for an appointment with your local notary and then another few days or weeks for your tags and plate to come in.
Many dealerships offer a free year's worth of inspections or have a great warranty plan. Where the problem lies here depends on the distance you traveled to buy your car. If you live in Boston and drove to South Carolina to get a dirt cheap car, you are certainly not going to want to drive back for a free oil …show more content…

• Make sure the title and registration have transferred.
• Make sure that your new car has insurance before you take the trek home.
• Make sure that all contracts are signed, all T's crossed and I's dotted.
5 Tips to consider when buying a car out of state
1. Shop. Seems simple, right? Just treat the selection of vehicles at dealerships that are in a neighboring state the same as you would the ones that are in your own hometown. Shop for the vehicle that fits your needs and your budget. Communicate with the dealer and get as much information as you can so that you don’t waste a long drive.
2. Use the right tools. Websites that dealers use to inform customers of what they have for sale are a great place to conveniently start your search. When searching sites like Autotrader and Cars.com, use a search filter that uses “range” or “radius” from your home ZIP code to find nearby dealerships, even across state lines. (Keep in mind that the distances used in these filters are literally the radius from a point on a digital map and not a measure of driving

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