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Table of Contents "S55's Endless Build Thread"
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
I finally bought it Fellas!
#1701
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Lol, if only! In 2004 I loved the Acura TL so much I made an account on Acurazine.org with the handle "Saving4aTL". Logged on years later to tell them I finally got it! Another childhood dream come true
#1703
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Originally Posted by mnje350
Mike,
It looks like you guilted him in to buying a policy for the TL. It is effective tomorrow, and I be cancelled on Tuesday.
It looks like you guilted him in to buying a policy for the TL. It is effective tomorrow, and I be cancelled on Tuesday.
Bummer.
#1704
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What i've learnt so far - watch out any 'salvage' titled cars that have ever had a OR registration... and wtf, I can buy a wreck and do the above, cosmetic repair it and sell it without anyone ever having checked it's road worthiness.
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i remember reading online about how there used to be ways to "clean" salvage titles by registering the vehicles in certain states. I don't know if it's still possible, but something to watch out for
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It should mean dull apple. I have a feeling that many Russians born around your time (and their parents) were greatly affected by Chernobyl and thus have a difficult time with logic and common sense due to the devastating effects of the fallout. I've seen some pretty scary pictures and videos of the aftermath and how it still affects them. With that perspective in mind, your actions seem to make more sense.
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Got the Transfer Title work done! Have to wait 4-6 weeks for title to come in. Then I can register in Washington. At which point, I'll have to pay the 8.2% State tax on the purchase price of the car(roughly $850).
Odd. There is no mark in the title brand box..
I had to drive through the ghettos of North Portland to get to the DMV. There was an S550 in the left lane. To which I wondered, Who is more ghetto atm? My mashed rear end, or his 24" rims?
Odd. There is no mark in the title brand box..
I had to drive through the ghettos of North Portland to get to the DMV. There was an S550 in the left lane. To which I wondered, Who is more ghetto atm? My mashed rear end, or his 24" rims?
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It should mean dull apple. I have a feeling that many Russians born around your time (and their parents) were greatly affected by Chernobyl and thus have a difficult time with logic and common sense due to the devastating effects of the fallout. I've seen some pretty scary pictures and videos of the aftermath and how it still affects them. With that perspective in mind, your actions seem to make more sense.
#1713
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Despite the last two pages of discussion about insurance, you keep making these silly decisions and that's what's putting you up for ridicule I'm sorry to point out.
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You drove the unregistered and uninsured Cedes (based on the dash from your photo)... over the newly insured TL?
Despite the last two pages of discussion about insurance, you keep making these silly decisions and that's what's putting you up for ridicule I'm sorry to point out.
Despite the last two pages of discussion about insurance, you keep making these silly decisions and that's what's putting you up for ridicule I'm sorry to point out.
#1717
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Originally Posted by mercedesbenzs55
It's not unlawful to drive unregistered. To teacher the title you have to present the car so they can check the vin and driver door jam.
Last edited by Mike5215; 04-11-2016 at 02:43 PM.
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Whats interesting for me is that when I purchased my first vehicle here in the US (California)... I spoke with the insurance company and provided the details etc and done.
However, I got a letter from the DMV few weeks later stating that it doesn't appear that the vehicle was insured and that they'll remove the registration unless I do so asap...
Which led to a call back to the insurance company and found out that the VIN entry they submitted was missing a digit , hence the DMV never matched the insurance with the vehicle.
Obviously this is not a mandatory practice across different states?
However, I got a letter from the DMV few weeks later stating that it doesn't appear that the vehicle was insured and that they'll remove the registration unless I do so asap...
Which led to a call back to the insurance company and found out that the VIN entry they submitted was missing a digit , hence the DMV never matched the insurance with the vehicle.
Obviously this is not a mandatory practice across different states?
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1. Passaic county represents everything from Paterson to West Milford. If you could find anything in common between those two, I'd be impressed. Clifton isn't Beverly Hills, but its not Camden either.
2. I like where I live, whether you think its ghetto or not.
Now, to the bigger point. You need to grow up. Driving around without insurance is ridiculous. Your wife has no problems with this?
Claiming to be proficient at personal finances when you aren't even budgeting (and purchasing) for car insurance is pathetic.
I actually rooted for you at one point. That is long gone. The more you post, the more you are showing that you are simply not ready for adulthood. Your parents should be ashamed.
#1721
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Originally Posted by mercedesbenzs55
That it can. In Washington, DMVs sell trip permits for 3 days at $30, and trip permits to and from dmvs/shops for 3 days at $5.
According to the WA DMV they will waive the registration requirement for up to three days on a trip permit. Nothing in the statute waives the insurance requirement.
Last edited by Mike5215; 04-11-2016 at 04:07 PM.
#1722
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Whats interesting for me is that when I purchased my first vehicle here in the US (California)... I spoke with the insurance company and provided the details etc and done.
However, I got a letter from the DMV few weeks later stating that it doesn't appear that the vehicle was insured and that they'll remove the registration unless I do so asap...
Which led to a call back to the insurance company and found out that the VIN entry they submitted was missing a digit , hence the DMV never matched the insurance with the vehicle.
Obviously this is not a mandatory practice across different states?
However, I got a letter from the DMV few weeks later stating that it doesn't appear that the vehicle was insured and that they'll remove the registration unless I do so asap...
Which led to a call back to the insurance company and found out that the VIN entry they submitted was missing a digit , hence the DMV never matched the insurance with the vehicle.
Obviously this is not a mandatory practice across different states?
In Washington/Oregon the State does not Demand you have insurance if you own your vehicle.
Last edited by mercedesbenzs55; 04-11-2016 at 04:20 PM.
#1723
Oregon absolutely requires insurance. See below from the Oregon DMV site:
Oregon's mandatory insurance law ORS 806.010 requires every driver to insure their vehicle.
You must certify that you have this insurance each time you register a motor vehicle, or when you buy a light vehicle trip permit. You must also certify that you will comply with Oregon's motor vehicle insurance requirements as long as a vehicle is registered in your name, or for the duration of the permit.
Driving Without Insurance
Driving without liability insurance could result in fines, suspension of your driving privileges, and your vehicle could be towed. If your vehicle is towed, you are subject to the towing and storage fees. This is in addition to any fines you may have to pay.
Oregon's mandatory insurance law ORS 806.010 requires every driver to insure their vehicle.
You must certify that you have this insurance each time you register a motor vehicle, or when you buy a light vehicle trip permit. You must also certify that you will comply with Oregon's motor vehicle insurance requirements as long as a vehicle is registered in your name, or for the duration of the permit.
Driving Without Insurance
Driving without liability insurance could result in fines, suspension of your driving privileges, and your vehicle could be towed. If your vehicle is towed, you are subject to the towing and storage fees. This is in addition to any fines you may have to pay.
#1724
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sigh, no silly little boy, I'm not upset because of that. There are a number of reasons why:
1. Passaic county represents everything from Paterson to West Milford. If you could find anything in common between those two, I'd be impressed. Clifton isn't Beverly Hills, but its not Camden either.
2. I like where I live, whether you think its ghetto or not.
Now, to the bigger point. You need to grow up. Driving around without insurance is ridiculous. Your wife has no problems with this?
Claiming to be proficient at personal finances when you aren't even budgeting (and purchasing) for car insurance is pathetic.
I actually rooted for you at one point. That is long gone. The more you post, the more you are showing that you are simply not ready for adulthood. Your parents should be ashamed.
1. Passaic county represents everything from Paterson to West Milford. If you could find anything in common between those two, I'd be impressed. Clifton isn't Beverly Hills, but its not Camden either.
2. I like where I live, whether you think its ghetto or not.
Now, to the bigger point. You need to grow up. Driving around without insurance is ridiculous. Your wife has no problems with this?
Claiming to be proficient at personal finances when you aren't even budgeting (and purchasing) for car insurance is pathetic.
I actually rooted for you at one point. That is long gone. The more you post, the more you are showing that you are simply not ready for adulthood. Your parents should be ashamed.
Wouldn't it be a bummer to drive an average of 25k miles a year for all of your 20s and never have to use insurance? Up to age 25 insurance payments are outrageous even with a beater.
#1725
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Oregon absolutely requires insurance. See below from the Oregon DMV site:
Oregon's mandatory insurance law ORS 806.010 requires every driver to insure their vehicle.
You must certify that you have this insurance each time you register a motor vehicle, or when you buy a light vehicle trip permit. You must also certify that you will comply with Oregon's motor vehicle insurance requirements as long as a vehicle is registered in your name, or for the duration of the permit.
Driving Without Insurance
Driving without liability insurance could result in fines, suspension of your driving privileges, and your vehicle could be towed. If your vehicle is towed, you are subject to the towing and storage fees. This is in addition to any fines you may have to pay.
Oregon's mandatory insurance law ORS 806.010 requires every driver to insure their vehicle.
You must certify that you have this insurance each time you register a motor vehicle, or when you buy a light vehicle trip permit. You must also certify that you will comply with Oregon's motor vehicle insurance requirements as long as a vehicle is registered in your name, or for the duration of the permit.
Driving Without Insurance
Driving without liability insurance could result in fines, suspension of your driving privileges, and your vehicle could be towed. If your vehicle is towed, you are subject to the towing and storage fees. This is in addition to any fines you may have to pay.