Huh. Interesting thread. A few thoughts, in no particular order:
Just think of the proposals that would be floating through right now if hillary was president!
Perhaps. But you do realize this thread is about an Oregon
state law, and that the feds (U.S. DOT/NHTSA) have NO authority over what a state does with regard to vehicle registration, don't you?
Don't get me wrong, I'm
no Hillary supporter. But are we better off with Trump, and nothing much getting done currently?
Hmm...sure looks like a $200.00 per year assessment/tax/whatever ya call it....they collect $1,000 every FIVE years.
I'm not supporting an annual $200 fee on old vehicles, BUT. I don't consider it a deal-killer for a collector either, even IF it goes into effect. Here's why:
Anybody who can afford to have a second "collector car" can afford to pay extra for the privilege. You're already able to pay extra to buy it, maintain it, insure it, etc. I doubt that another $200 per year would really drive anyone from the hobby.
I hate to point this out, but many "collector" and older vehicles are less fuel-efficient than current-year vehicles. But higher fuel expense doesn't really seem to diminish the number of collector vehicles around.
I'm not even convinced that this bill is going anywhere. Here's the legislative status:
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1 ... iew/HB2877
There are a LOT of businesses that profit from old cars; repair shops, parts stores, insurance agents, used car dealers, etc. I cannot believe that they would sit still for a bill that discourages ownership of these vehicles.
I don't see any evidence that the bill is moving forward.
This is what happens when libs and foreigners move in.
Well, most of my foreign ancestors came here from Norway, Ireland, and England. Trump's family came from Germany. Where were yours from?
My Jewish Uncle Max earned his Purple Heart for his injuries in Normandy, and my Norwegian/English Uncle Leo was a Marine who survived action at Chosin Res. and on Okinawa. What's it take to be an American?
Not picking a fight here, but I'm unclear what any of this has got to do with a state law. ?
Just sayin'...