The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[tweiss3]

http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/sp_collector.stm

In an effort to ensure that all vehicles registered as collector vehicles are truly collectible, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles references the National Automobile Dealers Association and The Complete Book of Collectible Cars 1930-1990 (Consumer Guide) to determine vehicles that are true collector vehicles. Although we recognize that a vehicle may be unique because of time, energy and investment expended by the owner, these publications are used in determining eligibility for collector’s license plates. Due to a administrative ruling, vehicle models not listed in the above publications may be considered collector vehicles if the applicant obtains documentation from the manufacturer that the vehicle was in limited production, is in demand as a collectible vehicle at the time of application or a sizable investment can be proven.

 

[thejeans]

yeah after seeing all 3, i still like the cx5 the best... no doubt about that

 

[rally2003]

I liked the CX5 before, but I love that one.

 

[thejeans]

I liked the CX5 before, but I love that one.

yeah, i like the cx5 and would consider one as a replacement for the 3 in a couple years but that one makes me want one right meow! haha

 

[WillD]

I do believe that if the car is not of a certain age, you need to provide receipts totaling over $5k worth of work done to the car. My friend Erik has collector plates on his fox body since it won't pass emissions. I can ask him for full details if required.

http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/sp_collector.stm

All the SE Miatas would qualify for collector plates (MSM included).

 

[THE Phen]

Hmm... Perhaps I'll change the registration for it.

 

[princess peach]

huh, good thing I keep all my receipts... would I be able to personalize said plate?

 

[tweiss3]

Yes

 

[THE Phen]

huh, good thing I keep all my receipts... would I be able to personalize said plate?

Yeah... but the MSM is a limited production car as it is. You shouldn't need the receipts.

 

[princess peach]

alrighty, I just renewed it so I might do this next year

 

[rally2003]

Might have to do it for the MSP as well. How often do you have to renew collector plates or is it the same as historic plates?

 

[Rockin03mp5]

or... just move out of ohio, to a place where they dont do emission testing.

 

[Cleverfrog]

or... just move out of ohio, to a place where they dont do emission testing.

indiana

 

[o0n8]

or just another part of Ohio, no testing in Columbus.

 

[WillD]

or... just move out of ohio, to a place where they dont do emission testing.

You don't have to move out of Ohio, just out of the 7 counties around Cleveland: http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/echeck/whyecheck/seven_cos.aspx

 

[Josue6WGN]

Or, stop driving pile of s*** cars that can't pass emissions....

And "Well, it's modified so much...." isn't an acceptable excuse either. There are plenty of cars, modified the right way, that can pass emissions!!!

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

Just find a relative who lives in a part of the state that doesn't do emissions and register it there.

 

[thejeans]

Just find a relative who lives in a part of the state that doesn't do emissions and register it there.

thats how i avoided emissions all together... pretty sure mine would have passed i just didnt want to pay the extra 50 bucks a year to get it emissions tested hahaha

 

[THE Phen]

Or, stop driving pile of s*** cars that can't pass emissions....

And "Well, it's modified so much...." isn't an acceptable excuse either. There are plenty of cars, modified the right way, that can pass emissions!!!

LOL. The only thing keeping the MSM from passing is the fact that you can't plug into OBD-2. Silly standalone.

 

[tweiss3]

I think, depending on what station you go to, you can request tailpipe test, instead of plug in.