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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 09, 2008 7:45 am) Before the increase, the 5% tax was assessed on the new vehicle purchase price, but now the tax is assessed, at 6%, on the difference between the sale price and the trade. So, if you bought a $20K car on 1/1/08 and had a $12K trade, you'd have paid 5% tax on $20K - i.e., $1000. If you waited two days and bought a $20K car with a $12K trade, you'd pay 6% tax on $8K, i.e., $480 - so you'd pay $520 less if you waited to buy. MD dealers publicized the taxes based on the assumption of no trade (i.e., "buy now before the 20% tax increase goes into effect!") to get people into their showrooms, even though many (most?) people trade a vehicle -- they didn't mention the potential tax benefit of waiting. Cash buyers and anyone having a trade worth less than 16.67% (1/6) of the purchase price would have been better off by buying before the increase (all other figures being equal) - everyone else would be have been worse off buying earlier. I'm not thrilled the sales tax rate went up (still, it is the first increase since 1977, so I'm not surprised), but the change on the assessment method does remove one of the reasons I had considered keeping my car longer (i.e., not getting any credit for the tax I'd already paid on 2005 the purchase for the Baja). I'd still be smart (finances-wises) to keep the Baja for a few more years -- it's a great vehicle in general, except I'm tired of raising the heavy cover over the bed. Of course, even if I decide to trade the Baja, I've still got to make up my mind on what to get - a Forester or an Outback. Decisions, decisions!
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Replying to: dcdame (Jan 09, 2008 10:57 am)  -Frank
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Replying to: p0926 (Jan 09, 2008 11:28 am) -Oregon resident.
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Replying to: erics6 (Jan 09, 2008 12:34 pm)  What is this state income tax thingy I hear about? -Washington Neighbor
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Replying to: tifighter (Jan 09, 2008 12:58 pm)  ) minus the kicker refund. (The Oregon Constitution requires that, when there is at least a 2 percent difference between the final revenue forecast for the biennium and the actual end of the biennium revenue, the surplus be returned to individual income taxpayers.) Then there's that darn property tax thingy too. Sure see a lot of Washington plates at the I-205 Costco in Portland though.
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Replying to: erics6 (Jan 09, 2008 1:15 pm) My next Mac will likely come from Oregon. 
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Replying to: p0926 (Jan 09, 2008 11:28 am) |
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| I've been wanting a Sports XT, especially the '08 with the STi wheels, front chin spoiler, and rear spoiler, but the incentives aren't as good as the '07s. Should I bite on the following? New 2007 Forester Sports 2.5 XT 5spd Manual Urban Grey with Spoiler and Cargo Tray. MSRP $27,048. Quoted price before taxes and fees: $22,548. That price includes the $2000 incentive. According to my research, that's $2736 below invoice! | |
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Replying to: taun (Jan 10, 2008 4:23 pm) http://www.jonesjunctionsubaru.com/newcars.aspx?InventoryId=19207061 I saw it in their showroom on Saturday -- looks sharp! |
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Replying to: taun (Jan 10, 2008 4:23 pm) The downsides of that deal are that when the '09 comes out in 2 months it'll be a 2-year-old Forester in an old bodystyle, and it's either been sitting a long time on the lot, or has been test driven a lot, neither of which is ideal. In that same 2-month timeframe, you'll probably be able to get pretty darn close to that same price on an '08 with the stuff you like. If you're patient, wait a couple months for a sweet deal on the '08 you REALLY want. If you've gotta have it now, see if the dealer will drop another $500 on the '07, and let 'em know that YOU know it's gonna be a 2-year-old model very soon. My recommendation would be for patience, but either way, you'll be paying a very good price for a very good vehicle. 
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