FL or AL or TN: Emissions requiremets for 1990 and 91 Zs?

[Paul Workman]

Looking to get out of Illinois for several reasons. My kids are in GA and FL so we'd like ti be closer and also among the Appalachians (the twisties, ya know).

The question is, whereas in rural IL, there's no emissions testing for OBD-1 cars in rural counties. The list of considerations is Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee = geographical candidates, and generally best tax rates for retired. But, what about emissions requirements for car registration for 90-91 model year vehicles coming into the state? Anyone know?

[garyhugo]

No test in Florida for many years now.

[-=Jeff=-]

The question is, whereas in rural IL, there's no emissions testing for OBD-1 cars in rural counties.

Correction there is NO emissions testing in IL for 95-older cars

[Corvette95]

Come on down to Alabama...thank goodness for Mississippi or we would would be last in everything...no emissions test here! If you hurry , you can help me put this 90 jigsaw puzzle back together. Huntsville, AL will be the largest city in the state in a couple of years!
Looking to get out of Illinois for several reasons. My kids are in GA and FL so we'd like ti be closer and also among the Appalachians (the twisties, ya know).

The question is, whereas in rural IL, there's no emissions testing for OBD-1 cars in rural counties. The list of considerations is Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee = geographical candidates, and generally best tax rates for retired. But, what about emissions requirements for car registration for 90-91 model year vehicles coming into the state? Anyone know?

[Ccmano]

One thing is for sure, your dollar will go a lot further in any of those states as opposed to IL. No big winter heating bill. FL has no income tax, so even more money in your pocket. Sounds like a win-win for Paul.
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[lfalzarano]

In NC, cars 1995 or older are exempt from emission testing and when the car is over 35 years old, no State safety inspection is required. The inspections are annually.


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[Paul Workman]

Good to know! Thanx for the info! (The Huntsville AL area is in the region we're most interested in @ the moment. Decisions pending still. Nevada too was one that my tax lady mentioned, along w/ SD, and AK. TX was mentioned too. But, emissions testing = ??? (I have headers and my AIR pump got crushed when I bumped into that road bank at the WANNAGOFAST event some years ago...:o)

[We Gone]

Ga. only the metro Atlanta area tests. 90-91 years are no longer tested.

[Ccmano]

NV has no emissions testing for what are deemed “classic” cars 20yrs and older. No state income tax either. Stay away from Las Vegas, it’s become a mini California. The Reno area, where I live, is great! Not the hot dry desert like in LV. It would be great to add another member to the Reno group. We are currently 5.
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[WARP TEN]

If you go, Paul, we are going to miss you. But you better go soon to avoid the inevitable exit tax. Residents are leaving this fiscal wreck of a state in droves. Last one left here will get quite a tax bill. And my wife won't let me leave!--Bob

[Gunny]

Paul,
Steve's earlier reply about GA emissions is spot on. Atlanta metro area of 16 counties have required emissions, but GA emissions are only required for the last 25 model years, so if my math is right, all C4Z's should be OK anywhere in GA.

Georgia is tax friendly to retirees unless you have a boatload of retirement income. We retired in '04 and haven't paid any GA income tax since.

You will want to carefully read the GA regulations for bringing (i.e. titling) vehicles into the state. The law changed a few years ago and I don't know the specifics but you might want to check what the tax impact will be for your vehicles and any other items of tangible value. I believe it used to be quite reasonable but that may no longer be the case ... just a head's up.

You mentioned Huntsville - that's a very nice area -- also, much of the southern and/or eastern part of TN. I'm a bit prejudiced but I recommend you take a close look at any of the rural areas in the GA mountains ... if all your wish boxes are checked, you would be hard pressed to find a better place to relocate. And you can run the mountain roads almost year round. I've run the dragon in February with the snow falling - not the best of ideas, especially with summer tires, but it can be done.

G-

[XfireZ51]

Damn who’s going to setup the pizza gatherings for the FBI?

[Paul Workman]

Damn who’s going to setup the pizza gatherings for the FBI?

Well... I ain't gone yet. And, I don't want to give up my cardio Dr either. It's all up in the air right now, but we're looking and serious about it. Besides, wouldn't youz guys wanna do a pizza nite in the GA or TN mountains?:dancing

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[-=Jeff=-]

Well... I ain't gone yet. And, I don't want to give up my cardio Dr either. It's all up in the air right now, but we're looking and serious about it. Besides, wouldn't youz guys wanna do a pizza nite in the GA or TN mountains?:dancing

:cheers:

They have TRUE Chicago pizza there? LOL

[Gunny]

They have TRUE Chicago pizza there? LOL

The mountain region of GA/NC/TN offers a lot of GOOD food but I still have yet to find TRUE Chicago pizza, NY deli sandwiches, Santa Fe Tex-Mex, and Texas BBQ brisket.

[dredgeguy]

Maybe I should make plans to retire in that area and open a ZR-1 BBQ shack serving hummus on the side:)

[We Gone]

I have a large track of land about 30 miles south of Atlanta I've had up for sale maybe I should start a ZR-1 only community and turn my 8sqK foot barn into a shared shop!!

[EvanZR1]

My parents are in north Georgia (little town called Tunnel Hill). The have a really nice place on the top of a hill with a great view, 2 acres, about 2,500SF house with 2 car garage, and a detached 2 car garage (real brick like house, not a "shop"), which Zillow places at ~$270K value. They pay about $800/year in property tax and nothing in state income tax (no state income on Social Security or retirement income below $65K per person). Nice small town atmosphere, but only 25 minutes from Chattanooga and 2.5 hours from Tail of the Dragon. All this really to give an example of what you can get in north GA. The area and people are very nice, and it's really beautiful there. My plan is to move out there (from Dallas) in probably 5 years or so when I'm a little closer to retirement.

[Mystic ZR-1]

The mountain region of GA/NC/TN offers a lot of GOOD food but I still have yet to find TRUE Chicago pizza, NY deli sandwiches, Santa Fe Tex-Mex, and Texas BBQ brisket.

Probably won‘t find any good old New England whole belly fried clams or lobster rolls either? 😀
Gunny, if ya ever make it up this way, I’ll see that you get both...

[EvanZR1]

Paul,
You will want to carefully read the GA regulations for bringing (i.e. titling) vehicles into the state. The law changed a few years ago and I don't know the specifics but you might want to check what the tax impact will be for your vehicles and any other items of tangible value. I believe it used to be quite reasonable but that may no longer be the case ... just a head's up.
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Forgot about this, yes the tax impact of bringing a vehicle to GA sucks on newer vehicles, but I think the ZR-1s aren't badly impacted. There is an Ad Valorem tax you have to pay. When I ran the estimator on my 91, it came back with $3. For my 2015 Stingray, it would be almost $1,000 (both assuming registering today).

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Probably won‘t find any good old New England whole belly fried clams or lobster rolls either? 😀
Gunny, if ya ever make it up this way, I’ll see that you get both...

Belly fried clams?
How do you know what part is the belly?

Lobster rolls?
You can't fool me.
They don't roll.

You tea party folk sure tell some stories.....................................

Marty

[Mystic ZR-1]

The belly is the part of the clam you never got at Howard Johnson‘s...

[BigJohn]

It is just a way to charge you more money 💰

[Gunny]

Probably won‘t find any good old New England whole belly fried clams or lobster rolls either? 😀
Gunny, if ya ever make it up this way, I’ll see that you get both...

The first time I ever had lobster was during a visit to friends in Maine who took us to Bar Harbor and treated us to fresh lobster - on a picnic table next to the boat. Haven't had any as good since - BUT, I bet what you're offering will equal or exceed that taste treat. and stopping by & visiting you guys is definitely on the bucket list on our next excursion to New England - hopefully soon.

G-

[Chris 90Z]

Hey Paul,

I've actually just relocated from the south suburbs of Chicago down to the Knoxville area. Not sure what the deal is regarding registration and emissions as I'm not in my house yet, but the area and roads are beautiful. Property taxes are very reasonable, as are home prices in most of the rural and semi-rural areas. We landed in one of the more expensive areas in Knoxville because we need the schools. I'm sure all of the areas you mentioned will be significantly more affordable and all offer better scenery and weather than IL.

Chris

[gbrtng]

Maybe I should make plans to retire in that area and open a ZR-1 BBQ shack serving hummus on the side:)


TX brisket BBQ and hummus ... I can't unremember that weird combo ...
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[Mystic ZR-1]

Maybe I should make plans to retire in that area and open a ZR-1 BBQ shack serving hummus on the side:)

Charlie
You’re not thinking of adding hummus to the Carlisle menu, are you? :eek:

[dredgeguy]

Charlie
You’re not thinking of adding hummus to the Carlisle menu, are you? :eek:

Boy would that clear out the tent quickly. No, don't worry sticking with BBQ but I do have a kick *** recipe for homemade hummus that is outstanding.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Boy would that clear out the tent quickly. No, don't worry sticking with BBQ but I do have a kick *** recipe for homemade hummus that is outstanding.

Hope fresh monkey brain isn’t the “secret ingredient”...:dancing

[dredgeguy]

Hope fresh monkey brain isn’t the “secret ingredient”...:dancing

Once in a lifetime is more than enough!