Question about registration fees for new vehicle.

[Monky]

They bend you over and don't use line regardless. Just paid 1100 for my new plates.


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

[COcz]

They sure don't use the money to improve the roads up here. Just to keep them at a barely acceptable level.

I thought $180 for my year old bike was a rip off. I feel bad for some of you guys.

[Irving]

Crsp, this thread reminds me that I'm supposed to pick a new work vehicle by the 30th and I haven't even given it much thought. I've got a 2013 Escape Ecoboost now, and my choices are between a 2015 Escape or 2015 Equinox. I hear the Equinox is bigger (than what I have now), but I really like the turbo in the Ecoboost. Thoughts?

[sniper7]

We have a Equinox and love it. Even the 4cyl has plenty of power to take a full load up the mountains. The rear seat slides front and back and has a ton of room, 6'6" guys can fit with ease. Lots of cargo space for Groceries, strollers, etc. 23-28mpg consistently and road trips can be 30mpg.
my sister has the 6cyl and it does great as well, lots of power, but 21-24mpg I think. Not worth the power, if we need power, we take the duramax.

[Bailey Guns]

The wife wanted an Equinox when she bought a new car a few years ago. But back then the interiors had this fishnet looking fabric on the seats. Looked like a hooker exploded inside the cabin. Other than that she liked it much more than the Escape. She wound up buying a Traverse.

[Irving]

I've got a fold up ladder that goes in the back all the time. I have to lay one seat down now, but I don't see that changing in these vehicles. I was thinking I'd try the Equinox just to try something different, and I really like that the back seat adjusts. Any issues with the 4wd at all? My parents Envoy blows out the 4wd every winter.

[Irving]

Watched some videos, looked up features. Strong win for the Escape. Thanks for the input guys!

[sniper7]

And in the equinox is unmatched. I can't even get that thing to slip. It is absolutely awesome in any kind of weather.

interior, if you get cloth sucks imo as far as looks go. Definitely get the leather if you get an Equinox or plan on buying seat covers

[Aloha_Shooter]

All the reasons listed above are why I will NOT purchase a new vehicle in Colorado. Denver wants to pass confiscatory tax rates? Fine, I'll live with my current car and keep fixing it up.

[rondog]

All the reasons listed above are why I will NOT purchase a new vehicle in Colorado. Denver wants to pass confiscatory tax rates? Fine, I'll live with my current car and keep fixing it up.

That's the way I look at it too. I'd love a new truck, but the costs for registration and insurance aren't worth it. For 6 months worth of payments, I can do a LOT of fixin' up on my '00 Silverado. It still runs great, plates and insurance are affordable, just needs a new stereo and some cosmetics.