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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses frustrations related to taxes, vehicle registration, and emissions testing across various states in the U.S. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions about living in different states, highlighting the challenges and costs associated with taxes and vehicle regulations.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with Wisconsin's emissions testing and high taxes.
  • Another participant mentions that New Jersey is often thought to have the highest taxes.
  • Several users note that taxes vary significantly by state, with some claiming Massachusetts is currently the most expensive.
  • One participant shares their experience of moving to a non-emissions county and feeling relieved about the reduced hassle.
  • Another participant discusses the high vehicle registration fees in Nevada compared to property taxes.
  • One participant mentions the high property taxes in Texas despite low car registration costs.
  • Several users agree that no matter where one lives, there are always costs associated with taxes and fees.
  • One participant shares a positive perspective on living in North Carolina, noting lower property taxes compared to Wisconsin.
  • Another participant describes Indiana as having reasonable property taxes and a lack of scenery.
  • Several participants share their views on the beauty of their respective areas, contrasting urban and rural living experiences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly regarding which state has the highest taxes and the best living conditions. There is no clear consensus on the best state to live in, as experiences vary widely.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes about their living situations, taxes, and vehicle regulations, reflecting a range of experiences across different states.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering relocation or those interested in the tax implications of living in different states may find the shared experiences relevant.

As white as I am, the reflection would draw the attention of others if I were visible.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I could, too.

No one would pay any attention.
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OMG! My mind's eye- it's blind! It burns, it burns!
 
pamperedbykathy,
where East of Dallas are you? I noticed it said parched !
We've had so much rain in the past 1 1/2 weeks!!
Teresa
 
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chefann said:
That's why it's important to know what type of windows you have: Pants on or Pants off.
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Pants Off! (Clap Clap)
Pants On
Pants Off!
The Pantser!
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Sortta goes withDiamond Jim. As in bend over and grab the ankles. I love the new one about how driving is down by 2% the over cost per barrel is up 9% but we are paying 25% higher gas prices. And he's gonna do something about it. How about getting rid of the 47 cents in taxes on our gas prices.
Do we even really have a chance any where any more?
 
ParchedTheresa,

When I first joined we were parched. I just haven't changed location.
We sure got a gully washer this morning.

Kathy
 
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BTW - the saga continues. The Katillac failed the test, too. The Check Engine Light came on (it does intermittantly) and no one can fix a light issue when the light isn't on. So I fixed it. They won't retest it because I didn't bring along a note from my mother assuring them I repaired it. They insist on a bill from a mechanic to fix a non-existant problem.
 
good grief. I hated when Michigan had emissions testing. And you could get around it if you knew your mechanic and he wanted to help you out when he ran the test.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
BTW - the saga continues.

The Katillac failed the test, too. The Check Engine Light came on (it does intermittantly) and no one can fix a light issue when the light isn't on. So I fixed it. They won't retest it because I didn't bring along a note from my mother assuring them I repaired it.

They insist on a bill from a mechanic to fix a non-existant problem.
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I used to fix that by yanking the bulb. They used to automatically come on in Dodge vans when you hit about 75K miles...just so you could take them in and have them reset it and charge you $100+.
 
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The whole thing is pretty silly. When it first started, there was a real test. Later, the test got tougher, with a real dynamometer and a test through idle, acceleration, urban road speed, acceleration, highway speed, deceleration, idle and stop. They checked the gas filler to make sure the collar hadn't been tampered with. They looked under the car with a mirror to be sure you hadn't removed the catalytic perverter. Now, they check your gas cap to make sure it doesn't leak and hook up to to talk to the car's computer - like R2D2 is gonna detect a pollution problem from your car. No dynamometer, no check for anything but the gas cap and computer.What a joke.Your tax dollars at work.
 
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janetupnorth said:
I used to fix that by yanking the bulb. They used to automatically come on in Dodge vans when you hit about 75K miles...just so you could take them in and have them reset it and charge you $100+.
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A light bulb isn't bad. Usually at 75k miles, Dodge van transmissions just roll over and die to the tune of about 25 hundred bucks.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
A light bulb isn't bad. Usually at 75k miles, Dodge van transmissions just roll over and die to the tune of about 25 hundred bucks.
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Yeah, that was my Intrepid. We've had better luck with the vans over the years with transmissions. My current one is at 120K (knock on wood) without transmission problems yet.

(Now if it goes in the next few months I'm going to die!!!)
 
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It may be too late now, but the trick with Mopar transmixers is maintenance. Owners need to flush them and put in new fluid. The gears are steel and the housings are aluminum. Gears wear, and the shards of steel collect in the fluid and eventually wear a hole in the aluminum housing. Changing the fluid eliminates that.
 

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