Hi Friends,

Please Help If you can ! !

A quick question.

I think I found the right 1st gen Z for my to buy.

I live in California and I was wondering if there are any fees associated with a NON OP Z that does not have any back fees.

It sounds like I can make a deal with the seller but do not know how much it will cost to get it registerd with Cali DMV.

The Z is solid with no Floor, Frame or inner body rust but has been on a NON OP (NON OPERATIONAL) since it was stored as Resto / Project car.

Is this bad or good?

thyanx for any help ~Z~

THYANX ALL ~Z~

If the non op fees have been paid to the DMV for each year that registration fees would have been due, you'd only have to pay the transfer fee and use tax.

I believe the non-op fee is $25 dollars for a vehicle that's already registered in your name, but I could be wrong. The DMV has a pretty good website. I''m sure the fees are probably listed on there somewhere.

Check here:

http://dmv.ca.gov/vr/fees.htm

Thanks fellas!

Heres what i found.

The Cali DMV Says it's about $17 to register with any fees due up front.

"What if I Decide to Operate my Non-Operational Status Vehicle?

If your vehicle has a valid non-operational status on file with the DMV and you decide to operate it, full registration renewal fees (and full or prorated weight fees, if appropriate) become due on the date of first operation. These fees must be paid prior to operating the vehicle or penalties will be assessed.

NOTE: When a non-operational status is set on the vehicle record, the registration expiration date is left unchanged.

Are any Vehicles Exempt from Reporting Operational Status?

Yes. Owners of historical vehicles, horseless carriages, and vehicles that are part of a collection and are not operated are not required to register or file for the non-operational status. (These vehicles are defined in Vehicle Code §§5004, 5004.5, and 5051.)

Other exempted vehicles include:

Mopeds

Vehicles with registrations which expire while in dealer or lessor/retailer inventory

Vehicles with registrations which expire while being held for lien sale by an authorized towing company or parking facility

Vehicles which are part of an apportioned or permanent fleet

Special Equipment (SE) as defined in Vehicle Code §§245, 565, 570, and 575

Unrecovered stolen vehicles

Title Only vehicles that are currently located and registered in a state other than California

———BUYER BEWARE!———

If you purchase a vehicle, you will be responsible for past due fees and penalties when you transfer the title into your name, unless:

Registration is current.

A non-operational status is on file with the DMV. Fees must be paid before operation to avoid penalties.

The vehicle was otherwise exempt from these reporting requirements."

I Also found this~

Registration Fee penalty for renewal applications:

Late one to 10 days ~ $10

Late 11 to 30 days ~ $15

Late 31 days to (and including) one year ~ $25

Late more than one year to (and including) two years ~ $50

Late more than two years ~$100

And here are the links to the related information.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/fees/miscellaneous.htm

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr01.htm

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/fees/reg_fees.htm

Thyanx again guys!

Now I'll let ya know how the deal go, Wish Me LUCK

~Z~

I had to pass.... underneath the paint there was so much rust, the rust had rust ! !

~Z~