Weight doesn't matter in Va as long as it's under 80k. You can drive a semi without a CDL as long as it's filled with your own stuff.
"tx" tags are not any more expensive than any other tag as long as it's non-commercial.
If you live in Falls church you're going to have problems. I live in prince william, and I've had issues with my HOA. But since I keep it in the garage everyone is happy. However, in PW county anything over 10,100lbs cannot be kept in a residential neighborhood, even on your own property, or on the street; unless it's kept garaged.
Since The city of Falls Church is the East Germany of Northern Virginia, I'm certain the code enforcement Stasi will eat you alive. Do your research before you buy.
If you are buying from Kevin in MD, he's good to go. Just pay him to get the title, it'll be a breeze registering it in VA if you already have an MD title.
Thanks for the reply. I don't actually live in Falls Church, I live in Fairfax County with a Falls Church Mailing address. I know a few guys in FFX with tractors that cops can't do anything about despite neighbor complaints. I've got a very large driveway but I'm sure the yuppie neighbors will still complain so I'll be more than happy to tell them to kick rocks. No HOA here either, the house has been in my family for over 80 years since it was originally built and we sold the property to the builder that built the subdivision next door that does have a HOA. My neighbors constantly complain about my loud cobra and F250 and I just let them know that I was here long before them and used to own the property their houses sit on and they're more than welcome to move away if they don't like my redneck ways.
Kevin seemed nice, but I'm still not going to give him all the money for a vehicle he doesn't have a title for and have to depend on him to get one. When I asked him if I could give him 50% with a bill of sale and then the other half when he got the title and when I came and picked it up he said no because that turns into a mess, but I'm not sure how he figures that. It's not like somebody would not follow through when they've given somebody over $2000 of their money.
I'm very happy with the one I looked at yesterday and I'm going to buy it. Unlike his that haven't been driven this one has quite a bit and is a perfect running truck with original odometer and hours. Mr.Ramsey explained how it should have about a 26:1 mileage to hour ratio and his is 24:1. Those few extra hours on his truck are probably because he lets it warm up 10 minutes before driving, and then run 10 minutes before cutting it off, that shows he takes very good care of his vehicles. He said he always keeps the tank full to prevent rust in the tank, and goes through a sequence of checking it over every time before it's started. He is even more anal about the care of his vehicles than I am which is saying quite a bit and just reassures me that much more about the purchase. $3500 for a M35A2 with winch 21XXX miles, 930 hours, and perfect paint that has been taken very good care of is a steal in my book.
I also like how honest and trusting Mr.Ramsey is, when I told him I would bring him a deposit he said that wasn't necessary, it wouldn't be going anywhere and to just give him a call when I get the rest of the funds together. He's just like me where a handshake and your word is your bond.
Overall I'm very happy with the vehicle I'll be getting. Mr.Ramsey offered me the sides, troop carriers, and canvas top at $500 which is the same price Kevin wanted. I will be doing those down the road but the first thing is going to be just drive the **** out of it. I also have to find some of the shorter mirror brackets, right now it has the ones that stick out like wings for the M109 box, and I would also like to pick up the blind spot mirrors too.
Once again, I thank everybody for their help. This has all been very informative and has helped me greatly in the purchase of my deuce.
