Buy a new car in NJ - live in PA: How?

**Captain Tuttle** · April 24th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Thinking of buying a new car from a dealer in NJ but we live in PA.

How does this work from a registration, title, tax, etc. perspective?

Is it easier to just buy from a PA dealer?

Never did this before but I am getting a good price in NJ.

Thanks in advance.

**Perkascene** · April 24th, 2009, 11:39 AM

I've bought cars from out of state before. They give you a temporary interstate tag. You also get a signed title and a bill of sale. Out of state title proves the car was bought out of state, and you don't need the seller at the notary with you. You bring the car home, go to the title and tags place of your choosing, and they sort it out for you.

**-JD-** · April 24th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Some NJ dealers are also set up to issue PA tags and all. Ask them.

**Captain Tuttle** · April 24th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the quick replies.

So, if the dealer is NOT set-up to issue PA tags/etc., I pay sales tax in PA at time of registration right? I.e. after I get it home from NJ using the temporary interstate tag.

I do not give the dealer any $$$ for tax at time of purchase. Correct?

**-JD-** · April 24th, 2009, 11:59 AM

If it is a registered dealer, I think they will collect NJ sales tax. When it is registered in PA you pay the PA sales tax on the total less the tax paid to NJ.

IIRC most of NJ is 6% and most of PA is 6% so it is a wash. If you buy in one of the NJ special low sales tax zones and you paid the 3%-4% to NJ, you pay 3%-2% respectively to PA too.

**ChrisF4i** · April 24th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by -JD-

...IIRC most of NJ is 6% and most of PA is 6% so it is a wash...

NJ is 7%..

**Exbiker** · April 25th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Tuttle

Thinking of buying a new car from a dealer in NJ but we live in PA.

How does this work from a registration, title, tax, etc. perspective?

Is it easier to just buy from a PA dealer?

Never did this before but I am getting a good price in NJ.

Thanks in advance.

Forget those big dealers and don`t leave your money in NJ. Buy from the little guys and save money. Dodge buy in PenArgyl or Brodheadsville. Any of the rest find a small dealer and don`t deal with the BS. Chevy try Deichman Walker in Easton ask for Wayne.
No need to go out of state.