Supras in seattle area?

[Natek]

Anyone in the seattle area? What is it like owning a supra out there? Do they come down hard on mods? Is the excise tax a killer? I might need to move out there for a bit and am debating bring the supra out or not.

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[WSUPRA]

Yes, there are like 3-4 Supra’s that actually live in Seattle. Many more in the surrounding areas.

I avoid driving my Supra in town for many reasons. However, there are many amazing roads to drive on in WA state. Personally have not had any issues regarding mods while I’ve lived here. I know Bellevue likes to crack down on loud exhausts though.

 

[romanLegion9574]

About 30 or so between Everett and Tacoma who've come to meets, plenty of which are modded -- you'd be lucky to meet someone whose Supra is still bone stock. Washington doesn't require inspections, so you don't have to worry about emissions testing or having tunes being deemed illegal like California. There has been a crackdown of loud aftermarket exhausts in Bellevue and Redmond as @WSUPRA mentioned, so just go into normal mode there.

 

[Natek]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the feedback. How bad is the yearly tax when you go to register?

I have an AA catted dp and the aws resonated exhaust so it’s hellaloud for the first 30 seconds on start up and then only if I really get in it but while I lost the valve in normal mode, it still rarely crackles and pops out of sport mode and is pretty reasonable if I take it easy.

i do not think it is a long term move out there, maybe a few years so if I end up keeping the house here I might not move the Supra out there but on the other hand if I rent this place out or sell it and go on all I will have to figure out if I sell the Supra or take it out. I am about 2500 miles away and have no clue what life is out there but a job upgrade is a job upgrade.

 

[okKaden]

Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle Police are definitely trying to crackdown on DP and Exhausts. With that being said if you avoid unnecessary revving and trying to draw attention to yourself on purpose it's not an issue.

 

[WSUPRA]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the feedback. How bad is the yearly tax when you go to register?

I have an AA catted dp and the aws resonated exhaust so it’s hellaloud for the first 30 seconds on start up and then only if I really get in it but while I lost the valve in normal mode, it still rarely crackles and pops out of sport mode and is pretty reasonable if I take it easy.

i do not think it is a long term move out there, maybe a few years so if I end up keeping the house here I might not move the Supra out there but on the other hand if I rent this place out or sell it and go on all I will have to figure out if I sell the Supra or take it out. I am about 2500 miles away and have no clue what life is out there but a job upgrade is a job upgrade.

Tax is highly dependent on what county you are going to live in. King County (where Seattle is) is pretty steep for taxes when you are purchasing a new vehicle. Not so sure if you’re bringing a car you’ve already purchased, and are just registering it here.

 

[Loco38SUP]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the feedback. How bad is the yearly tax when you go to register?

I have an AA catted dp and the aws resonated exhaust so it’s hellaloud for the first 30 seconds on start up and then only if I really get in it but while I lost the valve in normal mode, it still rarely crackles and pops out of sport mode and is pretty reasonable if I take it easy.

i do not think it is a long term move out there, maybe a few years so if I end up keeping the house here I might not move the Supra out there but on the other hand if I rent this place out or sell it and go on all I will have to figure out if I sell the Supra or take it out. I am about 2500 miles away and have no clue what life is out there but a job upgrade is a job upgrade.

You will pay a pretty penny in comparison to Ohio. Yearly licensing can be as much as a monthly car payment depending on the value of the car.

Some counties are taxed more to pay for transportation projects. I would use the online calculators to get an idea.

As far as modded Supras, bring it with you. We have fun and push our cars to their capabilities. There are a few tracks here if you’re into the HPDE scene.

Join us!

-RJM

Bimtech Supra

Supra Sessions Aug. 2021

 

[Toshi]

Find a way to register your car out of the communist RTA tax zone and you'll save 600$ at tab time.

 

[Loco38SUP]

Find a way to register your car out of the communist RTA tax zone and you'll save 600$ at tab time.

Here is the RTA map zone and an example of how its calculated.

http://rtamaps2.soundtransit.org/st_determineaddress.html

-RJM

 

[romanLegion9574]

As far as modded Supras, bring it with you. We have fun and push our cars to their capabilities. There are a few tracks here if you’re into the HPDE scene.

Not to mention quite scenic and fun driving roads -- Cascade Mts to the east, Olympic Mts and the Pacific coast to the west, and fairly open and flat land with a canyon in central WA. Washington is quite blessed with a lot of diverse landscapes so you're spoiled for choice on what sort of terrain you can drive through.

There's also a very diverse car scene in the area. Plenty of Cars & Coffee meets, and Exotics @ Redmond Town Center is a treat.

 

[nosavingthrow]

Here is the RTA map zone and an example of how its calculated.

http://rtamaps2.soundtransit.org/st_determineaddress.html

-RJM

Was not aware this was a thing at all, but luckily I'm about 15 minutes east from the RTA zone

 

[Natek]

Ok Seattle its happening. Coming to the cloudy side in January. My Supra is going to beat me out there as the transport leaves a few days before i will.

 

[lbsupra55]

Ok Seattle its happening. Coming to the cloudy side in January. My Supra is going to beat me out there as the transport leaves a few days before i will.

You'll love it here!

btw is there a local supra meet up soon?

 

[Natek]

I flew in yesterday I hope all days are that sunny! (Jk I know that was the first sun in weeks) technically I am still here in the airport for another 6 hours. First time in wa like what I am seeing so far. Yes I am moving from oh but I am from ny. Seattle is a lot more like ny than current living for sure

 

[romanLegion9574]

btw is there a local supra meet up soon?

Might be a bit slow for the next couple months with the bad weather

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