Truck Questions related to moving to CO

[brian052484]

Howdy! I've been a member for several years but never posted much... hopefully that can change now. I'm considering a move to the Denver/Boulder area (from Waco TX) for some cooler weather, better mountain biking & wheeling, mountains, etc... but have some questions about a couple of my rigs. Also, a buddy says there is a vehicle ownership tax you pay each year / vehicle... is that true? If so, I will be super poor once a year...

What's the deal with offroad only rigs? Do they still have to be registered or have some kind of OHV sticker? 82 K20

And what's the deal with diesels? Do they have to pass emissions/sniffer tests? My 2007 Dmax is straight piped...

And what's the deal with classics? Can you get Antique plates? 1970 C10

And... well I think these 2 will be OK, but dangit I have a lot of vehicles.

Thanks!

 

[B.N.Z.MTNS]

Only the metro & surrounding areas have any emmisions regulations. I live in western CO and pretty much anything goes as long as you aren't to annoyingly loud. In regards to diesels having to pass emmissions . I don't know what testing they do for smokers, not sure if required equipment is part of the emmissions test. I have an 01' duramax out here w/ some mods, but not sure how well it would pass in Denver.

OHV registration is required on all non street legal vehicles / trail vehicles. On 4 wheelers, dirtbikes, etc. its only $25 a year...not sure on larger rigs.

As far as yearly registration on all vehicles. You only have the initial purchase tax the first year, but on vehicles that you already own, its just state / county / city taxes.

For every month that you are late after your registration expires, it is an additional $25 per month up to $100 max / vehicle. If law enforcement catches you with expired tags more than a month there is a fine too, depending on how far past your expiration grace period.

Hope it helps a little bit, if I lived in Denver I could fill you in more...but there is a reason I don't live in Denver. It's almost a different state when you get out of the cities and ski towns.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Diesels are smogged on a dyno. Needs the factory emissions on the pipe. Cat yes, muffler no. And the guy always asked if mine had a tune in it. Never did so I do not know what that was about.

Your 70 would fall under classic. You pay DMV taxes for 5 years up front. But no other fees. And the plate is goo for 5 years.

If you live out from the city, or up in the mountains in certain areas. No smog at all. My freightliner needs to be smogged every year in November. I will never be there then. So I registered it at a friends out east. Not needed there.

 

[brian052484]

I see. Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll be investing in a cat for the deezel. It does have an EFI Live tow tune on it but nothing too wild. I can also turn it back to normal or valet with the flip of a switch

As far as the 70 goes, I assume they don't do smog testing on those? It doesn't have cats either.

I guess it's the state tax that my buddy said can be really high, if you have a new vehicle. Just wasn't looking forward to that with 2 registered trucks, 2 motorbikes, and 1 trailer.

 

[BerettaMato]

Not sure but when I was at the dmv last week the lady said classics were only 69 and earlier now. Might what to check that.

Hope you make the move you will love it. Boulder is very expensive and very packed to live in but the surrounding areas are better and still very close to the mountains. I would suggest Longmont, Lafayette and Broomfield. If you make the move let us know would love to get together. I am the Hunting Manager at Dick's Sporting Goods at Flatirons Mall.

Beretta

 

[big pappa b]

If you move forther south near Colorado Springs there are only emissions on diesels. For you, every 2 years until 10yrs old, I believe.
The proprty taxes are prorated and based off the age of the vehicle. Our 97 4runner was just $69 for the plates and that's with the taxes. My 05 Dodge Ram diesel was $290 if I remember right

 

[Snoozer]

For your '70, you'll need to pass emissions the first time you register it. If you opt to purchase the "classic" (Collector Vehicle) plates, the tags are good for 5 years, and as long as you don't let the registration lapse, Collector Vehicle plates don't require emissions testing after the first time.

My truck is a '76, and back in 2007 I was told by the DMV that vehicles 25 years and older are eligible for purchasing the Collector Vehicle plates. That may have changed since then. But if not, and you can afford to, I highly recommend the Collector plates option. Its kind of expensive up front, as you pay all 5 years at once.

 

[nocok5]

For your '70, you'll need to pass emissions the first time you register it. If you opt to purchase the "classic" (Collector Vehicle) plates, the tags are good for 5 years, and as long as you don't let the registration lapse, Collector Vehicle plates don't require emissions testing after the first time.

My truck is a '76, and back in 2007 I was told by the DMV that vehicles 25 years and older are eligible for purchasing the Collector Vehicle plates. That may have changed since then. But if not, and you can afford to, I highly recommend the Collector plates option. Its kind of expensive up front, as you pay all 5 years at once.

It's now 75 and older the 25 year rule went away several years ago. They also did away with the requirement that 75 and older vehicles pass an initial emissions test. I just registered my 1970 Blazer that I bought earlier this year and as long as I purchased collector plates there was no emissions requirement at all.

 

[brian052484]

It's now 75 and older the 25 year rule went away several years ago. They also did away with the requirement that 75 and older vehicles pass an initial emissions test. I just registered my 1970 Blazer that I bought earlier this year and as long as I purchased collector plates there was no emissions requirement at all.

That is AWESOME news. Thanks!! What's the rate on the collector plates, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[nocok5]

Don't remember exactly but it was around 225 bucks to register it for 5 years.

 

[Bent77]

Paid $333 for a 5 year tag, which is fine. My 94 Z28 is $70 a year, so the cost is not out of whack. If you move to an outlying county like Clear Creek, no emissions and 20 minutes outside of Denver

 

[Stomis]

When you look at these numbers you get shocked. But then I thought well I pay $85 a year for registration so $300 for a 5 year is cheap...

 

[Bent77]

Yeah the $225 was my damage in 07 for the same plates. But also consider i live in an emission zone, so not paying for emissions for 5 years to at $25-$35 a year...

 

[brian052484]

Paid $333 for a 5 year tag, which is fine. My 94 Z28 is $70 a year, so the cost is not out of whack. If you move to an outlying county like Clear Creek, no emissions and 20 minutes outside of Denver

I'll look into that. If it wasn't for my profession (IT), I would love to live in a smaller town. But to make good money and progress my career, gotta be close to the big city.

Those numbers aren't too terrible, considering. Although here in TX my 5 year antique plates cost me $50, then it's $10/year on a yearly basis after that. And of course no emissions in the smaller area of Waco either.