Brit needs help please

[JB007]

Hi. I need some help and advice on renting an apartment in or very near west Palm Beach Florida.

i also need some advice on purchasing a car or SUV for a few thousand dollars. With the current recession what sort of SUV and model year can I expect. Reliability is the main priority. Do I need to pay florida tax on top of the purchase price? I know the usual mechanical things to look out for but I would like to know about, title, inspection and any taxes and how to go about registering with the DMV.


Is leasing a good idea? Can I get lease on a Suv thats a few years old?
Anyone near West palm beach? How safe is it and what areas should I avoid etc..

Thanks so much for any input.

[newmexicomatt]

SUV's should be available...a dime a dozen! Find a zip code for West Palm Beach and do a search on Autotrader for that zip code. Chevy Suburbans seem to be the most reasonably priced. With the economy, these behomoths tank in prices rapidly! Good luck. Matt
'94 850CSi #37 Individual tobago blue
'01 750il Midnight Blue Highline Edition
'03 Z4 3.0ia Sterling Silver/Dream Red
'08 X5 4.8i Space Grey/Tobacco
'56 Continental Mark II

[JB007]

[dmnestor]

Hi,

I now live south of WPB - in Pompano Beach (30 minutes south from WPB).

1. To find an appartment in good neigborhood - go contact one of local Real Estate Offices. There is a lot of smaller (and cheaper) cities around WPB.

2. Yes you will have to pay 6% Florida sales tax on purchase of used or new car. Title is about $100, but cost of licence tag is according to the car weight.

I hope the above helps.

DMNestor

[JB007]

so I pay the price of the car to the seller.

Then I get the title signed to me.

Then I go to the tag office and pay the 6% tax plus the cost of the title at @ $100 plus the cost of the tag which depends on the weight of the car. I then have to register it with the county of west palm beach?


seems very complicated than in UK.

What about the inspection certificate or any other documents I should ask for from the seller beside service history?


thanks in advance

[dmnestor]

No - Tag office does all that (for a fee). You give them seller's tittle, money and proof of Insurance and next day you get Licence plate anda tag for one (or two years - depending how much you pay) and State of Florida mails to you the new Tittle with your name on it.

There is no car certification any more in Florida - they do not even ask to see your car at all.

DMNestor

[ladislav]

...title to the DMV to make sure all's legit, being out of the country and all. Many scam artists out there.

I know the area pretty well - where in the WPB area will you be working? Traffic is a bear and it pays to be aware.

Contact me at e31v12@gmail.com for further details as I have some contacts in the area.

Btw, http://cars.com may be better for searching as it contains private newspaper ads as well as the usual dealer spew.