Are these the standard plates or only if you have a "classic" vehicle? WildBill just got his a couple weeks ago and I got mine a couple of months ago. That's pretty new.tomtexan wrote:Apparently not all offices have received them yet in your county.WildBill wrote:I saw the link and map. It says that Harris county is using the new plates, but they don't look like your picture.
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It's my belief that the reverse with the black background are the optional specialty plates and the new Texas Classic will be the standard issue. Those specialty plates are pricey. I have a set on my vehicle and they cost me an extra $30 each year. Not sure that they are that special to me anymore.C-dub wrote:I haven't seen those yet, but I have seen the reverse with a black background. I thought it was just an option if you didn't want the standard plates.


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I have a year before my plates turn seven years old. I hate the plates that are out now( too much color going on) and the "classic tx" plates will look sweet on my black truck.
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I was thinking of getting a specialty plates. It seems like a one time fee would cover the cost of printing, but $30 every year seems a bit much.tomtexan wrote:It's my belief that the reverse with the black background are the optional specialty plates and the new Texas Classic will be the standard issue. Those specialty plates are pricey. I have a set on my vehicle and they cost me an extra $30 each year. Not sure that they are that special to me anymore.C-dub wrote:I haven't seen those yet, but I have seen the reverse with a black background. I thought it was just an option if you didn't want the standard plates.I thought the extra $30 was a one time deal when you first got the plates, but found out different on the second year renewal.
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Really, once every 7 years. I may be dead by then, so really, is it that big a deal?Great......now we will have to physically go to the County Tax Office every 7 years to get new plates........another great idea for the Govt to get more money from us and waste more of our time.
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According to a Polk survey, average time a person keeps their car is 5.35 years.TLE2 wrote:Really, once every 7 years. I may be dead by then, so really, is it that big a deal?Great......now we will have to physically go to the County Tax Office every 7 years to get new plates........another great idea for the Govt to get more money from us and waste more of our time.
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WildBill wrote:According to a Polk survey, average time a person keeps their car is 5.35 years.TLE2 wrote:Really, once every 7 years. I may be dead by then, so really, is it that big a deal?Great......now we will have to physically go to the County Tax Office every 7 years to get new plates........another great idea for the Govt to get more money from us and waste more of our time.

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In what?C-dub wrote:WildBill wrote:According to a Polk survey, average time a person keeps their car is 5.35 years.TLE2 wrote:Really, once every 7 years. I may be dead by then, so really, is it that big a deal?Great......now we will have to physically go to the County Tax Office every 7 years to get new plates........another great idea for the Govt to get more money from us and waste more of our time.I'm above average!

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I've had my current truck for over 7 years. We had another one for 13 before selling it to get a new one. One car for 11 years and another for 7 before selling it.WildBill wrote:In what?C-dub wrote:WildBill wrote:According to a Polk survey, average time a person keeps their car is 5.35 years.TLE2 wrote:Really, once every 7 years. I may be dead by then, so really, is it that big a deal?Great......now we will have to physically go to the County Tax Office every 7 years to get new plates........another great idea for the Govt to get more money from us and waste more of our time.I'm above average!
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I finally bought a new car last month, but I still can't bear to get rid of my old 1994 Honda Accord.C-dub wrote:I've had my current truck for over 7 years. We had another one for 13 before selling it to get a new one. One car for 11 years and another for 7 before selling it.
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Honda cars are great vehicles. I worked at a Honda dealer for several years. I can remember when they were only built in Japan and there would be a waiting list to buy one before the next shipment arrived.WildBill wrote:I finally bought a new car last month, but I still can't bear to get rid of my old 1994 Honda Accord.
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My old Honda was built in Japan. The new ones are being made in Alabama. I was told at the Honda dealer that after the Tsunami and the reactor meltdown they had to close the factory in Japan and move the assembly plant to Alabama. I don't know if they are rebuilding it.tomtexan wrote:Honda cars are great vehicles. I worked at a Honda dealer for several years. I can remember when they were only built in Japan and there would be a waiting list to buy one before the next shipment arrived.WildBill wrote:I finally bought a new car last month, but I still can't bear to get rid of my old 1994 Honda Accord.
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