996 is officially a classic

Say whatever you want about the headlights and water cooling, but my 996 is now officially a classic! Earlier builds have been for a bit, but my 01/2001 finally hit the 20 year mark. Now for a little more background... Classic vehicle plates can be obtained in Connecticut for any vehicle 20 years or older (emissions are still required until 25 years). That 20 year mark has important tax implications. Vehicles in the state are subject to both sales and property tax (yeah that's some bull****). The property tax is based on 70% of the assessed value (Nada/KBB). In my county the mill rate is roughly 3% so my annual Porsche tax is in the $300 ballpark. After 20 years the assessed value is capped at $500 so now we're talking about a $15 tax bill. For somewhat obvious reasons, you'll see most of the the really high end vehicles in my area with NY or other out-of-state plates. Forgive the current state. Still waiting on my coilovers and some other suspension bits to be delivered.

Enjoy that status while you can. Getting rid of the antique plate would be low hanging fruit for CTs progressive caucus based on the huge budget deficits coming down the pike. Legalized pot and on line gaming will only do so much. It's always constant quest for new revenue in the Nutmeg State. Such a shame for a place that used to be the low tax Haven of the northeast. Ok, off the soapbox. Cheers on the new plate and to your 996.

Texas considers 25 years old to be classics. I have to wait a 6 more years.

Alabama doesn't have a "Classic" status, but the tag/registration on my 99 996 is only $29 a year, we do have a " Vintage " status at 30 years old, that is only $10 and is " permanent" to the car..

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fellow CT resident. Got my plates shortly after 1/20 for my 2000 C2. I like the monochrome look of the classic plates. Nice it �saves� you $ as they take so much either way

Okay, I�m confused. Why out of state plates if the value is capped at 500? Isn�t that good for a taxpayer. What am I missing?

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For the classic Speedster it's great for the taxpayer. For the 992 Turbo S, bend over and spread em.

Got it. Thanks

I think if I owned an air cooled, I�d consider vintage plates. In my short 3yrs of ownership in a 996, the majority of the (non-Porsche) population can�t distinguish between MY 2000, vs a MY 2020. If they were parked side by side, yes,but when I�m not parked around other Porsches, people believe it�s a ~MY 2018. 😎 I like playing that game. Vintage plates will just blow my cover. 😎

15 more years here in KS.

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I�ve shocked a lot of people when they�ve asked what year my car is. They can�t believe it is a 2002.

15 years old qualifies as a �classic� in Pennsylvania The 997 is a classic here

In delaware its 25yrs for an antique, there is no classic. the good thing its a $30 yearly fee and requires no inspection. The bad is it limits driving to shows, parades or events.

That's good to know I have a 2001, yeah for lower taxes Norm

Illinois here. Antique is 25 years. Vehicles displaying these plates may only be driven to and from an antique auto show or exhibition, service station or demonstration.

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It's not the number plate that tells me this is a classic car. It's all the components dropped on the floor that indicates such!

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Same here in VA; you're capped on the annual mileage one can put on the car.

One wonders what nanny will follow you around checking how you are using. Mine is my DD. Here in ‘Bama (RTR), here are the rules: This plate be displayed upon a vintage vehicle. A “vintage vehicle” is: a private passenger automobile, truck or truck tractor which weighs not more than 26,000 pounds gross weight, motorcycle, or fire truck over 30 years old operated as a collector’s item, including participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and not used for general transportation purposes a vehicle having the original or substantially similar vehicle body, chassis, engine, and transmission as designated for that make, model, year, and age vehicle So bullet point 4 rules out mine! 😁

In the great state of Nevada we have many hairs to split, I'm currently driving a "Classic Rod." Classic Rod: not earlier than 1949, but at least 20 years before application. Classic Vehicle: not earlier than 1949, but at least 25 years before application. Old Timer: Vehicles manufactured more than 40 years before the date of application. Street Rod: manufactured earlier than 1949. Horseless Carriage: Vehicles manufactured on or before 1915. (Personally love this.)

In Texas, both a "classic" vehicle and an "Antique" vehicle are at least 25 years old. Only the antique vehicle is limited use. I still have to wait 5 years for the "classic" vehicle plates. Most people think my car is a recent model...I need some "classic plates." Actually I don't care what others think...only what I think.

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That is freakin' cool! I worked with an older fellow who used his Model T as a daily driver in the summer. He'd drive it to work and everything. Of course it was all on back roads, I don't think a 'T' is a good idea on interstate highways. He lived only a few miles away, too.

25 years for "historical" car plates in CA. I've got 3 cars that will qualify w/in the next 5-8 years. My 996, my MR2 Spyder and my F250 7.3L diesel. LOL! See: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbo...icense-plates/

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Yep, top speed not too fast, I believe. Drove a �28 Chevrolet and it wouldn�t do over 45 or so.

My �49 Chevy pickup never got above 45mph, mostly due to the smaller wheel/tire combo I was running. Otherwise, 50 was no problem, even if the engine sounded like it was near redline (at about 3,000 RPM), even though max power of 92HP (Gross) was delivered at 3,600 RPM. Yeah, we had antique plates on her from 1986-through-1995, but had to switch to regular truck plates when my older brother started daily driving her as his vehicle in high school.