The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVIII

Originally Posted by JARblue

Yeah but you don't drive it. I drove the Z for a couple of years without my registration tag because I hadn't gotten an inspection. After about 2.5 years, I got pulled over 3 times in about 6 weeks and decided it was about time to get that inspection.

One of the cops was like "Wow, you're over a year expired?!?". I told him the car had been out of commission and I just got it running again and was planning to get the inspection right away. That was a boldfaced lie and the Z was actually over 2 years expired. He gave me a warning

Z is currently expired as of Nov 2017. Hasn't stopped me

Originally Posted by JLarson

I've been there - but never with the Z. That's the stuff I had to do back in college to survive. Working, going to school, and living on my own - I do not miss those days. Ramen noodles, hotdogs for meat, a budget so thin that the choice was usually food or fuel. Paying for the luxury of an inspection was not possible.

Originally Posted by JARblue

The cost for an inspection is $25. And the Z would have no trouble passing inspection.

It was pure laziness. And the fact that I knew I wouldn't get in trouble for it. Worst case if I actually got a ticket, I would go get the inspection and mail in my appearance with proof of inspection and a $10 dismissal fee. Turns out three warnings were enough motivation.

Currently, the TPMS light is on on the Z, so I need to turn that off before I can pass. Which is dumb as hell if you ask me. TPMS sensors are pointless. I can tell the tire is low long before the damn light comes on

Originally Posted by JLarson

In PA they hit you for both mechanical and emissions inspections, usually about $80.