[JPit]

No wonder the economy is in such trouble. Only the government could make it so difficult to purchase a car and get it registered…talk about slowing down commerce.
The last thing I want to do is get accused of fraud over registering a car. I talked to the NJ DMV today and might have been a little too forthcoming. I asked specifically if a car was titled and registered in another state as a 1965 cobra but is actually a kit car (I can’t help but be honest) could I just transfer that title. I was met with a resounding NO WAY. The car if approved would be titled the year the build was complete and if I could not prove that it would be titled the current year. As far as emissions go it would be the year of the engine. The DMV is sending me a full packet of the steps I will have to go through to get the car registered so I will keep everyone posted when I get it...3-5 days.
With far more responses about cars than I thought I would get ….DeCooney and MRMustang are correct. I have to completely evaluate my needs/desires and most import budget.
I do really like the lines of the FIA better so for now I think I will hold out for one. I still want to use the car as a weekend driver in the summer….a real grocery getter with occasional trips to the beach (2 hour drive and the need for that 5th gear).
I did set an upper budget of $45K for an ERA FIA, but now realize that was unrealistic once tax and shipping are factored in (which can easily push the price over $50k).
I will give my search for an FIA some time while keeping a close eye on the 427 market. I would rather take my time and find the right car at the right price than make an emotional purchase.