Mike1982

I am in the NE part of Ohio (part that has e-check) and was wondering what, if anyone in Ohio has collector plates on there car, 944 or 944t. If you do, how hard was it? I am just wondering because my car does have higher miles, ~130k on it plus I have 3" fabspeed cat-bypass on, plus I don't care for e-check. So, instead I was thinking of getting collector plates so I don't need to go though e-check at all. I have heard that you need to prove that it was a limitied production car, but then a '86 944 turbo was the most common 944 turbo from all the years to come here. Any help would be great because my b-day is 30th of July, so I have about ~3 months to figure this out.

UDPride

Mike-

I have collector plates, but E-Check was done away with at the end of last year. You will not need collector plates anymore to circumvent E-Check.

That said if you want the plates anyway, go to the www.oplates.com and check for forms or google the Ohio government site. The app is online. Pretty much any Porsche will qualify for them, provided it is not your daily driver.

Manning

Hey, your B-day is 3 days after mine, though almost 15 year later.

Even though my car has passed with flying colors the last two times I've had t e-checked, I may register it as a collector this year if I can.

mpd425

E check will run for the next 2 years in the Akron Cleveland area it will be will be free. As far as collector plates not sure on the restrictions for them but I thought there was something about the amount of miles it can be driven per year. Also check your insurance rates with the collector plates.

Manning

I think it is around 2500 miles per year, which I don't even come close to hitting. I was going to call USAA before I did this to double check how it will impact my rates, but they are already pretty low since I drive it so little.

Mike1982

I won't mind to get it e-checked because it is free this year but I don't even have a cat on the car right now, so I would have to buy one, put it on the go just to pass the visual inspection, hence why I am looking for this as well. My 944 turbo isn't my daily by any means, but if it is only 2500 miles, that actually might be pushing it for me, I think I am more in the 4000 range right now.

Skip Wolfe

Hey Mike,

A buddy of mine got collector plates for his '88 944 and it was no problem - just filled out a form that you can pick up at the local BMV office and mailed it in.

UDPride

I dont know of any mileage limit on the collector plates. When you renew, you do NOT have to post your mileage, hence if you dont post it on renewal, you wouldnt post it when initially registering.

I just renewed both of mine. All you need to put down is your daily driver's license plate number.

Wouldnt surprise me within the next five years theres a class action suit and we get some of our money back (at least a judgment for it).

Tony K

There is no mileage limit, stipulation, or anytihng like that for Collector plates. It just can't be your daily car. You have to have another car registered as a regular car, and you put that car's license plate on the application and they look it up.

As far as "is my car eligible?", they generally don't give a hassle with sports cars. They have two different books at the desk that list all "collectible" vehicles (by whose authority I don't know). If your car is not in either book and it's not obviously something special, you have to send them documentation (photos, etc.) that the car is indeed used as a collector's car. This is for the person who tries to register a 1986 Monte Carlo or 1994 Grand Am as a collector car; not an issue for Porsche owners!

Manning

Hmm, I must have been thinking about mileage limits for insurance. I know a lot of insurance for collectors cars have mileage limits, but not all of them.

Chris_924s

I know Dale has collector plates on his 944, IIRC he does not need e-check, but his is an 83, I dont know if that makes a difference. I'll call Dale later and get the lowdown from his experience.

Mileage limits? Bah- fix them by resetting your tripmeter while driving

AgRosa Brad

I've got collector plates for my Turbo S. The 944's aren't listed in the "collectible" book that the DMV uses, but I sent some info regarding the "rarity" of my car and I received my plates. I'm sure any 944 would qualify, as compared to most domestic models, they're still very low production numbers, hence adding to the "collectible" nature of the cars.

-Brad

hoffman912

I have historical plates on my 912. no e check (didnt need it in columbus anyways), and no need to renew EVER. one time for like 30 bucks. there is a limit, as its only supposed to be driven on weekends and to car shows or for maintenence, but thats never stopped me from goiing for joy rides at any time. I do drive it to work on occasion but not much anyways. plus i get to sport my bitchin 1968 ohio plates

UDPride

Whats the threshold for historical plates? 25yrs?

Tony K

Yes, 25 yrs.