Can I register an Atom in New York? Can't find the answer anywhere...

[kaneda]

Hey Atom Community,

My name is Chris and I live in New York City.  I work in advertising and currently own a 2010 Ford Shelby GT500.  The car is amazing, especially for the money.  But I've always been a fan of small, light weight roadsters.  While I'll still keep the Shelby as a daily driver, I wanted to add an Atom to the mix.  Does anyone know if registering one in New York is difficult? Does anyone on this board know of anyone in NY with one?  Would love to pick their brain about how the process works. 

Also, how much does an Atom 3 actually cost? I'm sure there are a ton of unnecessary options for the car, but with the performance already being so great, I don't see the need to tack on a ton of extras.  Thanks guys.  Hopefully I can join the family soon.

Chris

[Gage]

Where there is a will there is most certainly a way.  If he doesn't chime in here, look for the the member here named Terry Kennedy.  He might have a tip or two.

[wisp]

Hey Chris,

Welcome to the AAOC forum.

For new pricing, specs, etc. for an Atom you should talk to the US dealer TMI - http://www.arielatom.com/

Otherwise secondhand vehicles do appear on e-bay from time to time. There is also a For Sale section on this forum.


This is Terry's blog - http://www.atomacrossamerica.org/  There is a small link to contact information on the site.

[Bruce Fielding]

Morning Chris

There is a club members only section of this site where registration is discussed but I believe you have to prequalify with a number of posts first?

Which agency?

[Richard Marler]

[quote="Bruce Fielding"]
I believe you have to prequalify with a number of posts first?
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There is no minimum number of post required before becoming a member?

[Terry Kennedy]

[quote="kaneda"]
Does anyone know if registering one in New York is difficult? Does anyone on this board know of anyone in NY with one?  Would love to pick their brain about how the process works. 
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Your best bet is to ask TMI if they know of anyone who registered in NY recently - all of us oldies registered around 5 years ago. There was a user here with 2 different usernames (at different times) - cshama / slowcharles who registered in NY twice. Again, that was a long time ago.

[kaneda]

Thanks guys.  I'll see if I can connect with Terry.  I work at JWT Advertising in NYC.  NYC is probably the WORST place for a car enthusiast to live.  But I'd rather spend my money on things that bring true enjoyment than pay $15 for mixed drinks . 

[slowcharles]

Getting an atom registered in NY was no problem for me. I may end up doing it again as I am considering getting a third atom soon.

PM me if you need more info.

[wisp]

[quote="slowcharles"]
Getting an atom registered in NY was no problem for me. I may end up doing it again as I am considering getting a third atom soon.

PM me if you need more info.
[/quote]

Good for you Charles.  I guess they are hard to get out of youer system.  Hopefully your third one will be the more refined 3.

[kaneda]

Hey Charles,

Any interest in selling one?  Wold be easiest to buy an existing NY registered car... Let me know!

CK

[slowcharles]

I haven't got an atom now- I had a couple in the past, which I registered in NY.

If and when I get a new one I will let you know how registration goes.

Btw the car will be a big change from the mustang, in a good way    There is is seriously nothing that feels as fast, including most motorcycles.

[kaneda]

Charles,

Where in NY do you live?  Would definitely be interested in learning the process from someone that has done it twice.  The atom really has no comparison...it's a grown up go-kart.  I'm 34 and my girlfriend just moved out...time to move an Atom in...  I live in NYC....

CK

[slowcharles]

[quote="kaneda"]
Charles,

Where in NY do you live?  Would definitely be interested in learning the process from someone that has done it twice.  The atom really has no comparison...it's a grown up go-kart.  I'm 34 and my girlfriend just moved out...time to move an Atom in...  I live in NYC....

CK
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In Westchester. The process is as simple as going to the DMV and getting registered- just get your insurance sorted out first. The guys at the Manhattan DMV are pretty spaced out- I told them my Atom was a modified convertible Chevy and they were quite happy. Also during 2 years of ownership I was not stopped once by the fuzz in NY- not once. They have no interest and I believe no jurisdiction to cause you problems.

[kaneda]

I'm from Westchester, Bronxville in fact.  Maybe we can have a Shelby/Atom meet up and you can blow the doors off the Ford   The one issue I'm having with getting an Atom is cost.  I just can't justify 60 grand for what is essentially a go kart.  In Europe, the cars sell for much cheaper.  And if there was mass production on these things, they'd be closer to 30k.  What to do...

[silver]

[quote="kaneda"]
I'm from Westchester, Bronxville in fact.  Maybe we can have a Shelby/Atom meet up and you can blow the doors off the Ford    The one issue I'm having with getting an Atom is cost.  I just can't justify 60 grand for what is essentially a go kart.  In Europe, the cars sell for much cheaper.  And if there was mass production on these things, they'd be closer to 30k.   What to do...
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In Europe it may look like they cost less but not so much after you convert to US dollHairs.

if you want a cheap one, go used, there are usually several available and at a significantly discounted rate from new