We used to have the ridiculous tax every year for automobiles in Washington that was a flat 2.9% of their estimation of what your vehicle was worth (which didn't even come close to real depreciation), but thank god the voters revolted a while back and voted it out. Nothing like paying close to 8% sales tax AND getting shafted every year. Of course, the government has slowly worked its way back in my charging various "fees" in addition to the normal tab renewal fee.