[Fabulist]

For some reason the government agency responsible for the registration of the cars is randomly sending out just a few license plates every few days. Last week the first cars were delivered to their Dutch owners and there should be 6 to 8 on the road by the end of this week.

@Dutch: I have a similar problem because I have personalized California plates and when I returned my car last year I did not have a car to transfer them to, so in order to retain the plates, I have to pay a partial annual registration fee for them to sit in my garage. I was particularly annoyed at having to pay the second payment for a second year of non-registration in August 2011. Also, when the car does show up, I don't get any credit for the 18 or so months of payments and have to pay around $1000 for first year's registration fee.

The point is to let you know that I feel (a different version of) your registration pain and sending you good vibes and hopes for you to get your car soon.

-- Fab.

 

[Fabulist]

YES!!!! Just now - at 9 o'clock in the evening here, my dealer is putting in extra hours - I got the call I've been waiting for for such a long time. On Saturday morning I can pick up my Karma!!! The license plate has arrived and the software problem fixed. Another 59 hours and the four year wait is finally over. I'm one very happy camper.

Gefeliciteerd!

When one of us gets their car, it's like we all have gotten our cars. Hope you enjoy it.

-- Fab.