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I recently bought a used 2005 Buick LeSabre from a friend for $500 (it's not in the best condition, but works). Today I went and got insurance for it, as well as to get it registered. I was told by most people, parents included, that it would be a $20 fee for registration, and the ad valorem would be roughly 7% of what I paid for it. But when I went for the registration they charged me about $246 for it ($20 registration fee included). Is this supposed to be right? Also something to add, this is in Georgia. Any clarification on this would be helpful, thank you.