So, I bought this 1984 380SL from this gal and her husband that knew what the blue book was. She said high blue book was 22,000 but thought 2,200 was more appropriate. I bought the car as soon as possible before the phone ringing off the hook made her aware the price was too low. Here is the Unamerican part: I took the title with her signature and the sale price (2,200)and the bill of sale with the sale price (2,200) and a copy of the add from Craigs-List that stated 2,200 and she had turned in the notification that was now in the data base as being sold for 2,200. The lady at the DOL told me that the mid blue book was 13,100 and I would have to pay taxes on that amount. Heres my question: isn't that against the law or the constitution or something? I'm going to call the ACLU. How can they tax you for what you didn't pay? They say I can get an noterized afidavit from the seller stating the car needs a bunch of work but the car is in great condition and the gal now knows what a mistake she made and will not cooperate. I think this is an unfair law. If I go to the Supermarket and buy a steak on sale for $2 and the store taxes me for the full price $8 then I think I should call a cop.