I think in most states the dealers are required to sell a car that meets all local requirements. Therefore I would not pay a dime to even have it put on the car. If it is required to be on the car and it was not sold "as is" then they have to put on the front plate.

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Currently
1991 Mazda Miata 174000
1991 Subaru 189,000 Winter beater

got rid of:
1984 VW Vanagon 195,000
1976 350SE Euro 185,000 KM
1973 280SE 4.5 (boy do I regret that)
1980 280SE European W126 4 speed manual (miss it)
1989 BMW 735iL 119000 (good riddance)