[foogazi]

> It's completely unfair.

Somebody call the waaahmbulance.

No CA homeowner should be surprised by this. Guess what you probably paid a higher price than them - voluntarily!!!

[jedberg]

I pay less than 1/2 of what they do. It’s not fair to them.

Also, I'm not sure how what I paid is at all relevant to a tax that is based on current value.

When you register a car, which is also taxed on current value, it has nothing to do with what you paid. If you got a good deal you don't save on your registration fee. Even in the first year.