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