I live in NY and will register the car in NY, however the car is in MA. The problem is....

NY commonly issues temp. tags but in my situation, I would just transfer plates.

However, in MA the dealership has informed me that because MA has strange laws and does not accept "temp. tags" and that I cannot simply put my old plates onto the new car. My insurance agent has not been much help, because she only offered that I would need to make two trips.

1. Travel and purchase the car
2. Go back into NY and register the car myself
3. Go back to MA dealership and drive the car home.

This sounds like a hell of a mess, there has to be an easier way..... Any thoughts?