| Author | Message | ||
| Erich Coiner (Erich)
New member Username: Erich Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2003 |
As long as all the original Federal equipment is still on the car, you can get it registered in CA. You get in a world of hurt when you buy a new car in Az and try to register it in CA. Your old car will not be a problem. | ||
| Kelly Hayes (Khayes)
Junior Member Username: Khayes Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2003 |
I am thinking about moving to the Bay Area after the first of the year. Does anyone know if all Testarossa's were 50 state certified? I have a 1986 US TR and was wondering if I would be able to get the car registered in California. It passed the Houston smog test last year but I recently put a Tubi on it. | ||
| Bill Rose (Superbimmer)
Junior Member Username: Superbimmer Post Number: 59 Registered: 1-2003 |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good question ... what you need to find out, is what date they will use when you "re-classify" your car. It's possible that they'll use the prior date of registration, which means you are still in the same boat. Non-operational, does not mean that the car is "un-registered". Just a thought ... call the DMV. You don't have to tell them who you are...just pose the question. OR better ... call AAA. I always use them for registration, anyway. (Robert ... I posted this reply in the General Discussion Section, before seeing this) | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Member Username: Dom Post Number: 479 Registered: 11-2002 |
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| Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Member Username: Robertgarven Post Number: 338 Registered: 2-2002 |
I am positive it is posted on their website www.smogcheck.ca.gov I quote "Under current law a 1974 model year vehicle will be exempt in 2003, a 1975 in 2004, etc." | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Member Username: Dom Post Number: 478 Registered: 11-2002 |
Robert, I think it would work. However, I've heard many conflicting stories on whether or not 1975 cars will become smog exempt next year. I have not been able to nail down any facts, but am keeping my fingers crossed. Dom | ||
| Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Member Username: Robertgarven Post Number: 336 Registered: 2-2002 |
have a 75 gt4. January 1, 2004 it will be exempt from smog. I have to smog it on December 20, 2003. Instead I was going to non op it, work on it for about 15 days then re-register it trying to avoid the smog inspection. Has anyone done this, and will it work? My car has consistantly passed the smog test but last time the smog tech ground the gears (twice)then wrapped cahins around the rear suspension. I felt like I had been raped. I have since rebuilt the rear suspension and it is nicely painted. I feel guilty I have never let anyone, not even my wife drive the car and yet every two years I have let some pretty sad dudes smog it. Thanks for any input. |