hey everyone. just trying to find out if anyone from experience knows if its easier to register a E30 touring in california if it's purchased in the usa already registered in a different state then trying to register it from canada or europe? don't want to have to pay $7000 for lab. any info would be helpful. thanks!
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Originally posted by 661mpow32 View Posthey everyone. just trying to find out if anyone from experience knows if its easier to register a E30 touring in california if it's purchased in the usa already registered in a different state then trying to register it from canada or europe? don't want to have to pay $7000 for lab. any info would be helpful. thanks!
There is no way to avoid laboratory testing, unless it's already a California registered car.
Originally posted by 2mAn View PostIm pretty sure your best bet is to use a registered importer and buy it directly from overseas. Registering one thats already IN the US will be impossible. Good luck
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Also once it's registered in CA it will have to pass emissions. Lots of european cars didn't come with US-spec emission equipment. It will be much easier to register it at a friend's house in a state that has a 25 year emission exempt rule and just renew your reg online every year.
As long as your car is in good shape and you're running a front plate and don't have a super loud exhaust and no ratty looking shit, no cop will think twice about your out-of-state plate.
it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels
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Google CA smog vs 49 state emission. There are different catalytic converters, full exhaust systems, even entire cars made for the 49 state market vs the CA market because of the difference in emission requirement.
Some early euro bmws didn't have lambda sensors unless the market required it. Ergo wouldn't pass CA smog.
it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels
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No matter what, you will get the Lab test before you can get it register and driving in CA for long term use.
I got mine from FL with FL title already DMV is cool with it and DMV asked me to go CHP have them put in the 7 Vin number in their system before they can finalize the registration process, however CHP won't do it before i did the lab test and get the bar sticker.
Now, I paid $6500.00 and waiting the stupid test done. I just dropped off my Touring last month and the guy told me it takes 6-8 weeks
Hope this help!!
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Originally posted by af dynamic View PostNo matter what, you will get the Lab test before you can get it register and driving in CA for long term use.
I got mine from FL with FL title already DMV is cool with it and DMV asked me to go CHP have them put in the 7 Vin number in their system before they can finalize the registration process, however CHP won't do it before i did the lab test and get the bar sticker.
Now, I paid $6500.00 and waiting the stupid test done. I just dropped off my Touring last month and the guy told me it takes 6-8 weeks
Hope this help!!
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$6500.0 is outrageous........FEEDBACK:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316212
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