purchasing a car across the country, driving it legally

[z31maniac]

But that means you're buying the car basically blind :(

I've bought two E30s that way, first one I had shipped.

Not really that big a deal. Plus, you can likely find someone to take a look at one you're serious about.

[TimKninja]

"Im never gonna sell this car"

Your next one better be red.

[VinniE30]

You're flying there and driving back right in the e30 you're buying right?
Just take the plates from your current e30 with you and put them on the e30 you're buying. Problem?

[KenC]

You're flying there and driving back right in the e30 you're buying right?
Just take the plates from your current e30 with you and put them on the e30 you're buying. Problem?

Other than the fact that they don't belong to that car?

[M-technik-3]

Check your states legality on transfer of ownership. Pa and Va had temp tags cost 25 bucks and were good for 30-60 days depending on the state.

[VinniE30]

Other than the fact that they don't belong to that car?

Yeah other than that.:)
It wouldn't be a problem if you don't get pulled over.

[M-technik-3]

Yeah other than that.:)
It wouldn't be a problem if you don't get pulled over.

So after you purchase said car fax details to your insurance company and have said tags transferred if that is legal in your state.

Or maybe have a laywer draw up some legal papers so you can drive the car home on previous owners tags and fed ex them back.

[lolcantturn]

You're flying there and driving back right in the e30 you're buying right?
Just take the plates from your current e30 with you and put them on the e30 you're buying. Problem?

lolol I'm going to be hitting triple digit speeds a couple of times on the way back so if I get pulled over, I only want 1 ticket ;)

Check your states legality on transfer of ownership. Pa and Va had temp tags cost 25 bucks and were good for 30-60 days depending on the state.

This is exactly what I'm planning to do, seems like it'll work smoothly

[freeride53]

do you want to buy mine.

[lolcantturn]

do you want to buy mine.

if only you had two less doors ;) be on the lookout for a 318is, black preferred though! Needs to be just about perfect.

[freeride53]

if only you had two less doors ;) be on the lookout for a 318is, black preferred though! Needs to be just about perfect.

hah, I was semi-kidding.
lol, come to the bay area. hella of those cars.
There is a minty diamantschwarz 318is down my parents' street.
Here is a picture.
Some old dude drives it, I can put a note on his window with your contact info if you want. It is CLEAN.


Livin' that Diamantschwarz Lifestyle... by sina.pour, on Flickr

[lolcantturn]

How minty are we talkin about? Will it make it across the country? ;)
Leave a cute little note on the windshield, I'm down to fly across and pick it up. And then me and my friend can throw a motel party and invite all the dudes from the bay area.

[F34R]

I am so glad I got a Cali e30 here in NY!

[freeride53]

How minty are we talkin about? Will it make it across the country? ;)
Leave a cute little note on the windshield, I'm down to fly across and pick it up. And then me and my friend can throw a motel party and invite all the dudes from the bay area.

pm me your email or phone # and i shall put the cutest note on le wiper.
I'm about to head out to the city right now, so hurry lol.

[bernzpeed]

you have 7 days to transfer the title to you. you have 30 days to change the plates from CA to NJ