galins@trwrb.UUCP (Joseph E. Galins) (09/19/86)
First a commercial, then info on how to bring a car into CA. For Sale: 1976 Olds Cutlass Supreme 60k Miles Very reliable, great engine (5.7 liters, V8). Good tires and new brakes. Body has some rust (the car spent 9 years in Illinois) but finish is nice (garaged for 7 years). Asking $1900. Call (213) 543-2687 evenings (Redondo Beach) Joe Info: The only requirement for bringing a car into CA is that it pass the smog test. The car above passed after a timing adjustment and any car that is tuned up and hasn't been altered should pass. I have friends that have brought new and old cars in from out of state with no problems. The only concern is that the car should have 7500 miles on it, otherwise you will have to pay the difference in sales tax between the state you bought the car in and CA (6%). There is also a ceiling on how much the state will require you to pay a service station for bringing the car into spec. For example, a tune-up is generally too expensive so only a timing adjustment is tried. If the timing change doesn't help and the car hasn't been altered then the requirement is waved. (I believe) Joe