In addition to the smog check you will have to register the vehicle in your name in California... and pay sales tax on the purchase price... some people ask for two sales receipts... one for your own security... and one for the registration and sales tax calculation... Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cobb, Carl" <CCobb@GOODGUYS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 11:12 AM Subject: california smogging
> Can anyone advise me of what hoops have to be jumped through and potential > problems in purchasing a 1989 Westie GL 4sp (supposedly in immaculate > condition w/good motor) that is registered in Ohio. I would put a deposit > on it, have a mechanic check it out (any recommendations in the Cinci > area?), give a cashier's cheque, and then drive back to the San Francisco > Bay Area....probably will need chains. > > Anyway, comments? > > Thanks > > Carl > |
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