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03-15-2004, 01:55 PM
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Friends: 0 |  California emissions Possibly a stupid question, but if I buy a Prius outside of California, it still is California emissions certified, correct? California has more stringent rules that state the car must specifically be certified for California. Thanks, --Dan |
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03-15-2004, 02:12 PM
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Friends: 0 | My understanding is that the Prius qualifies for use in California no matter where you purchased it. Part of the incentive for Toyota to produce it was the strict emissions requirements in California, and, as far as I know, there is only one version of Prius (options notwithstanding) sold in the entire US. If you are moving to CA with a car purchased out of state, you have to have it checked by CA DMV people when you register it. This might not apply to a new car, however. Bob |
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03-15-2004, 02:16 PM
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You have to take it to a "referee" station because the car can't be checked by the regular tailpipe test because the car doesn't idle. You have to make an appointment and the referee stations are not necessarily in convenient locations (they seem to be associated with schools for some reason, the closest I found new me was at UC Irvine). You can't get your CA registration until you complete this test and bring it with you to the DMV (or AAA).
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03-15-2004, 02:25 PM
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Friends: 0 | I've done/am still doing this. The referee station here was Alameda's College. It cost a total of $8.25 and all they did was take the mileage, look at it, take the vin and send me on my way. (Once I found the place.) BTW, I made an appointment as soon as I had a VIN. It did take a week or two to get it. Also, if you buy outside of California you have to have the dealer send your paperwork to your local DMV office. Realize that there is a catch 22 scenario in that you have to register the car within 20 days of entering the state. You can't register the car until you get it smogged. You can't get it smogged until you have a referee look at it. Etc, etc. Bascially I drove around unregistered until I got smogged. That same day I paid my taxes (California state sales tax about $2,000) and am awaiting for my next appointment set up on March 25th before I can actually register the car. So, I'm without any plates, but I have all my paperwork in my car whenever I drive.
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03-15-2004, 03:14 PM
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Friends: 0 | Appreciate all the replies on this! Great info and I can't wait to get the car! --Dan |
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04-24-2004, 11:13 AM
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04-24-2004, 11:28 AM
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Friends: 0 | Even the Prius sold in Canada are California Emission certified. |
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04-24-2004, 12:35 PM
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Referee Scheduling Center at 1-800-622-7733 | |
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04-24-2004, 07:52 PM
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Friends: 0 | Hi there - I called this number to find and setup an appointment with at a referee station: 1-800-622-7733 It was quick and painless when I got it done. --Dan |
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04-24-2004, 10:09 PM
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Friends: 0 | Thanks a lot for the info. Its confusing buying my first car, buying it from another state and trying to figure out where to register it (California or Utah) as I move for graduate school to Utah. Does anyone know how you determine if you are a resident of state? I wasnt a resident in NJ for undergrad, but does it change for older students? Thanks for all the help. Rebecca |
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