12-25-2013, 05:11 PM | #1 |
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Anybody from CA purchase their ZL1 out of state?
There are not many 2013 ZL1s available which have the options I want so I am now beginning to look outside of California. Does anybody have any experience with registering a non-california emissions compliant NEW car in California.
The CA DMV site states that you cannot do this. I am sure people have. Wondering what it takes to get it done? Any info with any first hand experience would be appreciated. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures...cts/ffvr29.htm |
12-25-2013, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Hello, yes all you need to make sure is that the ZL1 has FE9 federal emissions. With that it's 50 states emissions. With that you can register in California. I have done this buying out of Texas. Also my friend bought his in Michigan and registered in the SF Bay Area.
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12-26-2013, 02:09 AM | #3 | |
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I am sure I am mis understanding your question. All new ZL1's are 50 state compliant. They all come with the same emission equipment. Only a modifed after factory car could be non CA compliant. If you want one with the options that dont comply in CA, you could modify a new one and still have the same register issues once you tag it in CA. Sorry, I know I am not understanding something. |
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12-26-2013, 07:45 AM | #4 | |
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Once I received my car, I had to go get a smog check prior to going to the DMV to register. Trust me, get the smog prior to going to the DMV. You'll thank me later for not having to stand in these long DMV lines twice like i had to.
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12-26-2013, 02:46 PM | #5 |
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I got mine from outside of California but I ordered it, so it came with YF5. I believe there are heavy penalties for shipping a non-compliant NEW car into the state. If it were me, I'd just keep looking within the state. There's a beautiful new '13 AGM with 10-spokes and ECF insert at a dealership near me right now.
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12-26-2013, 04:27 PM | #6 |
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12-26-2013, 04:45 PM | #7 |
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I've done it twice now, with an SS & a ZL1. Like was just said, every single ZL1 that has ever been made is 50 state compliant. You have to get it smogged & pay California their ridiculous taxes, not that big of a deal.
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12-26-2013, 05:46 PM | #8 |
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This is a interesting thread , I live in so cal and will ordering my 2015 ZL1 as soon as I can and this information is helpful.
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12-26-2013, 10:08 PM | #10 | |
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This is a heck of a deal new for 53K http://www.chevroletoffremont.com/in...&id=2007589743 Last edited by ScooterZL1; 12-26-2013 at 10:14 PM. Reason: Adding link |
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12-27-2013, 04:04 AM | #11 | |
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12-27-2013, 08:52 AM | #12 |
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Yeah. Sequoia Chevy. Seem nice on the phone but priced way too high. Bought another car last night same thing minus the carbon hood for 3k less. Kinda bummed about that but couldn't pass the deal up.
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12-27-2013, 08:39 PM | #13 |
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I was originally going to order my ZL1 from Kansas, as I had a connection for a car at MSRP (last year). Any dealer can spec a car with CA emissions. I believe there is no difference in the build other than the order code. If I remember right, it was a no cost to order. If you have that, then you will not need to smog the car. You will have to pay the sales tax in CA. The Kansas dealer was not going to include sales tax, so it would not double dip. Even if you paid a lower sales tax in another state, CA wants their cut.
This can be done if a dealer is ordering you a new build. Buying from dealer stock will put you in a position like those said above. I'd be careful and check with the CA DMV before you purchase.
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12-28-2013, 09:45 PM | #14 |
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Buying Camaro ZL1 Out of State
As stated by previous poster all Camaros are 50 state emissions compliant. Have bought two out of state one in Indiana another in Washington. Both had California emissions but you still need to smog the car. Because it was purchased out of state. If the dealer charges sales tax and its more here you pay the difference. Just have the dealer verify yf5 option code . I'm sure you can purchase one out of California cheaper and buy a plane ticket to go get it.
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