I live in L.A., and would like to purchase a Prius in 6-9 months. Luckily that's about the size of most waiting lists, but most places around L.A. are charging way over retail price. Calling around, I found a dealer in Portland, OR that can sell me one for MSRP in 8-10 months.
I thought I was all set, but a friend just reminded me that California has very strict emission laws and doesn't let you register a car purchased out of state if it is not "California Certified".
Does anyone know if by any chance a Prius I buy out-of-state will be California Certified? Or if there's an exemption for hybrids (since a bill was recently passed that exempts hybrids from requiring a smog check every two years)? Or if not what it would cost to have it certified?
Is this a bad idea? Should I call more dealerships in California? Or will I be able to make this work without too much trouble?
Thanks in advance,
Dominic
I thought I was all set, but a friend just reminded me that California has very strict emission laws and doesn't let you register a car purchased out of state if it is not "California Certified".
Does anyone know if by any chance a Prius I buy out-of-state will be California Certified? Or if there's an exemption for hybrids (since a bill was recently passed that exempts hybrids from requiring a smog check every two years)? Or if not what it would cost to have it certified?
Is this a bad idea? Should I call more dealerships in California? Or will I be able to make this work without too much trouble?
Thanks in advance,
Dominic