Re: California Emissions & Importing

[CJI <Inver@ix.netcom.com>]

Dave,
My experience is that all VW's after 1986 or so were built to CARB standards.
You should check your emissions certification tag under the hood, I believe
it's the same tag that tells you the output of your motor. It will either say
CA emissions or "this car as of it's manufacture date complies with emission
standards in all 50 states" or something like that. Six years ago, when I
moved from NYC to CA, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that my VW
at the time (88 Fox GL) was certified to meet CA emissions standard. No extra
charges added on to an already expensive registration process. Have your
checkbook ready, it's a damn expensive state!

CJI
99 GLX
Arrow Silver/Black leather

David Nejely wrote:

> Great news, I'm relocating to CA, and planning on taking the GLX along
> with.  Questions for you Californians on the list, and especially anyone
> who has brought a Jetta in from out of state.  What is involved with
> import?  I looked up the DMV webpage, they assess a $300.00 fee, but you
> have to have a valid smog cert.  What is involved?  Are all the cars built
> CA compliant?  Or is the engine going to need mods, and should I sell the
> car here to save the trouble?  (NOOOO!!!!)
>
> Sorry for a million questions...looking for any insight!
>
> Dave
> '95 GLX Grn/Blk
> Moving to better weather edition