SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Importing from "out of state" into Calif.????
08-02-2018, 06:11 PM
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Importing from "out of state" into Calif.????
Hey all, How much trouble is it to say, buy an SL63 from a dealership in Colorado (or anywhere else) and registering it in California?
Am I asking for a major headache?
Thx, Vic
Am I asking for a major headache?
Thx, Vic
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cyber3d (08-03-2018)
08-03-2018, 02:48 AM
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Most modern cars are fine state to state. Only issue is if the car is modded, then some states are less strict than others and a car that is ok in some states may not pass smog requirements in California.
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08-03-2018, 03:23 PM
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I live in SoCal and have purchased 4 MB’s from out of state sellers (one MB dealer and 3 other brand dealers.) all were previously titled for at least 6 months. The process is painless, just buy the car and arrange for shipping. You will need the out of state title to get a Ca title. My most recent purchase out of state was a 10 month old S65. It took about 3 weeks for the newly issued Ohio title to show up.I got the Ohio sales tax confirmation direct from the dealer, Ca credits that payment against the Ca rate. I am not sure how this title and tax process works for a brand new car. Get the car smog tested and take the car, the title and the smog paperwork to your closest AAA office. If you are not a AAA member, join. The entire process takes 15 minutes at a AAA office, far far preferable than dealing with the DMV. All MB’s are 50 state cars for emissions purposes, the confirmation decal is under the hood.
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cyber3d (08-03-2018)
08-03-2018, 04:18 PM
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I live in SoCal and have purchased 4 MB’s from out of state sellers (one MB dealer and 3 other brand dealers.) all were previously titled for at least 6 months. The process is painless, just buy the car and arrange for shipping. You will need the out of state title to get a Ca title. My most recent purchase out of state was a 10 month old S65. It took about 3 weeks for the newly issued Ohio title to show up.I got the Ohio sales tax confirmation direct from the dealer, Ca credits that payment against the Ca rate. I am not sure how this title and tax process works for a brand new car. Get the car smog tested and take the car, the title and the smog paperwork to your closest AAA office. If you are not a AAA member, join. The entire process takes 15 minutes at a AAA office, far far preferable than dealing with the DMV. All MB’s are 50 state cars for emissions purposes, the confirmation decal is under the hood.
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08-03-2018, 04:19 PM
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08-03-2018, 05:01 PM
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All MB’s are 50 state cars, no retrofits or mods required for Ca registration.
