This is all lawyered-up language from the corporate parent, as you know. Hearst has plenty of lawyers.Let’s be clear- specifically it says ALL states but only on ELIGIBLE listings.
Thats a qualifier big enough to make a 3 point turn in……
”is available at the buyer’s choice on ELIGIBLE private-party listings“
”on ELIGIBILE private-party listings in all 50 US states”
Great idea, because it is very difficult to find the rules clearly written out on the CA DMV website, and we have all experienced different clerks at different branches have different ideas about what the rules are.That said, a BaT story or podcast with an interview with a California DMV official would be helpful and informative.
...and BaT being somewhat complaisant with that.I agree with you that buyers should do their own research. What I object to is sellers telling lies about ease of California registration of foreign imports or the sure thing of Montana registration.
Yes, we are all adults here. And you and I understand the issue. And there may be workarounds, but there may not be either. And the rules about importing old cars that will be driven very little are silly. Vintage cars contribute almost nothing to air pollution, because so few miles are driven.Frankly I dont get why everyone feels they have to get involved with registering a car purchased by some unknown buyer. So what..if they want to go to Montana or have a workaround or don't and have limited options, who cares? Everyone is an adult and can do their own research and come to their own conclusions. Re BaT is taking the obvious and legally conservative way out. Totally appropriate as a business. My 2 cents
| Ed B. (Caramel) Mar 25, 2024, 1:04 PM PDT Hi Don, Congrats on the very cool restoration shop! E9 coupes are amazing With regards to California DMV and registration, if the vehicle does not adhere to the Grey Market requirements as set forth by the CA DMV, we wouldn't be able to bypass any of their requirements, of course. Our understanding is that the vehicles would still need to have the safety and emissions equipment required by the US for that year. Below is a link you may already be familiar with as it pertains to California and Grey Market vehicles. https://www.bar.ca.gov/arsc/newsletters/newsletter/fall-2020/grey-market-vehicle-inspections#:~:text=The United States Department of,sold in the United States All the best, Caramel Support |