Just moved to LA, what should I do?

[TylerLieberman]

^probably one of the dumbest statements I've seen in a while. If I had a nickel every time I've heard that, I could have bought Florida. And then sold it to Cuba. Then retire on an oceanfront property in California and wait for the earthquake that never comes.

[ronboogieon]

I'm also moving down to Cali in the OC for a job. I'm planning to keep my brz registered in WA since my parents still live there to avoid all the hassle.

How strict are the inspections anyway? I only have a high flow cat so shouldn't be a hassle to go back to stock if it comes to it.

[Chad11491]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

^probably one of the dumbest statements I've seen in a while. If I had a nickel every time I've heard that, I could have bought Florida. And then sold it to Cuba. Then retire on an oceanfront property in California and wait for the earthquake that never comes.

Someone can't detect sarcasm lol.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by Chad11491

Someone can't detect sarcasm lol.

Or maybe my statement is also sarcastic.

[Chad11491]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Or maybe my statement is also sarcastic.

Lol I am probably not in the right state of mind to detect sarcasm.

[pantdino]

Originally Posted by ashtray

There's likely a FAQ on the CA DMV webpage. When I moved out here I want to say I had to have my car smogged and inspected. Inspected meaning at the DMV, they walk outside and make sure you have seat belts, lights, and turn signals.

My car was a few years old at the time though. Not sure the procedure for newer cars.

I think CA requires that you get CA residency/license within something like 30 days after moving here? Again, check the webpage. Not sure how they would enforce that however.

If its like the inspection my old car from Germany had to undergo its more about the VIN and paperwork to be sure it isn't stolen.


It could be enforced by any cop who is in a bad mood and pulls you over because he suspects you aren't just visiting CA.


I don't think cars under 4 yrs of age require smog testing- they'll just want your money for the licensing fees.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by Chad11491

Lol I am probably not in the right state of mind to detect sarcasm.

Or maybe you are.

[brzsubarusti13]

will have to smog, will have to pay differences in taxes between the two states, if any.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Drakelee117

Anyways, I had my 2015 brz registered in Florida previously. Now since I've moved, obviously I need to register it in LA. Do I need to go to smog place before I go to the DMV? I am familiar with the whole smog thing but I've read about so many exemptions (something like new cars with 7500 miles or less are exempted or you don't need to smog it if the car was purchased within 5 years?) Also, I am on a student Visa, and almost all of the info I found on DMV talks about CA resident which I don't think I qualify for?

To answer your actual questions (ignoring all the other noise in the thread):

• Yes, you need to register it in CA (within 20 days of "entering" the state) if you want to be legal about it.
• You need to have your VIN verified by a peace officer or the DMV.
• You need a smog check.
• You will be exempt from smog for 6 years from original date of title
• The car still needs to be registered in CA if you are living/working here for the majority of the time.
• As for mods, you still have to follow the law but unless you are being a total asshat about it, police generally won't care and you are smog exempt until 2021 at the earliest.

-alex

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by musicman78

If you plan on modding it out, find a good mechanic who can point you to a "mod friendly" shop to get your smog checked. Some places won't even check it because you have mods on it. At least that is what I discovered with my last car that had a bunch of modifications done. Welcome to Cali!

You can have modifications if you have the carb legal number for each one with correct vin numbers etc.

[retoocs]

Originally Posted by Drakelee117

CARB legal SC kit

Good luck on that. As of right now, CARB does not list any legal kits.

[ntron1]

Move to Arizona.

[ma1234]

I moved to CA eight years ago from FL. Have never registered a car here, nor do I have a CA license. Saves me money and hassle. It helps that I still maintain and own property in Miami, which is where I have everything sent.

Whenever I buy a new car, though, it is a pain getting it registered in Florida, but worth the hassle.

[chaoskaze]

massage palor! Oh wait wrong forum...


joke aside keep it registered in Florida.