California Resident buying late model truck out of California

[Billinsd]

I want to buy a 2020 or 2021Tundra, possibly outside of California. And get it registered in California. Reason to buy out of state is more available trucks, and possibly lower costs.

I understand that Toyota Trucks are 50 state emissions compliant, right? My issue would be paying California taxes and passing a smog test here. A late model Tundra with California compliant emissions should easily pass? Right? If it is from a reliable big box dealer?

 

[Huntindog45]

You should have no issues. Most Vehicles made in the last 15 years and sold in the US are compliant.

 

[slifer]

^^ what he said. I think you'd be hard pressed finding a newer unmodified vehicle that does not pass emissions.

 

[displacedtexan]

As long as it's a stock vehicle I wouldn't worry at all.

Lots of 49 state legal intakes and exhausts out there.

 

[signing off]

Hope you never buy a VW. They have been known to F up emissions testing.

 

[displacedtexan]

Hope you never buy a VW. They have been known to F up emissions testing.

They're "innovative"

 

[flyinsquirel]

Get it smogged then make an appt at the DMV to register. You have to do in person and they will want to look at he vehicle - why, I have no idea but they do. You will pay sales tax when you register it.

 

[displacedtexan]

Get it smogged then make an appt at the DMV to register. You have to do in person and they will want to look at he vehicle - why, I have no idea but they do. You will pay sales tax when you register it.

I could make a vehicle pass a smog test with a bunch of parts that don't actually meet standards. Just gotta flash a tune in for it.

Not dissimilar to what VW did.

 

[hunterjmj]

That sucks you have to get a smog test. Do they analyze exhaust gasses or something?

 

[Billinsd]

Yes

 

[NeedleCrook]

You’ll need to get it weighed too.

 

[logan123]

I heard they even ask for the gender identity of the car these days

 

[Thinkingman]

^^ what he said. I think you'd be hard pressed finding a newer unmodified vehicle that does not pass emissions.

Unmodified is the key.
you seem to see a lot of modified Toyotas for some reason and I wouldnt touch one.

 

[BadDogPSD]

It's been a few years, but I had to provide a provide a certified scale weight, smog, and vehicle/vin inspection.