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autonovice
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: New York City
Vehicle(s): '05 G55K, '92 350GDT
Posts: 684
| Bring a GL Diesel to California
Is it still true that I can buy a used (7500K miles or more) elsewhere from 45 states and register in California w/o problems?
I am helping a friend to locate one. His wife totaled her van and now realized with 2 kids, they want a tank!
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Bring a GL Diesel to California
I think so. Check your DMV to be sure. |
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cmitch
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: Bring a GL Diesel to California
It is my understanding that the reason they don't sell the GL450 diesel in California is because it will not pass your state's tough emission standards. If that turns out to be accurate, then, you could visit driving one but you can't be a legal resident and own one.
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Roch207
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Palmetto State
Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD
Posts: 3749
| Re: Bring a GL Diesel to California
Massachusetts follows CA emissions standards for new cars. They allow importation of used cars with over 7,500 miles. Check your local laws. |
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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| Re: Bring a GL Diesel to California
This is true, which is why I'm waiting for my G320CDI to one day come to Nevada  |
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autonovice
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: New York City
Vehicle(s): '05 G55K, '92 350GDT
Posts: 684
| Re: Bring a GL Diesel to California
So .... we took delivery of the GL from the transporter yesterday, drove to DMV in Santa Rosa, CA, VIN & mileage verified and got the real license plate.
All done ... it was EASY!
The car runs well, hardly noticeable typical diesel knocks and no diesel noxious smell from the PIPE! I will take it for a long test drive this weekend.
Now I am jealous. I want the same engine in my G!
One thing I noted that the car comes w/ a donut as a spare. I wonder if I can swap my "real" spare tire from my G and mount this donut instead.
Would save a lot of weight.
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