Take a look at: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/faq/osregfaq.htm#BM2559

Generally, when you register they will give your vehicle a visual inspection to make sure no smog gear has been disconnected, and you will have to pass a smog test.

The smog test will be to make sure your vehicle complies with the standards for its manufacure year and type (e.g. 1989 federal)

They used to have a $300 smog-impact fee for out of state vehicles, but that has been ruled unconstitutional and is no longer collected.

Todd
\\\\\\\'88 Westy

\\\\\\\"Cobb, Carl\\\\\\\" <CCobb@GOODGUYS.COM> wrote:
> Can anyone advise me of what hoops have to be jumped through and potentialproblems in purchasing a 1989 Westie GL 4sp (supposedly in immaculate
condition w/good motor) that is registered in Ohio.  I would put a deposit
on it, have a mechanic check it out (any recommendations in the Cinci
area?), give a cashier\\\\\\\'s cheque, and then drive back to the San Francisco
Bay Area....probably will need chains.

Anyway, comments?

Thanks

Carl