> 
> There is a possibility I will be moving to the magical land of earthquakes,
> mudslides, floods and droughts.
> 
> How hard is it to bring a vehicle from Canada into California and how much
> does it cost?  Does all the original emissions equipment have to be present
> and functioning, or do I have to pass a smog check?
> 
> 
> 
  Emissions equipment originally on the vehicle will need to be in place. I
  think there is fee assessed on cars don't have California spec. <more 
  stringent than the rest of the U.S.; Canada?> emissions equipment. Most
  urban areas have a mandatory smog check whenever the title is transferred
  and every other year at registration time.

  Maybe it's easier to sell the one you've got and buy a similar one, rust-
  free, once arrived in California?

  Dave