[jrichard]

Steve- re: emission testing- it has nothing to do with car manufacturers- it has everything to do with the EPA. Car manufacturers HATE emission testing because it costs them tons of R&D money to keep up with the laws. Money better spent on aesthetics. If possible, register your car as a pre '74 or register it in a rural county. buy a p.o. box in Brewster county and register that way. you will be exempt from Dallas testing because you are registered in a VERY rural county. Saftey belts: wear them, dammit. there is absolutley no reason not to. laziness is not a valid reason.