[ByronRACE]

The SB-100 Gauntlet every Jan 1 is the price of membership for exemption in CA. IMHO, it's well worth the effort considering what it buys you long-term.

And, you can apply for an SB100 year after year...even if you fail to get one the first year.

If you were to own a home in Oregon, (even one the size of a mail box), you could register the car there. Apply for SB-100 every Jan 1 in CA, and when you get it, bring the car into the state. Additionally, if you own the car out of CA for 6mos, you aren't subject to CA sales tax last I checked, which could be interesting considering the purchase price you are considering. I think you'll find Oregon rural emissions requirements far more satisfactory. And, if you happen to visit CA with your Oregon toy once in a while...nothing illegal about that.

Just an idea. I heard rumors that they rent mail-box sized condos in Oregon by the month for about the cost of a few starbucks.

Byron