California SB 100

[SDR]

I have picked up "bits & Pieces" but can't seem to get the whole story here. I am in the market and deciding on a new SPF or used. But, in either case, what's the real story about titling here in California?

If you buy new, will I have to wait until January to get a title under SB 100 (smog excempt)?

If I buy used, in state or out of state and the car has a title for a model year (i.e. '65 cobra), can't I just transfer the title to my name as I am buying a "'65 Cobra"? Or is there a "catch"?

If you have info or can point me to where the "rules" are I would appreciate. I have checked out the DMV site with little luck.

Thanks
SDR

[Ron61]

SDR,

If you buy new and want to use SB-100 then yes, you will have to wait until January along with 900 other people. They only allow 500 cars per year and the 500 has already been used up for this year and a lot of people are just waiting for January 1st. As for buying used and out of state, I think you can use SB-1508 to re-title it, but that bill also is included in the 500 number. California is really trying to do away with any kind of car that our emperor doesn't happen to like I think. I am not sure about using the year of the motor any more as they are really getting nasty once the 500 is used up. With SB-100 you can use the year the car body most resembles if you can get one of the first 500 numbers. I know this isn't a lot of help but even the Calif. DMV doesn't know what they are doing for the most part and you have to find a person that even knows how to do the SB-100 paper work if you can get one of the 500 numbers.

Ron

[SDR]

Ron, thanks for the info...

What about buying a used car that is titled as a "65 Ford and then just transfering the title? What is the situation with this?

Thanks!