If I purchase a turbo from Pittsburgh and get it shipped to where I live in Irvine California , will there be any problems getting the car registered? Are all 2005 996 porsche turbo's regardless of origin state, california certifed to meet california emission laws?

Thanks again guys!

 

no problem as long as the car is stock that will pass smog. having said that, when the car arrives u need to smog it first then go to pay the sales tax at DMV. car will be registered once the tax is paid. u need certain type of title though make sure u have that.

 

Thanks Lucent. The car also has under 7500 miles, Jeremy sent me this link.. I guess the car is considered "new" ...

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/NonCAVeh/NonCAVeh.pdf

 

I just bought mine from Birmingham, AL a month ago and had it shipped to SoCal. Smog was no problem, as apparently all 04 TT are 50 state emission compliant. My car passed as super clean. Since your vehicle would be a new car to the state, it has to get 'inspected.' This is nothing more than a walk around, making sure that it's got four tires and a steering wheel. The Auto Club said they could do the inspection and registration, until I told them I had bought it from a dealer - then I had to physically go to the DMV. You've got 20 days from when you take possession of the car to get it registered. There was a nifty fee calculator on the DMV website that tells you how much the fees/taxes will be. Hope that helps.

 

wow perfect. The car is an 05 tt so im sure it is 50 state compliant as well. It's a private purchase too so maybe I can get it all done at the Auto Club.

Very big help, thanks again BYO and Lucent.
I'll keep you posted on how this works out.

 

Ohuh done deal?? just register it on my name

 

I did the same thing. FL car to So Cal...

As if there aren't enough running around here.

 

let's do this! lol

 

Hello again everyone, we've agreed on a price and im ready to go. I can't believe this is finally happening this week! I was wondering if maybe you guys could share your insight regarding the best way to do the swap of money for title and car. The seller seems trustworthy and I dont think there will be any problems, but he's 2300 miles away and it feels kind of weird to just send him a nice big check! You think if we just write up a little contract, both sign it and get it all going that should be enough?

 

When I purchased a car out of state, I flew out to meet the seller and paid thim then, took car of the pink slip stuff, then drove it back (wanted to drive it across the country). If you're at all concerned with sending the guy a cashier's check or wiring him money, maybe fly out to take care of the paperwork, then fly back?

Congrats!

 

This is a big problem. I am sure that the seller is a great guy, but can you trust someone you don't know with 100K plus. What if he never sends the car, how will you get your money back ???????????

I had the same problem a few months ago on an 05 TurboS as well. The car was leased, so I just sent the check to the leasing co, he sent in the rest of the money and I took the car after we had it SMOGed at the dealer who also did a PPI.

That was an easy transaction, as he didn't own the car, the leasing co did, and I did not give him any money I sent it to the Lien holder. I suppose if the check had bounced, I would have had a free ride for a couple of weeks. I didn't have anything to worry about, as I had nothing at risk. The bank isn't going to steal my money.

I would not send a check to the guy without getting the car and the pink slip signed right there on the spot.

RG

 

hmm.. yeah that's what im worried about. The seller is going to take the Turbo S to the local porsche dealership in Pittsburgh for a PPI in the next couple days just to confirm the clean bill of health. Hopefully I can figure out a solution by then...

 

My suggestion would be to ask the dealer to "handle the closing" on the transaction. I did that when I bought my cer from a guy in Boston a year ago. It was worth paying the fee since they made sure the lienholder was paid, and they also had to deal with a mistaken mileage on the title and were able to get it corrected.

Piece of mind....Priceless!

Roger

 

Or fly out and arrange the shipping yourself. For a $100K plus car, is another $1k for plane tickets and a hotel really that much of an expense? Plus, you'll get to see the car and inspect it before you buy it.

 

Yes, I would second that reccomendation, go thru the local dealer, have them do a "pass thru" sale, If the seller originally bought it from that dealer they should not have a problem. one other options is to use an escrow service, which would protect both parties involved.

Oh and Congrats, now we need some pics!