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Re: no cats on my m6 euro, is that normal? (archive)
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Posted by Bob on December 31, 1999 at 11:42:10:

In Reply to: Re: no cats on my m6 euro, is that normal? posted by dan on December 31, 1999 at 05:23:48:

: Shhhhhhhhhhhah,dont tell nobody,deppending where you are, this minght be an issue or not...I hope you are not in Ca.HTH
: Dan
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If the car was converted by a reputable compliance company and met DOT/EPA regs as of compliance date and if you can PROVE it, it is OK not to have a CAT.

BUT-it still must pass your state or local pollution check. If it cannot, you must do what it takes to make it meet. Some states have limits in $ on how much you must spend before you are granted a permanent exemption, but I am not sure if they will be as tollerant with gray market cars.

My state (WA) says that despite any Federal paperwork, they fully intend to get all gray market cars off the road soon. I had called to ask about the purchase of my Alpina and the guy I spoke to warned that if I bought it I was absolutely throwing the money away as it would be undriveable in a couple of years.

They have everyone so worried the PO was told by several car lots they would not accept the car as a trade, even for nothing! They asked him to remove it before he could stay to look at their cars for sale.

I bought it, so I guess I will see!



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