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Oct 16, 2021 | 05:50 PM

MikeW2

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Moving to San Diego From Canada

Dear All,

I'm Mike from Canada. I got myself a 2005 MINI Cooper this year. I'll be moving to San Diego soon and I really want to bring the MINI with me. Does anyone have an idea if this year and model will be compliant with todays California DMV standards/regulations?

I found a sticker under the hood saying this:

"This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA interim non tier 2 (BIN9) regulations applicable to gasoline fueled 2005 model year new motor vehicles and to California regulations applicable to 2005 model year new lev passenger cars."

And this:

"MODEL: MINI Cooper, Mini Cooper S, conv
TEST GROUP: 5BMXV01.6R50
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION FAMILY: 5BMXR0093R50
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 97.5 cu.in/1598 cu.cm
EXHUAST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM:
Mini Cooper, Cooper conv: MU-TWC, TWC, H02S(2), SFI
Mini Cooper S, conv: WU_TWC, TWC, H02S(2), SFI, SC, CAC
CERTIFICATION FUEL: CALIFORNIA PHASE II GASOLINE
OBD II CERTIFIED
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS:
NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
CATALYST"

Oct 16, 2021 | 06:13 PM

Nicefeet

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I think you'll be ok, but you're going to have to get a smog check and prepare yourself. California DMV fees are stupid

Oct 16, 2021 | 08:03 PM

MikeW2

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Thanks for the quick reply! Are we talking hundreds or thousands of $ ?

Cheers,
Mike

Oct 23, 2021 | 04:00 PM

Kevdog

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From: San Diego

Welcome to San Diego! If you are coming to get away from the cold, you're coming to the right place! I don't even own a jacket. I only were short sleeve shirts. Yes, California is probably more expensive, but I'm willing to pay the California "tax" for the weather!

I wouldn't worry about the DMV fees...In January my fees were $194. I can't imagine yours would be any more than that.

Oct 23, 2021 | 05:03 PM

MikeW2

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@Kevdog, yap it is going to be quite a different winter for me, and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it. When you said fees, are you referring to the cost of import or just monthly insurance?

Cheers,
Mike

Oct 24, 2021 | 05:00 AM

Kevdog

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From: San Diego

I was only referring to the annual registration fee. I did find ALL of the information you need on the DMV website. It looks like there's quite a bit of paperwork needed!

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicl...orted-vehicle/

Last edited by Kevdog; Oct 25, 2021 at 08:50 AM.