Reply to "Any GT5-S owners in California?"

A GT5-S is not a daily commuter car. It is a car for the auto enthusiast who enjoys the hobby and appreciates a rare car. All I want to do is be able to drive my GT5-S on an occasional weekend, take it to a car show once in a while, and drive it to an event like the POCA convention once a year. Is that so unreasonable?

The current laws in California make it very difficult for the average American to be able to do own a rare car post 1975, because of the expense and misery involved in getting the car smog legal so it can be registered. If I have to take my car to CARB, I've been told they charge $10,000 for the inspection. Then I'd have to spend a ton of money and time putting all the smog equipment on the car. It would be so costly that it would get to the point where it's not even worth it.

In my opinion there should be a provision in the law for a rare low production car of special interest to be exempt from these smog rules. It's just common sense.

But since there isn't, I am left no choice but to find another way. I have the challenge of trying to find a smog shop that can get me a certificate by hook or crook, so to speak.

If there are any smog shop owners out there in California who want to make some extra money please PM me. if there are any Pantera owners out there who have a connection with a smog shop please PM me.

Thanks,

David