I am moving to the Bay Area. I haven't decided for sure, but I may be bringing my 300SD, or I may be selling it here where people will tolerate my rust.

If I do bring it with. What am I in for in the way of emissions tests?

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Diesels are smog exempt.

We arent used to rust here; you may be better off leaving it behind.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

any rust will make the car hard to sell here in CA. your competition won't have any rust.

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Yea, I have definitely thought about that. The question is whether I ever want to sell it or not

I think to myself that I could always buy a different one out there, but this one has already had a bunch done for it and the engine and tranny are in great shape... you know... "the devil you know best..."

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how bad is the rust? if its not bad then i wouldn't even think about selling the car. I know how it is to get attached to these things. and i wouldn't leave mine behind. if the rust isn't that bad, you can fix it once you get here. and know it won't come back!

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By the way, do you find that decent 123's, 116's and 126's can be found at reasonable prices out there? Looking at craigslist, it seems like there are quite a few.

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The rust is mainly on the rockers - there is rust-through by the jack points, and then a little bubbling on one of the doors. Nothing serious underneath Not bad by Wisconsin standards, but probably bad by Cali standards.

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its easy to pick up a car here in CA. also very easy to fix one. going to a wrecking yard here in CA is like going to a candy store. (compared to most places)

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Thanks a bunch for the info.

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What area are you moving to? If you decide to sell or keep let us know and we can guide you on where to look for P n Ps or even keep an eye out for cars in the area depending on what you decide.

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1983 300SD
200000miles

I am moving to the east bay area - probably Oakland or Berkeley. You guys are always so nice on this forum. Thanks.

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Just noticed you have a diesel and a Moped... your gonna have to meet Zack (Boardmonger) him and his crew live in Cupertino and are ether driving MB diesels or riding Mopeds.

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