Hey guys. It looks like I may be moving to the Bay Area (Walnut Creek) from Canada in the next few weeks for a new job.

I was just wondering if anyone could fill me in a bit on how CARB works. I would like to bring my 2000 2.5RS with me, however it is modded (i.e. turbo kit). I take it that I will have difficulty registering it in California? Will they want to inspect that car right away, or will they only inspect it after a few years? What happens if I return it back to stock (Canadian spec) -- would this pass? (though I may have a problem because I have a modded oil pan, no heat shields on the header with a EGT probe tapped --- I dont have original stock parts to put these back) Any problems there?

Also, I think one of my first purchases will be a 05 STi. Any dealers in the area you might recommend? What is the going sale price right now?

Thanks..

 

I'll let others elaborate, but it would probably be a major PITA. I'd sell it in Canada and then by an STI or WRX here.

 

stevens creek subaru is a PITA and their service is terrible... but you can definitely get the best prices over there.

 

Diablo Subaru in Walnut Creek is great for sales...I bought my car there and I was very happy...Talk to Tom Anderson.

As for their service department...well lets just say their techs aren't trained to drive lowered cars with lips

As for registering that car....It will probably be a ***** to do in CA.

 

Tulit, seriously, can you bring an ounce of Canada's finest? PM me

 

haha. I'm not from BC. You wouldn't want the crap from Alberta.

 

lol Canada **** owns

 

Looks like I might be outta luck on bringing the RS eh. A shame I may need to leave it behind


Another quick question for people around the area. Just looking online for places to live (rent). What other closeish towns/areas to Walnut might be good to look for slightly lower priced places?

Thanks again for the help guys.

 

Wow, I havent seen you post in ages! Welcome, and get used to NO SNOW!

 

Thanks!

Won't miss the snow at all, trust me... A nice -31F here today.

 

The surrounding cities of Walnut Creek are Concord & Lafayette & Alamo/Danville.

Stay away from Lafayette and Alamo cuz they are $$$$.

Concord will be cheaper then Walnut Creek, but there are a lot of apartments in Walnut Creek that might even be walking distance to your new job.

check yahoo.com there is a lot availible there.

 

btw I lived in Edmonton for 1.5 years and it sucked

 

-31!!! omg...


Its like 50 here today.

 

Please note where you will work....

Cheaper =

Concord
Pittsburg
Antioch
Brentwood
Richmond
El Sobrante (means leftovers)
Oakland
Berkeley

Oakland and Berkeley are kind of far away but they are counter commute, so the drive is easy.

If you are single, Merrit Island area of Oakland is pretty nice.

If you want to discuss it a little PM me and I'll shoot you my Cell.

Well I won't actually shoot you my cell, I won't even throw it at you, I mean you are like way to far away....I'll tell you my number

Note: It was very cold today, this AM it was around +30 degrees and this afternoon it was around +55 degrees F.

 

Move to Santa Cruz, its the best place on earth.