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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Asking the experts. Is there a big difference in a 2001 California Vette versus other states that year? In other words would you pass up buying a CA car if you had a similar deal with a different emissions package?
I had thought that by 01 all Vette’s emissions was good across the nation but I think that’s incorrect now. Someone can set me straight me.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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As far as I know, ALL vettes produced in 2001 were CA emissions compliant. They did not produce "special" emissions complaint vettes just for CA. 95% sure on that.

So, don't pass buying a CA car if you think the emissions package is any different than the rest of the USA. It should be exactly the same.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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I am also aware that several states (or counties) now use the same standard as CA in their smog tests. Don't let that stop you.
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As long as it is a used car, by the California legal definition of 7500 miles, you will have NO problems.

It's new cars they jack you over about. I bought my 02 new out of state, it wasn't a big deal, they were all 50-state by that time.
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All C5's are 50 state legal cars
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