HELP!!! Anyone have a 1973 808 in USA or Canada?
#1
HELP!!! Anyone have a 1973 808 in USA or Canada?
Hi,
I bought a 73 808 sedan in from Canada to build, back in mid 2015. Since then, I've been denied a title from the California DMV on the basis I must prove the car is emissions compliant!!!! Yep, emissions compliant for USA for a car that is smog exempt by 2 years. Unreal! I have petitioned Mazda with little luck, thinking common sense would prevail and they would supply the letter the DMV needs, but nope. The guy I'm dealing with at Mazda USA HQ, has sent an email to Japan in an attempt to verify if Canadian smog was the same as USA!!!!! So ridiculous, but what can ya do. I was hoping someone with a LHD 1973 808 could snap a pic of the emissions label on the strut tower, and send it to me, so I can forward it to Mazda. I'm willing to pay, or do whatever at this point. I've spent over $7000 on a car I can't drive, sell, or modify until I get a letter from Mazda to appease the DMV. Please help!!!!!!!!
I bought a 73 808 sedan in from Canada to build, back in mid 2015. Since then, I've been denied a title from the California DMV on the basis I must prove the car is emissions compliant!!!! Yep, emissions compliant for USA for a car that is smog exempt by 2 years. Unreal! I have petitioned Mazda with little luck, thinking common sense would prevail and they would supply the letter the DMV needs, but nope. The guy I'm dealing with at Mazda USA HQ, has sent an email to Japan in an attempt to verify if Canadian smog was the same as USA!!!!! So ridiculous, but what can ya do. I was hoping someone with a LHD 1973 808 could snap a pic of the emissions label on the strut tower, and send it to me, so I can forward it to Mazda. I'm willing to pay, or do whatever at this point. I've spent over $7000 on a car I can't drive, sell, or modify until I get a letter from Mazda to appease the DMV. Please help!!!!!!!!
#3
Spoke to people that have been through the same thing, and apparently you can, but you have to have an address, and often times take the car for an inspection. It'd be a shame to have to sell it,as it was a pretty rare body style in North America. Any chance you could take a pic of your Rx2 sticker? Want to see what the exact wording is as far as " meets emissions standards of .........."
#6
Rx2fan, thanks I just messaged him on Facebook.
#7
Just got off the phone with Mazda after this email. Still in shock at the ridiculousness of this!!
Dear Antonio,
Thank you for your patience.
I reached out to Mazda Corporate in Japan for records on your 808, as well as any information on our end. Unfortunately, I was not able to find any data regarding this. I apologize for the delay but, we will not be able to generate a letter for you. I wish I had better news.
If you have any more questions, feel free reply directly to this email or contact my number below.
Dear Antonio,
Thank you for your patience.
I reached out to Mazda Corporate in Japan for records on your 808, as well as any information on our end. Unfortunately, I was not able to find any data regarding this. I apologize for the delay but, we will not be able to generate a letter for you. I wish I had better news.
If you have any more questions, feel free reply directly to this email or contact my number below.
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Not sure if this helps This is the number provided by the epa site to help determine if your can is US and Canadian Compliant. Mazda Customer Relations Irvin, CA (800) 222-5500
X1114
Also read this article from the EPA site.
https://www.epa.gov/importing-vehicl...adian-vehicles
This may help as well. This is from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-impo.../importing-car
Good luck.
X1114
Also read this article from the EPA site.
https://www.epa.gov/importing-vehicl...adian-vehicles
This may help as well. This is from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-impo.../importing-car
Good luck.
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