Re: TDI Banned in NY, NJ and CA?!

[Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>]

Jason this is a misconception!!!  VW actually decieded not to sell the
cars their out of their own accord.  Long story short, because of the
emissions laws in those states, for every TDI they brought in they COULD
NOT bring in 2 gas cars......see the problem?  These states have "Fleet
Emissions" standards which allow a car company so much pollution from the
cars they sell, it limits them on a yearly basis on how many they can
bring in and sell.  So VWOA decided they wanted to bring in as many as
possible, that means NO TDI!  I have the letter from VWOA saved somewhere
if you are interested...

Eric


On Tue, 3 Oct 2000, 16v Jason wrote:

> Hey guys,
> 	Just got a tidbit of interesting information from the Mercedes list.
> 
> 	Apparently you cannot buy (or register) a TDI in New York, New Jersey, or 
> California.  The three states have banned the cars because of high 
> emissions.  Who knew?
> 
> 	Do any of you know anything about this?
> 
> Jason
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Eric

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