[S13SilviaGirl]

well, from all of the smog mechanics that I have ever worked with...they all said they would never buy a car that was manufactured to be sold somewhere else. #1 a lot of other states have cars that tend to rust. about the smog they had told me there was something different, I think it was just that most don't tend to keep the car running as well, due to the fact that they don't have to worry about smog. But if I had to choose btwn one in AZ and one in NY. I would go AZ. First because they have smog laws..not tooo strict, and because typically AZ is dry, and they tend to not need salt on their roads...except in like flagstaff. NY on the other hand, I don't know if they have stringent smog law(would think they do)...but I wouldn't buy just due to the factor of weather and rust on the car...especially the undercarriage. The salt on the roads eats away at the vehicle...hope that helps you some...I will try to get in touch with my buddy and find out the exact reason for not buying a car out of state. Try to buy car with CA emission standards though...there will (should)be a sticker under the hood that states if it is a CA car. Good luck and happy buying.