[s-cars] Passat 4motion W8 wagon: Opinions? (LAC)

[LL - NY]

Yes, they thought of the same thing. Insurance balked. 

LL - NY

On 6/29/05, Lee Levitt <lee at wheelman.com> wrote:
> Larry wrote:
> 
> > NY is worse than MA. We can't buy any new diesels until
> > the new low sulfur diesel comes out in 2007(?). I know
> > this because close friends of mine were seriously
> > considering a Passat TDI wagon due to their
> > stupid long commute(s). They explored a lot of
> > loopholes, none which would've gotten them the car
> > for over a year AFTER purchase.
> 
> Not that difficult. Buy it, register and insure it in a state that
> allows them. You want an address in Miami Beach? Go to Mail Boxes
> Etc and take a box for $200/year.
> 
> Two issues with this - your insurance may challenge you on the
> primary location, and local dealers may not be trained to service
> the vehicle.
> 
> Have I given this some thought? :)
> 
> Lee
> 
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