why can't Audi sell cabrios in CA, MA, CT & NY

[Fringe Ryder <fringe@ai.net>]

Linus Toy wrote: 
>>From: Fringe Ryder <fringe@ai.net>
>
>>Washington state has dynos, but extremely lax standards, so they 
>
>The standards really aren't all that lax...they're based on federal IM240
>rules that apply just about anywhere except for the California-based
>states.  Also, remember that our emissions testing is only in the problem
>areas, meaning large metropolitan areas.  And unlike some states where you
>get to go to your favorite certified smog inspector, all of our sites are
>state run (by a private contractor)

Okay, they're extremely lax by west coast standards.  Linus, you KNOW I've
lived in both Oregon and California.  By those standards, Washington might
as well not even HAVE emissions standards.  And I have the '87 Ford Escort
papers to prove it.  The acceptable level of pollution in Washington state
is much higher than Oregon/California.  I'm willing to believe that it's
the same as, oh, say, Nevada, Montana, or Wyoming though.