Originally Posted by Jessobear (Post 919298)

No, it doesn't. Move to the District, like your location implies. DC inspection is much easier.

MD is basically impossible to pass inspection. The ordeal my friend went through to get a stock '98 M3 through MD inspection was laughable. I mean, they failed it for EVERYTHING.

I lived in Rockville for a year when I first moved here and kept my cars registered in Illinois, IL drivers license, etc. I got pulled over for speeding twice during that time (once in MD) and when the cop questioned my license, I just said that I was a contractor here temporarily. Didn't even question that.

Originally Posted by 4r3s (Post 919679)

Im not an expert on this by any means but I would think the only things on your list that would cause you to fail are the custom painted head and tail lights. put the oem ones back on for inspection and slap em back on afterward. I would assume a junk yard would work for the parts if you dont still have them.

Originally Posted by superchargedg (Post 920328)

In MD as long as there are no problems with the frt end or brakes/tires/lights/ps belt/cat convertor/tint/seat belts...you should be ok.You only have to do it once.

Originally Posted by dawankler (Post 921038)

When I moved to MD I spent about $2k and 9 months replacing parts and doing maintenance on a 2 year old stock Scion xA trying to pass inspection (I took it three seperate times). The thing had 18k miles on it and still smelled new on the inside. I finally gave up on inspection, got two expired tags tickets over the course of a year when my TN tags were up, got frustrated and traded it in for the Z.

In the end I think I'm happier for it.

Originally Posted by tonybui (Post 924304)

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No where in there says you live in MD ? im confused

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 924412)

I live in Kensington, which is literally 2.5 miles from the district, Im sure 99.9% of the people on the forum knows where Washington DC is, and 99.9% of the people have no idea where Kensington, MD is.. Thanks for pointing that out though, Im glad I had to clarify for you.:ughdance:

Originally Posted by tooohip (Post 924464)

Washington DC and MD are two different things... ;-)

Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 924453)

I worked for PG county schools for 6 years in the 90s... I know where Kensington is. Just find a friend 2 miles away and register it in DC...

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 924484)

Come on...:icon18:

Originally Posted by tooohip (Post 924487)

Eh? Well if you live in DC how would you know what would pass, or even need a MD inspection???

That's the distinction and why you were originally asked.