2003 Unimog U500 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner 33k GVW 6900 mile

[pugslyyy]

EDIT - this was pulled from ebay (the emergency lights/siren still being functional violates some sort of ebay rule) but the seller has listed it directly on expo.

Wow.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Unimog-U500-Mercedes-Benz-Freightliner-33k-GVW-6900-miles-/121387937126?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

 

[FG Surfari]

That's how we waste the tax payers money here in Virginia.

 

[SSF556]

That's how we waste the tax payers money here in Virginia.

I wonder how many "fires" it fought.....beautiful vehicle....I tell you in some cases us taxpayers have good taste.

 

[Overland Hadley]

That's hot.

 

[pugslyyy]

Wow.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Unimog-U500-Mercedes-Benz-Freightliner-33k-GVW-6900-miles-/121387937126?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Am I right in thinking that this one cannot be registered in CA because it is over 26k GVWR? The way I read the regs it would have to have a particulate filter retrofitted to register, and the motor replaced by 2021?

Of course, if you convert it to an RV that's a different story, but I think you would have to do that before you brought it in state.

(Have a friend in CA considering a mog so have just been keeping an eye out. Those CA laws are screwy!)

 

[mhiscox]

Also, unless/until converted to an RV, I'm thinking you'd need a Commercial Driver's License from your state; the requirement is triggered at 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, I believe.

Some U500s are 26,000 pounds GVWR. I've no idea if derating a 33K unit to 26K is practical or whether your state DMV would be influenced.

 

[pugslyyy]

Also, unless/until converted to an RV, I'm thinking you'd need a Commercial Driver's License from your state; the requirement is triggered at 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, I believe.

Some U500s are 26,000 pounds GVWR. I've no idea if derating a 33K unit to 26K is practical or whether your state DMV would be influenced.

I expect it would not be a simple process, if possible at all.

 

[dieselpuller]

now posted in vehicles for sale

I am posting this for sale in the members vehicles for sale.

 

[MT6bt]

Am I right in thinking that this one cannot be registered in CA because it is over 26k GVWR? The way I read the regs it would have to have a particulate filter retrofitted to register, and the motor replaced by 2021?

Of course, if you convert it to an RV that's a different story, but I think you would have to do that before you brought it in state.

(Have a friend in CA considering a mog so have just been keeping an eye out. Those CA laws are screwy!)

Yeah isnt it wonderful that the.most backwards progressive state in the country is responsible the emissions standards of the country. Ugh....what a joke.