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Originally Posted by Z_ealot
 on the other hand though, seeing as it's not even legal to buy a car without the emissions controls in place, the dealer themselves can get in big trouble, which is probably why they are going after his friend since they may have already incurred a fine for buying the car in the first place |
I don't think it is illegal to buy, but rather to sell. It may be that the law is asymmetric with respect to sellers and buyers.