Couldn't agree with you more.....
............here in California I think the laws are really IDIOTIC AND STUPID

it's all about how much they can rip you off!!!......However, as concerns bringing a car from out of state it's relatively simple now that that infamous "DMV smog impact fee" was done away with after people raised a hue and cry. My Uncle recently brought a vehicle from Pittsburg, PA and it was a relatively painless procedure. I think all you do bring the car in and register it at the local DMV here.
........and unless you can show a local address where you're buying the vehicle I think you still have to pay the 8.25% sales tax on the vehicle
........and just out of curiosity, why would you want to purchase an MDX in another state. I, personally think, the Southern California region has now pretty much the best availability in the Country with several MDXs on some dealer lots.....I wouldn't be surprised if some are even beginning to deal a little!!........I've been CONSTANTLY getting calls from some of the dealers I'd visited months back to ask me if I'm still in the market!