Thanks for the tip, palmtreefrb! I've already scheduled my DMV appointment. I'll be taking the Mav in for smog check and weight certificate before then.
Bought a pre-owned 2022 First Edition Carbonized Gray Hybrid in Denver and drove it back to Los Angeles. My thanks to the members on this forum that have provided immeasurable insight and advice to this lurker. I'm an official member now and look forward to learning more and hopefully...