Gas Guzzler Tax ??? what is it ??

[flashinthepan]

I do not remember paying this on my new 04 330 Cic ???

Does anyone know what the specific rules are on this tax ???

It seems I have heard M3's have the tax ??

Thanks [???1]

 

[Tom]

Since our cars don't meet EPA's standard for being a fuel efficient car, we have to pay a gas guzzler tax.

It's a fine that BMW passed down to the consumers.

 

[epj3]

Yea, but fortunately for 40,000+ dollar SUV owners, they do not get the tax since their vehicle is not required to meet EPA standards.

 

[mrferg]

Yea, but fortunately for 40,000+ dollar SUV owners, they do not get the tax since their vehicle is not required to meet EPA standards.

[80?]

 

[Bryan330i]

And one of the best business tax deductions comes with the H2, so when you see one driving down the road remember you are paying for it, in a way.

 

[Bryan330i]

"It's not just a Hummer, it's a tax break"
BRAD WONG
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER


"The government is sort of subsidizing people for buying these land yachts," said Henry Pierman, a certified public accountant with Hauser & Associates in Bellevue. "

 

[flashinthepan]

Since our cars don't meet EPA's standard for being a fuel efficient car, we have to pay a gas guzzler tax.

Tom,

Is that for all BMW's ??, I could not find that charge for my 04' 330 ?

 

[Bryan330i]

Gas guzzler tax chart

If the fuel economy of the model type in which the automobile falls is: The tax is:
At least 22.5 $0

At least 21.5 but less than 22.5 1,000

At least 20.5 but less than 21.5 1,300

At least 19.5 but less than 20.5 1,700

At least 18.5 but less than 19.5 2,100

At least 17.5 but less than 18.5 2,600

At least 16.5 but less than 17.5 3,000

At least 15.5 but less than 16.5 3,700

At least 14.5 but less than 15.5 4,500

At least 13.5 but less than 14.5 5,400

At least 12.5 but less than 13.5 6,400

Less than 12.5 7,700.

 

[Tom]

Tom,

Is that for all BMW's ??, I could not find that charge for my 04' 330 ?

I believe its only for certain models. If it's not labeled on the sticker then you probably weren't charged.

 

[flashinthepan]

I believe its only for certain models. If it's not labeled on the sticker then you probably weren't charged.

Whew !!

 

[wileycoyote]

It's a really stupid law. "Trucks" and vans are exempt, which encourages auto makers to designate vehicles as trucks or vans. The PT Cruiser is a good example of this. Based on the Neon platform, front drive, etc. it is classified as a truck. CAFE laws are equally stupid. Even more stupid are the people in favor of this law who think that car makers will pay the fines.

 

[Kirby]

I saw it on a window sticker for the first time a few weeks ago. The Local Porsche dealer has a 911 Turbo on display. I think the Guzzler tax was around $3500 - $4000. But if you can afford the $120,000 for the car, who cares!!!

 

[andreyiv]

I guess it doesn't really matter that much when you are buying such an expensive car but SUV's not paying that tax just kills me.

 

[bmwrocks]

I guess it doesn't really matter that much when you are buying such an expensive car but SUV's not paying that tax just kills me.

It is disgusting. But then again its laughable to think of their gas bills when they get 10-15 mpg or less. The joke's on them. [headbang]

 

[wileycoyote]

I think most SUV's are exmept from luxury tax also, aren't they (over 3500 pound gross)?

 

[brahtw8]

I believe the luxury tax has been repealed completely.