2013 550i GAS GUZZLER TAX!!!!

EL MEJOR · 09-30-2012, 09:16 PM

Wow I can't believe they are charging a GAS GUZZLER TAX on the 550. They weren't doing that before. I mean I understand why. My 550i with manual transmission only gives me 8-10 mpg when I drive in NYC (Manhattan) with only me in car. When I have a full car 5ppl, it's gone as Low as 6 mpg on 23 miles trip.

But I thought GGT would only be on sports version like M models.. :

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OnlyTruth · 09-30-2012, 11:22 PM

how much is this tax anyway?

rhinosaur · 10-01-2012, 04:25 AM

Jeez, I wonder why!!!

lemos · 10-01-2012, 04:49 AM

lol. are you serious?

dunderhi · 10-01-2012, 09:22 PM

EPA rates it at 15/22 and 17 combined, so that $1,000 in Gas Guzzler Tax.

mdrobc13 · 10-01-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EL MEJOR

Wow I can't believe they are charging a GAS GUZZLER TAX on the 550. They weren't doing that before. I mean I understand why. My 550i with manual transmission only gives me 8-10 mpg when I drive in NYC (Manhattan) with only me in car. When I have a full car 5ppl, it's gone as Low as 6 mpg on 23 miles trip.

But I thought GGT would only be on sports version like M models.. :

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If you're getting 8-10 mpg in the city...what are you driving and how? I am getting about 16.5 in the city and maybe 18-19 mpg on the hwy. 6mpg and <10mpg is low I think. I'd be going the 335d or X5d or 535d route if I was getting that most definitely!

Mbbrewer · 10-02-2012, 05:28 AM

Isn't the Gas Guzzler tax only on manual transmissions?

Touring · 10-02-2012, 06:50 AM

Is it 1000 a year or just once when you buy the car?

P-Town550i · 10-02-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Touring

Is it 1000 a year or just once when you buy the car?

It is a one time tax when you purchase the car.

dunderhi · 10-02-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mbbrewer

Isn't the Gas Guzzler tax only on manual transmissions?

Yup. The autos are 16/24 and 17/25.

rhinosaur · 10-03-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by P-Town550i

It is a one time tax when you purchase the car.

Should be once a year... Sorry to say this, but less than 10 mpg is almost insulting to the environment.

lemos · 10-03-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

Should be once a year... Sorry to say this, but less than 10 mpg is almost insulting to the environment.

stealth.pilot · 10-03-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

Should be once a year... Sorry to say this, but less than 10 mpg is almost insulting to the environment.

I am a lead foot, and have never got below 10mpg. The manual transmission must be very poorly setup.

However the reason I have an issue with gas guzzler tax is that SUVs eg Hummer and Escalade are exempt. So I can drive a relatively fuel efficient 20mpg M5 and pay gas guzzler tax, while someone else drives a 10mpg Cadillac Escalade and Pays no gas guzzler tax.

It is American Protectionism nothing more, and the government should be ashamed.

rbembas535i · 10-03-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

Should be once a year... Sorry to say this, but less than 10 mpg is almost insulting to the environment.

Perhaps you're right, that is if you believe in manmade global warming hoax!

rbembas535i · 10-03-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I am a lead foot, and have never got below 10mpg. The manual transmission must be very poorly setup.

However the reason I have an issue with gas guzzler tax is that SUVs eg Hummer and Escalade are exempt. So I can drive a relatively fuel efficient 20mpg M5 and pay gas guzzler tax, while someone else drives a 10mpg Cadillac Escalade and Pays no gas guzzler tax.

It is American Protectionism nothing more, and the government should be ashamed.

I hear you it's government motors obama kissing union's behinds.
I have a 535i MT6 and getting around 23 mpg and i jump on it all the time
this is a BS tax we must fire them in November

Touring · 10-03-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by P-Town550i

It is a one time tax when you purchase the car.

Wow, you are lucky! We pay around 150 000 Dollars on C02 and HP tax on the same car. So enjoy life :-)

sali · 10-03-2012, 02:53 PM

I can attest to him: I live in Manhattan and mostly drive in Manhattan. I get 10 mpg with 535i and 10.5 mpg with Jaguar XJ (470 bhp).

NYC traffic is crazy (one needs to break often for traffic lights, crazy pedestrians and bikers, lane cutting cabbies, etc).

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Originally Posted by mdrobc13

If you're getting 8-10 mpg in the city...what are you driving and how? I am getting about 16.5 in the city and maybe 18-19 mpg on the hwy. 6mpg and <10mpg is low I think. I'd be going the 335d or X5d or 535d route if I was getting that most definitely!

preeble · 10-03-2012, 03:50 PM

OK - I did some research on the EPA site. It states that the tax applies for cars that have a combined rating of 22.5 or less. The 550 x-drive auto has a combined rating of 19mpg, but I did not pay a tax when I purchased my 2013 model. While I am glad I did not pay a tax, I am confused.

P-Town550i · 10-03-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

Should be once a year... Sorry to say this, but less than 10 mpg is almost insulting to the environment.

I have never seen less than 15 mpg in town...and high 20's on the highway.

rhinosaur · 10-03-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rbembas535i

Perhaps you're right, that is if you believe in manmade global warming hoax!

I might believe in God, Buddha or Allah, but global warming and climate change due to human activity are scientifically proved facts.

sali · 10-03-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

I might believe in God, Buddha or Allah, but global warming and climate change due to human activity are scientifically proved facts.

+1

rbembas535i · 10-04-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

I might believe in God, Buddha or Allah, but global warming and climate change due to human activity are scientifically proved facts.

False data manipulated by greedy progressive scientist, please wake up it was all over the internet.

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rhinosaur First Lieutenant Drives: F11 535d MY2013 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany/Portugal Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Jeez, I wonder why!!!

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lemos New Member Drives: volvo s60 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portugal Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	lol. are you serious?

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Touring Captain Drives: F11,Golf VII,E21,Porsche 928GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 862 iTrader: (0)	Is it 1000 a year or just once when you buy the car?

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preeble New Member Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	OK - I did some research on the EPA site. It states that the tax applies for cars that have a combined rating of 22.5 or less. The 550 x-drive auto has a combined rating of 19mpg, but I did not pay a tax when I purchased my 2013 model. While I am glad I did not pay a tax, I am confused.