VEGASTY Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Curious why were we charged the $1,000 tax with the shelby package when we get 20-24mpg on average and my suv gets 11.8-mpg and had no guzzler tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 SUV's and Cars are on different scales and treated differently as are trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Curious why were we charged the $1,000 tax with the shelby package when we get 20-24mpg on average and my suv gets 11.8-mpg and had no guzzler tax? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 +1 GGT goes to IRS. IRS = crooks. GGT = theft. Any more questions? It's supposed to discourage the purchase of cars that are not considered fuel efficient but it's based on government standards and regs I'm not sure they even understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 SUV's and Cars are on different scales and treated differently as are trucks. +1 Not entirely sure, but I believe that light trucks, of which SUVs are a component, are exempt from GGT. More interesting is why SAI's test SGT experienced average city and highway cycle results as low as they did, when many, if not most, of us are doing better on our observed mileage. Had they tested my car, there would be no GGT. The 2006 Shelby GT-H's did not get hit, but maybe b/c they were sold to Hertz as GTs and then SAI converted "used" cars, rather than converting "new" cars for Ford to sell through its dealer network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I wish they would test it again on the 08 models. They did epa test twice and passed once and failed once. If it's that close, do it again and maybe save us $1K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 GGT goes to IRS. IRS = crooks. GGT = theft. Any more questions? It's supposed to discourage the purchase of cars that are not considered fuel efficient but it's based on government standards and regs I'm not sure they even understand. I'll pass your post on to my brother-in-law, he is a district manager for the IRS! Yes the Internal Revenue Service- Oh can you please give me your current address & Social Security Number just to make his reply quicker? Thansk much- B) EDIT: Just kidding!!!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy_merged Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 just another excuse to get more of your money. <_< IRS = Income Raping Service GGT = Greedy Government Tax edit: it was supposed to be taxed on the car makers but they just pass it on to the consumers. it was there to discourage the car makers from producing gas hogs. but now the gvt just figures it would dscourage the buyer from buying gas hogs so the car makers would quit building them. but i think the gvt is just playin us. if they really dont want us to buy gas hog vehicles they would put a huge ungodly gas tax on SUVs and Trucks that get 3 FEET to the gallon instead of cars with 24 miles to the gallon. ok i'm done editing...i edited this 7 times :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 just another excuse to get your money. <_< IRS = Income Raping Service GGT = Greedy Government Tax + 111-11-1111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 What's even better is for 08 the Mustang GT 5 speed gets the same mileage as our Shelby GT's,and guess what,no guzzler tax!How about a refund!EPA reconfigured its testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I wish they would test it again on the 08 models. They did epa test twice and passed once and failed once. If it's that close, do it again and maybe save us $1K. The test costs them money ....in order to save YOU money......no incentive. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I can still can't I? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I can still can't I? :D Sure and then just take the deduction on your taxes, the IRS shouldnt mind. :blink: (When I said you, I didnt mean you, I meant us, the collective you) oh jeez, its been a long day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Didn't take it personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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