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Tony Stark · 07-08-2013, 08:22 PM

I am asking this because I have never had to worry about this.

I see the leaked prices for the 2014 Camaro there are two options for a Gas Guzzler tax. (one manu/one auto)

They both say ZL1 after them but I know the SS still gets one.

What was anyone with a current SS/ZL1's gas guzzler tax?

Are these numbers also for next years SS? or are they too high?

How is a gas guzzler tax added? to the retail price of the car? or do you have a separate way to pay? ie your when you file taxes

I apologize for the questions but you know how confusing taxes can be.

aggieguy13 · 07-08-2013, 08:23 PM

'13 dont have this they escape it. are you sure '14 are going to?

mikeyg36 · 07-08-2013, 08:25 PM

The SS doesn't get a GG tax. The Z/28 (almost guaranteed) and the ZL1 will get it.

Tony Stark · 07-08-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

'13 dont have this they escape it. are you sure '14 are going to?

Well i am not sure.

I swore I read even the SS's now have a gas guzzler tax, perhaps I was mixing ZL1 knowledge with SS knowledge.

If not it will be awesome! lol

AZ2SSRS · 07-08-2013, 08:26 PM

For the 2013 ZL1, the gas guzzler tax is $1300 for manual and $2600 for auto.
It is listed as an option and is included with the cost of the vehicle in the MSRP.

Funny thing, its a tax upon which you will pay state sales tax.

*mlee* · 07-08-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Stark

Well i am not sure.

I swore I read even the SS's now have a gas guzzler tax, perhaps I was mixing ZL1 knowledge with SS knowledge.

If not it will be awesome! lol

SS has never had a GG tax and the 2014's will be the same engine so no tax. The Automatics got the L99 w/ Active Fuel Management to save MPG and avoid the ggtax.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ2SSRS

For the 2013 ZL1, the gas guzzler tax is $1300 for manual and $2600 for auto.
It is listed as an option and is included with the cost of the vehicle in the MSRP.

Funny thing, its a tax upon which you will pay state sales tax.

Yup... it's a tax on a tax, except GM is the one paying the gg tax then it's carried onto the sticker price and you get to pay a little extra tax to your state.

2012-1822 · 07-08-2013, 08:41 PM

I say we revolt, hold on, black Suburban out front, see ya'll in twenty

45thCamaro · 07-08-2013, 08:48 PM

I don't have an SS, but I wonder if the skip shift had anything to do with avoiding the gg tax.

SmokiNstripes6913 · 07-08-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

I don't have an SS, but I wonder if the skip shift had anything to do with avoiding the gg tax.

Yep the skip shift from 1st to 4th is how the manual avoids the GG tax

*mlee* · 07-08-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokiNstripes6913

Yep the skip shift from 1st to 4th is how the manual avoids the GG tax

Not the case for the manual as it can be shifted in this manner without the help of skip shift.

SmokiNstripes6913 · 07-09-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Not the case for the manual as it can be shifted in this manner without the help of skip shift.

Yes it can, but from what I understand, the computer locks out 2-3 gears at low throttle input, low rpm situations from a stand still. This can all be bypassed via a skip shift eliminator. Not sure what impact that has on a warrenty, if anything at all.

sspolo · 07-09-2013, 01:25 AM

This is the best news I've heard all month! I thought that the SS also had the GG tax. I will definitely be able to afford the NPP and the back up camera.

07-08-2013, 08:22 PM	#1
Tony Stark Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 39	Gas guzzler tax? I am asking this because I have never had to worry about this. I see the leaked prices for the 2014 Camaro there are two options for a Gas Guzzler tax. (one manu/one auto) They both say ZL1 after them but I know the SS still gets one. What was anyone with a current SS/ZL1's gas guzzler tax? Are these numbers also for next years SS? or are they too high? How is a gas guzzler tax added? to the retail price of the car? or do you have a separate way to pay? ie your when you file taxes I apologize for the questions but you know how confusing taxes can be.

07-08-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	'13 dont have this they escape it. are you sure '14 are going to? __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

07-08-2013, 08:41 PM	#7
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	I say we revolt, hold on, black Suburban out front, see ya'll in twenty __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

07-08-2013, 08:25 PM	#3
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	The SS doesn't get a GG tax. The Z/28 (almost guaranteed) and the ZL1 will get it.

07-08-2013, 08:26 PM	#5
AZ2SSRS Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 146	For the 2013 ZL1, the gas guzzler tax is $1300 for manual and $2600 for auto. It is listed as an option and is included with the cost of the vehicle in the MSRP. Funny thing, its a tax upon which you will pay state sales tax.

07-08-2013, 08:48 PM	#8
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I don't have an SS, but I wonder if the skip shift had anything to do with avoiding the gg tax.

07-09-2013, 01:25 AM	#12
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	This is the best news I've heard all month! I thought that the SS also had the GG tax. I will definitely be able to afford the NPP and the back up camera.