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SuperFly03 · 07-30-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sax1031

Until we know the weight of the Z28 it will be hard to speculate on gas mileage.

I am thinking the Z will get hit with the gas guzzler tax though.

I'm certain it will.

ViperTomcat · 07-30-2010, 12:34 PM

Expect a GG tax. My guess is anywhere between 1500 and 2000 bones.

brandotron · 07-30-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Expect a GG tax. My guess is anywhere between 1500 and 2000 bones.

That sounds about right. Gotta pay to play!

THE EVIL TW1N · 07-30-2010, 12:53 PM

a $2000 gas guzzler tax shouldnt be that bad if you can afford a $50,000 toy

chriscrash37 · 07-30-2010, 01:29 PM

the LS3 SS missed it because they have a skip shift installed. 1st - 4th gear

cab2g · 07-30-2010, 02:30 PM

Just wondering, the EPA combined MPG for both the A6 and M6 is 19MPG (using skip shift, I'm assuming). I'm not quite sure how the combined is even supposedly close enough to 22.5MPG to avoid the guzzler tax... Maybe GM just ate the cost or included it in the MSRP.

SuperFly03 · 07-30-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chriscrash37

the LS3 SS missed it because they have a skip shift installed. 1st - 4th gear

I don't believe that applies to the gas guzzler tax. I believe that exists for passing of the sound level requirement (well originally it did).

dr damon · 07-30-2010, 03:54 PM

i think skip shift was indeed made to avoid gas guzzler tax and increase mpg.

gas guzzler tax has been around at least for the last 20 or so years, long before Obama came into office.

3CamarosOnHand · 07-30-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kycamaross

Doesn't Obama's new MPG regulations go into effect next year? If so, I guess the gas guzzler tax is on tap for the Z

gas guzzler tax!!!! UGH!

3CamarosOnHand · 07-30-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriscrash37

the LS3 SS missed it because they have a skip shift installed. 1st - 4th gear

Let's put the same thing in the Z and we can bypass it again

Damn it, I'll have pay to play!!! Already feel as though I'm being raped by the government and state....but that's a whole different thread.

SuperFly03 · 07-30-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dr damon

i think skip shift was indeed made to avoid gas guzzler tax and increase mpg.

gas guzzler tax has been around at least for the last 20 or so years, long before Obama came into office.

Interesting. I stand corrected.

bolteon593 · 07-31-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by helmincamaro

this is also in the CTS-V sedan which is a much heavier car. That could make a huge difference.

truth! that point completely escaped me when i was writting that question... i suppose 300lbs (12% difference from the gt500 to the ctsv) along with the lesser amount of tq would make the 5mpg difference (3 from the weight, and 2 from tq).

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

23 on the highway? I never got close to that. I was 18-19. Weird...

Either way, Gas guzzler tax sucks ball sack. Stupid EPA.

yeah, easily get 23... but this is a 2011 gt500. avg 14mpg city and highway.

07-30-2010, 02:30 PM	#20
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	Just wondering, the EPA combined MPG for both the A6 and M6 is 19MPG (using skip shift, I'm assuming). I'm not quite sure how the combined is even supposedly close enough to 22.5MPG to avoid the guzzler tax... Maybe GM just ate the cost or included it in the MSRP. __________________

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dr damon Drives: 2011 MANTIS Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 437	i think skip shift was indeed made to avoid gas guzzler tax and increase mpg. gas guzzler tax has been around at least for the last 20 or so years, long before Obama came into office.