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Old 01-04-2005, 07:40 AM   #1
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Just caught the end of it this morning on Sunrise on channel 7.

There is going to be a tax like luxury car tax on all new vehicles that is based on power to weight. 25% extra on all cars over a certain ratio. Car mentioned among others were SV8s, XR6 Turbos etc. Only cars exempt were ones that already qualified for LCT.

Looks like the scroobys of the world have had another victory.

Did anyone see the full story?
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Old 01-04-2005, 09:26 AM   #2
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What a Joke. I think its more a case of the government cashing in on the popularity of these sorts of cars, but im sure Scruby and co wont mind one bit.
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Old 01-04-2005, 09:39 AM   #3
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What a Joke. I think its more a case of the government cashing in on the popularity of these sorts of cars, but im sure Scruby and co wont mind one bit.
thats what it sounds like to me
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Old 01-04-2005, 10:19 AM   #4
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What a Joke.
I think you'll find this is probably right... It's April fools day guys.. I think you'll find this is one of them.
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Old 01-04-2005, 10:14 AM   #5
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Please, no. Another tax for the f*ckin government.

Please, everyone leave while I yell some expletives at the top of my voice...
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Old 01-04-2005, 10:23 AM   #6
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Please, no. Another tax for the f*ckin government.

Please, everyone leave while I yell some expletives at the top of my voice...
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Old 01-04-2005, 10:23 AM   #7
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25% does sound very high, but really would any of us be that surprised if something like this came in? Even though I'll probably be burned at the stake... Better go buy that 200rwkw Skyline now :P
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Old 01-04-2005, 04:54 PM   #8
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25% does sound very high, but really would any of us be that surprised if something like this came in? Even though I'll probably be burned at the stake... Better go buy that 200rwkw Skyline now :P
Is that your car in your avitar??? My next ride may be a cryline too. :
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Old 01-04-2005, 05:18 PM   #9
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25% does sound very high, but really would any of us be that surprised if something like this came in? Even though I'll probably be burned at the stake... Better go buy that 200rwkw Skyline now :P
You mean 206 fwkw ;)
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Old 01-04-2005, 11:00 AM   #10
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I agree with Casper...definately an April Fools prank this one.
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As a general rule, never believe anything you hear on april 1st unless it proves true later on..
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Old 01-04-2005, 05:54 PM   #12
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your signature with the turtles reminds me of the cat toast theory for infinite power generation...

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Old 01-04-2005, 07:35 PM   #13
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I made it up guys..... happy april 1st
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