magnum srt-8 gas guzzler

[shnitzelman2001]

This is kind of a difficult question to ask. I don't remember where i heard it or who told me, it might in fact have come FROM a thread here, i don't know, and i apologize if it did, but it is my understanding FROM this unknown source that the magnum has tinted windows in the back because it is classified as a truck? i just came up with this question now, i've never looked up what the classifications of a truck are, to see if that statement holds water. But if this is true, and the magnum should be classified as a truck, then does that mean that the magnum srt-8 will not have a gas guzzler tax since it is classified as a truck, and the 300C srt-8 is classified as a car or sedan? Again, i don't know if these questions have been answered in any other threads and i'm sorry if i'm repeating. Thanks for the help.

[Rev.Hammer]

Now that is a really good question!

[The Chronic]

I don't think the tinted windows have anything to do with it, but I believe the Magnum is technically considered to be a truck. The gas guzzler tax does not apply to the Magnum RT, so I don't see why it would be any different for the SRT-8. Same car with some upgrades.

[bipto]

I don't think the tinted windows have anything to do with it, but I believe the Magnum is technically considered to be a truck. The gas guzzler tax does not apply to the Magnum RT, so I don't see why it would be any different for the SRT-8. Same car with some upgrades.

Both 5.7L Hemi LX's escape the gas guzzler tax because they have reasonable highway mileage ratings thanks to the MDS system - the 6.1L Hemis in the SRT's don't have MDS. It will be interesting to see if the Magnum SRT-8 is indeed exempt based on its truck classification...

[Jim]

The windows are legally allowed to be tinted darker because it is classified as a truck.

[Brian_R170]

I previously thought that the gas guzzler tax was based on GVW, but I just read the FAQ on www.fueleconomy.gov and it just says that gas guzzler tax does not apply to trucks. On that same site, they list the Magnum as a light truck, so I would guess that the 300 SRT-8 will have the tax but the Magnum SRT-9 will not.

[7thS0N]

I thought the original reason for the truck classification was due to a loophole with the fold down seats. (Seemed funny to me, but I remember hearing it.)

[Glazeworld]

The Magnum is classified as a truck by the EPA because it has a flat load-in floor. Same thing with the PT Cruiser.

[GrN4FrK]

THe mag doesnt have gag guzz the 300srt-8 has a gus guzzler cost of $2,100

[gn300]

I think that any manuifacture can tint all windows except drivers and passengers front as an option usually listed as privacy glass It would have little to do with being a truck or not. I after being hasseled for tinted front windows i finally heard a logical reason for no front tint to make eye contact with pedesterians. Before you hit them!!

[MySRT]

Since the magnum is classified as a truck it can have dark tint on all windows except the windshield and front windows. If the magnum had a station wagon classification then all the windows would have the std. tint. As said, the truck classification is because the flat floor loading area.

[IDSmoker]

If the Magnum SRT8 doesn't get hit with the gas-guzzler tax, for whatever reason, while both the 300c SRT8 and Charger SRT8 vehicles do include this additional $2k on their price tags.... won't that make the Magnum SRT8 even more appealing, since it will be the lowest cost/highest performance of the 3?

Just a thought....

[RT4me]

Magnum SRT8 more appealing indeed, my .o2.

I think also that not the classification, but the reason
for one being taxed, and the other not. Sounds to be a little bias.

THe tax should be applied do to MPGs, and not just
because a seat folds down or not.....................

Sighned, happy RT owner :D

[E55 KEV]

The gas mileage on the Magnum SRT-8 will be slightly less than the 300C SRT-8, due to the little extra weight and still not have the Federal GGT. It should be around $3k cheaper than the 300C SRT-8 in base price and then another $2,100 cheaper without the GGT. Plus factory painted Brembo calipers also. Sounds like a bargain!

[The Chronic]

Tint laws vary FROM state to state