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It varies by State, but in my state, Massachusetts, we have an annual excise tax based on the worth of the vehicle. My e90 330i is $790 (£395) this year, and the 332ti is $155 (£73). Other than that, we have annual inspections that are $40 (£20) that measure that the car still is within spec for emissions. This inspection is also done at the discretion of the State you live in.
There is no annual emissions based fee, but there is a one-time Federal "Gas-Guzzler" tax for any new car sold, which can get expensive for powerful cars. Cars that get at least 22.5 mpg (combined, based on 55% highway, 45% city) don't have to pay the Gas Guzzler Tax. The Tax rate goes from $1,000 for vehicles that get at least 21.5 mpg (combined), but less than 22.5 mpg (combined) all the way up to $7,700 for vehicles that get less than 12.5 mpg (combined). Trucks and SUVs/SAVs are exempt from paying this tax though, since they are classified as pseudo farm vehicles.
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