The 5 series is special
03-17-2008, 02:05 PM
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I pull into the lot across the street from my office for the first time in my new E61. (I dont usually drive in)
The same lot I used Park my Range Rover in.
I am promptly told there is a $15 surcharge for my car as it is oversize.
Being used to paying this fee with the Rover I am shocked that the manager is saying this about my E61.
I start to explain that this is the same exact size as the 5 series sedan, not even the full size 7.
No go. He is telling me that this is on his list for oversize and I can call the owner in Greece if I don't like it . Obviously this guy think its an X5 or I dont know what, cant be. The 5 is not an oversize car.
We are both annoyed and he says. "Look. Here is my list for oversize cars that pay extra"
Sure enough, along with the Mercedes E class and Mercedes S is the BMW 5 Series, 7 series and Audi 6 & 8.
No sign of the For Crown Victoria or the Chevy Impala though.
So what do you guys think? Is this just an obnoxious luxury tax?
The same lot I used Park my Range Rover in.
I am promptly told there is a $15 surcharge for my car as it is oversize.
Being used to paying this fee with the Rover I am shocked that the manager is saying this about my E61.
I start to explain that this is the same exact size as the 5 series sedan, not even the full size 7.
No go. He is telling me that this is on his list for oversize and I can call the owner in Greece if I don't like it . Obviously this guy think its an X5 or I dont know what, cant be. The 5 is not an oversize car.
We are both annoyed and he says. "Look. Here is my list for oversize cars that pay extra"
Sure enough, along with the Mercedes E class and Mercedes S is the BMW 5 Series, 7 series and Audi 6 & 8.
No sign of the For Crown Victoria or the Chevy Impala though.
So what do you guys think? Is this just an obnoxious luxury tax?
03-17-2008, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='546511' date='Mar 17 2008, 05:09 PM
Sure sounds like it. What about Lexus, did it make it on the list too? What about the Toyota Avalon?
I didn't notice, probably. I was too busy storming to my car while grumbling something about "dirty greedy a-holes not getting my business while there are lots on every corner."
I can tell you for sure there was no Ford or Chevy section.
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Originally Posted by gene1' post='546504' date='Mar 17 2008, 03:05 PM
I pull into the lot across the street from my office for the first time in my new E61. (I dont usually drive in)
The same lot I used Park my Range Rover in.
I am promptly told there is a $15 surcharge for my car as it is oversize.
Being used to paying this fee with the Rover I am shocked that the manager is saying this about my E61.
I start to explain that this is the same exact size as the 5 series sedan, not even the full size 7.
No go. He is telling me that this is on his list for oversize and I can call the owner in Greece if I don't like it . Obviously this guy think its an X5 or I dont know what, cant be. The 5 is not an oversize car.
We are both annoyed and he says. "Look. Here is my list for oversize cars that pay extra"
Sure enough, along with the Mercedes E class and Mercedes S is the BMW 5 Series, 7 series and Audi 6 & 8.
No sign of the For Crown Victoria or the Chevy Impala though.
So what do you guys think? Is this just an obnoxious luxury tax?
The same lot I used Park my Range Rover in.
I am promptly told there is a $15 surcharge for my car as it is oversize.
Being used to paying this fee with the Rover I am shocked that the manager is saying this about my E61.
I start to explain that this is the same exact size as the 5 series sedan, not even the full size 7.
No go. He is telling me that this is on his list for oversize and I can call the owner in Greece if I don't like it . Obviously this guy think its an X5 or I dont know what, cant be. The 5 is not an oversize car.
We are both annoyed and he says. "Look. Here is my list for oversize cars that pay extra"
Sure enough, along with the Mercedes E class and Mercedes S is the BMW 5 Series, 7 series and Audi 6 & 8.
No sign of the For Crown Victoria or the Chevy Impala though.
So what do you guys think? Is this just an obnoxious luxury tax?
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass/Mid..._Cars2008.shtml
03-17-2008, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gene1' post='546504' date='Mar 17 2008, 02:05 PM
I pull into the lot across the street from my office for the first time in my new E61. (I dont usually drive in)
The same lot I used Park my Range Rover in.
I am promptly told there is a $15 surcharge for my car as it is oversize.
Being used to paying this fee with the Rover I am shocked that the manager is saying this about my E61.
I start to explain that this is the same exact size as the 5 series sedan, not even the full size 7.
No go. He is telling me that this is on his list for oversize and I can call the owner in Greece if I don't like it . Obviously this guy think its an X5 or I dont know what, cant be. The 5 is not an oversize car.
We are both annoyed and he says. "Look. Here is my list for oversize cars that pay extra"
Sure enough, along with the Mercedes E class and Mercedes S is the BMW 5 Series, 7 series and Audi 6 & 8.
No sign of the For Crown Victoria or the Chevy Impala though.
So what do you guys think? Is this just an obnoxious luxury tax?
The same lot I used Park my Range Rover in.
I am promptly told there is a $15 surcharge for my car as it is oversize.
Being used to paying this fee with the Rover I am shocked that the manager is saying this about my E61.
I start to explain that this is the same exact size as the 5 series sedan, not even the full size 7.
No go. He is telling me that this is on his list for oversize and I can call the owner in Greece if I don't like it . Obviously this guy think its an X5 or I dont know what, cant be. The 5 is not an oversize car.
We are both annoyed and he says. "Look. Here is my list for oversize cars that pay extra"
Sure enough, along with the Mercedes E class and Mercedes S is the BMW 5 Series, 7 series and Audi 6 & 8.
No sign of the For Crown Victoria or the Chevy Impala though.
So what do you guys think? Is this just an obnoxious luxury tax?
03-17-2008, 03:29 PM
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no good greeks they are all malakes 
just because the gave us democracy, philosophy, mathematics, etc. they can overcharge us e60-1 drivers! 
just because the gave us democracy, philosophy, mathematics, etc. they can overcharge us e60-1 drivers!
03-17-2008, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by vrondados' post='546555' date='Mar 17 2008, 07:29 PM
no good greeks they are all malakes just because the gave us democracy, philosophy, mathematics, etc. they can overcharge us e60-1 drivers!
just because the gave us democracy, philosophy, mathematics, etc. they can overcharge us e60-1 drivers! 
03-17-2008, 07:03 PM
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Pure rip off. Everyone knows this. You can vote with your $$$.
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should have asked if you fold the side mirrors, would that make it a regular size and not oversized?