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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
^The hell? No one is saying it isn't a luxury item, but 1%-ers aren't the only people who purchase luxury goods. All you're doing is making it harder for someone who isn't already to buy themselves something nice. The 1%-er isn't going to give a crap, they're buying what they want, and they'll buy and import it if they're that bothered about the luxury tax.
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How much more difficult is it for someone to buy a car that costs $110,000 + GST vs. $110,000 + GST + $2000?
Really? For this hypothetical car guy who has saved for this $110,000 purchase, an extra $2000 is going to crush his dreams?