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Rider 07-28-2009 02:24 PM
Too bad my 97 Maxima won't be eligible. :td:

pauldun170 07-28-2009 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 248170)
lotta "decent" cars getting destroyed cuz of this vs the junkers

http://jalopnik.com/5324473/show-us-the-clunkers
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I am required to drain the oil, pour water mixed with Sodium Silicate into the crankcase and run the motor until it fatally blows up. ($15,000 Federal Penalty for each vehicle that this is not done to)
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RACER X 07-28-2009 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rider (Post 248177)
Too bad my 97 Maxima won't be eligible. :td:
why not?

goof2 07-28-2009 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by goof2 (Post 248146)
The way this program works they get whatever the trade in value is (in your opinion ~4500, I think you are way high) plus an additional 3500-4500 from the government.



I believe the vehicle also has to be paid off.
I made a mistake. You don't get the trade in value, you get the scrap value in addition to what the government gives you.

Rider 07-28-2009 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 248179)
why not?
Because it gets better than 18MPG.

goof2 07-28-2009 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 248179)
why not?
It gets an EPA estimated new combined 21MPG. The cut off is 18MPG or less.

z06boy 07-28-2009 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by goof2 (Post 248185)
It gets an EPA estimated new combined 21MPG. The cut off is 18MPG or less.
Is there a list for that ? I assume my Jeep is right at 18 or less.

Rider 07-28-2009 03:03 PM
www.fueleconomy.gov

goof2 07-28-2009 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rider (Post 248195)
Just for clarification, the number you use is the combined listing under Estimated new EPA MPG. If the car or truck is more than a few years old you cannot use the window sticker either. The EPA revised all their numbers a few years ago to reflect more "real world" driving.

All the details on the program are available at cars.gov.

z06boy 07-28-2009 04:14 PM
Well here is my Jeep.

Compare Old and New EPA MPG Estimates
1999 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
6 Cylinders
4 Liters
Regular Gasoline



New MPG tests are more realistic

New MPG
City-----14
Hwy-----19
Combined 16

Old MPG

City----16
Hwy----21
Combined 18






Additional Vehicle Characteristics: 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Combined fuel economy estimates are based on 45% highway and 55% city driving


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