Cash 4 Clunkers + EPA games = HILLARITY - Page 2

Rider · 07-28-2009, 02:24 PM

Too bad my 97 Maxima won't be eligible.

pauldun170 · 07-28-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

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

Too bad my 97 Maxima won't be eligible.

why not?

goof2 · 07-28-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

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

why not?

Because it gets better than 18MPG.

goof2 · 07-28-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

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

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

www.fueleconomy.gov

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

07-28-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Too bad my 97 Maxima won't be eligible.

07-28-2009, 03:03 PM	#18
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	www.fueleconomy.gov

07-28-2009, 04:14 PM	#20
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	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