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Asked: Jun 15, 2009 - 09:38 AM

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Cash for Clunkers. How stringent is the "cutoff" point (18 MPG) for cars?

I would really like to take advantage of this (if this measure passes) - but I think my car is ineligible.

Looking up the latest (2008 EPA revised) MPG for my car (1990 Chevy Lumina 4dr 3.1L) shows that my car has a "theoretical" MPG=20 (combined).

However, I know that the "actual" is less than MPG=18 (the cutoff).

Is there anything in the legislation that takes this into account ? (that older vehicles very likely have even worse mileage than they were originally rated for)

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karjunkie

Date: Jun 15, 2009
Time: 01:09 PM

Edmunds has created a Clunker FAQ that should answer all your questions.Here is the site:

Cash for Clunkers Car Buying Stimulus Bill

However, the rules will be based on your vehicles EPA MPG, not on your individual experience. Unfortunately, it would be impossible to implement the program in the manner you suggest

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kaliek

Date: Aug 07, 2009
Time: 12:47 PM

I think they should also take in consideration of the model and the mileson a auto

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