Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post

Nevyn · 06-23-2009, 10:44 AM

I think that this plan isn't really going to do too much for too many. I have cars that probably SHOULD be gotten off the road, but I can't afford really to get rid of them (I'm getting ready to try with one of them). This plan I thought would help me, but it won't - which is ridiculous. My cars are rated at 20 combined (Lumina) and 21 (Grand Prix), and they leak various things (oil, powersteering, tranny). They don't qualify. Even if they did, I can't afford the payment on a NEW new car - but a decent used one I could squeeze in.

I have a friend with a '95 Cadillac that WOULD qualify, except he's got no way at all to afford a new car payment. He needs better MPG for sure, but catch-22! Can't afford to buy a car that gets better MPG, can't afford to get rid of car he has now (just like me).

This whole thing is a waste in my opinion.

06-23-2009, 10:44 AM	#49 (permalink)
Nevyn Master EcoModder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 18603, USA Posts: 759 The Crimson Crawler - '04 Hyundai Elantra GLS 90 day: 36.71 mpg (US) Thanks: 221 Thanked 60 Times in 45 Posts	I think that this plan isn't really going to do too much for too many. I have cars that probably SHOULD be gotten off the road, but I can't afford really to get rid of them (I'm getting ready to try with one of them). This plan I thought would help me, but it won't - which is ridiculous. My cars are rated at 20 combined (Lumina) and 21 (Grand Prix), and they leak various things (oil, powersteering, tranny). They don't qualify. Even if they did, I can't afford the payment on a NEW new car - but a decent used one I could squeeze in. I have a friend with a '95 Cadillac that WOULD qualify, except he's got no way at all to afford a new car payment. He needs better MPG for sure, but catch-22! Can't afford to buy a car that gets better MPG, can't afford to get rid of car he has now (just like me). This whole thing is a waste in my opinion.