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Old 08-28-2015, 02:39 PM   #22 (permalink)
oil pan 4
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
Interesting example of how not to inspire confidence in your technology. I thought I'd run my numbers through their calculator, even though I'm pretty sure that with an Insight averaging 70+ mpg, I'd get a negative return. So first question is "What's your ZIP code?", but there's no field in which to enter it! Sheesh, if you can't even hire people competent enough to write a simple web form...
After I entered my zip code they made it real clear that there was free money to be had to help me buy the vehicle. I think that is why they want you to enter your zip code, to see if there is any state money that can be given away in addition to federal money.
If they just gave me the $7,500 I would just build my own.

I entered the fuel economy of my 3 speed 7.4L suburban when I originally got it, 6mpg.
It told me to enter a valid number.
OMG I laughed so hard I almost died.
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