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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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as far as i know, the jk does not qualify for cash for clunkers because the combined epa gas mileage is 17.... while the cut off for light duty trucks is 18mpg

i have a truck to trade in and could possibly get 4500 towards my new jeep.

anyone know if the 2010 wranger will have a higher mpg rating? if only we had the diesel one in the states!!!! damn you jeep!

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jk_krawler86
as far as i know, the jk does not qualify for cash for clunkers because the combined epa gas mileage is 17.... while the cut off for light duty trucks is 18mpg

i have a truck to trade in and could possibly get 4500 towards my new car.

anyone know if the 2010 wranger will have a higher mpg rating? if only we had the diesel one in the states!!!! damn you jeep!
The JKs overseas, with the CRD, don't get a whole lot better mileage than the 3.8. Not worth it for mpg. Low end torque, maybe worth it.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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i cant believe that the wrangler misses it by 1mpg. thats my luck!
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Keep in mind you get either the $4500 OR the trade-in value - not both. I would think your JK is worth much more than $4500!

Another stipulation is you had to be the registered owner for at least 1 year.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Keep in mind you get either the $4500 OR the trade-in value - not both. I would think your JK is worth much more than $4500!

Another stipulation is you had to be the registered owner for at least 1 year.
hahah i edited my first post. im not trying to buy a new car, im trying to buy a new jk!

my old truck has had it and its worth maybe 2000 dollars.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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The 010 wrangler should get better MPG, with the fuel cut off. info on allpar.com/forum H2O new car topic
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slow2run
The 010 wrangler should get better MPG, with the fuel cut off. info on allpar.com/forum H2O new car topic
can you confirm this? i cant find it on allpar
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