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« Reply #140 on: March 28, 2007, 08:38:46 am » |
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« Reply #141 on: March 28, 2007, 09:40:18 am » |
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Kiss future investment in the Canadian Auto Industry by the domestic automakers good bye. |
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« Reply #142 on: March 29, 2007, 10:33:23 pm » |
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I don't see why the government can't come up with a more creative solution than simply slapping Canadians with more taxes... More incentives (rather than tax punishment), force all government, and taxi fleets to be low-emission/hybrid vehicles etc... I am guessing the PM is still riding in the back of stretch...
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« Reply #143 on: March 30, 2007, 01:38:12 am » |
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I don't see why the government can't come up with a more creative solution than simply slapping Canadians with more taxes... More incentives (rather than tax punishment), force all government, and taxi fleets to be low-emission/hybrid vehicles etc... I am guessing the PM is still riding in the back of stretch...
why can't they think out of the box?
Lame as it is, there is the REBATE part of the program. That counts as incentives in most people's books. The other reason why it can't all be incentives is that those cost money. So would replacing all those fleet vehicles. That money needs to come from somewhere... Sadly, human nature being what it is, fees on undesirable behaviour are more effective at curbing that behaviour than incentives on desirable behaviour. |
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« Reply #145 on: April 05, 2007, 01:12:46 pm » |
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makes a Smart car an easier choice for those on the fence. Asking price of $17k - $2K rebate plus whatever you can knock off for it being a 2006 model, new model coming out, etc - might not be a bad deal really considering the strong resale values.
If it wasn't for the poor winter driving performance I might consider one as a commuter car. |
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« Reply #146 on: April 05, 2007, 02:43:37 pm » |
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Not a bad selection on the list there.
The TDIs are disappearing fast enough as it is. |
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« Reply #147 on: April 13, 2007, 08:49:09 am » |
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Not a bad selection on the list there.
The TDIs are disappearing fast enough as it is.
The're gone. Checking yesterday no stick shifts left. |
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« Reply #148 on: April 14, 2007, 10:59:15 am » |
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Not a bad selection on the list there.
The TDIs are disappearing fast enough as it is.
The're gone. Checking yesterday no stick shifts left. |
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« Reply #149 on: April 20, 2007, 02:05:32 pm » |
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Not a bad selection on the list there.
The TDIs are disappearing fast enough as it is.
The're gone. Checking yesterday no stick shifts left. I just hope they carry on with the low interest finances/leases in May. |
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« Reply #150 on: April 25, 2007, 10:44:08 am » |
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Sorry if this has been posted, but are these rebates taken off at the time of purchase, or do you have to send in for the rebate with the gov't and wait for a cheque? |
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« Reply #151 on: April 25, 2007, 11:07:03 am » |
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Sorry if this has been posted, but are these rebates taken off at the time of purchase, or do you have to send in for the rebate with the gov't and wait for a cheque?
You have to deal with the government. Only the 'gas guzzler levy' is paid at the dealership. |
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« Reply #152 on: April 25, 2007, 11:30:57 am » |
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Has it been discussed that Diesel doesn't qualify? |
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« Reply #153 on: April 25, 2007, 11:36:26 am » |
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Only the 2006 Diesels qualify. |
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« Reply #154 on: April 25, 2007, 11:45:02 am » |
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Which makes no sense... |
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« Reply #155 on: April 25, 2007, 12:45:39 pm » |
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Sorry if this has been posted, but are these rebates taken off at the time of purchase, or do you have to send in for the rebate with the gov't and wait for a cheque?
You have to deal with the government. Only the 'gas guzzler levy' is paid at the dealership. So if you finance or lease, then you're paying interest on the full price... kinda crappy. $4K combined (Federal/Ontario) on some hyrbids, and that cuts into your savings a decent amount over the term. |
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« Reply #156 on: April 25, 2007, 12:50:22 pm » |
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If you finance, shouldn't be a big issue, its an open loan, you can put down the rebate as soon as you get it.
With the lease, not so. |
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« Reply #157 on: April 25, 2007, 04:20:35 pm » |
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If you finance, shouldn't be a big issue, its an open loan, you can put down the rebate as soon as you get it.
Good point. Any idea how long it takes to get the money back from the gov't? 8 weeks? |
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« Reply #158 on: April 25, 2007, 04:22:39 pm » |
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Frankly, I have no idea, if you do correspond with government on any issue, 6-8 weeks is a normal quoted time.
Scroll up and check the ecoAuto website. |
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« Reply #159 on: May 03, 2007, 10:00:00 am » |
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well..... i was going to start a new thread to ask this question however.... since the topic is already being discussed! I am curious to know what type of gas milaege the X5 4.4 gets... I test drove one the other day and fell in love... the answer to this question may make me fall out of love pretty quick.... maybe the 3.0 is much better?
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