Ripoff?

Let's just say I'm not convinced the buy-a-car-get-gas-discount gimmick is worth it. Please tell me the only reason you're buying a new car is not for the $3.00/gallon gasoline. All you're getting is a $600 discount (assuming $4.00/gal gas) on a car that gets 20 MPG. You could talk them down that much and get the money up front, and avoid the hoops you'll have to jump through to get your money back.

If you want to save $600 on gas just use the standard tricks while driving.
1) Slow down. For the record, I do not follow this advice.
2) Put the car in neutral and coast down hills. Note, I do this a lot but I have a manual 5-speed. If you have an automatic transmition, don't do this.
3) Drop the top on your convertible and turn off the AC.
I bet if you look around on this thing we call "the internet" you could find some more helpfull hints. Just please don't buy a new car for a gas gimmick.

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--Brad