Nobody here can say for certain that it isn't bad compression. That requires a hands on test.

Check with the DMV about getting a temporary tag for demonstration or test drive purposes. They should have a provision for that, I know Florida does.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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