Thread: cash for clunkers program

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The government will give you $3500-$4500 towards a new car if you trade in your old gas guzzler. If you own a 1984 or newer vehicle that has been insured and registered to you for the past year and gets a "combined" 18 miles to the gallon or less, you can qualify. The amount you get depends on the estimated miles per gallon you increase to by trading in.

I LOVE THIS NEXT PART!


The EPA has changed the way it estimates MPG.
Starting in model year 2008, estimates reflect the effects of;


1. Faster Speeds & Acceleration
2. Air Conditioner Use
3. Colder Outside Temperatures

I especially love that last one...WHAT HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING?

For any of us with a brain, and who pay a little attention, we know that since the introduction of corn subsidies and methanol...YOUR GAS MILLAGE HAS DECREASED BY AT LEAST 10 PERCENT, and in some cases as much as 20 percent. That is the real reason for the millage adjustment. Why does our government lie to us? Do they really think we are ALL that stupid.

You can check your cars "NEW" estimated MPG here;
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm

Originally Posted by musicman

The government will give you $3500-$4500 towards a new car if you trade in your old gas guzzler. If you own a 1984 or newer vehicle that has been insured and registered to you for the past year and gets a "combined" 18 miles to the gallon or less, you can qualify. The amount you get depends on the estimated miles per gallon you increase to by trading in.

so !!! i could`nt have traded my 89 tracer that gets 39 mpg for my 09 toyota that mite get 30 mpg on a good day

I might have to rethink this. Blue book is 1,900 on the ol' p.u. Is it worth 1-2g's savings to take on a payment again? I dunno....

Originally Posted by pro70z28

I might have to rethink this. Blue book is 1,900 on the ol' p.u. Is it worth 1-2g's savings to take on a payment again? I dunno....

Dunno man....Sure does make my old Bonneville worth a heck of a lot more then it would ever be on the open market......Better go check and see, huh????? I suppose, like anything else, there's 2 sides to the issue---but maybe I'll just look after my own funds this time.....

Yep, I think a "sale" is only a good deal if you plan to buy anyway. My ol' Chevy isn't costin' me much. Repairs have been far & few between. Doesn't use oil, always starts. Why buy new when the old unit is still dependable?

I just talked myself out of it. Glad that's over.

Originally Posted by pro70z28

Yep, I think a "sale" is only a good deal if you plan to buy anyway. My ol' Chevy isn't costin' me much. Repairs have been far & few between. Doesn't use oil, always starts. Why buy new when the old unit is still dependable?

I just talked myself out of it. Glad that's over.

Well, that'll be 2 of us that can't be blamed if the program is the dismal failure that many suggest it will be!!!!!!!!


But I still want a convertible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

But I still want a convertible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A $99 DeWalt Sawzall can help you reach your goal of topless travel.....