C.A.R.S. clunker program

[virtualdood]

Well, 3 weeks into our 09 "used" Prius i have to guess that the Clunkers program will NOT apply to me.

A) because NOT retroactive

B ) because we bought used
!!


well, at least we are happy with our purchase, but how sweet it COULD have been

here is a link for info: http://www.hybridcars.com/news/how-c...ker-25875.html

[Frayadjacent]

I don't think being handed someone else's money would be sweet. The cash you would get had to have been taken from someone else. The government can only give to some what it takes from others.

[Jabber]

What did you trade in?

[Jabber]

And the only official site for this program is www.cars.gov All the others out there are run by marketing companies trying to collect names and emails they can later sell to dealerships.

[Bungholio]

Originally Posted by Frayadjacent

I don't think being handed someone else's money would be sweet. The cash you would get had to have been taken from someone else. The government can only give to some what it takes from others.

What about cash borrowed from the Peoples Republic of China?

On a related note, my 70 year old mother has a '91 Caprice Classic which qualifies for CARS (rated at 18 MPG combined when new and registered and insured by her for the last 17+ years) which she plans to trade-in under this program for $4,500.00 off a 2010 Prius.

Now it's up to me to find a CARS participating Toyota dealer with the right 2010 Prius in stock.

Dave

[Frayadjacent]

So it's ok that our government borrows the money from the Chinese? WE are going to have to pay it back.

This C.A.R.S. thing is more social engineering. Cap and Tax is next.

It's not a consolation to me that your mother is getting a Prius, partially paid for by me. Or... my grandchildren.

[brownsnoutuk]

Originally Posted by Frayadjacent

It's not a consolation to me that your mother is getting a Prius, partially paid for by me. Or... my grandchildren.

In a liberals eyes, the money you earned doesnt belong to you. So you didnt pay for anything. So stop complaining. :P

[rickkop]

Ford has a site where you can put your car info in and see if your car qualifies.

Let Ford Recycle Your Ride - Find out if you qualify!

[FLP]

I understand the reasoning, but personally find it frustrating. I own a 2000 Accord LX. I'm sure I will be offered less then $3,500 in trade. Meanwhile, some one with a 2000 Ford Expedition, with high mileage and all beat up, is eligible. With that said, I've yet to go to Car Max. to see what they would offer. And I know it would be a shame to destroy a perfectly good Accord, but wish it would be worth more in trade.

[SageBrush]

Originally Posted by Frayadjacent

I don't think being handed someone else's money would be sweet. The cash you would get had to have been taken from someone else. The government can only give to some what it takes from others.

Too bad conservatives do not take the same view when it comes to matters of pollution, war mongering, and corporatism.

Sorry laddie. I have seen conservatism in action, as distinct from the ideological blabber when they are sitting on the sidelines.