CARS program, can I buy another car?

[sshaw10]

I know the car you trade in has to be running and registered for the past year but do I have to have been the owner of it for the past year? Why would they care, it still gets the car off the road.
I visited the official site but it ins't clear there.
I HAVE to figure some way of getting this rebate. Then it's NAV time baby!

[Jabber]

Yes, the title has to be in your name for the last 12 months. Additionally, you must prove that you have had insurance on that car for the last 12 months also.

[firemanbobswife]

Originally Posted by Jabber

Yes, the title has to be in your name for the last 12 months. Additionally, you must prove that you have had insurance on that car for the last 12 months also.

Ditto what Jabber said.

It's probably to keep everyone from running to the auction or junkyard and picking up a $500 clunker just to turn around and get an extra 3 to 4 grand.

[dsviv]

I feel robbed. I bought my prius on 6/22 and completely missed the clunker rebate. It would have meant another $2200. It really sucked that I traded a minivan that got 17mpg for a prius, so I more than qualify. This sucks!

[Kirk C.]

I would offer up this. I can't post url's because I'm so new here but you can go to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's website for an overview of the program. You can sign up for updates on cars.gov. The details of the program should be finalized any day now.

Respectfully,
Kirk at DARCARS Toyota of Silver Spring Maryland
(c) 443-309-6443
kirkcummings1@yahoo.com

[sshaw10]

DAMN, my 85 Cressida got 19 combined MPG 24 years ago so it doesn't qualify to upgrade to a Prius that gets 50.

Now go screw up health care!

[firemanbobswife]

Originally Posted by dsviv

I feel robbed. I bought my prius on 6/22 and completely missed the clunker rebate. It would have meant another $2200. It really sucked that I traded a minivan that got 17mpg for a prius, so I more than qualify. This sucks!

Look at the bright side. Most dealerships aren't accepting the clunkers yet as the Government hasn't even given them any forms or specific instructions on what papers they need, etc. So it will probably be towards the end of the month until it's in full swing. By then, your Prius may have been gone. So at least you're driving your new car now and not at the mercy the Government.

[Jabber]

The program doesn't have to become official until July 23rd at the earliest. July 25th at the latest. And then your dealer has to sign up for the program. It is not automatic that every dealer will.

[dsviv]

I guess having my car now far outweighs a $2200 rebate. Instead of sucking it just stings a bit.

[EJFB1029]

Originally Posted by sshaw10

DAMN, my 85 Cressida got 19 combined MPG 24 years ago so it doesn't qualify to upgrade to a Prius that gets 50.

Now go screw up health care!

So you are mad that the program is trying to limit itself to get the right kind of cars off the road, and to spur new car buying? And that some how shows how government programs are bad?