Comments on: Cash-for-Clunkers Bill Could Offer $4,500 for Your Old Car

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:12:43 +0000

This is a great idea since i drve a 1994 ranger but to restrict the mpg on cars that u would be qualifed tp buy I think is wrong but as long as the mpg on the new car would be higher is the most important issue to me

By: chayakiran venigandla

chayakiran venigandla — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:40:37 +0000

my car is toyota camry gets 20mpg year is 1998

By: chayakiran venigandla

chayakiran venigandla — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:36:07 +0000

can i get money for my old car

By: Susan Christine

Susan Christine — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:13:41 +0000

I think that the rebates should only be applied to automobiles that get over 45 mpg, like the Prius. And, I think it should be ongoing, say for the next 10 years. Now THAT might stimulate people to really do something about driving more fuel efficient vehicles.

By: Cindi Singraber

Cindi Singraber — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:12:10 +0000

I think it is a good idea…

My question is…we just purchased a New car this month and traded in our 1998 Plymouth Voyager. The dealer gave us $1000 trade in. Is there any kind of a incentive for us..or did we purchase too early?

By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:03:04 +0000

I don’t qualify because my car already gets good gas mileage. But my dad swears by the car buying process here:
http://excarsalesman.typepad.com

I have a feeling dealers are going to automatically increase prices because of the increased demand (artificial) for great MPG cars. So the thousands of savings from this bill for consumers is not entirely accurate.

With the price increase, I’m certain some markets you’ll come out even as if they never offered this voucher. It is poorly written legislation.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:16:47 +0000

I have a 1981 Chevy malibu that I rebuilt a few years ago. It gets 12 mpg with a 305 small block. I would come in my pants if i could get a $4500 acura for it.

By: mary ann

mary ann — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:49:16 +0000

Yes, absolutely. My son has an older model car and this would be a god send for him Especially if it doesnt have to be a brand new car, just a newer model w/ better gas mileage!

By: PM

PM — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:41:15 +0000

This is great! It’s a small step towards a greener planet. There are many vehicles built around that time frame that looked nice but still guzzled gas like crazy. The idea of DESTROYING the vehicle once surrendering it will keep would be used car dealerships from reviving these cars and putting them back out on the street. It would also prevent the RE-SELLING of the surrendered vehicles engine that may be used to revive another vehicle, which would then defeat the purpose of this program.

By: Diana L. Beal

Diana L. Beal — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:12:38 +0000

I would absolutely take advantage of this opportunity. I think it is a great idea.