Cash For Clunkers Top Ten lists!
08-04-2009, 10:49 PM
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Cash For Clunkers Top Ten lists! The Top Ten Cash for Clunkers Trade-Ins:
1. 1998 Ford Explorer
2. 1997 Ford Explorer
3. 1996 Ford Explorer
4. 1999 Ford Explorer
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
6. Jeep Cherokee
7. 1995 Ford Explorer
8. 1994 Ford Explorer
9. 1997 Ford Windstar
10. 1999 Dodge Caravan
The Top Ten Cash for Clunkers New Cars:
1. Ford Focus
2. Honda Civic
3. Toyota Corolla
4. Toyota Prius
5. Ford Escape
6. Toyota Camry
7. Dodge Caliber
8. Hyundai Elantra
9. Honda Fit
10. Chevy Cobalt
1. 1998 Ford Explorer
2. 1997 Ford Explorer
3. 1996 Ford Explorer
4. 1999 Ford Explorer
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
6. Jeep Cherokee
7. 1995 Ford Explorer
8. 1994 Ford Explorer
9. 1997 Ford Windstar
10. 1999 Dodge Caravan
The Top Ten Cash for Clunkers New Cars:
1. Ford Focus
2. Honda Civic
3. Toyota Corolla
4. Toyota Prius
5. Ford Escape
6. Toyota Camry
7. Dodge Caliber
8. Hyundai Elantra
9. Honda Fit
10. Chevy Cobalt
08-05-2009, 07:56 AM
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Or they come from other cars in the junk yards (recycled parts). However, Obama in his infinate wisdom, is not allowing anything from these vehicles to be recycled except the Wheels/Tires, Gas Tank (obviously why) and the radiator. Seems to me that is really a waste!!!
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08-05-2009, 08:27 AM
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How likely is it that 5 of 10 cars being traded in IS IN FACT an Explorer? I saw another list yesterday that had 7 of 10 Explorers? Not saying these are fantastic vehicles, but seriously, that many? Wheres the BS flag? 
08-05-2009, 08:28 AM
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I was really bored a few Sundays ago and went to Ron Carter (because they are closed on Sundays) to walk around and look at all of the new vehicles. I pretty much sat in everything that was unlocked. The "Foreign cars are made better and have higher quality interiors" is such a damn myth (maybe 15 years ago). I sat in a loaded Camry and I swear to you, it wasn't as nice as the loaded Ford Fusion Sport at the other end of the lot.
Hey. It's the consumers' money. I guess they can do what they want with it, even if it means buying into a myth, overpaying for an automobile and sending their money overseas.
08-05-2009, 08:40 AM
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Its sad when the taxpayers own the majority of gm and you cant get them to buy from their own company. It would be like owning a restaurant and always eating at the competitors.
08-05-2009, 09:17 AM
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Don't get me wrong. I'm fine with someone trading their old gas guzzler in, but don't trade it in on a damn Camry or Civic.
I was really bored a few Sundays ago and went to Ron Carter (because they are closed on Sundays) to walk around and look at all of the new vehicles. I pretty much sat in everything that was unlocked. The "Foreign cars are made better and have higher quality interiors" is such a damn myth (maybe 15 years ago). I sat in a loaded Camry and I swear to you, it wasn't as nice as the loaded Ford Fusion Sport at the other end of the lot.
Hey. It's the consumers' money. I guess they can do what they want with it, even if it means buying into a myth, overpaying for an automobile and sending their money overseas.
I was really bored a few Sundays ago and went to Ron Carter (because they are closed on Sundays) to walk around and look at all of the new vehicles. I pretty much sat in everything that was unlocked. The "Foreign cars are made better and have higher quality interiors" is such a damn myth (maybe 15 years ago). I sat in a loaded Camry and I swear to you, it wasn't as nice as the loaded Ford Fusion Sport at the other end of the lot.
Hey. It's the consumers' money. I guess they can do what they want with it, even if it means buying into a myth, overpaying for an automobile and sending their money overseas.
Yeah but the price difference between a loaded american car (to get a decent interior) and a base or even a mildly loaded camry ( which have a nice interior to start with) is massive.
fwiw im all for buying american, but apples to apples and price to price most "foreign" cars are leading the charge in interior and gas mileage
08-05-2009, 09:28 AM
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The "buy American" debate is a solid one. Where the line gets cloudy is where those cars are assembled.
It is true that Honda, Toyota, et.al. profits go back to Japan and line the pockets of a few Japanese businessmen.
But it also keeps thousands of jobs right here on our soil assembling the cars, selling the cars and servicing the cars. And there are a LOT of American shareholders in those companies that are reaping rewards as well.
20 years ago, "buying American" meant a lot more than it does today ...
It is true that Honda, Toyota, et.al. profits go back to Japan and line the pockets of a few Japanese businessmen.
But it also keeps thousands of jobs right here on our soil assembling the cars, selling the cars and servicing the cars. And there are a LOT of American shareholders in those companies that are reaping rewards as well.
20 years ago, "buying American" meant a lot more than it does today ...
08-05-2009, 09:35 AM
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The "buy American" debate is a solid one. Where the line gets cloudy is where those cars are assembled.
It is true that Honda, Toyota, et.al. profits go back to Japan and line the pockets of a few Japanese businessmen.
But it also keeps thousands of jobs right here on our soil assembling the cars, selling the cars and servicing the cars. And there are a LOT of American shareholders in those companies that are reaping rewards as well.
20 years ago, "buying American" meant a lot more than it does today ...
It is true that Honda, Toyota, et.al. profits go back to Japan and line the pockets of a few Japanese businessmen.
But it also keeps thousands of jobs right here on our soil assembling the cars, selling the cars and servicing the cars. And there are a LOT of American shareholders in those companies that are reaping rewards as well.
20 years ago, "buying American" meant a lot more than it does today ...
I also have a friend who works at honda r&d in troy Ohio, and my stepfather drives a semi for the company as well. While everyone i jut mentioned continues to drive american vehichles, its the foregin sales that pay their wages.
08-05-2009, 10:31 AM
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Very well said, out of highschool, i worked at a plant in my hometown which makes many plastic interior parts, almost all steering wheels, and dash panels for honda. Interiors for toyota, nissan and plastics for honda ATV's.
I also have a friend who works at honda r&d in troy Ohio, and my stepfather drives a semi for the company as well. While everyone i jut mentioned continues to drive american vehichles, its the foregin sales that pay their wages.
I also have a friend who works at honda r&d in troy Ohio, and my stepfather drives a semi for the company as well. While everyone i jut mentioned continues to drive american vehichles, its the foregin sales that pay their wages.
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I was replying/adding to mitchntx's post.
Im 100% for buying american, BUT the foreign car companys that we're bitching about in this thread, have AMERICAN divisions, while they do send profits back to the motherland, the majority of the industry is providing jobs and paying in to the american economy in and around the areas where the plants are located, i know this first hand. Just the same as all of the outsourcing done by the big 3, sure the parent comapny makes money here in the US, but obviously not enough to save the companies. Im sure the citys where the gm,chrysler, and ford comapnies build the cars abroad, hinge a large part of the economy on the auto industry. Therefore, buying foreign in mexico, means buying "american" gm, but it pads pablo's pocket in turn.
and as for me driving a formula, at the time i was working for the foreigners, i was driving a 94 z 28, my stepdad drives a dodge truck, and my friend who works for honda drives a cavilier, a cavalier, and a GN. Also my friend, my mother, myself and pretty much everyone else in or around my hometown (close to dayton) is a descendant of a GM worker. When GM outsourced thier work and left everyone wth a big **** you, where else did people have to turn to make money in the field they had worked many many years in,? oh yeah thats right the companies that sourced the foreign auto industry. Its a viscous cycle and not all of the capital stays in america, but if working for a foreign comapny pays your bills, and feeds your children, then obviously the money in some part is feeding our shitty economy. /rant
Im 100% for buying american, BUT the foreign car companys that we're bitching about in this thread, have AMERICAN divisions, while they do send profits back to the motherland, the majority of the industry is providing jobs and paying in to the american economy in and around the areas where the plants are located, i know this first hand. Just the same as all of the outsourcing done by the big 3, sure the parent comapny makes money here in the US, but obviously not enough to save the companies. Im sure the citys where the gm,chrysler, and ford comapnies build the cars abroad, hinge a large part of the economy on the auto industry. Therefore, buying foreign in mexico, means buying "american" gm, but it pads pablo's pocket in turn.
and as for me driving a formula, at the time i was working for the foreigners, i was driving a 94 z 28, my stepdad drives a dodge truck, and my friend who works for honda drives a cavilier, a cavalier, and a GN. Also my friend, my mother, myself and pretty much everyone else in or around my hometown (close to dayton) is a descendant of a GM worker. When GM outsourced thier work and left everyone wth a big **** you, where else did people have to turn to make money in the field they had worked many many years in,? oh yeah thats right the companies that sourced the foreign auto industry. Its a viscous cycle and not all of the capital stays in america, but if working for a foreign comapny pays your bills, and feeds your children, then obviously the money in some part is feeding our shitty economy. /rant