Comments on: Congress to Vote on Cash for Clunkers Program http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Sat, 26 May 2012 14:59:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: mike http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-9882 mike Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:30 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-9882 Didn't mean to offend Cate. I'm not trying to pigeon hole poeple into social classes based on the cars they drive. I just want to try to get across to the concerned people that might be reading this column that there are enough stipulations in place on this legislation that will keep the cost down below what it may at first appear to be. I also read that the "clunker" must be in working condition, the car must be registered as of the end of 2008, and it must be continuously insured since then as well. It will be almost impossible to take advantage of this without being a legitimate buyer. The only thing I would have liked to seen on the green side would have been an mpg restriction on the new car. Nothing under 20mpg or something like that. that way people aren't replaceing clunkers with new clunkers. Oh, well, nothings perfect... Didn’t mean to offend Cate. I’m not trying to pigeon hole poeple into social classes based on the cars they drive. I just want to try to get across to the concerned people that might be reading this column that there are enough stipulations in place on this legislation that will keep the cost down below what it may at first appear to be. I also read that the “clunker” must be in working condition, the car must be registered as of the end of 2008, and it must be continuously insured since then as well. It will be almost impossible to take advantage of this without being a legitimate buyer. The only thing I would have liked to seen on the green side would have been an mpg restriction on the new car. Nothing under 20mpg or something like that. that way people aren’t replaceing clunkers with new clunkers. Oh, well, nothings perfect…

]]> By: mike http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-32731 mike Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-32731 Didn't mean to offend Cate. I'm not trying to pigeon hole poeple into social classes based on the cars they drive. I just want to try to get across to the concerned people that might be reading this column that there are enough stipulations in place on this legislation that will keep the cost down below what it may at first appear to be. I also read that the "clunker" must be in working condition, the car must be registered as of the end of 2008, and it must be continuously insured since then as well. It will be almost impossible to take advantage of this without being a legitimate buyer. The only thing I would have liked to seen on the green side would have been an mpg restriction on the new car. Nothing under 20mpg or something like that. that way people aren't replaceing clunkers with new clunkers. Oh, well, nothings perfect... Didn’t mean to offend Cate. I’m not trying to pigeon hole poeple into social classes based on the cars they drive. I just want to try to get across to the concerned people that might be reading this column that there are enough stipulations in place on this legislation that will keep the cost down below what it may at first appear to be. I also read that the “clunker” must be in working condition, the car must be registered as of the end of 2008, and it must be continuously insured since then as well. It will be almost impossible to take advantage of this without being a legitimate buyer. The only thing I would have liked to seen on the green side would have been an mpg restriction on the new car. Nothing under 20mpg or something like that. that way people aren’t replaceing clunkers with new clunkers. Oh, well, nothings perfect…

]]> By: mike http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-32732 mike Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-32732 Didn't mean to offend Cate. I'm not trying to pigeon hole poeple into social classes based on the cars they drive. I just want to try to get across to the concerned people that might be reading this column that there are enough stipulations in place on this legislation that will keep the cost down below what it may at first appear to be. I also read that the "clunker" must be in working condition, the car must be registered as of the end of 2008, and it must be continuously insured since then as well. It will be almost impossible to take advantage of this without being a legitimate buyer. The only thing I would have liked to seen on the green side would have been an mpg restriction on the new car. Nothing under 20mpg or something like that. that way people aren't replaceing clunkers with new clunkers. Oh, well, nothings perfect... Didn’t mean to offend Cate. I’m not trying to pigeon hole poeple into social classes based on the cars they drive. I just want to try to get across to the concerned people that might be reading this column that there are enough stipulations in place on this legislation that will keep the cost down below what it may at first appear to be. I also read that the “clunker” must be in working condition, the car must be registered as of the end of 2008, and it must be continuously insured since then as well. It will be almost impossible to take advantage of this without being a legitimate buyer. The only thing I would have liked to seen on the green side would have been an mpg restriction on the new car. Nothing under 20mpg or something like that. that way people aren’t replaceing clunkers with new clunkers. Oh, well, nothings perfect…

]]> By: mike http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-9881 mike Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:22:40 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-9881 All they have to do is come to Arkansas and they could spend the whole billion. Some of the people here where ever their vechicle dies thats where it stays.The only problem is most of the people here are to poor to buy a new car even with the incentive unless you let them turn in all of the ones in their yard or back pasture. All they have to do is come to Arkansas and they could spend the whole billion. Some of the people here where ever their vechicle dies thats where it stays.The only problem is most of the people here are to poor to buy a new car even with the incentive unless you let them turn in all of the ones in their yard or back pasture.

]]> By: mike http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-32730 mike Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:22:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-32730 All they have to do is come to Arkansas and they could spend the whole billion. Some of the people here where ever their vechicle dies thats where it stays.The only problem is most of the people here are to poor to buy a new car even with the incentive unless you let them turn in all of the ones in their yard or back pasture. All they have to do is come to Arkansas and they could spend the whole billion. Some of the people here where ever their vechicle dies thats where it stays.The only problem is most of the people here are to poor to buy a new car even with the incentive unless you let them turn in all of the ones in their yard or back pasture.

]]> By: Cate http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-9880 Cate Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:33:46 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-9880 Um, Mike? Not all of us who can't afford a car right now are either a "D student" or a "hillbilly." (I take exception to that comment, considering I live in VA. Many "rednecks" around here drive nice cars and trucks. They have to. This state can't use snow plows properly.) Actually, the car companies --boohoo-- aren't the only ones in trouble. I lost my job last October and have been doing freelance work since. Therefore, I'm on an incredibly tight budget and don't want to shell out a couple hundred extra a month in car payments. So yes, a more fuel efficient used car would be a better option for me and others like me, who can't afford to take on more debt. Um, Mike? Not all of us who can’t afford a car right now are either a “D student” or a “hillbilly.” (I take exception to that comment, considering I live in VA. Many “rednecks” around here drive nice cars and trucks. They have to. This state can’t use snow plows properly.)

Actually, the car companies –boohoo– aren’t the only ones in trouble. I lost my job last October and have been doing freelance work since. Therefore, I’m on an incredibly tight budget and don’t want to shell out a couple hundred extra a month in car payments.

So yes, a more fuel efficient used car would be a better option for me and others like me, who can’t afford to take on more debt.

]]> By: Cate http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-32728 Cate Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:33:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-32728 Um, Mike? Not all of us who can't afford a car right now are either a "D student" or a "hillbilly." (I take exception to that comment, considering I live in VA. Many "rednecks" around here drive nice cars and trucks. They have to. This state can't use snow plows properly.) Actually, the car companies --boohoo-- aren't the only ones in trouble. I lost my job last October and have been doing freelance work since. Therefore, I'm on an incredibly tight budget and don't want to shell out a couple hundred extra a month in car payments. So yes, a more fuel efficient used car would be a better option for me and others like me, who can't afford to take on more debt. Um, Mike? Not all of us who can’t afford a car right now are either a “D student” or a “hillbilly.” (I take exception to that comment, considering I live in VA. Many “rednecks” around here drive nice cars and trucks. They have to. This state can’t use snow plows properly.)

Actually, the car companies –boohoo– aren’t the only ones in trouble. I lost my job last October and have been doing freelance work since. Therefore, I’m on an incredibly tight budget and don’t want to shell out a couple hundred extra a month in car payments.

So yes, a more fuel efficient used car would be a better option for me and others like me, who can’t afford to take on more debt.

]]> By: Cate http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-32729 Cate Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:33:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-32729 Um, Mike? Not all of us who can't afford a car right now are either a "D student" or a "hillbilly." (I take exception to that comment, considering I live in VA. Many "rednecks" around here drive nice cars and trucks. They have to. This state can't use snow plows properly.) Actually, the car companies --boohoo-- aren't the only ones in trouble. I lost my job last October and have been doing freelance work since. Therefore, I'm on an incredibly tight budget and don't want to shell out a couple hundred extra a month in car payments. So yes, a more fuel efficient used car would be a better option for me and others like me, who can't afford to take on more debt. Um, Mike? Not all of us who can’t afford a car right now are either a “D student” or a “hillbilly.” (I take exception to that comment, considering I live in VA. Many “rednecks” around here drive nice cars and trucks. They have to. This state can’t use snow plows properly.)

Actually, the car companies –boohoo– aren’t the only ones in trouble. I lost my job last October and have been doing freelance work since. Therefore, I’m on an incredibly tight budget and don’t want to shell out a couple hundred extra a month in car payments.

So yes, a more fuel efficient used car would be a better option for me and others like me, who can’t afford to take on more debt.

]]> By: Senate Passes Cash for Clunkers Program : Gas 2.0 http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-9879 Senate Passes Cash for Clunkers Program : Gas 2.0 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:34:15 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-9879 [...] Senate passed the Cash for Clunkers Program today which gives consumers with cars that get less than 18 miles per gallon the ability to turn [...] [...] Senate passed the Cash for Clunkers Program today which gives consumers with cars that get less than 18 miles per gallon the ability to turn [...]

]]> By: Nate http://gas2.org/2009/06/15/congress-to-vote-on-cash-for-clunkers-program/#comment-9878 Nate Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:12:43 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2618#comment-9878 I think this is a great program, especially since I am in the market for a car and this would get me to buy new... BUT, from what I have read it is only for cars 84 and newer. This makes no sense to me. I have an '82 Volvo that I would love to see crushed and the recycle value of my car is much higher than something made '84 or newer. Therefore I will settle for a used vehicle... I think this is a great program, especially since I am in the market for a car and this would get me to buy new…

BUT, from what I have read it is only for cars 84 and newer. This makes no sense to me. I have an ’82 Volvo that I would love to see crushed and the recycle value of my car is much higher than something made ’84 or newer.

Therefore I will settle for a used vehicle…

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