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3257 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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I agree with backy. Yes, if you buy this weekend you are likely going to pay more than you would have last week. But I don't see any point ever again that you are going to talk them $6500 off of sticker.
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Replying to: boomnhower (Aug 21, 2009 3:59 pm) PS If ya buy this weekend (7th Cav. types...repeat - Lil' Big Horn happening as I write), why the heck didn't ya buy last month at the same time? Waaaaay different atmosphere end of July...BEFORE the tidal wave of buyers knocked down the dealer's doors and broke all the computers trying to get on the government websites for voucher submission. All JMHO of course. |
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With all the backlash from this program I can't imagine we will ever see again.
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Replying to: boomnhower (Aug 22, 2009 7:15 pm) If the economy continues to be flat or worse, I could see another round next year or something, particularly to buy some votes. It'd be even better next year, since Chevy might have the Cruze and Ford should have the Fiesta, both of which should give Hyundai a run for their money (I like Hyundai but I like competition more). Besides which, as mentioned, this weekend is a rotten time to buy...it's the do-or-die date for the current CARS, and it's also not the end of the month, when dealers need to meet quotas. There's better times coming up...the 2010s should come out within the next couple of months, which will drive prices on the 09s way down and bring serious rebates. After that one might have another CARS program. Which tells me it's wise to wait for the next opportunity if possible.
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Aug 23, 2009 3:04 am) What backlash? I haven't seen much backlash... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- I sure hope we don't see this program again. I've been told that the cash for clunkers program is downright evil. The America I know and love is not one in which my car will have to stand in front of Obama’s “death panel” so his bureaucrats can decide, based on a subjective judgment of their MPG rating whether they are worthy of $3,500 or $4,500 in rebates. Ok, ok.. sorry about that. I just couldn't resist. 
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Replying to: joem854 (Aug 23, 2009 4:34 am)
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Replying to: 09elantraowner (Aug 23, 2009 5:21 am) F'd up program Many models this time of year have sold for 3000-$8000+ off msrp for numerous closeout years. (Mazda3, Elantra, Sonata, Impala etc) Many idiots are paying more for many models than they have sold for the previous 3 summers. After the dealers have replaced their usual discounts from msrp and unadvertised incentives with the $4000 govt cash, and the fact that many "clunkers" may have brought $2000 or more in trade, most customers are behind on the deal, or at best a wash. Most of the dough if not all went to the dealer/nameplate. If ya actually got a $10000 deal for a $17500 elantra, and $4000 for your $250 clunker more power to you.You're the valedictorian of the buyers. Many dealers have stated that they will **continue** the C4C program on their own on certain models for a significant period! Unbelieveable! (Gosh grandma, how will dealers discount cars $3000-$8000 off list that have usually sold for a $3000-$8000 discount in august the last 4 years?) My favorites are the Honda civic/other forums when C4C is mentioned MSRP+$1000 protection package is the automatic minimum starting point. (The civic usually sells for $3000 off list in july) Can't blame them, with a shortage of popular/qualifying metal why do anything else? Some of these people probably haven't bought a new car since the Reagan administration. Good luck --jjf |
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| My problem with the program is that it is way to lenient on trucks. If the whole point of the program is to get more fuel efficient vehicle on the road then what is the point of allowing trucks to be traded in on new ones that get a whole 2 MPG more. IMHO the new vehicle should have have a minimum 25 MPG rating. It was a flawed program but was great for publicity and political good will from the public as it did allow a lot of people to get into a new car that wouldn't have otherwise. | |
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Replying to: jfritsch (Aug 24, 2009 2:24 pm) However, $8,005 off of MSRP IS what I got with C4C included. I'm happy as can be as I couldn't have gotten even $1500 for my clunker otherwise. ('02 Trooper with bad tranny, and 4WD that wouldn't engage) Let's assume that I COULD have gotten $1,500, plus the $2K rebate, PLUS $2K discount after haggling - that still only adds up to a $5,500 discount, or basically a $2500 loss for me comparatively...
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Replying to: 09elantraowner (Aug 25, 2009 5:39 am) But to: a) Get *the* vehicle you want b) At that kind of discount c) Without having to sell your vehicle on your own (which may/may not be a significant burden) There is no comparison... Perhaps jfritsch believes the dealers when they say they'll take the low-ball offer to their manager and might be able to do something with it....
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