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#160 of 2647 Re: Will Cash For Clunkers REALLY Help You? [nortsr1] by isellhondas Jul 09, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: nortsr1 (Jul 09, 2009 6:00 am) Honda has had some stair step programs but never on a CRV.
#161 of 2647 Re: 2000 Ford Excursion-Cash for Clunkers [gagrice] by txasgal Jul 09, 2009 (10:09 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Jul 09, 2009 4:35 am) No the Excursion is in good condition but it isn't a diesel and it has nearly 108K miles. A Honda dealer came back and said the black book trade would be $1500 which is what we thought. That is really a bummer if we have to trade it in for another big truck/van. We will just keep it, it has been a very good vehicle for road trips. Replies to this message: andre1969 (Jul 09, 2009 10:15 am) explorerx4 (Jul 09, 2009 3:39 pm) txasgal (Jul 09, 2009 5:09 pm) joel0622 (Jul 10, 2009 4:48 pm)
#162 of 2647 Re: 2000 Ford Excursion-Cash for Clunkers [txasgal] by andre1969 Jul 09, 2009 (10:15 am)
Replying to: txasgal (Jul 09, 2009 10:09 am) Which engine does it have? IIRC, they came standard with a 5.4 V-8 which was a bit underpowered in something this big. Then there was the PowerStroke Diesel. Wasn't there some V-10 option as well?   Is there a CarMax near you? I've heard some people say they had good luck selling cars to them. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Jul 09, 2009 3:39 pm) txasgal (Jul 09, 2009 5:09 pm)
#163 of 2647 Re: qualified? [cmpwilson] by explorerx4 Jul 09, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: cmpwilson (Jul 08, 2009 10:22 pm) the program is going to go on for a few years, i think, so don't have to worry about missing out. Replies to this message: volvomax (Jul 10, 2009 7:22 am) cptplt (Jul 10, 2009 8:19 am) explorerx4 (Jul 10, 2009 2:05 pm) gagrice (Jul 10, 2009 2:49 pm)
#164 of 2647 Re: 2000 Ford Excursion-Cash for Clunkers [andre1969] by explorerx4 Jul 09, 2009 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: andre1969 (Jul 09, 2009 10:15 am) i rented a 15 passenger ford van and had 15 people in it. at no point did it feel under powered. OP txasgal can respond better to that, i'm thinking.
#165 of 2647 Re: 2000 Ford Excursion-Cash for Clunkers [andre1969] by txasgal Jul 09, 2009 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: andre1969 (Jul 09, 2009 10:15 am) The engine is 5.4 liter/V8 and yes, we do have a Carmax nearby. Thanks for suggesting it.
#166 of 2647 Re: qualified? [explorerx4] by volvomax Jul 10, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 09, 2009 3:34 pm) the program is going to go on for a few years, i think, so don't have to worry about missing out.     What makes you say that? IIRC, it's only funded through the end of the year. I doubt that it will be renewed. Replies to this message: cptplt (Jul 10, 2009 8:19 am) explorerx4 (Jul 10, 2009 2:05 pm) gagrice (Jul 10, 2009 2:49 pm)
#167 of 2647 Re: qualified? [volvomax] by cptplt Jul 10, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: volvomax (Jul 10, 2009 7:22 am) its funded presently for one billion $ this year, when that runs out, unless congress come up with more money the program is over. assuming average 4K per vehicle (its 3500 or 4500 depending on how much more mileage you get on ythe new car) that means only about a quarter million vehicles before cash has run out.
#168 of 2647 Shell Game chances? by ronhextall Jul 10, 2009 (8:32 am)
I have a 98 Nissan Frontier 4x4 which qualifies, would like to get a Colorado Crew Cab 4x4. Using the GM website for clunkers I can't, I can get a 4x2 Crew Cab but not the 4x4. What do you think the chances are of the dealer playing a shell game with me so I can get the car I want. Couldn't I buy an Aveo on paper and trade it in without leaving my chair in the dealership's office and make it work? Maybe if the dealership was going to take a new car and use it for dealership purposes (which would make it 'used' anyway) they would let me to an instant buy and trade to get what I want.   I need it to be GM because they have that sale going on and I have $3500 in old school GM Credit Card points. If they can do this I would be looking at a combined discount of $11,000. Replies to this message: dtownfb (Jul 10, 2009 10:11 am) ronhextall (Jul 10, 2009 10:54 am) stephen987 (Jul 10, 2009 12:33 pm) and 1 more...
#169 of 2647 trading in the explorer by rockchalkjhawk Jul 10, 2009 (9:28 am)
It is interesing the comments that imply those of us who drive cars that classify as clunkers are min wage low credit. I have a credit score 5 pts below the maximum, make 95k, and drive a 1998 Ford Explorer. Why? my father in law retired and gave it to me for free a little over a year ago. It breaks down every six months and needs new brakes, etc-I got a trade in estimate of $1200 dollars so $4500 looks a lot better. Looking at a 2009 or 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2009 or 2010 Toyota Prius, or 2010 Honda Insight. The 09 models are both discounted and have low APR incentives while the 10 models are selling near MSRP as they just came out so probably will go with the 09 models. We keep our cars 12-15 years before buying a new one. Replies to this message: fezo (Jul 10, 2009 10:43 am)

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