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Offline Lt.Del

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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #30 on: July 28, 2009, 03:01:30 pm »
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shoulda pull them both out and put a bucket in its place...

I thought about that  ;D

It was extremely easy, four bolts and clip the 4 wires.  Thought about the back fold down seat too, but I didn't. 
On my way to the dealer, I could've kicked myself.  I had my hands on the steering wheel and looking right at the air bag sign in the steering wheel.  Only three screws would've taken that out and I could sell the air bag for who knows what.  I am sure some jeep airbags have gone off on small accidents and that would need to be replaced.    Oh well.  Live and learn. 
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #31 on: July 28, 2009, 03:43:22 pm »
Just read on drudge that EPA is raising older vehicle milage values for about 100 models. Those that have already done the deal are having to give thier new car back or cough up the dough
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2009-07-27-cash-for-clunkers-list-changes_N.htm
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #32 on: July 28, 2009, 04:08:11 pm »
That is a CROCK, they moved it down in 08 to make it where the mph was 65 instead of 55, All the cars dropped in mileage.  Wonder what the change was.  EPA should have it listed..

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ratings2008.shtml

Funny thing is Nissan is trying to tweek their ratings for better deals.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/27/report-nissan-engineers-tweaking-vehicles-to-meet-cash-for-clun/
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #33 on: July 28, 2009, 05:21:57 pm »
They can't hold the consumer accountable for an agency's mistake, or, 'fixing the numbers'.  Sorry, not the consumer's fault once they checked with their dealer.   Once a deal is done, it is done.  You can't change a deal once it is done, especially since it was done with correct information at the time of the deal. 

If laws change for anything, people are grandfathered in, right?   

Punishing people with good intent and based on the facts then, sounds like Totalitarianism to me--no one to keep the govt in check.  Skip Socialism altogether.

I dare them to tell me I have to fork anything over after we did the right thing.

 
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #34 on: July 29, 2009, 05:16:28 am »
Quote from: SgtDel on July 28, 2009, 05:21:57 pm
   

Punishing people with good intent and based on the facts then, sounds like Totalitarianism to me--








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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #35 on: July 29, 2009, 01:32:38 pm »
OH, so that is what he was talking about when he said change! ;)  I get it now!!!



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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #36 on: July 29, 2009, 06:08:59 pm »
Go for it guys, turn in your trucks...My truck just got more valuable.
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #37 on: July 29, 2009, 07:14:03 pm »
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Go for it guys, turn in your trucks...My truck just got more valuable.

I told the dealer about my '65 Mustang GT Convertible in my garage.  He said, while nodding at the 2010 Jack Roush Mustang that he could make a deal about trading in my '65 for that.   I laughed and said, oh, that is fine, but, I would want some cash coming to me afterwards.   He laughed and really wanted my '65 GT.  Those new stangs are nice.  But, I can't give up my old pony.   
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #38 on: July 30, 2009, 10:05:53 pm »
don't matter anyway, there's no more $$$
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #39 on: July 31, 2009, 04:34:18 pm »
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #40 on: August 01, 2009, 11:02:50 am »
They should already have someone else in charge, Obama just put America up for a joke !
That story were they already crushed the family car and now dont want to give them the new car... if that were me I would have gone crazy in the dealership !!   :o
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #41 on: August 01, 2009, 11:38:18 am »
Quote from: The dream on August 01, 2009, 11:02:50 am
They should already have someone else in charge, Obama just put America up for a joke !
That story were they already crushed the family car and now dont want to give them the new car... if that were me I would have gone crazy in the dealership !!   :o


There would be broken stuff around there.... >:(

Strictly from a "who lost what" view, GM or chrysler should be telling the government what to do and NOT the other way around.
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #42 on: August 03, 2009, 11:35:10 pm »
Govt $$$ at work...   Makes me actually sick to see what they do to em.  Wasting so much.  But government is as government does.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHIBekLKyUU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5HP0DAIAsY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kzPA9U4A8o&feature=related


This may be the best country out there, but that's not saying much apparently..... 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toakVFPORRQ&feature=related

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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #43 on: August 04, 2009, 06:32:33 pm »

I love this one after watching the other posted videos by Chevyrado.  Those chevy dont wanna die, they hang on for a while before the engine seizes.  Check out this Ford.  It lasted like two seconds.

I saw the inspection sticker on this and noticed it was Virginia.  Then i noticed the dealership name, Whitten Brothers is just down the street.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRnaD7GtGE&NR=1
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Re: credit for clunkers
« Reply #44 on: August 04, 2009, 07:01:53 pm »
Those videos are kind of sickening.....
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