Keep in mind that in some cases, more discounts maybe available on the difference from the MSRP - $4,500 clunker - Rebates. Those other discounts can include bonues rebates, unannounced dealer cash, military discounts, corporate discounts, warehouse discounts (Cost co / Samms Mis SP on purpose), Dealer group incentives, regional variations of these programs may also apply.
Ahnold said:Have you researched this at all? You'd need a clunker rated at 11-13 mpg to get $4500 back on most of those.
I think OP's name says it all: Dreamer
polishdreamer said:Almost every older SUV qualifies.
And in a lot of those cases these SUVs are worth $4500+. Going with an SUV to subcompact downgrade might mean having to get rid of the boat, camper, etc. as well.
Message edited by: C320 on 2009-08-01 20:59:09 CDT
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Message edited by: C320 on 2009-08-01 21:10:46 CDT
Ahnold said:Have you researched this at all? You'd need a clunker rated at 11-13 mpg to get $4500 back on most of those.
Actually it is an average of 18MPG rating. You must be doing your research on a Commodore64. Maybe you need a cash for clunker computer program? from www.cars.gov... "Generally, trade-in vehicles must get 18 or less MPG (some very large pick-up trucks and cargo vans have different requirements)"
I think that military college students with a clunker to trade-in and who are current Hyundai "lease loyalty" customers (to get the advertised $1999 price) are quite a bit of a minority.
My mother's 1999 Blazer qualified for the 4500. She just got a 2009 Jeep Patriot 2.4 MSRP $18740 for $11,000 tax, tag, title, everything included in the $11,000.
sardarji said:I have 1997 Honda Accord - wrecked front hood and bumper damaged. Is this car qualified? It does gives 32 MPG.
No, the car must be 18 MPG or lower (with the exception of some trucks/vans). The only way that your car could qualify is *possibly* if it had a V6. see linky
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