Clunkers for cash a scam and dangerous
08-07-2009, 08:28 PM
#91
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1. What happens when the cash runs out ?
2. What happens when people default on the new loans for these cars?
At least the dealer wasn't trying to get my to buy a car out of my league unlike the last time I bought a house!
I heard that there was a $75 billion program to help those people who overextended themselves on the mortages.
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08-07-2009, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hotshot
Top Gear said awhile ago that manufacturing the batteries on the Prius do more damage to the environment than a Land Rover 
Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse
Top Gear has more entertainment value than science value.
Originally Posted by wrxpilot
Actually, they do a VERY decent job of focusing on the reality of subjects such as this. The nickel metal hydride battery is really a rather nasty hit on the environment.
08-12-2009, 06:34 AM
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Like him or not, Glenn Beck brings up a good point about this program regarding accessing cars.gov to participate in this program. Buyer beware.
http://www..youtube.com/watch?v=mqfuZ7hiap0
Not trying to lay blame on a political party for this; just think it's something to consider before you log on with your computer.
http://www..youtube.com/watch?v=mqfuZ7hiap0
Not trying to lay blame on a political party for this; just think it's something to consider before you log on with your computer.
