Might be trading in my Eclipse on the Cash for Clunkers program

[Goat Blower]

An Eclipse won't qualify based on the mileage. See http://www.cars.gov/index.php/faq#category-07 for all the details. You also have to have had the car titled in your name for the last year as well as had insurance on said vehicle for the last year. That knocks out most of the would be traders in this situation.

And to be honest, it's not quite as good as it appears anyways. The new car stores knew this was coming well in advance and jacked up their prices accordingly. I'm sure the brands going down the poopshoot(Chrysler, Pontiac and probably GM) are the best deals here. For example, I immediately ran over to Morrie's Nissan to look at a cheap Versa to drive for work. They have a base price of $9999. But after dealer prep, and other miscellaneous BS, the cheapest was almost $12k, no air, no radio and a stick. You want the far better looking hatchback with no options"? $15k. Thanks, I'll stick with my trusty STi that gets 21mpg all day long.

[john]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

An Eclipse won't qualify based on the mileage. See http://www.cars.gov/index.php/faq#category-07 for all the details. You also have to have had the car titled in your name for the last year as well as had insurance on said vehicle for the last year. That knocks out most of the would be traders in this situation.

And to be honest, it's not quite as good as it appears anyways. The new car stores knew this was coming well in advance and jacked up their prices accordingly. I'm sure the brands going down the poopshoot(Chrysler, Pontiac and probably GM) are the best deals here. For example, I immediately ran over to Morrie's Nissan to look at a cheap Versa to drive for work. They have a base price of $9999. But after dealer prep, and other miscellaneous BS, the cheapest was almost $12k, no air, no radio and a stick. You want the far better looking hatchback with no options"? $15k. Thanks, I'll stick with my trusty STi that gets 21mpg all day long.

You can get a Versa for 10.7k (MSRP $9,990 + destination), just the sedan version. That is/was one car on my possible list. I like the hatchbacks better but they are more expensive.

This program is still a good deal and I don't see how the MSRP prices changed on any car in anticipation of the event. Sure it may limit dealer incentives on some makes but nobody jacked up the price. If you don't like it, have them order what you want. Hell it is a new car.

I am currently looking at:

honda civic
honda fit
versa (like the hatchback) but rather pay 2-3k for a honda
Yaris (prob 4 door)

I am pretty much looking for a base model to keep costs low. I do not need a new car but trading in a $800 pickup for $4500 off is a great deal. It will be hard getting rid of my honda insight (if I buy a new car). Not going to jump to make any purchase though. Prob going to get rid of a couple cars and look at a multiple trade (hopkins honda is accepting them involving an accord and/or honda insight with my clunker).

This is one hell of a deal for someone with a shitty car interested in a new one.

[slowbubblecar]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

An Eclipse won't qualify based on the mileage. See http://www.cars.gov/index.php/faq#category-07 for all the details. You also have to have had the car titled in your name for the last year as well as had insurance on said vehicle for the last year. That knocks out most of the would be traders in this situation.

And to be honest, it's not quite as good as it appears anyways. The new car stores knew this was coming well in advance and jacked up their prices accordingly. I'm sure the brands going down the poopshoot(Chrysler, Pontiac and probably GM) are the best deals here. For example, I immediately ran over to Morrie's Nissan to look at a cheap Versa to drive for work. They have a base price of $9999. But after dealer prep, and other miscellaneous BS, the cheapest was almost $12k, no air, no radio and a stick. You want the far better looking hatchback with no options"? $15k. Thanks, I'll stick with my trusty STi that gets 21mpg all day long.

Kind of looked into the versa for a friend as well. Cheapest I could find in the twin cities was around $10,700. I doubt prices were increased as there is no real incentive for dealers. It is getting towards year end and dealers want to get rid of their 09s anyhow. I bought a new civic a few months ago and the prices aren't any different. I saved $4,000 on mine actually but it was due to another reason.

[96GSXMN]

yeah I went and the salesman I was dealing with told me my car was one mpg off so it looks like its getting a saving note. I actually have been hearing more about this program and im starting to think its and attack on the middle class but I am not going to get started. Here are some pics of some cars turned in for this cars for credit deal at one dealer. It kinda makes me sick that these cars are getting destoryed.


















Im so glad the big O is taking all these clunkers off the streets (sarcastic)