Has anyone taken advantage of the cars for clunkers deal?
By stephwrites
@stephwrites (275)
United States
August 3, 2009 1:55pm CST
I have several cars in my driveway that would qualify for the deal but I can't afford a new car payment or any car payment for that matter. We are living on one income and trying to p ay off debt like everyone else.
And why is the government so concerned with the car companies? Shouldn't they be trying to help US citizens more? I would prefer that they concentrate on making new jobs than debating what should be done with the health care system too. Maybe I'm just not informed enough about these issues. Let me know what you thnk.
3 responses
@rapunzelcat (271)
• United States
26 Aug 09
It sounds like a good idea in theory but I have a couple of problems with it. First, it doesn't help people like you and others (myself included) who either can't afford the payments, or can't get approved for a loan. The other problem I see with it is it's not only going to not help, but actually hurt the same people by reducing the number of affordable cars for those who have no other alternative but to buy a "clunker."
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
3 Aug 09
We haven't and won't be taking advantage of the cash for clunkers deal. We have two fairly decent cars and we don't really burn up a lot of gas. Our family car actually gets 30+ miles per gallon, se we are doing pretty good with that.
However, I think that it is a great idea. It is a method that both helps the car manufacturers as they are struggling and it also helps the consumer by saving them money as well.
@Kaylabhs2011 (1)
• United States
3 Aug 09
I have taken advantage of it. We were going to buy a vehicle anyway but we weren't going to get a new one. Stinks that that you can only get a new vehicle with this deal.
