Change to program name from Cash for Clunkers to Economy Incentive

Stinky The Clown

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Mon Aug-03-09 05:22 PM
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Change to program name from Cash for Clunkers to Economy Incentive

Instead of disqualifying cars from trade in, how about this idea:

Give the money to all cars, but base it on the differential between the old car and the new car.

If one has a car that gets 12 mpg and trades it on one that gets 22 mpg, that person gets X dollars based on a 10 mpg improvement.

If another car gets 30 mpg and is traded on a car that gets 40 mpg, she gets the very same rebate as the 12 mpg car, above.

Award dollars on a sliding scale. The bigger the differential, the more money.

**THAT** incents improvement.

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stopbush

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Mon Aug-03-09 05:23 PM
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1. Or, label the opposition to the program "Insure Global Warming

and economic ruin."

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pokercat999

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Mon Aug-03-09 05:30 PM
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4. How about we spend $3B on finding a replacement

for the internal combustion engine and call it America Saves the Earth.

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taterguy

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Mon Aug-03-09 05:25 PM
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2. Screwed again. This is the vehicle I'd like to trade:

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eleny

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Mon Aug-03-09 05:28 PM
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3. And a web page where the dealer can log in and enter the details for a quick answer

Mirror the page some there's ease of access. A no brainer.

We've got a car that already qualifies and have been shopping. I no longer need the car we used when my disabled folks lived with us. They've passed away, so I don't need a car with a trunk big enough to handle a wheelchair and a week's worth of groceries, plus big doorways to maneuver the folks in and out. Now it's time for something smaller for me and hubby.

This is an ideal time for us and we'll take it for the right vehicle. I also like your idea, too.

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