# Do you drive a clunker? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 10, 2009, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919 "2009-08-10T09:54:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/41 "2009-08-10T19:48:51Z")
Fuel Type Diesel Engine Size 1.9 L Cylinders 4 Transmission Manual 5-spd Drive Front-Wheel Drive Options TurboCharger Vehicle Category Passenger Car Combined MPG 38 Qualifies for CARS? No. Fuel Type Regular Engine Size 2.8 L Cylinders 6 Transmission Manual 5-spd Drive Front-Wheel Drive Options (FFS) Vehicle Category Passenger Car Combined MPG 19 Qualifies for CARS? No. Your trade-in must have a Combined MPG rating of 18 MPG or less to qualify. 1 MPG OMG, i would have done it too ---
**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/42 "2009-08-10T19:53:19Z")
Ford Focus - not even close. This program is bullshit by the way ---
**Author:** ![klug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/klug/32/5222_2.png) [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/43 "2009-08-10T19:54:25Z")
no my e30 gets awesome mpg but is def. a clunker but my van is indeed a clunker Fuel Type Regular Engine Size 4.3 L Cylinders 6 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Options (FFS), CLKUP Vehicle Category Category 1 Truck Combined MPG 16 Qualifies for CARS? Yes. You may qualify for the CARS program. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/44 "2009-08-10T20:11:50Z")
I just saved a mint monte carlo ss from going to cash for clunkers! Payed the guy allot of $ for it so he didnt trade it to get scraped! But now i have an amazing monte ss to add to my collection. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/45 "2009-08-10T20:12:17Z")
no ☹ my combined mpg is 24, i need less than 18 ☹ ---
**Author:** ![vt1992s10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/73ab20/32.png) [@vt1992s10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vt1992s10)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/46 "2009-08-10T20:19:37Z")
yes, both do ---
**Author:** ![pdubya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f07891/32.png) [@pdubya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pdubya)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/47 "2009-08-10T20:28:14Z")
The chevy corsica as much of rusted up shit box as it is does not qualify according to the GOV, It gets 21mpg and does not qualify. Even tho it clearly Does NOT do remotely close to 21mpg anymore. Fuel Type Regular Engine Size 3.1 L Cylinders 6 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Drive Front-Wheel Drive Options (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP Vehicle Category Passenger Car Combined MPG 21 The nissan doesnt either. 01’ altima. Fuel Type Regular Engine Size 2.4 L Cylinders 4 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Drive Front-Wheel Drive Options CLKUP Vehicle Category Passenger Car Combined MPG 21 Cash for clunkers my ass,Yet another gov program I will not see a damn dime of. Thank you mister Im looking out for the middle class president. Im sure that there are alot of people who could have maybe put that 3 or 4 k to better use. Maybe rather then blowin it on cars perhaps he should have used it for healthcare. But hey thats just my .02. This programs a joke in its self, I wonder how many “capital hill” fatcats went out and unloaded their lexus and bmw SUV’s for something bigger and newer because of this. ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/48 "2009-08-10T20:44:51Z")
to anwser Jay, a bunch of idiots on craigslist are inflating prices of stuff, but the underlying fact remains, even with a 4500$ credit, poor people wont be buying a new car, so the abundance of 1 - 2k cars will still be around, they will just be less pos’s for the price. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/49 "2009-08-10T20:46:06Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Just remember people… the underlying bill was all about getting gas guzzlers off the road. They loosened the MPG requirements so more people could qualify and make it more of an auto stimulus bill, but this is still about MPG improvement. FUCK YOU. GIMME MY MONEY. ---
**Author:** ![pdubya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f07891/32.png) [@pdubya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pdubya)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/50 "2009-08-10T20:48:53Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > FUCK YOU. GIMME MY MONEY. :word: ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/51 "2009-08-10T20:50:09Z")
> [@Just Karter](#): > > to anwser Jay, a bunch of idiots on craigslist are inflating prices of stuff, but the underlying fact remains, even with a 4500$ credit, poor people wont be buying a new car, so the abundance of 1 - 2k cars will still be around, they will just be less pos’s for the price. I had a similar stance prior to the program initiation - however, the HUGE rate at which the public has taken advantage of it makes me think the program MAY be serving more of a purpose then I ever expected. $4500 dollars on a new car was never going to get the true “clunkers & beaters” off the road, but thats not really the aim of it either. It’s aim was MPGs. What says MPG pigs more: a.) Clarence mom taking two kids to soccer in an Excursion that has ZERO resale / trade value in todays market b.) Leroy driving the 1987 Caprice Estate wagon (which I _assume_ may well get better combined MPGs then the excursion) whose retail value flatlined 15 yrs ago c.) Pat in his well maintained and illegally modified Transmarobird $0.02 ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/52 "2009-08-10T21:00:17Z")
Also the deals the OEMs are throwing on top of the clunkers programs has been strong. $4,500 cash back, 0% for 72, etc ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/53 "2009-08-10T21:02:28Z")
Im still amazed by the Chrysler double up offer… almost got me to pull the trigger. ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/54 "2009-08-10T21:11:32Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > Im still amazed by the Chrysler double up offer… almost got me to pull the trigger. I considered pulling the trigger on a truck, but everything is still over priced imho. even with the credit, its like buying it for what it should cost, so no real incentive to me. ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/55 "2009-08-10T22:31:20Z")
My IS300 qualifies. Sweet. ---
**Author:** ![ImportMuscle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/importmuscle/32/7615_2.png) [@ImportMuscle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ImportMuscle)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/56 "2009-08-10T23:08:24Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > I hate the entitlement of my generation. ☹ +1 You have no idea how many freinds i have who are mooching off the government. People with no education, not married with multiple kids and think the world owes them a six figure income for doing absolutely nothing. Welcome to the american dream :meh: ---
**Author:** ![Southtowns27](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/southtowns27/32/5002_2.png) [@Southtowns27](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Southtowns27)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/57 "2009-08-11T06:07:40Z")
My truck has a GVWR of 14,000 lbs, so it doesn’t qualify. Everything else I own is wayyyyy too old. Nothing I own qualifies. So, by definition, nothing I own is a clunker. lol. ---
**Author:** ![cfrat1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfrat1/32/5315_2.png) [@cfrat1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cfrat1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/58 "2009-08-11T07:47:36Z")
> [@Boomin99GT](#): > > My IS300 qualifies. Sweet. Ditto. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/59 "2009-08-11T09:43:58Z")
1995 acura integra rs, 1.8L 16v non-vtec, severe honda rot. 1991 VW Golf GL 1.8 8v (at least according to the title…) actually pretty clean, so no, neither my 15 year old car with 135k nor my 20 year old car with 160k qualifes 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DougFresh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eada6e/32.png) [@DougFresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DougFresh)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-drive-a-clunker/71919/60 "2009-08-11T10:11:31Z")
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