Most traded and most bought with Clunkers Program - Page 3

Zabo · 08-06-2009, 10:15 PM

...*evil eyes his Explorer in the driveway*

You win this round..

*DGthe3* · 08-07-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 08GT500

but I feel taxpayer money should only be given when purchasing an American vehicle......

I somewhat agree. I'd seperate all cars into 3 groups: Big 3 built in America, foreign imported, big 3 imported/foreign built in America.

For the cars built in America with the money going back to an American automaker, they get the full rebate. If its imported by a foreign automaker then it gets nothing. Everything else is 50% of what it would otherwise be. An American made Honda would get the same rebate as a Mexican Chevy. But for one reason or another (I'm betting on lobbyists from foreign automakers) the bill never turned out like that.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-07-2009, 10:44 AM

Actually...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36166

knowitman · 08-07-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

Those explorers need crushed. I had two and both were junk.

Well you are one person just as I am one person. I currently drive an 03 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8, and it is a great vehicle. The ride is very smooth as is the acceleration and transmission. The 4WD has saved me many times in ice and snow, and it works really well on the trails and mud out in Land Between the Lakes. I have had but just two problems with the vehicle, both of them being very very minor. One of the brake pressure sensors went out with the only consequence being the cruise control not working. That was a 2 minute fix with a $20 part. The other is one of my AC hoses has a very very very slight leak in it. Neither of these problems are deal breakers in my book. I have out roughly 5-6k miles on the vehicle since I bought it and have had no regrets since.

coolman · 08-07-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by knowitman

Well you are one person just as I am one person. I currently drive an 03 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8, and it is a great vehicle. The ride is very smooth as is the acceleration and transmission. The 4WD has saved me many times in ice and snow, and it works really well on the trails and mud out in Land Between the Lakes. I have had but just two problems with the vehicle, both of them being very very minor. One of the brake pressure sensors went out with the only consequence being the cruise control not working. That was a 2 minute fix with a $20 part. The other is one of my AC hoses has a very very very slight leak in it. Neither of these problems are deal breakers in my book. I have out roughly 5-6k miles on the vehicle since I bought it and have had no regrets since.

I also have a jeep and the explorer is a joke when it's comes to offroading.
It's okay to go to the supermarkets in slippery weather.

coolman · 08-07-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by knowitman

Well you are one person just as I am one person. I currently drive an 03 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8, and it is a great vehicle. The ride is very smooth as is the acceleration and transmission. The 4WD has saved me many times in ice and snow, and it works really well on the trails and mud out in Land Between the Lakes. I have had but just two problems with the vehicle, both of them being very very minor. One of the brake pressure sensors went out with the only consequence being the cruise control not working. That was a 2 minute fix with a $20 part. The other is one of my AC hoses has a very very very slight leak in it. Neither of these problems are deal breakers in my book. I have out roughly 5-6k miles on the vehicle since I bought it and have had no regrets since.

Oh and by the way, one person with two differant explorers both bought new both junk.

Zabo · 08-07-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

It's okay to go to the supermarkets in slippery weather.

x2

And when it comes to money pits after 100K miles. But they can go offroad pretty well. Just not abused offroad.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-08-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I somewhat agree. I'd seperate all cars into 3 groups: Big 3 built in America, foreign imported, big 3 imported/foreign built in America.

For the cars built in America with the money going back to an American automaker, they get the full rebate. If its imported by a foreign automaker then it gets nothing. Everything else is 50% of what it would otherwise be. An American made Honda would get the same rebate as a Mexican Chevy. But for one reason or another (I'm betting on lobbyists from foreign automakers) the bill never turned out like that.

So sad it didn't, too...that was exactly what I hoped against hope for...

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Actually...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36166

Paperer · 08-08-2009, 01:34 AM

Everyone I know are getting Honda's out the wazoo. And about the Ford Explorer thing, one reason people are getting rid of them is because they don't need them (kids are grown up etc...)

And if they need something like an Explorer, they'll go out and get a Tahoe or Suburban, they look a hundred time more classy.

08GT500 · 08-08-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokes35

Coming for a guy whos car was built in canada...

Hey genius, here is a bit of schooling for you.....The Mustang is the only car of the three (Camaro, Challenger, Mustang) built in America. Flat Rock Michigan to be exact. Where are Camaros built?

Zabo · 08-08-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Paperer

Everyone I know are getting Honda's out the wazoo. And about the Ford Explorer thing, one reason people are getting rid of them is because they don't need them (kids are grown up etc...)

And if they need something like an Explorer, they'll go out and get a Tahoe or Suburban, they look a hundred time more classy.

There's still a market for them though: Kids first car/truck.

FI4T0MCAT · 08-08-2009, 09:03 PM

hey 08GT500 do you own a camaro, or a GM product of any sort?

FenwickHockey65 · 08-08-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 08GT500

Hey genius, here is a bit of schooling for you.....The Mustang is the only car of the three (Camaro, Challenger, Mustang) built in America. Flat Rock Michigan to be exact. Where are Camaros built?

:troll:

08GT500 · 08-08-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

hey 08GT500 do you own a camaro, or a GM product of any sort?

Not at this time. I purchased a new Corvette in 96'. Have you ever bought a new Corvette?

I am curious though...If I did own a GM product, would Mustangs be built outside the U.S.??? I really fail to see how my owning a GM product or not is relevant to this thread???

I get it, you have made it clear you don't like me... You have no idea how bummed out I am.....

08-07-2009, 10:44 AM	#31
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Actually... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36166 __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

08-08-2009, 01:34 AM	#37
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	Everyone I know are getting Honda's out the wazoo. And about the Ford Explorer thing, one reason people are getting rid of them is because they don't need them (kids are grown up etc...) And if they need something like an Explorer, they'll go out and get a Tahoe or Suburban, they look a hundred time more classy. __________________

08-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#40
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	hey 08GT500 do you own a camaro, or a GM product of any sort? __________________

08-06-2009, 10:15 PM	#29
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	...evil eyes his Explorer in the driveway You win this round..