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Old 08-01-2009, 09:05 PM
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Cash for Clunkers question

Do you guys think it is worth trying to trade in my 96 Maxima, and getting the govt. rebate? or could i possiblly get more than $4500 on the open market? It's an auto with 170,000 miles, and some stories to tell!
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:10 PM
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you definitely wont get even close to $4500 on the market...but i thought that cash for clunkers thing was postponed?
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:16 PM
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Wont OBAMA crush your "clunker" though? Seems like a waste.
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:17 PM
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wouldn't matter anyway, the program was suspended as of yesterday. poor planning and data gathering has resulted in the $1billion being used up already.
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:18 PM
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I don't think the 4th Gen even qualifies anyways.

21mpg > 18mpg
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:47 PM
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You'll probably get like $400 just keep it
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:28 PM
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i checked the sites the other day about my maxima and the maxima wasent even on the list of cars eligable lol.
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They wanted it to last till November 1st but it was so popular that all the money was used up in 4 days !!!! They are looking to get more money to continue it.
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Old 08-02-2009, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BobXX
I don't think the 4th Gen even qualifies anyways.

21mpg > 18mpg
That's correct. Otherwise I would have done it last week.

My 95 F-150 though was perfect - 13mpg.

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Old 08-02-2009, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
That's correct. Otherwise I would have done it last week.

My 95 F-150 though was perfect - 13mpg.

Dave

My dad traded in his 91 f-150 and got 4500 for it.

But he bought a hyundai.................

I was trying to convince him to buy a altima but my mom wanted a "korean" made car
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Old 08-02-2009, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by matty
They wanted it to last till November 1st but it was so popular that all the money was used up in 4 days !!!! They are looking to get more money to continue it.

four days DAMN
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Old 08-02-2009, 09:22 AM
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To qualify, traded clunkers have to get no more than 18mpg average city/hwy. I don't think yours qualifies. If it does, they will take your car, seize the engine and shred the car. I think the worse the mpg average the more $$$ you get, but not more than $4500.
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Old 08-02-2009, 10:00 AM
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Maxima's get better MPG than 18. It is a combined rating. Not eligible, but they did get 2 more billion for the program.
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Old 08-02-2009, 04:22 PM
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thank you guys for all your answers. Even though our maxima's are rated for 21-22 mpg, i'm positive mine is worse than that but oh well, i guess she gonna have to last me another 170k+ miles.

thanks to all!!!
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Originally Posted by Product_Of_Korea
My dad traded in his 91 f-150 and got 4500 for it.

But he bought a hyundai.................

I was trying to convince him to buy a altima but my mom wanted a "korean" made car
fail.
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Product_Of_Korea
My dad traded in his 91 f-150 and got 4500 for it.

But he bought a hyundai.................

I was trying to convince him to buy a altima but my mom wanted a "korean" made car
fail.
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:47 PM
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Crap! Not that I ever consider my max a clunker, but it is my tax money too, and I get nothing to say about eligibility, ah?
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:56 PM
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I don't think the "clunkers" program was planned very well. How could they not expect there to be a huge demand for this? I'm sure they will do it again, but yeah I don't see a 96 Max as being a clunker. A 93 Sentra on the other hand...
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dont you have to spend the money at the dealer that you "trade" your car into?
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Old 08-02-2009, 08:32 PM
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theyre trying to get an extra 2 billion into the program. i believe it passed the house and now the bill is in the senate for a vote. i would just keep your maxima till it dies. itll save you more than what youd get for it.
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Old 08-02-2009, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BobXX
I don't think the 4th Gen even qualifies anyways.

21mpg > 18mpg
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Old 08-03-2009, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ajcool2
fail.

Your telling me..........



Just cause my mom's korean she think she needs a korean made car



My dad probley would of bought a altima if it wasnt for my mom
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Old 08-03-2009, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Product_Of_Korea
I was trying to convince him to buy a altima but my mom wanted a "korean" made car
Obviously your mom is going to be driving this car and doing all of the work on it, so it makes sense that she should get to pick the brand.

I'm sure your dad chooses the type of car/truck that HE is driving and working on.
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Old 08-03-2009, 06:32 AM
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Don't get me wrong, I like my Nissan but Hyundai is not as bad as they once were. They have a better customer satisfaction rating in 2009 than Nissan.

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings...tings-by-brand
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