The United States House of Representatives recently came to an agreement on a proposed cash-for-clunkers incentive program, with that legislation finding a home on Tuesday in the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Ohio Rep. Betty Sutton amended the American Clean Energy and Security Act to now include the cash-for-clunkers bill.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act is currently being reviewed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, but could find itself on the House floor in the coming days, according to the Detroit Free Press. The committee approved the so called cash-for-clunkers program by a margin of 50-4.
Two separate versions of the cash-for-clunkers bill had been at odds in Washington until U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D) of Dearborn finally came up with a suitable compromise. Some felt the program should support the domestic automakers while others felt it should promote fuel efficient vehicles. In the end, the bill is a melding of the two, offering up to $4,500 for consumers to trade in older vehicles on new and more efficient models.
05/20, 5:10 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
I miss that Silverado based 2-door Blazer. That was an awesome SUV.
Hopefully it doesn’t include specific automakers to buy from, or where the vehicle is built, otherwise I feel that it’s gonna be a lawsuit. The governement can’t play favorites to what people spend their money on.
05/20, 5:12 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
the government plays favorites, tho, they go with the lowest bidder every time
05/20, 5:40 PM
posted by:
The Stig
Gimme that grip.
05/20, 6:28 PM
posted by:
RaineMan
So where can I find the full version of this bill? I’ve got a nice “clunker” that I’d like to trade in.
05/20, 7:04 PM
posted by:
6ix
So does this mean that anyone purchasing a new Chrysler or GM gets to trade it in under the “Cash for Junkers” program?
05/20, 10:13 PM
posted by:
psiclone
I too would like to know where I could find a copy of this bill. I’m sure there are all kinds of special-interest ornaments on that tree.
JakeK66, exactly. I had one of those two-door Z71 Tahoes. Over the three years that I owned it, the truck didn’t give me a single problem and capably went everywhere I took it off-road.
05/20, 11:36 PM
posted by:
chevymanc6
What the hell! I have that exact same truck, well except mines pewter, not red. Why would they put a truck with a legendary history that’s not even really old enough to be considered a clunker as a photo for cash for clunkers. The bill is stupid anyways. If the “clunkers” were going to used car dealers or something like that I’d support it, but is really sad that those clunkers will get destroyed. What is this world coming to?
Oh and I love my Tahoe more than the new soccer mom ones and plan to keep it until it explodes. Since its a quality GM truck I will have it for a long time. The new Tahoes can’t go offroading or off jumps like these can.. By the way, does anyone know any good places to go offroading in CT or anywhere near CT?
05/21, 12:34 AM
posted by:
A4
Theres a few places down in and around ****aponset state forest… nothing too great but itll do
05/21, 12:34 AM
posted by:
A4
c0ckaponset*
05/21, 12:36 AM
posted by:
A4
and im curious how trading in old vehicles for fuel efficient vehicles is a “melding” of the two ideas, that doesnt sound like it presents anything special for the domestics, not that it should.
05/21, 6:45 AM
posted by:
carstuff
Amazing how our congress works. In the rest of the world it is cash for guzzlers. To get the cash you have to trade up to an XX% better MPG vehicle. Here it sounds like it is just age.
05/21, 7:43 AM
posted by:
MercMark
$4,500 of my own tax money back for my 1996 olds sounds good to me.
05/21, 10:36 AM
posted by:
shane train
Oh man, that actually was a great truck. Remember when even the larger trucks were still reasonably sized to have only one door on each side and not look stupid? I saw one of those old 2 door Explorers parked next to a brand new Escape, and the Escape was, like, the same size.
My parents had one of those trucks, you couldn’t kill the damn thing.
Chevymanc6- I’m in Mass. I’ve got a Camry, so it’s not an option for me, but I’ve got some friends who like to ride some. Check out “EC4DWA Northeast Region” The East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Assoc.
There’s tons of little spots like hte Marshfield Pits and Veterans Road around MA and RI, but they’re always private, being developed, etc. You just gotta get in touch with other guys, man.
I don’t know the State Forests statuses either, lots of trails closed.
05/21, 10:41 AM
posted by:
shaver
Yes!
05/21, 4:25 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
This will be a good time to get in to the JUNK-YARD-CAR business, i can see the $$$$$……
05/21, 8:24 PM
posted by:
Get Real
Hey Nancy, I got your “clunker” right here……