Comments on: U.S. Department of Transportation release most purchased, most traded vehicles under CARS program http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-476119 jayjc08 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:27:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-476119 The way I see it, they should have kept the money in America and limited the rebate going to Japanese automakers. Sorry, but I don't listen to the global order bs, and how we're imposing on the Japanese's sales in America when their taxes on our vehicles are huge in Japan. The way I see it, they should have kept the money in America and limited the rebate going to Japanese automakers. Sorry, but I don’t listen to the global order bs, and how we’re imposing on the Japanese’s sales in America when their taxes on our vehicles are huge in Japan.

]]> By: TD1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475892 TD1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:46:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475892 Dr. Fill.... check manufacterers official releases. I was even off by a few because of revised numbers, GM sold 189,443, Toyota 174,872, Ford 165,279. (Technically Prius is not doing any better than last year, #16 in sales - down 29.5% through July) Unfortunately as of today, Corolla is now outselling Focus in Cash for Clunkers. I'm sure the Japanese are thrilled their profits are coming from people that don't even buy their cars (you and I, and the rest of American tax payers...and our kids....and their kids). Found a study out of the Univ. of Michigan that showed buying more fuel efficient cars doesn't exactly mean oil consumption goes down, and a lot of times has the opposite effect. The savings from fuel economy is either used to drive more, or to purchase more items which require petroleum. Maybe we should start a "cash for clowns" and trade in Congressmen...Republicans and Democrats. Lets face it, some have been around way too long, waisted more gas, and spewed too much smoke. Top Selling Vehicles so far in 2009: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/08/03/472734.html Dr. Fill…. check manufacterers official releases. I was even off by a few because of revised numbers, GM sold 189,443, Toyota 174,872, Ford 165,279. (Technically Prius is not doing any better than last year, #16 in sales – down 29.5% through July)

Unfortunately as of today, Corolla is now outselling Focus in Cash for Clunkers. I’m sure the Japanese are thrilled their profits are coming from people that don’t even buy their cars (you and I, and the rest of American tax payers…and our kids….and their kids).

Found a study out of the Univ. of Michigan that showed buying more fuel efficient cars doesn’t exactly mean oil consumption goes down, and a lot of times has the opposite effect. The savings from fuel economy is either used to drive more, or to purchase more items which require petroleum.

Maybe we should start a “cash for clowns” and trade in Congressmen…Republicans and Democrats. Lets face it, some have been around way too long, waisted more gas, and spewed too much smoke.

Top Selling Vehicles so far in 2009:
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/08/03/472734.html

]]> By: Kevin http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475834 Kevin Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:14:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475834 "Id say the net-net here is that alot of Big 3 Detroit vehicles got dumped for a long list of Japanese branded products. No surprise there." Did you not read the article? *sigh* And I love the Ford focus too. I'd love to get a hatch SVT focus. That would be a blast to drive around town for my dd. The Mustang's gas mileage isn't anything to brag about. The focus has been taking away sales from Honda/Toyota for years now. And so it should. It's a well made car. “Id say the net-net here is that alot of Big 3 Detroit vehicles got dumped for a long list of Japanese branded products. No surprise there.”

Did you not read the article?

*sigh*

And I love the Ford focus too. I’d love to get a hatch SVT focus. That would be a blast to drive around town for my dd. The Mustang’s gas mileage isn’t anything to brag about.

The focus has been taking away sales from Honda/Toyota for years now. And so it should. It’s a well made car.

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475823 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:43:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475823 once again your wrong ford outsold toyota in the CARS program toyota was number two and honda was number 3 and .....toyota was number 4 and 5 LOL toyota may have outsold toyota but ford cars are way better now thats what really matters on top of that FSVT never said anything about july sales he was clearly stating how toyota is not profiting as good as ford these days and im pretty sure toyota did lose money somewhere around 500m so did mazda. once again your wrong ford outsold toyota in the CARS program toyota was number two and honda was number 3 and …..toyota was number 4 and 5 LOL toyota may have outsold toyota but ford cars are way better now thats what really matters

on top of that FSVT never said anything about july sales he was clearly stating how toyota is not profiting as good as ford these days and im pretty sure toyota did lose money somewhere around 500m so did mazda.

]]> By: SG328is http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475822 SG328is Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:12:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475822 I just have to say "wow" to all of these comments, and to the completely expected results of the CARS program. I'm glad that the Focus was the #1 car for this program, at least for a while, but in the end, people are going to go with what they know will work for years to come. Unfortunately, the Big-3 have put themselves in a hole with the American market (save you a few people who still think buying American will truly and completely save America). Ford is the only one to really put forth a positive effort with minimal government support (compared to GM & Chrysler). That is why I'm glad to see them with a car in the top 5. My biggest nitpick with this crap is that I would truly love to purchase a new car. I pay my taxes, just like almost everyone else, and feel I should have had the opportunity to purchase a new car as well. Just because a car doesn't get a combined 18mpg or worse, doesn't mean it isn't worthy of a trade. As many have said before, I love getting punished for driving a fuel efficient car for years. Oh, a few more points: sharpie wins over chevyman6 (This is obvious as chevyman has no good argument. Moreover, you said he turned it around on you? He took what you said, and just put what it means. This is hardly turning it around on you) German cars & drivers are better (for the most part). American drivers may be able to drive fast in their eyes, but until they grasp the fact that they must signal to turn, I have no respect for most of them. Please, people, learn how the full capabilities of the English language. Hell, at least learn the basic principles before you type here! (I know, this is a request that will NEVER be answered) I just have to say “wow” to all of these comments, and to the completely expected results of the CARS program. I’m glad that the Focus was the #1 car for this program, at least for a while, but in the end, people are going to go with what they know will work for years to come.

Unfortunately, the Big-3 have put themselves in a hole with the American market (save you a few people who still think buying American will truly and completely save America). Ford is the only one to really put forth a positive effort with minimal government support (compared to GM & Chrysler). That is why I’m glad to see them with a car in the top 5.

My biggest nitpick with this crap is that I would truly love to purchase a new car. I pay my taxes, just like almost everyone else, and feel I should have had the opportunity to purchase a new car as well. Just because a car doesn’t get a combined 18mpg or worse, doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy of a trade. As many have said before, I love getting punished for driving a fuel efficient car for years.

Oh, a few more points:
sharpie wins over chevyman6 (This is obvious as chevyman has no good argument. Moreover, you said he turned it around on you? He took what you said, and just put what it means. This is hardly turning it around on you)

German cars & drivers are better (for the most part). American drivers may be able to drive fast in their eyes, but until they grasp the fact that they must signal to turn, I have no respect for most of them.

Please, people, learn how the full capabilities of the English language. Hell, at least learn the basic principles before you type here! (I know, this is a request that will NEVER be answered)

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475820 DrFill Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:59:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475820 http://www.leftlanenews.com/july-2009-sales-figures.html#comments Paragraph 6 I am using this site as a reference, to save time I don't have time to cross-reference As fas as this site is concerned, Toyota was #1 for July Thanks to Prius and the uptick from the CARS program Your turn DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/july-2009-sales-figures.html#comments
Paragraph 6
I am using this site as a reference, to save time
I don’t have time to cross-reference
As fas as this site is concerned, Toyota was #1 for July
Thanks to Prius and the uptick from the CARS program
Your turn
DrFill

]]> By: TD1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475813 TD1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:53:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475813 DR Fill, actually you're in error too. GM was number 1 in sales in July July 2009 Total Sales: GM 188,730 Toyota 174,872 Ford 164,818 If trends continue, Toyota will slide to number 3 shortly. DR Fill, actually you’re in error too. GM was number 1 in sales in July

July 2009 Total Sales:

GM 188,730
Toyota 174,872
Ford 164,818

If trends continue, Toyota will slide to number 3 shortly.

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475811 leftwingagenda Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:14:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475811 also, sharpie 1, chevyman 0...if you're keeping score at home... also, sharpie 1, chevyman 0…if you’re keeping score at home…

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475810 leftwingagenda Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:13:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475810 i'm having a hard time believing there were enough working ford windstars to make it to 10 on the clunker list...truly amazing, that fact... i’m having a hard time believing there were enough working ford windstars to make it to 10 on the clunker list…truly amazing, that fact…

]]> By: chevymanc6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475808 chevymanc6 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:09:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475808 sharpie its passed your bed time. Go to bed little kid. I don't give a fuck about what you have to say. You took everything I said and turned it around. what are you a chick? Grow up! sharpie its passed your bed time. Go to bed little kid. I don’t give a fuck about what you have to say. You took everything I said and turned it around. what are you a chick? Grow up!

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475806 sharpie Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:53:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475806 ^^ "But that’s not what people want to drive." - You have any proof to back that up? I see tons of compact cars on the top 10 most purchased car list. No one is forcing you to trade your gas guzzler in. "Too bad the presidents limo only get 14 mpg" - The president limo probably weighs as much as an armor vehicle given its protection. You want a car that gets worse than 14mpg, by all mean, have one. But that doesn't mean people need to follow you and keep their clunkers. "We need a gear head to handle the auto industries problems." - Since when did we have a gear head for president? "He really doesn’t know what hes doing." - Sure, if it wasn't for him, you would have the Big 1 - Ford by now, with the other companies divided up by creditors. "I really regret voting for obama." - It's water under the bridge, but I seriously doubt you voted for him anyway. ^^ “But that’s not what people want to drive.” – You have any proof to back that up? I see tons of compact cars on the top 10 most purchased car list. No one is forcing you to trade your gas guzzler in.

“Too bad the presidents limo only get 14 mpg” – The president limo probably weighs as much as an armor vehicle given its protection. You want a car that gets worse than 14mpg, by all mean, have one. But that doesn’t mean people need to follow you and keep their clunkers.

“We need a gear head to handle the auto industries problems.” – Since when did we have a gear head for president?

“He really doesn’t know what hes doing.” – Sure, if it wasn’t for him, you would have the Big 1 – Ford by now, with the other companies divided up by creditors.

“I really regret voting for obama.” – It’s water under the bridge, but I seriously doubt you voted for him anyway.

]]> By: chevymanc6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475805 chevymanc6 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:25:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475805 This is horrible. The cash for clunkers program is hurting the big 3 even more. This program was made to stimulate new car sales and get older (and better than today's) gas guzzlers off the road because the government wants to go green. Too bad the presidents limo only get 14 mpg and they want us to drive fuel efficient cars. But that's not what people want to drive. I really regret voting for obama. He really doesn't know what hes doing. We need a gear head to handle the auto industries problems. Instead of destroying good cars to help the new cars sales and hurt th used car market. Even scrap yards are getting screwed over by this program because they can't salvage anything it all has to be scrapped. This is horrible. The cash for clunkers program is hurting the big 3 even more. This program was made to stimulate new car sales and get older (and better than today’s) gas guzzlers off the road because the government wants to go green. Too bad the presidents limo only get 14 mpg and they want us to drive fuel efficient cars. But that’s not what people want to drive. I really regret voting for obama. He really doesn’t know what hes doing. We need a gear head to handle the auto industries problems. Instead of destroying good cars to help the new cars sales and hurt th used car market. Even scrap yards are getting screwed over by this program because they can’t salvage anything it all has to be scrapped.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475804 DrFill Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:08:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475804 4ever He is in error Toyota hasn't lost 500million since CARS program started Program has been in effect a matter of 2-3 weeks Toyota was #1 in US in sales for July Camry, Prius and Corolla are 3 of the Top 6 selling cars in CARS program Give Ford some private loans, and the uneducated think they are actually worth something What a load! DrFill 4ever
He is in error
Toyota hasn’t lost 500million since CARS program started
Program has been in effect a matter of 2-3 weeks
Toyota was #1 in US in sales for July
Camry, Prius and Corolla are 3 of the Top 6 selling cars in CARS program

Give Ford some private loans, and the uneducated think they are actually worth something
What a load!
DrFill

]]> By: psiclone http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475801 psiclone Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:34:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475801 "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - [...] Toyota's Corolla sedan overtook the Ford Focus as the best-selling vehicle in the 'clunker' program. Toyota had two other passenger cars, the Prius hybrid and the Camry, in the top five. The Honda Motor Co Civic was No. 3. Vehicles made by U.S. manufacturers accounted for all of the top 10 traded-in vehicles, which is to be expected since rebate terms require the older model get no more than 18 miles per gallon in most cases. The 'clunker' group included five light truck models made by Ford. The list also included three Jeep and Dodge brands made by Chrysler and two GM Chevy models." August 05, 2009: 07:12 PM ET http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/reuters/MTFH33012_2009-08-05_23-12-49_N05179751.htm “WASHINGTON (Reuters) – [...] Toyota’s Corolla sedan overtook the Ford Focus as the best-selling vehicle in the ‘clunker’ program. Toyota had two other passenger cars, the Prius hybrid and the Camry, in the top five. The Honda Motor Co Civic was No. 3.

Vehicles made by U.S. manufacturers accounted for all of the top 10 traded-in vehicles, which is to be expected since rebate terms require the older model get no more than 18 miles per gallon in most cases.

The ‘clunker’ group included five light truck models made by Ford. The list also included three Jeep and Dodge brands made by Chrysler and two GM Chevy models.”

August 05, 2009: 07:12 PM ET

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/reuters/MTFH33012_2009-08-05_23-12-49_N05179751.htm

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475798 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:43:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475798 Jake you COULD compare just about any car to another and over here all Golf/A3/Focus types are lumped into one group as everywhere in the world. What separates an A3 from a Golf is quality and name, if that justifies the price? I won't answer that. Bosley, I'd ask how many of these purchases impact American taxpayers in a positive manner? That's what truly matters, don't narrow your scope while in a global market. As much as I too believe that US taxpayer money should be spent to further US taxpayer's interests, that doesn't always mean taxpayer money should be spent on US taxpayers. (Yes I do fill out a 1040 every year as well even though I live and work in Germany for a german company.) Jake you COULD compare just about any car to another and over here all Golf/A3/Focus types are lumped into one group as everywhere in the world. What separates an A3 from a Golf is quality and name, if that justifies the price? I won’t answer that.

Bosley, I’d ask how many of these purchases impact American taxpayers in a positive manner? That’s what truly matters, don’t narrow your scope while in a global market. As much as I too believe that US taxpayer money should be spent to further US taxpayer’s interests, that doesn’t always mean taxpayer money should be spent on US taxpayers. (Yes I do fill out a 1040 every year as well even though I live and work in Germany for a german company.)

]]> By: Bosley http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475797 Bosley Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:32:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475797 My question is: How many of these purchased vehicles are built by Americans in America? My question is: How many of these purchased vehicles are built by Americans in America?

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475796 JakeK66 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:32:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475796 RS5 - Are you aware the A3 is the same thing as an upscale GTI? I'm not saying the A3 is worse, but it's a ripoff to me. RS5 – Are you aware the A3 is the same thing as an upscale GTI? I’m not saying the A3 is worse, but it’s a ripoff to me.

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475792 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:15:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475792 Long, hard hours for us that build/fix/maintain the cars but yes there is a certain flare working shows/presentations. Long, hard hours for us that build/fix/maintain the cars but yes there is a certain flare working shows/presentations.

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475791 beatusmongous Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:12:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475791 I really miss doing the shows. That was a blast for me. I really miss doing the shows. That was a blast for me.

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475790 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:10:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475790 Sounds cool, the closest I got to doing a show was working in Salzburg Austria for the TT Coupe Dealer presentation in 2005 I think it was. Sounds cool, the closest I got to doing a show was working in Salzburg Austria for the TT Coupe Dealer presentation in 2005 I think it was.

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475789 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:09:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475789 ^^ LOL ^^ LOL

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475788 beatusmongous Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:09:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475788 Basically, I would have been the media that you prepared the cars for if I were there. Basically, I would have been the media that you prepared the cars for if I were there.

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475787 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:07:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475787 I'm biased but I'll agree with you carmaster. ;) I’m biased but I’ll agree with you carmaster. ;)

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475786 beatusmongous Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:07:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475786 Creative Services for a television station. I write, direct, shoot and edit commercials and promos, and some special event shows. I used to produce a weekly variety show, which often included trips to the race track and a few visits to the Shelby factory (also at the race track), among other fun things like concerts and shows and such. But since money has been tight, we couldn't justify the expense for the show, and it got cancelled. Now it's just commercials and promos and events. I know it's not the best song in the world, but here's a music video I produced years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoqhU16cPFQ Creative Services for a television station. I write, direct, shoot and edit commercials and promos, and some special event shows. I used to produce a weekly variety show, which often included trips to the race track and a few visits to the Shelby factory (also at the race track), among other fun things like concerts and shows and such. But since money has been tight, we couldn’t justify the expense for the show, and it got cancelled. Now it’s just commercials and promos and events.

I know it’s not the best song in the world, but here’s a music video I produced years ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoqhU16cPFQ

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475785 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:06:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475785 ok audi ich sage aus allen deutschen Autos heraus, die audi das Beste meiner Meinung nach ist dante at this point who really cares? ok audi

ich sage aus allen deutschen Autos heraus, die audi das Beste meiner Meinung nach ist

dante at this point who really cares?

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475784 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:03:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475784 What do you do beatus? What do you do beatus?

]]> By: Dante_JoseCuervo http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475783 Dante_JoseCuervo Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:01:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475783 Audi RS5, I'm with you on this. And I read that like 98% or so of American drivers that take their test in Germany fail it the first time. That's kinda funny if you ask me. It's true though, Opel makes a very solid car, GM has had some garbage these past 10 years or so. Still waiting to get my B8 though, money is tight :( Audi RS5, I’m with you on this. And I read that like 98% or so of American drivers that take their test in Germany fail it the first time. That’s kinda funny if you ask me. It’s true though, Opel makes a very solid car, GM has had some garbage these past 10 years or so. Still waiting to get my B8 though, money is tight :(

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475782 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:01:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475782 Yes in relation they're just as expensive over here as in the US, although even a Polo costs more here then in the US. Yes I speak german as well, helps me converse with my boss and co-workers. ;) Yes in relation they’re just as expensive over here as in the US, although even a Polo costs more here then in the US. Yes I speak german as well, helps me converse with my boss and co-workers. ;)

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475781 beatusmongous Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:00:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475781 RS5 mentioned that in an earlier thread - what a job! I don't know if I'd prefer his job or what I do now, but I hardly call that a job. Combining our jobs is even better though, just too bad I don't do the show I used to do anymore. RS5 mentioned that in an earlier thread – what a job! I don’t know if I’d prefer his job or what I do now, but I hardly call that a job. Combining our jobs is even better though, just too bad I don’t do the show I used to do anymore.

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475780 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:59:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475780 The past 2 years in Neckarsulm I drive while when I'm in Ingolstadt I work in the shop checking and repairing the cars for media. The past 2 years in Neckarsulm I drive while when I’m in Ingolstadt I work in the shop checking and repairing the cars for media.

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475779 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:59:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475779 u speak german? u speak german?

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475778 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:57:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475778 oh..... LOL are the german cars as expensive over there as over here? oh….. LOL are the german cars as expensive over there as over here?

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475776 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:55:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475776 Testdrive. :D Testdrive. :D

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475775 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:55:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475775 meant design or build meant design or build

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475774 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:55:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475774 what do you do ? design build? what do you do ? design build?

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475773 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:54:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475773 DrFill FSVT is correct in all directions. DrFill

FSVT is correct in all directions.

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475772 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:54:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475772 I do. Been with Audi since '98. :) I do. Been with Audi since ’98. :)

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475771 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:52:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475771 Do you work for audi? your talking as if you work for them LOL well i heard that german cars over THERE are nothing but practical cars like toyota and nissans over HERE . all i can say about the german cars are is that they are very overpriced and age badly. come on, the recent E- class was out for what 7 years? wanna go get a bier? LOL :) Do you work for audi? your talking as if you work for them LOL
well i heard that german cars over THERE are nothing but practical cars like toyota and nissans over HERE . all i can say about the german cars are is that they are very overpriced and age badly. come on, the recent E- class was out for what 7 years? wanna go get a bier? LOL :)

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475770 DrFill Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:50:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475770 FSVT Put the crack pipe down first Then post! DrFill FSVT
Put the crack pipe down first
Then post!
DrFill

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475768 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:48:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475768 We have been and still are in the black carmaster, we haven't even slipped a toe into the red yet. Considering Ford's losses I'd say the overall picture is a bit rosier for us. I'm not bashing Ford and I'm glad to hear them getting back on their feet and I'm sure there might be a few companies that have even stronger numbers then Audi over the past year, but we've continually outsold ourselves every year for the past 11 years. We have been and still are in the black carmaster, we haven’t even slipped a toe into the red yet. Considering Ford’s losses I’d say the overall picture is a bit rosier for us. I’m not bashing Ford and I’m glad to hear them getting back on their feet and I’m sure there might be a few companies that have even stronger numbers then Audi over the past year, but we’ve continually outsold ourselves every year for the past 11 years.

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475766 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:42:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475766 now I know german cars are good but dude ford is doing better than anyone right now now I know german cars are good but dude ford is doing better than anyone right now

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475765 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:40:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475765 carmaster, Opel's still alive and kicking over here in Europe. Not doing as well as Audi but not many companies are doing as well as we are. carmaster, Opel’s still alive and kicking over here in Europe. Not doing as well as Audi but not many companies are doing as well as we are.

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475764 beatusmongous Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:39:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475764 "You don’t want me to brag then beatusmongous…" I thought it was funny. “You don’t want me to brag then beatusmongous…”

I thought it was funny.

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475762 carmaster4ever Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:38:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475762 Audi werden Sie getrunken? none of opel's cars sold over here under the GM name .. horrible cars! thats what made them go UNDER! Audi werden Sie getrunken?

none of opel’s cars sold over here under the GM name .. horrible cars! thats what made them go UNDER!

]]> By: Audi RS5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/u-s-department-of-transportation-release-most-purchased-most-traded-vehicles-under-cars-program.html#comment-475761 Audi RS5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:36:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=20131#comment-475761 Nah, it's more like Opel able to hold its own and having to fork money to GM to help keep them over water. (Opel=Audi, GM=VW in this example only) Nah, it’s more like Opel able to hold its own and having to fork money to GM to help keep them over water. (Opel=Audi, GM=VW in this example only)

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