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tuckevalastin · 08-03-2009, 01:39 AM

Except that the US government has invested $billions in the Big 3 which won't be repayed if they don't sell enough vehicles. So selling American cars benefits the US more than selling Toyotas not matter where Toyotas are made.

Altitude · 08-03-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

Except that the US government has invested $billions in the Big 3 which won't be repayed if they don't sell enough vehicles. So selling American cars benefits the US more than selling Toyotas not matter where Toyotas are made.

Sure, if the Gov. limited the program to US cars only then the US industry would benefit more, but don't overlook the benefits to be had for all of those Americans that work for Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Kia etc. etc.

This program puts money in the hands of anyone who works for the auto industry here in America *regardless* of the auto makers country of origin. So now those dealers, service dept workers, truckers, distributors, parts dealers etc.etc. can go spend that cash to further stimulate the economy. - as opposed to getting laid off because no one is buying.

Yaris Hilton · 08-03-2009, 01:18 PM

Cleaner air is not a part of this program. Possibly emissions may be reduced as a side effect. But the criteria for eligible vehicles are based solely on fuel consumption as estimated by the EPA, not emissions. And the requirements for improved mileage to get the payment are rather modest. Why don't they just be honest about it and "give" a bonus to us (out of our tax dollars) to buy a new car? A bailout for the carmakers and dealers is all this is about.

tuckevalastin · 08-03-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Sure, if the Gov. limited the program to US cars only then the US industry would benefit more, but don't overlook the benefits to be had for all of those Americans that work for Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Kia etc. etc.

This program puts money in the hands of anyone who works for the auto industry here in America *regardless* of the auto makers country of origin. So now those dealers, service dept workers, truckers, distributors, parts dealers etc.etc. can go spend that cash to further stimulate the economy. - as opposed to getting laid off because no one is buying.

Don't overlook the benefits to all US citizens of having GM and Chrysler sell more cars.

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Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Cleaner air is not a part of this program. Possibly emissions may be reduced as a side effect. But the criteria for eligible vehicles are based solely on fuel consumption as estimated by the EPA, not emissions. And the requirements for improved mileage to get the payment are rather modest. Why don't they just be honest about it and "give" a bonus to us (out of our tax dollars) to buy a new car? A bailout for the carmakers and dealers is all this is about.