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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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I was in a Harley Davidson dealership yesterday and asked if a motorcycle qualified for this program. They couldn't answer me! The program states that the vehicle has to be a passenger VEHICLE or truck. Can't a motorcycle carry a passenger? Now that they are coming out with $2 billion more dollars for this hugly successfull program, I would love to rid myself of a gas thirsty clunker for a more fuel efficient 2010 Harley at $4500 off sticker. Thoughts?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TwistedT
I was in a Harley Davidson dealership yesterday and asked if a motorcycle qualified for this program. They couldn't answer me! The program states that the vehicle has to be a passenger VEHICLE or truck. Can't a motorcycle carry a passenger? Now that they are coming out with $2 billion more dollars for this hugly successfull program, I would love to rid myself of a gas thirsty clunker for a more fuel efficient 2010 Harley at $4500 off sticker. Thoughts?
They also state the vehicle must get a combined mileage of 18mpg or less. Would think that would rule most bikes out.....
Or did I misunderstand? Are you asking can you trade an old vehicle in and get money off of a bike?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Well first off...
The dealers have to apply to be a registered "cash for clunkers" dealer.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanl
They also state the vehicle must get a combined mileage of 18mpg or less. Would think that would rule most bikes out.....
Or did I misunderstand? Are you asking can you trade an old vehicle in and get money off of a bike?
Motorcycles aren't included but if they were, who says you couldn't trade in that 1984 Town Car on a bike?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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I read today that the program has already ran out of money and it will be discontinued.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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I read today that the program has already ran out of money and it will be discontinued.
I do believe they've piled lots more funding into this program today.

It's by far the best "stimulus" package to be put out thus far.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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I wana trade my 89 honda civic for a 2010 SS Camaro...
 
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Originally Posted by JimmySGC
I read today that the program has already ran out of money and it will be discontinued.
And BEST OF ALL, you and I are paying for it with borrowed money that we'll print today and pay tomorrow! Ain't it great to have your own dollar printer?!?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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The put 2 billion more into it today I believe. Was tempted to trade in the 92 F150 but decided not too.

I was laughing when they said it ran out of money and it might now get more funds. I was telling my girlfriend that it figures the ONE stimulis plan that is working, is going to get sidelined.
 
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