tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post7709415857632788181..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: Cash for Clunkers, bad policySixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-70835503543718938702013-01-09T08:46:56.576-05:002013-01-09T08:46:56.576-05:00We could have used some of those incentives to buy...We could have used some of those incentives to buy a new car at the time. Alas, my "clunker" was too fuel efficient to begin with. Leanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936195427193403610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-71019617270354755482013-01-07T00:20:03.775-05:002013-01-07T00:20:03.775-05:00Yeah, the better alternative is called the velomob...Yeah, the better alternative is called the velomobile. They're built with bicycle technology plus shells, usually fiberglass, and frequently with electric motors. See http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2012/10/electric-velomobiles.htmlJohn D. Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203607452410210779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-30705114397041331862013-01-07T00:14:00.401-05:002013-01-07T00:14:00.401-05:00I know, it's a shame.I know, it's a shame.John D. Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203607452410210779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-23647934173575769602013-01-06T18:18:58.630-05:002013-01-06T18:18:58.630-05:00That's a funny one.That's a funny one.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-22355307380951450922013-01-06T12:55:47.451-05:002013-01-06T12:55:47.451-05:00The only good think about 'Cash for Clunkers&#...The only good think about 'Cash for Clunkers' is it got a lot of Obama Bumper Stickers off the road.SHARONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408136143188209922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-66200016177960198372013-01-06T11:28:42.236-05:002013-01-06T11:28:42.236-05:00It can be hard to follow the money. It moves away...It can be hard to follow the money. It moves away from me so fast!Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-56603046299346211632013-01-06T10:49:57.659-05:002013-01-06T10:49:57.659-05:00Nope, it was never meant to benefit the environmen...Nope, it was never meant to benefit the environment. Just the bankers, and, oh, maybe Government Motors. Hmmmm.... Follow the money, it always leads to the truth.Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-58849251707945584782013-01-06T10:48:11.165-05:002013-01-06T10:48:11.165-05:00Yes, the banks did quite well.
More people shou...Yes, the banks did quite well. <br /><br />More people should do the math. They might be in for some surprises. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-72490855673875337182013-01-06T10:45:53.907-05:002013-01-06T10:45:53.907-05:00I'm wondering my own self. As for electric ca...I'm wondering my own self. As for electric cars, like everything else, it depends. There are a lot of different technologies out there. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-69449528914165424402013-01-06T10:01:42.145-05:002013-01-06T10:01:42.145-05:00 Cash for clunkers was as much for the banks as ... Cash for clunkers was as much for the banks as for the auto co.The trend in 08 was just used cars was selling for cash.This program force the foolish to buy new and with interst.When i buy a car i do the math how many miles will it be till im below 10 cents a mile and will it last till it is 5 cents a mile cost Gary in Bamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-75133140940580193142013-01-06T09:51:47.210-05:002013-01-06T09:51:47.210-05:00Using the same statistics and logic (or illogic, d...Using the same statistics and logic (or illogic, depending on your perspective), the electric car isn't a good investment. It still takes resources to produce the energy. It is more costly up front. And, at some point disposal will be the same problem, especially the batteries. Are there any better alternatives? Just wondering.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426646958382800630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-22837119546676157612013-01-06T08:19:49.096-05:002013-01-06T08:19:49.096-05:00That's the way to do it. Didn't you know ...That's the way to do it. Didn't you know you were supposed to have bought at least 3 cars by now? How are those banks going to make any intrest money off you? Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-6879249946747635682013-01-06T08:18:17.837-05:002013-01-06T08:18:17.837-05:00A car payment would make the difference between li...A car payment would make the difference between living pretty good and suffering. Rather drive a clunker -or find a way of doing without. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-66871111264037688292013-01-06T08:16:11.014-05:002013-01-06T08:16:11.014-05:00That energy investment in older cars was just thro...That energy investment in older cars was just thrown away. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-83152609965779862012013-01-06T08:15:14.271-05:002013-01-06T08:15:14.271-05:00Japanese auto makers did just fine.Japanese auto makers did just fine.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-84154773483729670512013-01-06T07:59:35.539-05:002013-01-06T07:59:35.539-05:00My son recently asked me if it wasn't time for...My son recently asked me if it wasn't time for me to buy a new car (it's 10 years old). My comment? "It's paid for." I get it serviced on schedule, it has over 200,000 miles and still runs like a dream. I'll keep it until it just won't run anymore or falls apart.Momladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511742074910407321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-5644653823022748682013-01-06T01:40:18.922-05:002013-01-06T01:40:18.922-05:00The Downside of the cash for clunkers, supposes th...The Downside of the cash for clunkers, supposes that the clunkers driver/owner can finance a new car...The only cash for my clunker was realized when I towed it in to the scrap yard and recycled it myself. I haven't replaced it yet. I have never financed anything in my life. Any debt I owed anyone disappeared this last dec 31st. The statute of limitations expired. It's a safe bet that the IRS is pissed. I'm a mule stubborn individual. About the only thing I noticed after cash for clunkers was done, was a dearth of affordable used cars. It put the screws to the few of us who will only buy used cars. But then I again, I only offer a few more bucks than the scrap yard, not the 1K everyone wants. I watched one guy scrap a jeep for 350 bucks because I only offered 500 for it. Many will take the loss like that, than take my money. My offer has been standing now for 9 months...However I might get lucky when the holiday bills come due.Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127473453909413019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-92110144041220167802013-01-06T01:06:28.753-05:002013-01-06T01:06:28.753-05:00The rule of thumb I've heard is that for build...The rule of thumb I've heard is that for buildings and vehicles, the energy it takes to make them is roughly equivalent to the energy they use in their entire lifetime. (Not electronics though, they take about six times as much energy to make as they use in their lifetime.)<br /><br />One interesting anecdote that comes out of this analysis is that a Hummer works out better in lifetime energy per mile driven than a Prius -- actually, 3 Priuses, because the Hummer lasts three times longer. Of course other cars do much better than either.John D. Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203607452410210779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-27614009919330316092013-01-06T00:09:11.660-05:002013-01-06T00:09:11.660-05:00Typical outcome when the government "helps&qu...Typical outcome when the government "helps" anybody or anything.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com