LAST AUTO NEWS – CASH FOR…UM…CAMAROS?
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Most Americans who’ve traded in a gas auto beneath the federal government’s Cash for Clunkers abatement affairs accept purchased a new baby or midsize car. But that isn’t necessary. It is possible, Kicking Tires reports, to “trade in a auto for a beggarly machine. Well, maybe not a top-of-the-line beggarly machine, but abounding fun-to-drive cars qualify, including the abject adaptation of the new Camaro..
The Los Angeles Times addendum that, in adjustment to authorize beneath the program, a new car accept to be rated for just 22 mpg in accumulated city-limits and artery active – which puts some decidedly adventurous rides in reach. Their account of the top eight Cash for Sports Cars deals:
1) Chevy Camaro (V-6, automatic)
Horsepower: 304
MPG: 22
2) Chevy Cobalt SS
Horsepower: 260
MPG: 25
3) Pontiac Solstice GXP/Saturn Sky
Horsepower: 260
MPG: 23
4) Hyundai Genesis Coupe (4 cyl, turbo):
Horsepower: 210
MPG: 24
5) Volkswagen GTI
Horsepower: 210
MPG: 25
6) Honda Civic Si
Horsepower: 197
MPG: 24
7) Mini Cooper S:
Horsepower: 172
MPG: 29
Volvo C30:
Horsepower: 227
MPG: 24
It’s an absorbing list, but we accept to anticipate the Times absent a few. After all, BMW is now analogous the government’s abatement on the diesel-powered copy of its 3-Series. The new 335D doesn’t just accomplish 265 application – it lays down 425lb-ft of torque to bandy you aback into your bench – 152 added than even the Camaro. The government will not just let you barter in a auto on a 335D, it will aswell dent in addition $900 because the car qualifies for a apple-pie agent tax credit.
If you’re absorbed in the Cash for Clunkers program, analysis out our Cash for Clunkers page. If you’re accessible to buy, acquaintance bounded dealers. For the latest account on the program, analysis out Cash for Clunkers news.
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