I wouldn't worry about the Cash for Clinkers program. The government has
been stiffing the dealers and many are pulling out.
Best,
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Reality check
>> I ask because when such programs are being considered, the
>> nay-sayers always come out of the woodwork with tales of how
>> the government would come and take our cars.
>
> As I assume you know, Joe, the CARS (aka Cash for Clunkers) program
> specifically excludes cars as old as even the newest Triumph. However,
> there was a big spread in the LA Times just the other day, bemoaning how
> 'stupid' that was, and how unreasonable that "special interests" had
> gotten
> that exclusion inserted. It also talked at some length about how badly
> our
> old cars pollute.
>
> You're right, they haven't come for us yet; but it could still happen. At
> least once a year, there is a bill introduced to the CA legislature that
> tries to reduce pollution from old cars. And all it would take is
> applying
> new car emission standards to force all Triumphs off the road.
>
> -- Randall
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