Cash for clunkers costing us more gas

[airgun hunter]

According to a survey of new-vehicle buyers who participated in the recent Cash for Clunkers program, more than 17 percent now harbor “some” doubt or “serious” doubt about letting a government subsidy convince them to go further into debt. CNW Research of Bandon, Oregon, a firm specializing in automotive marketing research, conducted the survey in late August.

What's worse? As it turns out we won't save much fuel from the program, either.

Cash for Clunkers Buyers Suffer Buyer's Remorse, Won't Save Fuel

[dglover]

I am suspicious of any government that owns 70% of a car manufacturer then convinces it citizens to buy more cars.

[Orygun]

The know that people will drive more. No they can do the things they were planning on that will drive up the price of gas.