I did not ask for this program, and if I had the power to stop it before it was put into law, I would have. I also did not wait for this program before getting a new car. The fact that I bought my new car at this time had a lot more to do with the fact that my truck needed about $2K in repairs/maintenance to keep it running than anything else. However, since the program was enacted, I justified my actions with the CARS program because I know that I’m going to be paying for it, and many other programs from which I will see no benefit, several times over in taxes. My skill set will put me in a pay scale higher than the majority of the nation, and thus means I’ll be paying much more in taxes than most, without seeing as much benefit as most. This is quite likely the only government program from which I’ll ever see benefit (I’m not counting the benefits mandated by the constitution from this list, such as defense). I’ve likely paid this much in taxes already over the years and I’m still a student!!!!

Despite how bad of an idea CARS is, at least one good thing came of it. It showed the nation that the government is incapable of handling a simple program without massively screwing it up.

After reading that, however, I decided to poke around your other posts. Since it was nearer the top, I read about your taking advantage of the CARS program by purchasing a new Vdub. Pretty by the way. I was rather surprised, though, when I scrolled further down and read your March 25th post about entitlement.

I’m certainly all for getting what’s out there, but I’d be interested to know your opinion on how you reconcile your entitlement post with your CARS action.

I’m certainly not trying to come to your site and crash, just interested.

Thanks again for the instruction on proper audio configuration!!

One thing I noticed is that the dealerships like to quote MSRP minus the rebate. I’d suggest negotiating the price before the CARS program first, then do the CARS program. The only reason I got the deal I did was because I got frustrated with the dealership here and called the one in Austin and told them the price they quote me will determine which city I drive to (I’m about 1.5 hours from Austin and Houston, and about 2-3 hours from San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth so I have plenty of choices). After that quote, the dealership here gave me a much better price.

As per seat-belts and driving sober, I always do.

note*- click it or ticket…. buckle up its the law. Drive safe and sober.

Now, tell me you paid cash and didn’t finance a dime.

Cheers!