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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
We had almost the same stupid scam here back around 2008.
It was supposed to be an economic stimulus package. Only problem was it turned into economic stimulus for japan.
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It was supposed to enhance the overall fuel-efficiency and decrease emissions of the American fleet, but the allegged 61% improvement in regard to fuel-efficiency is quite arguable compared to what could be possible if some of the vehicles could have been just fitted with a more modern engine instead of scrapped. The environmental impact of the manufacturing of newer cars and the handling of certain residues from the scrapped older ones should have been also considered.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
At least around here, one reason people keep older vehicles (besides not wanting the crap that comes on new ones) is that they tend to be a lot more rugged than fancier new ones. And if you use your truck for actual work - hauling firewood or hay, for instance - or drive on back roads, you don't have to stress out over the fear of scratching your shiny new toy's paint.
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In my country, many people prefer older cars from a superior category instead of newer econoboxes due to the perceived higher quality of their interior trims and all the bells and whistles. When it comes to trucks, most of the ones used for actual work are those small car-based ones such as the Fiat Strada and the Volkswagen Saveiro, not just due to their lower purchase cost and enhanced fuel-efficiency but also due to the cheaper replacement parts.