By any measure, Cash for Clunkers has been a raging success. The U.S. government program, which allotted $1 billion for consumers who trade in their gas-guzzling old vehicles for fuel-efficient ones, has already run out of funds after only a week in operation. Wondering which cars got the boot and which have been flying off the showroom floor? Jalopnik has provided us with a list of the 10 most traded-in and the 10 most purchased Cash for Clunkers vehicles.
A few items of note: Ford sells 8 out of the 10 most traded-in vehicles and only two of the most purchased, but the program has allowed Ford to report its first monthly sales increase in over a year. In other words, every car company on the most purchased vehicle list is probably having a party right now.
Also, the Prius is the only hybrid on the most purchased list. That means the majority of Americans still think of the Prius as the quintessential hybrid vehicle, despite the fact that a number of hybrids have popped up since the Prius's inception.
The Ten Most Traded-In Vehicles (vehicle's EPA mileage)
1. 1998 Ford Explorer (14-17 mpg)
2. 1997 Ford Explorer (14-18 mpg)
3. 1996 Ford Explorer (14-18 mpg)
4. 1999 Ford Explorer (14-18 mpg)
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
6. Jeep Cherokee
7. 1995 Ford Explorer (15-18 mpg)
8. 1994 Ford Explorer (15-18 mpg)
9. 1997 Ford Windstar (18 mpg)
10. 1999 Dodge Caravan (16-18 mpg)
The Ten Most Purchased Vehicles (vehicle's EPA mileage)
1. Ford Focus (27-28 mpg)
2. Honda Civic (24-42 mpg)
3. Toyota Corolla (25-30 mpg)
4. Toyota Prius (46 mpg)
5. Ford Escape (20-32 mpg)
6. Toyota Camry (23-34 mpg)
7. Dodge Caliber (22-27 mpg)
8. Hyundai Elantra (26-28 mpg)
9. Honda Fit (29-31 mpg)
10. Chevy Cobalt (25-30 mpg)
[Via Jalopnik]
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Recent Comments | 7 Total
August 4, 2009 at 5:04pm by Cliff Kuang
It's also worth noting: All of the traded in vehicles were American. But only four out of the ten of the repurchased vehicles were---nice for Ford in the short term, but a sign of structural woes, I'd say
August 4, 2009 at 9:38pm by Chase Teschendorf
Judging by the top ten models is misleading, Cliff, because about half of the new cars sold are American.
August 5, 2009 at 12:59am by Martin Stewart
Raging success? Put the doob out, dude. We're spending our kids' money now to make us feel better about our carbon footprint and it isn't keen making a dent in the overall carbon output? This is poop.
August 5, 2009 at 11:36am by Cliff Kuang
@Chase---I think that the top ten is actually pretty representative: 4 in 10, versus 50% is in the ballpark. The point is, ONLY half of new cars sold are American, where up until the 1970's, that number was close to 100%
August 7, 2009 at 3:57am by Rose F
For some obvious reasons, Republicans, especially John McCain shows how he is not in favor of the Cash for Clunkers bill – or anything good for anyone – and he is also a vocal opponent of the health care reform package, which is seen as a step towards universal health care, or Obamacare as it's described in the press. The Republican Party seems bent on putting short term loans and whatever else they can into stopping many of Obama's programs, regardless of how good of ideas they may be. The Cash for Clunkers bill might save people from needing no fax payday loans for a car payment, and stimulate auto sales if it's allowed to work.
August 10, 2009 at 5:19am by Rose F
Regardless of how you feel about Cash for Clunkers, the program sure is popular with the American public. There is no question that this program has helped many people and given a slight boost to the economy. Republicans have made it known that they do not like the Cash for Clunkers bill. John McCain certainly doesn't like the Cash for Clunkers bill – or anything good for anyone – and he is also a vocal opponent of the health care reform package, which is seen as a step towards universal health care, or Obamacare as it's described in the press. The Republican Party seems bent on putting short term loans and whatever else they can into stopping many of Obama's programs, regardless of how good of ideas they may be. The Cash for Clunkers bill might save people from needing no fax payday loans for a car payment, and stimulate auto sales if it's allowed to work.
September 23, 2009 at 1:46am by Brandon Paul
I am glad to see Jeep on the list..However, I love the wrangler more than the cherokee coz the wrangler has more durable parts..