Report: New Cash for Clunkers Results List Two Trucks Amongst Most Popular Purchases

[Administrator]

When the U.S. government first released its list of the most popular Cash for Clunkers vehicles traded in as well as those purchased there seemed to be no surprises. It looked like consumers were getting rid of their Ford Explorers for Priuses. But after taking a longer look at the data, it seems that might not have been the case after all, as two trucks, the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, were actually among the top ten vehicles purchased under the Clunkers program.

The reason for the change is that the initial listing classified vehicles specific to their drivetrain, meaning that a rear-drive or four-wheel drive pickup would count as two separate trucks. But by looking at just the vehicle model, the Silverado takes now takes the 8th spot, while Ford’s F-150 sits in 10th. Another winner was the Honda CR-V, which moved from outside the top 10 to sixth place.

As a result, three vehicles that are no longer in the top 10 are the Honda Accord, the tiny Honda Fit and (gasp!) the Toyota Prius.

More: Report: New Cash for Clunkers Results List Two Trucks Amongst Most Popular Purchases on AutoGuide.com

[colberjs]

What? Not everybody wants a Prius? Why not?

[powerstroker52]

thats too bad

[ctrow89]

As Jeff Dunham and Peanut put it.. "What does a toyota prius say as it passes you?" ...
"IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'm GAY" .. maybe thats why they went for the ford hahaha

[scotty2280]

America has spoken again! open your eyes and ears obama!

[Gator0175]

It's nice to see people buying real vehicles instead of those little wind up cars

[Zytek_Fan]

I love this.
I'm sure the hippies are furious that people didn't buy Priuses and Insights.