Has anyone noticed that on the yahoo home page there is a picture of a trackick going into a dumpster for the story about cash for clunkers? What is up with that? Are they trying to say that I am driving a clunker or what? Looks like I am going to start using google. 

I don't think Yahoo took the picture - nor did they stage it.

They get their articles from various news sources like the Associated Press, etc.

The local Ford dealer where I live has a big dumpster with three GM cars in it!

Feel free to choose whatever homepage that toots your whistle - but base your decision on features and benefits and not something unimportant like a picture taken by some newspaper photographer who wouldn't know a Sidekick from a GTO. 

It was just a joke. I thought the picture was funny and my home page has always been yahoo and I do not intend to change it now.

Do you really care about what some asshole you don't even know thinks? Yeah I drive a Tracker, and I don't give a shit what people think. The majority of them are idiots anyway.

IT WAS A JOKE! Man you guys need to lighten up.

Not that it matters, the cash for clunkers is already over with.  Only took 4 days. 

Not that it matters, the cash for clunkers is already over with.  Only took 4 days. 

trackers dont qualify anyway

The majority of them are idiots anyway.

50% of the population is of below average intelligence.

Quote from: bentparts on July 30, 2009, 09:50:34 PM

The majority of them are idiots anyway.

50% of the population is of below average intelligence.

yet somehow over 50% find their way on the internet

 

I'm probably one of those 50%.

Me too, bentparts, me too...

I used to own a '93 that looked exacty like the one in the dumpster - at least the rear of it...

Quote from: Jeremiah on July 31, 2009, 09:55:59 AM

Quote from: bentparts on July 30, 2009, 09:50:34 PM

The majority of them are idiots anyway.

50% of the population is of below average intelligence.

yet somehow over 50% find their way on the internet
 

Or into politics...

LMAO, hey now easy on GW Bush. I gotta say, I care less for our current Commander In Chief than him. I mean you know what I mean? heah heah heah (my bad impression of GW's cheesy laugh we'll never have to listen to again.)

Funny thing that cash for clunkers program was. Not only were dealerships cashing in on it by "doubling" the CFC deal (yeah sure), but I've seen several idiots on Craigslist almost threatening to junk perfectly good vehicles if they weren't bought by xxx date. Case in point, a guy had a 97 Z71 short bed 5 speed with the Vortec 350 in pretty nice condition. He had it listed for $4,500 firm because he was approved for the CFC program. I know I wouldn't have gave that much for it, but was it really deserving of being crushed? Ehh, to each his own I guess.

Back on topic, I saw the Trackick hanging from the dumpster too. At first I laughed, then I cried because I realized I'm broke & I need an engine :'(.

Ford takes 7 out of the top 10.

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