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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2009 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse If you were planning to buy a vehicle in 2009, have current economic conditions affected those plans? No, I will buy a new vehicle as planned. No, I will buy a used vehicle as planned. Yes, I will buy a cheaper new vehicle than planned Yes, I will buy a used vehicle instead of new. Yes, I will buy a cheaper used vehicle than planne Yes, I w Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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If you were planning to buy a vehicle in 2009, have current economic conditions affected those plans?
No, I will buy a new vehicle as planned.
No, I will buy a used vehicle as planned.
Yes, I will buy a cheaper new vehicle than planned
Yes, I will buy a used vehicle instead of new.
Yes, I will buy a cheaper used vehicle than planne
Yes, I w
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,063 Points:2,547,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2009 5:37:10 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I will not buy a new car this year.
dangnad All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:864 Points:474,355 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2009 1:29:44 AM Ignore dangnad Report Abuse Not for two or three years.
JLJunior Veteran Author Texas Posts:259 Points:2,185,595 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 9:57:35 PM Ignore JLJunior Report Abuse Faulty poll; no option for those who would answer, "Yes, they have affected my plans to buy - I have decided not to buy this year," or "Yes, they have affected my plans to buy - I can't buy this year, after all."
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,092 Points:2,169,000 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 9:22:16 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Prices are cheap, interest rates low, so I may buy an AMERICAN car.
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 9:02:51 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse No I am not planning in 09 to buy a vehicle.
ToriB All-Star Author Washington Posts:973 Points:146,030 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 7:56:05 PM Ignore ToriB Report Abuse I've put too much into my 92 pickup to sell it now. Just keeping my fingers crossed that it keeps running good!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:11,986 Points:2,700,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 7:32:31 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse no - not buying for a couple of years.
gardezbien Veteran Author Ontario Posts:389 Points:626,865 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 7:31:36 PM Ignore gardezbien Report Abuse Had to vote NA because I just bought a new vehicle in November 08.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,900 Points:2,363,915 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 7:22:01 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse NOT AT THIS TIME.
mouse1964 Rookie Author Gary Posts:9 Points:676,030 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 4:42:29 PM Ignore mouse1964 Report Abuse Bought A New Truck In 2007. Can't Wait To Pay It Off. Cars And Trucks Are Overpriced.
jmrt Rookie Author Bridgeport Posts:37 Points:159,340 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 4:09:29 PM Ignore jmrt Report Abuse I bought a new car last year so I am good for now.
jvarani Rookie Author Michigan Posts:3 Points:933,460 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 3:40:04 PM Ignore jvarani Report Abuse I think I'll just keep what I got a while longer... [Edited by: jvarani at 2/18/2009 3:40:24 PM EST]
sixguns Sophomore Author South Carolina Posts:134 Points:76,215 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 2:12:35 PM Ignore sixguns Report Abuse My vehical may be old but, it is still in good condition. So, no reason to buy a vehical this year.
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,475 Points:1,444,710 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 2:06:46 PM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse Not even close to buying another car, not for a while.
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 12:13:29 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse I am not considering buying a vehicle this year
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,534 Points:2,618,000 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 11:39:19 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Nothing in the forseeable future.
KrazyDawg Champion Author California Posts:2,355 Points:394,035 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 11:28:09 AM Ignore KrazyDawg Report Abuse Why buy when your current one works fine? I still have a 14 year old car. Just buy used if you need it. There is a difference between need and want. Of course, this poll is going to be biased. People on this website are concerned about prices, at least some of them but not with the way they're driving. It doesn't reflect the "rich" or "dumb" people that will still buy a new car. [Edited by: KrazyDawg at 2/18/2009 11:31:13 AM EST]
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 11:20:45 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse My cars are doing fine, so no purchases this year or next!
jollycurl Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:5 Points:31,325 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 10:49:10 AM Ignore jollycurl Report Abuse I had no choice as the transmission died on my old vehicle. Had hoped to keep it at least one more year. On the other hand, paid about the same price for essentially the same vehicle I bought 7 years ago.
infan31stwis Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:17 Points:64,090 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 10:05:16 AM Ignore infan31stwis Report Abuse Bought two vechicals in 2008, one new (motorcycle 60+mpg) and one a used 2006 (truck for work 20mpg) with less than 25,000 miles on it. Plan on driving both for many years to come.
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,375 Points:1,792,540 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 10:01:09 AM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse Wasn't really thinking about it but with this economy it is probably better to hold for for a year or two.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 9:46:53 AM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Leaning but not sure
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,862 Points:2,407,980 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 8:55:50 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse I'm broke
dark_heavens_al Veteran Author Alabama Posts:322 Points:25,590 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 8:46:17 AM Ignore dark_heavens_al Report Abuse I like my dad's approach to a situation.. if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I have 2 cars that run just fine, so until one of those blows up, breaks down, etc, I will keep running what I have and be happy with them.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,234 Points:2,030,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 8:26:52 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse no plans
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,693 Points:2,467,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 7:32:52 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I am not considering buying a vehicle this year.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,530 Points:2,713,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 7:12:03 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Bought new in 2008
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,666 Points:2,376,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 6:16:32 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
dumpelosi All-Star Author Tampa Posts:790 Points:159,500 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 6:04:20 AM Ignore dumpelosi Report Abuse dependability and fuel efficiency
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 5:45:41 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Topping off the tank
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,063 Points:2,547,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 5:25:21 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I will not buy a new car
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,826 Points:1,512,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 5:17:28 AM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse Maybe prices will go down?
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,463 Points:1,847,130 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 4:19:27 AM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse I'll keep my car longer, it's running fine.
LKSDRider Champion Author San Diego Posts:11,056 Points:1,786,530 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 12:13:28 AM Ignore LKSDRider Report Abuse No, I will buy a new vehicle as planned.
Bichon Champion Author Ohio Posts:10,354 Points:2,361,215 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 11:42:04 PM Ignore Bichon Report Abuse Leased a Ford Flex in July of 2008 so I am not planning on another vehicle in 2009. The Flex is a fantastic vehicle. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a crossover van.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,534 Points:2,618,000 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 10:56:06 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Being retired we are not sure we will ever be able to buy another car.
shel1942 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:64 Points:371,005 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 10:17:32 PM Ignore shel1942 Report Abuse I am not planning to buy a new car soon. Last brand new car was in '86. After paying $25K + you lose $2k as you drive off the lot. Have you seen the new electric car coming out in October? If this doesn't force competition in this area, nothing will, since the Big 3 are unable to compete due to the financial crunch.
Gdeanna Sophomore Author Austin Posts:168 Points:959,685 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 8:45:19 PM Ignore Gdeanna Report Abuse I'm not planning on buying a new car this year because I cannot afford to buy one. That is how current economic conditions are affecting me. I wish I could plan to buy one since my vehicles are so old!
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 8:32:22 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse There is a lot of talk about the cost of new cars and tax cuts for buying a new car. How about a tax penalty for buying one not made HERE in the USA? And a little less of one for one made in the Americans. That sounds like a good reason for offshore manufactures to locate more plants here!!!
Oldlar Sophomore Author Florida Posts:161 Points:530,845 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 8:16:36 PM Ignore Oldlar Report Abuse I bought my last car in '06 and have 40+K miles on the clock. It has been a trouble free car, so why mess with something that works. An exact replavement seems to be $4000-5000 more than what I paid in '06 and car salesmaen are car salesmen and slither around not giving out any good deals unless it is for an 18 mpg truck or SUV. I'll pass on a new car for a while.
tgolf Champion Author Washington Posts:1,325 Points:346,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 8:15:40 PM Ignore tgolf Report Abuse Not planning on buying a new car. Thanks to Bush Admin. policies, no real cars I would want to buy here in the US. Why we don't get fuel efficient, performance cars with style made in Europe is crazy. So I just keep driving my fuel efficient,frummy, 49MPG, diesel engine that won't die, but the VW 5 seater, chassis, body parts falling off. Love the engine hate the VW. Lets see SMART car with GAS engine 40ish MPG. two seater....SMART Diesel 70mpg....not that I want a SMART car but you get the point.
rmt2010 Sophomore Author Richmond Posts:156 Points:235,230 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 7:44:54 PM Ignore rmt2010 Report Abuse Nope, shot the wad in 2007 & 2008 - we're good for a few years
rbgamble Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:437 Points:982,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 7:42:09 PM Ignore rbgamble Report Abuse I am not considering buying a vehicle this year. Thinking getting a Volt. If the price is right (=>$25k) My first upgrade will be more batteries! So it will get at least 100 miles per charge. Perhaps Apple want's to sell their batteries to GM. Then the Volt would get 120 Miles per charge and last for 3000 charges (~41 years) [Edited by: rbgamble at 2/17/2009 7:50:04 PM EST]
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:11,986 Points:2,700,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 7:41:01 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse Sticking with what we have now for at least 2 years longer.
buyinahorse Rookie Author Maryland Posts:35 Points:75,975 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 7:32:46 PM Ignore buyinahorse Report Abuse I am still planning on buying a motorcycle. Since prices for the 2009 models are less than they were for 2008 models, now is a great time to buy.
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 6:47:05 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse no
Saturn05 Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:128 Points:421,880 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 6:07:27 PM Ignore Saturn05 Report Abuse I'll not need purchasing another vehicle for maybe 10-15 years.
NWFlyer Veteran Author Florida Posts:289 Points:889,500 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 5:52:05 PM Ignore NWFlyer Report Abuse Note to "Gas Thirsty"; In addition to the sales tax break on purchases of a new vehicle, there are existing tax credits for fuel efficient vehicles, such as hybrids and some of the new "clean diesels." For example, the VW Jetta TDI, diesel qualifies for a $1,300 tax credit. See: 2009 Jetta TDI Tax Credit or Green Car Website
e3p0 Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,316 Points:1,115,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 5:49:47 PM Ignore e3p0 Report Abuse I purchased TWO new vehicles in 2008. Where is my break!??! I tried to do my part to stimulate the economy last year and what did I get...? Oh well. Those who supported this massive package will regret it and probably sooner than later.
NWFlyer Veteran Author Florida Posts:289 Points:889,500 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 5:42:13 PM Ignore NWFlyer Report Abuse I answered, "N/A, Not Sure." I would like to buy a new vehicle this year if conditions permit me to do so. I read that the recent "Stimulus Plan" contains a sales tax credit for new vehicles purchased after the bill becomes law, and prior to the end of this calendar year. This may be the added incentive that I need.
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,826 Points:1,512,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 4:35:23 PM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse Wait and see how the econmy goes.
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,198 Points:1,190,050 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2009 3:27:58 PM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse I will not be buying a "new" vehicle in 2009 I bought a "new" 2008 Subaru in April/2008 & I got super end of model year % price on it.