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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Isn't it true that 80% of vehicles bought during the cash for clunkers were imports ???

Not sure if it was 80% but that might be close. Here's an interesting list from Consumer Reports:

Top 10 cash for clunkers purchases

1. Toyota Corolla
2. Honda Civic
3. Ford Focus
4. Toyota Camry
5. Hyundai Elantra
6. Toyota Prius
7. Nissan Versa
8. Ford Escape FWD
9. Honda Fit
10. Honda CR-V AWD

Top 10 cash for clunkers trade ins

1. Ford Explorer 4WD
2. Ford F150 Pickup 2WD
3. Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD
4. Jeep Cherokee 4WD
5. Ford Explorer 2WD
6. Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
7. Chevrolet Blazer 4WD
8. Ford F-150 Pickup 4WD
9. Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 2WD
10. Ford Windstar

Demonstrates quite interestingly where the market is headed. Top 10 trade-ins are Domestic vehicles, 2 out of Top 10 purchases are Ford with no other domestics on the list.