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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYL-...layer_embedded

Sorry if this has already been posted, haven't been around much lately. Too nice outside.


This is what "cash for clunkers" is doing. It is sickening. At least part the cars out. That was a very used C4 but great parts engine they destroyed. Same for the pick up truck.

Makes me sick.
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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I agree, I once donated a car to charity. There has got to be some people who can use these cars.
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Wow....only the BMW lasts longer.....
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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What do they poor in? Thats f<cked to hell.
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Absolutely ridiculous! What a waste.
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Why don't they strip it down and salvage as many parts as they can and sell them to a scrapyard, job creation right there.
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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just a waste
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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That ole girl didn't go down willing. She lasted for a good minute. The exhaust actually sounded good before the mugging.
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murder...It may just be a C4 but it's still a Vette...
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Not easy to watch. I wonder how many lethal toxins are being put into the air by this great program during each car's destruction. If I put that much smoke into the air in my county, they'd give me a free ride to jail.
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I hate this whole program, I could NEVER do that to a car. Thats like putting down a healthy dog.
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