[TR] Reality check

[spook01]

I wouldn't worry about the Cash for Clinkers program.  The government has 
been stiffing the dealers and many are pulling out.
Best,
Ray

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Reality check


>> I ask because when such programs are being considered, the
>> nay-sayers always come out of the woodwork with tales of how
>> the government would come and take our cars.
>
> As I assume you know, Joe, the CARS (aka Cash for Clunkers) program
> specifically excludes cars as old as even the newest Triumph.  However,
> there was a big spread in the LA Times just the other day, bemoaning how
> 'stupid' that was, and how unreasonable that "special interests" had 
> gotten
> that exclusion inserted.  It also talked at some length about how badly 
> our
> old cars pollute.
>
> You're right, they haven't come for us yet; but it could still happen.  At
> least once a year, there is a bill introduced to the CA legislature that
> tries to reduce pollution from old cars.  And all it would take is 
> applying
> new car emission standards to force all Triumphs off the road.
>
> -- Randall
> _______________________________________________
>
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register
> http://www.vtr.org
>
>
> Triumphs at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/triumphs
>
>
> http://www.team.net/archive